Meet Our First Steps Therapists

Embracing Abilities has an amazing team of speech, physical, occupational and developmental therapists committed to serving families and helping kiddos achieve their goals. Our therapists provide sessions both in-home and in the community.

Occupational Therapy

Allison

Occupational Therapist

Hi! My name is Allison. I am from the Chicagoland area and went to the University of Indianapolis to pursue occupational therapy. I have always dreamed of becoming an Occupational Therapist and that dream came true in 2018! I graduated in 2016 with my bachelors in psychology, and went on to receive my doctorate in OT two years later. Since graduating, I have worked in First Steps, a pediatric therapy clinic, two different schools, and even a Skilled Nursing Facility. I feel as though all of my experience in these different settings have led me to become the therapist I am today, and I cannot wait to see the journey that Embracing Abilities will take me on! My goals has always been to join an amazing team like this and I am so excited to get started! My therapy approach is play and sensory based, with a goal of improving my patients’ independence so that they can have a greater quality of life. Some areas I am very passionate about include feeding and eating, handwriting, sensory processing, motor control and strength, and training in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). In my free time I love to spend time outside. I love going on hikes, exploring new places, art, and music.

Ally

Occupational Therapist

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Speech Therapists

Kaycie

Speech Language Pathologist

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Sandra

Speech Language Pathologist

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Developmental Therapists

Kelly

Developmental Therapist

My name is Kelly. I attended Purdue University, where I received my Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. I have my teaching license in Mild and Intense Interventions. I then received my Master’s degree in Special Education from Ball State University, focusing on Early Childhood Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis. I taught Special Education for 14 years, working with a variety of individuals with special needs including those with developmental disabilities, as well as Autism. I taught elementary school for 10 years, and spent the last 4 years as a Developmental Preschool Teacher. I grew up in Northern Indiana, and have lived in Central Indiana for more than 10 years. I have a wonderful family that I love spending time with! We love to travel and go hiking! I have worked with individuals with disabilities since I was in elementary school, volunteering in my mom’s classroom. Helping others reach their potential and focus on their abilities is something I am very passionate about. I am so happy to be a part of the Embracing Abilities Team!

Elizabeth

Developmental Therapist

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Christine

Developmental Therapist

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Physical Therapists

May

Physical Therapist

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