OUR TEAM

Our Team

Ms. Chelle


OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational and Feeding Therapist

Chelle has always had a passion for working with children and families. As a teenager, she enjoyed doing childcare in the neighborhood, volunteering in classrooms and working as a camp counselor. This naturally led to her pursuit of a career working with children. Chelle attended university in her home state of Wisconsin to earn her degree in Occupational Therapy focusing on pediatric practice. In her 25 years of therapy, she gained experience working in a variety of settings including: homes, centers, schools and a variety of community and nature settings. She finds joy in helping families and children to optimize their lives and achieve their full potential.


Chelle has completed a variety of coursework to advance her knowledge and skills in many areas including low vision, feeding, motor and movement skills, as well as sensory processing and self-regulation. She enjoys working with families to enhance development, school readiness, and participation in home and community settings. 


Chelle has a combined love of nature, outdoor activities and adventure that she enjoys sharing with her clients through nature based therapy and play. 

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, WI


Fun Facts!

What is your favorite childhood smell?

Campfires

Which Hogwarts House would you be sorted into?

Gryffindor

What is your secret talent?

Bringing people together to share meals, activities and laughs

What is your favorite quote from an animated/childrens' movie?

"The things that make me different are the things that make me me." — "Winnie the Pooh", 2011.

Certifications and Trainings
  • Feeding Abilities in Infancy and Early Childhood
  • NDT Approach to Treatment of the Baby
  • The Alert Program  
  • MORE:  Integrating the Mouth with Sensory Postural Functions
  • Intro to Aquatic Therapy & Pediatric Aquatic Therapy
  • An Evidence-Based Developmental Approach to the Pediatric Brain Bridging Vestibular, Interoception, and Neuroplasticity Foundations to Improve Sensory, Motor and Language Development
  • Assessment and Intervention using the DIR/Floortime Approach
  • Infant Massage and Bonding
  • Nutrition Management for Children with ADHD
  • Practical Sensory in Sensory Integration Part 1-3
  • Handwriting without Tears
Hobbies and Interests

Teaching and training martial arts, paddling, gardening and hiking with my sweet, rescue dog. 

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