ALLIE S.

Allie is originally born and raised in a small beach town in Connecticut and graduated from the University of Scranton in Scranton Pennsylvania with her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2016. Allie has been an Occupational Therapist since graduating and has been working with pediatrics since the beginning. She has experience working in outpatient, inpatient and school-based settings. She loves working with kids because of their innate way of always putting a smile on someone’s face and of course their humor. Allie and her fiancé moved to Arizona in July of 2018 and love hanging out with their two puppies. If you don’t catch Allie at work, you’re likely to find her exploring the Arizona heat or in the pool.  

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Bridget, OTR/L became interested in Occupational Therapy when her middle son was born 3 ½ months early. She graduated from Midwestern University in 2005 and has worked in a variety of pediatric settings, including public, charter and private schools, pediatric clinics, and in client’s homes.

Bridget has provided occupational therapy services to children ranging from toddler to young adult with a variety of conditions including but not limited to attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental coordination disorders, fine and gross motor delays, sensory processing disorders, and visual challenges. Bridget specializes in handwriting acquisition and remediation for all age groups.

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Casey received her Master's in Occupational Therapy at A.T. Stills University in Mesa, AZ. She earned her undergraduate in Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University. Casey is a member of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association. Casey has been fortunate enough to follow her passion of working with neurological patients since 2011. Casey has recently switched career paths, following the birth of her first daughter, to pediatrics, where she has always wanted to be. While attending school, she gained experience and background working as a personal trainer at a local fitness center and interning as a strength and conditioning coach with Maricopa community college athletes. She loves to volunteer for local events such as charity fun run/walks and Day on the Lake, put on by Barrow's Neurological Institute, allowing those with disabilities to participate in adaptive water sports. When she isn't working hard in the clinic, Casey enjoys working out, playing softball, snowboarding or wake boarding and watching sporting events with her husband and family, specially cheering on her beloved team, the Green Bay Packers.

EMILY A.

Background/Education: 

Emily has been an occupational therapist since 2020. She recently graduated with her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from A. T. Still University. A Utah native, Emily attended Utah State University and got her Bachelors Degree in Biology. While in college, Emily worked for a local school district and volunteered at a pediatric rehab clinic where she fell in love with OT.

What you love about working with children:

The best part about working with children is that you get to help change their trajectory early on and empower them to become independent adults. I love helping kids to realize their dreams and to do the things that are important to them. I also love that I get to have fun every day!

Personal Interest/Hobbies:

I love mountains and hiking! I also enjoy watercolor painting, exercising, and reading.

EMILY L.

Background/Education: 

Emily is an Iowa native. She completed her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 2020. Since then, Emily has had experience working in a variety of settings including school-based, home-based and outpatient therapy with individuals of all ages. Her areas of specialty include pediatrics and pelvic floor health with expertise in addressing sensory processing and regulation, fine and gross motor coordination, visual motor and visual perception.

What you love about working with children:

Working with children has always brought joy to my day. It’s rewarding to be a part of fostering a child’s independence in a fun environment while incorporating their preferences and needs, as well as supporting & educating families on transfer of these skills from clinic to home.

Personal Interest/Hobbies:

Emily enjoys spending time with her husband, their dog, Rigby, and family in her free time. Hobbies include movie marathons, live music, traveling, swimming, hiking and running the desert trails.

EMMA K.

Emma was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Wisconsin. She moved south to attend Midwestern University and received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2016. She completed two pediatric rotations in outpatient and school settings where she was able to work with children of all ages and their families. Emma likes to spend her free time doing yoga, playing cribbage, and enjoying the Arizona weather.

GRACE Y.

Background/Education:

Grace has been an OT since 2020. Grace has experience in pediatric and adult homecare, primarily in pediatrics.

What you love about working with children:

It’s so much fun to work with children! At first, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to work with children or adults. So I tried to work with both populations, and then I decided I prefer working with kids. I fell in love with the families I worked with and the genuine connections we had. It was amazing! I love when I see the kiddos making progress towards their goals and thriving in their growth!

Personal Interest/Hobbies:

I enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking and kayaking. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new cities.

KRISTY B.

Kristy has been an occupational therapist since March of 2017. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where she received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology. When it was negative 40 degrees in Chicago (three days in a row!) Kristy decided to explore relocation opportunities to pursue her dreams of becoming an occupational therapist (OT). She applied to graduate school out in Arizona where she received her Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University in Glendale Arizona and decided to stay where the sun is!

I love working with children because they have so much exploring to do. Watching and helping them progress, grow, challenge themselves and discover who they are as a person are just a few of the reasons I love being a pediatric therapist. I also enjoy using a “team approach” as far as collaborating with parents/families/guardians to determine what is best for their child.

I love running! I enjoy distance running (ultra marathons are my favorite). I have two active dogs that keep me young. I enjoy people and love being an occupational therapist.

MEGHAN W.

Meghan received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Midwestern University, and has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2021. She has experience working in the pediatric outpatient and school-based settings. She specializes in handwriting acquisition and remediation, as well as oculomotor dysfunction. She also has a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, and has been working with children with disabilities for over 10 years. When she is not working, Meghan enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time in the great outdoors. 

NADINE B.

Background/Education:

Nadine has been an Occupational Therapist since November 2023, she recently graduated with her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from A. T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. A Washington State native, Nadine attended The University of Puget Sound and received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. Her little brother's Occupational Therapist inspired her to work in pediatrics. Nadine fell in love with the power of early intervention to positively impact children's lives. She is now an occupational therapist who is dedicated to empowering them to reach significant milestones through their growth and development. Nadine is passionate about pediatric therapy and is committed to making a difference in children's lives by helping them achieve big things.

What you love about working with children:

With experience across various clinical settings, including special education schools, rehabilitation hospitals, and community programs, she has a broad education, allowing her to tailor to each child's unique needs. Nadine loves working with children because nurturing their growth into their own individual person is a joy. She believes it is an honor to be part of a child's growth and help them find the tools they need to become the best version of themselves. Every child deserves to reach their potential for a bright future; some kids need extra tools to get there. 

Personal Interest/Hobbies:

Outside of the clinic, Nadine loves rock climbing, hiking, camping, skiing, pottery, jewelry making, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

RENEE C.

Renee Cornejo graduated from Apollo College in 1995 with an Associated Degree in Health Sciences. She is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant and has worked in the pediatric field for 24 years in clinic and home based environments. Renee's specialty is with sensory processing delays in children of all ages and disabilities. She enjoys working with children and getting to know their families to provide a better quality of life. Renee is married and has two amazing sons! She enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family and friends making great memories!

SUZETTE D.

Suzette is a graduate from Pima Medical Institute’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program and has been working in the field occupational therapy for about 8 years.  She graduated, received her certification, and passed her bar exam all in the fall of 2012.  She works for Mesa Public Schools August through May.

Suzette enjoys working with children ages- preschool through junior high and has had experience with various diagnosis; Autism, Developmentally Delayed, CP, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

When not working, Suzette enjoys reading inspirational short stories, art projects, playing games and spending time with her family. For the past four years she has been studying America Sign Language (ALS). She has lived in Mesa for 27 years. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they’re the proud parents of two teenage children.