Meet Our OTs

Coming to OT should be fun! That's why our amazing Occupational Therapists are not just experts in their field; they're also super-friendly, playful, and dedicated to building a special connection with every kiddo. We look forward to meeting you and learning about your favorites, too!


Ms. Sam

Occupational Therapist, Owner

  • I started Children at Play in 2014, and I now have 3 kiddos of my own :)

    Favorite animal:
    Sting Ray-- the Spotted Eagle Ray is my favorite!

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    T-Rex of course!

    Favorite food:
    Ice cream - my favorite is mint chocolate chip

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Unicorns!

    Favorite book:
    Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site

    Favorite game:
    Trapeze bar is my favorite equipment, and Blockus is my favorite game.

Ms. Emily

Occupational Therapist, Clinical Lead

  • I love baseball, camping, animals, growing plants, and most of all playing and being silly!

    Favorite animal:
    I love dogs! I have a yellow lab named Silly Willie but golden retrievers, boxers and pugs are also some of my favorites!

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Parasaurolophus

    Favorite food:
    Tacos- with crunchy shells!

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Mermaids

    Favorite book:
    Love You Forever- it gets me every time

    Favorite game:
    I like thinking games like Blockus, Outfoxed, and Gnomes at Night!

Ms. Natalie

Occupational Therapist

  • Favorite animal:
    Wombats

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Parasaurolophus

    Favorite food:
    Loaded nachos with lots of cheese, jalapenos and chicken

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Pheonix

    Favorite book:
    Oh the Places you will go by Dr.Seuss

    Favorite game:
    Uno

 

Ms. Olivia

Occupational Therapist

  • Favorite animal:
    Dogs! I have two dogs, named Sadie and Manny

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    OT-Rex ;)

    Favorite food:
    Pizza with pepperoni and banana peppers with some ranch for dipping my crust

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Unicorn

    Favorite book:
    Harry Potter

    Favorite game:
    Silent Guess Who? You have to write your clues!

Ms. Maria

Occupational Therapist

  • Favorite animal:
    Dogs - Princess Leia is my pet schnoodle

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Purple ones! Barney and Dino (Flintstones)

    Favorite food:
    Pizza

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Grogu

    Favorite book:
    Sheep in a Jeep

    Favorite game:
    I love playing pretend

Ms. Aly

Occupational Therapist

  • Movement is my favorite, and totally believe everyone (even moms and dads) need to move their body everyday!

    Favorite animal:
    Zebra

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Velociraptor

    Favorite food:
    M&M cookies AND milk

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Unicorn

    Favorite book:
    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

    Favorite game:
    Spot It

 

Ms. Hannah

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • I love spending time outside, doing yoga and would always rather be playing!

    Favorite animal:
    Sea animal- Octopus because they have complex nervous systems and excellent eye sight- they are some of the most intelligent invertebrae!
    Land animal- grizzly bears!

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Velociraptor

    Favorite food:
    Breakfast sandwich on sourdough bread, avocado, tomato, spinach and fried egg. Never gets old! Yum!

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Werewolves and Dragons

    Favorite book:
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban or Bitsy Bat

    Favorite game:
    Tongue's Out!

Ms. Lauren

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • I love the beach, cooking new recipes for friends, taking my dog on walks, and comfy-cozy blankets.

    Favorite animal:
    Milo - my 4 year old rescue dog from Kosovo

    Favorite food:
    I like to make a variety of fresh Chips and Salsa. I love Ben and Jerry's brand ice cream

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Witches

    Favorite book:
    Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

    Favorite game:
    Pictionary, Heads Up

Ms. Alex

Occupational Therapy Aide

  • Favorite animal:
    African Bullfrog

    Favorite Dinosaur:
    Corythosaurus

    Favorite food:
    Chicken nuggets with Mambo sauce

    Favorite mythical creature:
    Ents

    Favorite book:
    Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

    Favorite game:
    Operation