Nicole Rambeau, MS OTR/L Lead Occupational Therapist Nicole earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Ball State University and her Master's in Occupational Therapy at Pacific University. Nicole has past experience working at in-patient and skilled nursing rehabilitation settings although loves working with a pediatric population. She currently works with the early intervention program, in the schools on the Navajo reservation, and with DDD clients. She is working to specialize in early development (birth to 5), self-feeding skills, and sensory processing disorder. In her spare time, Nicole loves to hike, bike, and travel.
Sara Clancey, OTR/L Sara is a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Science. She went on to earn a Master of Occupational Therapy. Sara worked in the Peace Corps for two years, where she helped orphans and facilitated life skills lessons. She specializes in sensory integration and early intervention and has worked in the Arizona Early Intervention Program. Sara loves the outdoors and spending time with her family. |
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Samantha Herrick, MS OTR/L 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. |
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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. |
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. |
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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. |
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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Carrie Tomlinson Certified OT Assistant/L Carrie earned an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy from Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. She also attended Oklahoma State University where she received both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Forestry. Carrie specializes in Orthopedic Occupational Therapy as well as Pediatric Occupational Therapy. She enjoys working with children to help them achieve functional goals. In her spare time Carrie enjoys being a mom and spending time with her family. |
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. |