Professional Experience

Founder & Clinical Director

Wild Fig Occupational Therapy

March 2023 – Present

  • Founded a specialized pediatric occupational therapy practice serving children with complex developmental and sensory-motor needs through individualized therapy, intensive programs, evaluation, and caregiver coaching.

  • Developed an intensive therapy model integrating Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) with sensory integration principles to address the relationship between sensory processing, postural control, motor planning, and functional movement.

  • Serve families traveling nationally and internationally for specialized intensive therapy, including repeat intensive programs with multiple families and collaborations with partner practices in Arizona and Colorado.

  • Built the practice entirely through family and professional referrals, serving 20 families since its founding and generating repeat engagement for intensive services.

  • Developed a caregiver-coaching approach focused on empowering children and families with practical strategies that support participation while remaining sustainable across differing routines, resources, priorities, and lifestyles.

  • Collaborate directly with physical therapists and speech-language pathologists and consult with occupational therapists, social workers, teachers, and other professionals to coordinate care across disciplines and environments.

  • Provide sensory integration in-services and professional education for staff at outside organizations, translating specialized clinical concepts into practical strategies for implementation.

  • Mentor occupational therapists in private-practice development, including supporting an OT in establishing her own independent practice.

  • Contribute clinical expertise to professional and public education through podcast interviews, media consultation, writing, and educational presentations.

Early Intervention Occupational Therapist

Multiple Agency Contracts

Nov 2013 - Present

  • Provided home- and community-based occupational therapy for infants and toddlers ages 0–3 with developmental, sensory-motor, regulation, and participation needs.

  • Developed individualized intervention plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, aligning therapeutic priorities with children's daily routines, developmental needs, family resources, and cultural context.

  • Coached 50+ parents and caregivers in therapeutic activities and strategies designed to support developmental progress and increase carryover into everyday routines.

  • Applied individualized sensory-motor and developmental approaches to support participation, skill acquisition, and progress toward developmental milestones.

Director of Education & Operations

Foundation Training

January 2020 to July 2023

  • Led the organization's transition from primarily in-person instructor education to a hybrid training model during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping establish a scalable pathway integrating online education, mentorship, and in-person certification.

  • Developed the online curriculum for Foundation Training's Level 1 Instructor Certification, translating movement, anatomy, clinical application, and teaching principles into a structured digital learning experience.

  • Built and directed online training modules and coordinated mentorship pathways culminating in in-person certification and instructor development.

  • Directed a six-member core educator team, supporting consistent, engaging instruction while maintaining alignment with organizational standards and educational philosophy.

  • Developed educational and consumer-facing resources translating movement and rehabilitation concepts into practical applications across diagnoses and populations.

  • Coordinated cross-functional initiatives across education, operations, marketing, and other departments in support of strategic organizational goals.

Occupational Therapist

Shift Integrative Medicine

Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  • Treated 100+ patients with upper-extremity conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, paralysis, and postoperative needs using specialized shoulder, hand, and functional movement interventions.

  • Fabricated 20+ static and dynamic orthoses for postoperative rehabilitation, injury management, and preventative care.

  • Developed and led continuing education workshops for clinical staff on proximal stability, posterior-chain strength, and functional movement patterns.

  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals to integrate occupational therapy and functional movement principles into interdisciplinary care.

Occupational Therapist

US Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean

Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Developed occupational therapy assessment and intervention programming for 33 children and adults with physical disabilities living in a foster-care setting.

  • Designed and delivered 14 sensory-focused workshops for school staff and parents, incorporating follow-up training to support application within everyday environments.

  • Co-facilitated a monthly early childhood intervention outreach program focused on sensory regulation, caregiver education, and practical implementation.

  • Secured resources and equipment for a sensory environment within the foster home, expanding opportunities for children to participate safely in play.

  • Built caregiver and staff capacity through education and practical training designed to extend therapeutic strategies beyond direct occupational therapy services.

Occupational Therapist

NYC Department of Education

Mar 2010 - Oct 2016

  • Provided occupational therapy services for students with complex motor, sensory, developmental, and learning needs across school environments.

  • Trained a student with bilateral congenital upper-extremity amputations in myoelectric prosthesis use, including muscle-site identification, strengthening, device management, and functional integration.

  • Developed and implemented occupational therapy components of individualized education programs in collaboration with teachers and families, contributing to a reported 25% improvement in targeted classroom performance.

  • Conducted occupational therapy assessments across multiple schools for 150+ students, identifying motor, sensory, and learning factors affecting educational participation.

  • Consulted with teachers and educational teams to implement sensory-supportive classroom strategies, contributing to reduced sensory-related classroom disruptions.