I earned my bachelor’s degree in Theology from Marquette University and went on to complete my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine. While I have worked across many areas of occupational therapy, I have always been drawn back to pediatrics, which remains my greatest passion.
As a pediatric occupational therapist, I have practiced in outpatient pediatrics, school-based therapy, and most recently in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). During my time in the NICU, I developed specialized skills in infant care, including craniosacral therapy, infant massage, and feeding therapy. Supporting infants during their earliest stages of development continues to be deeply meaningful to me.
I have been an occupational therapist for over 25 years and have pursued extensive advanced training throughout my career. I trained at the Beames CST Training Center, earning certification as a Craniosacral Therapist (CST) and Infant Craniosacral Therapist (ICST). I am also certified in Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy (NTMTC). I am currently working towards completing Tummy Time!™ Method, Pre and Post Frenectomy Care and BabyMyo training to further care for newborns to pre-crawling infants. In addition, I hold advanced practice certifications from the Occupational Therapy Board of California in Physical Agent Modalities, Hand Therapy, and Swallowing Assessment, Evaluation, and Intervention, and I am a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (Levels I & II).
Outside of my professional work, I have been happily married to my husband, Craig, for 28 years, and we have three adult sons. I enjoy baking, camping, and spending time with our two dogs, Bailey and Ozzy.
