About Me & My Approach
Hi, I’m Michelle! – MS, OTR/L, RYT-200,
I am a registered pediatric occupational therapist, ADHD specialist, and certified children’s yoga & mindfulness teacher with 14 years of experience. I specialize in self-regulation, mindfulness, therapeutic movement, and yoga for children and teens of all abilities.
I create playful, OT-informed experiences that help children build confidence, focus, self-awareness, and lifelong regulation skills in a supportive, inclusive, and non-competitive environment. Through a nervous-system-informed approach, I support children and parents in developing practical tools for emotional regulation, resilience, connection, and overall well-being.
My work is grounded in both professional knowledge and personal practice. For over a decade, I have immersed myself in mindfulness and body-based regulation practices that continue to shape the way I support children and families.
My goal is to empower children with practices that strengthen self-regulation and help them develop lifelong wellness tools.
As an occupational therapist, I am trained to view children through a holistic, nervous-system-informed lens, meeting them where they are while supporting their individual developmental journey. I have worked in diverse settings including preschools, early intervention programs, pediatric nursing homes, outpatient clinics, and public schools, with children across a wide range of needs and developmental levels. Across these experiences, I found that children thrive when they feel safe, connected, and regulated. My approach integrates playful, therapeutic strategies with mindfulness, self-regulation, and connection-centered practices to support meaningful growth for both children and families.
My goal is to make self-regulation and mindful movement accessible to all children. I thoughtfully adapt activities to support each child’s cognitive, emotional, sensory, and physical needs so every child can participate with confidence and success. I also incorporate music, play, and connection-based experiences into my work, using them as engaging and meaningful pathways for learning, regulation, and growth.
My Education includes:
- Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Helping Anxious Kids: A Certification Training on Anxiety Treatment for Children & Adolescents specializing in adolescents
- ADHD-Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP)
- Training in the The Mindful Sensations Therapeutic Approach
- “Powerfully You” Provider
- Certified SMHP Therapist- Tier 1
- Kids Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Certification
- Chair Yoga Training Certification
- Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification
- 200 hour yoga teacher training & registration through Yoga Alliance
Additionally, I have spent over a decade studying and practicing mindfulness, nervous system regulation, and body-based approaches with children, alongside extensive professional development focused on supporting children with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and other developmental needs.