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​Samantha Swensen, MS OTR/L
​Lead Occupational Therapist

Samantha attended East Carolina University in Greenville, North  Carolina, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational  Therapy, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.  She also  earned a Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology. Samantha  specializes in autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration and  assistive technology.  She primarily works with preschool and school  aged children.  Samantha adores spending time with her family and  her dog Harry. She also enjoys crafts, woodworking, outdoor  activities and playing guitar. 


​​Lisa Larez, MS OTR/L 

Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science and a Master of    Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.     Lisa has been a practicing occupational therapist in Northern Arizona for   over 10 years. She provides home, clinic, and school-based therapy. She   has  worked with a variety of clients of all ages and their families. Lisa   especially  loves working with assistive technology, sensory diets, and  motor  development. 
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​Brenda Kania Neeley 
Certified OT Assistant/L 

Brenda earned an Associates Degree from Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin.  Brenda has been servicing the pediatric population of Northern Arizona for over 14 years.  She currently provides school based Occupational Therapy out on the Hopi and Navajo Reservations.  She also has experience servicing children in our NRTA clinic and out in the surrounding communities.    In her free time Brenda enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, camping and recreating outdoors. ​


​​Sydney Petersen, MS, OTR/L  

Sydney earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings and has worked in schools, clinic, and home-based settings. She has worked with all ages of clients from multiple ethnic backgrounds. Sydney has also led teams in rehabilitation tech and loves working in team- based therapy.
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​Maureen Russell, PhD, OTR/L 

Mo recently earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and  Healthcare  Innovation from Arizona State University. She earned a  Master of Healthcare Innovation from Arizona State University and  a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy from the University of  New Hampshire. Mo specializes in pediatric occupational therapy and  sensory integration. She has been a practicing OT for over thirty  years. Mo owned Northland- RuralTherapy Associates until July,  2011. She has since sold NRTA and remains an OT for NRTA. 
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​Linda Westlin, OTR/L 

Linda attended George Washington University in Washington DC where  she earned
​a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Post  Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson  University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Linda has been practicing for  over 20 years in both hospital and school settings.  Linda specializes in  sensory integration and sound-based therapy. In her spare time Linda  enjoys ringing hand bells, kayaking, visiting family, and hiking.