Providers

Julia is an Occupational Therapist (MOTPrac (2008), BHSc (2003)) with extensive experience working with children, youth and in early adulthood. Julia has also trained in Developmental Psychiatry, sensory modulation, sensory approaches in mental health and Family-Based Treatment; an evidenced-based treatment for people living with an eating disorder. Julia utilises a range of assessment and therapeutic modalities as clinically indicated. Julia Read more...

​Ms. Zakka​ help​s​ children make mind-body connections to build their self-confidence and inner strength. This​ allows ​children and teenagers​ to succeed in their day to day activities. ​She ​has extensive experience working with hundreds of children who struggle in school,​​ are looking to improve efficient movement patterns for sports and/or struggle with ​Sensory ​P​rocessing ​Disorder, ​A​utism ​ Spectrum Disorder​, ​and Read more...

Aubrey Schmalle, OTR/L, SIPT is a registered occupational therapist licensed in Connecticut and New York. She specializes in using a sensory–based approach to help children develop the skills they need to live, learn, and play. After graduating with a bachelors degree from Boston University in 2002, she completed a specialty fieldwork at a clinic that is a leader in the Read more...

Carrie works as an occupational therapist for adults, adolescents, and children at the STAR Institute for SPD in Denver, Colorado. She has extensive knowledge and training in Sensory Processing Disorder treatment and evaluation through participation in the Level 1 Mentorship program with the Star Institute for SPD and through participation in the SIPT Certification program. Before joining the STAR team, Read more...

Dr. May-Benson is the Executive Director of the Spiral Foundation at OTA-Watertown, is a well-known lecturer and researcher on sensory integration theory and intervention. She has authored numerous book chapters and articles on praxis and sensory integration, and completed her doctoral dissertation on ideational praxis. Dr. May-Benson has a diverse background as a clinical practitioner, having worked in private and Read more...

I am an occupational therapist with over 23 years experience. I treat both children and adults, and I have a particular interest in misophonia and sound sensitivities. I am co-owner of a private practice clinic in Richmond Virginia, with a specialty focus on sensory processing disorder. *Sensory Processing is not yet an official diagnosis identified in the DSM-V. I believe Read more...

I am an independent Occupational Therapist with over 30 years of experience. I have my own Therapy Studio where I see clients in a natural, tranquil setting. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of children and adults with emotional, sensory, motor, and cognitive difficulties and disabilities which affect their participation in everyday activities at home, school, college or work. Read more...

Connie is a diverse independent occupational therapist working with children and young adults to help them to be the best they can be in accomplishing their daily purpose in life, play or work occupations. Connie has postgraduate training in sensory integration and has ongoing experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals as well as family/carers to support clients diagnosed with Misophonia. Read more...

Heather Hodgins-Chan, BSc(OT), OT Reg. (Ont) is a registered occupational therapist and the co-founder of Pediatric Physio and Occupational Therapy. Having graduated from McGill University in 1999, Heather followed her physician husband on his residency travels to western Canada. She held various positions in acute care hospitals in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Edmonton, Alberta. She later became interested in pediatric rehabilitation Read more...

Hilary has been an occupational therapist for over 35 years. She has expanded her practice in the last 10 years to also work with teens and adults with sensory challenges. She is certified in Integrated Listening for both the Focus and the Safe and Sound Protocol. Sensory Strategies is a sister company to Pediatric Therapies, focusing on meeting the needs Read more...