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Nikkol Anderson, M.A. OTR/L, ATPNikkol earned her B.A. in Occupational Therapy at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, MN and her M.A. in Special Education from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She specializes in working with students with severe and profound disabilities. Nikkol has been practicing since 1997 and provides school-based occupational therapy as well as assistive technology services.
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Sara Clancey, MOTR/LSara is a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, with a Bachelors of Health Science and Masters of Occupational Therapy. She is currently working on a doctorate degree. Sara specializes in sensory integration. She once designed a sensory adventure camp website to introduce OT to community organizations. She works in schools and early intervention. She has been practicing OT for over thirteen years and provides services all over Northern Arizona. before coming to NRTA, Sara worked in the Peace Corps and on various service missions.
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Brenda Kania Neeley, Certified OT, Assistant LBrenda earned her Associate’s Degree in Wisconsin at Madison Area Technical College. She has been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for over twelve years, and she has worked at NRTA for over six years. Brenda has provided services to school based children in Ashfork, Tuba City, Winslow, and Flagstaff. She has attended multiple continuing education courses focused on Sensory Integration, Feeding Issues in the Pediatric population, and Handwriting Without Tears, along with many others. In her free time she enjoys gardening, running, knitting, and recreating outdoors.
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Bernadette Pierson, OTR/LBernadette is a graduate of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI and has been practicing since 1990. Her history of OT unit and in Neuro care, as well as outpatient services for hand patients. She currently specializes in pediatrics in oral motor skills, using vestibular techniques for visual motor skill, sensory processing, Myofacial Release/ craniosacral, and energy work as a Reiki Master. Currently Bernadette provides services in the Page area as well as the Navajo Nation, and various BIA schools. She enjoys working with children with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and those with severe needs, as well as the child that just needs a little more help with fine motor skills. At times she assists with adult services in the Page hospital and in home care.
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Maureen "Mo" Russell, PhD, OTR/L,
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Samantha Herrick, MOTR/LSamantha attended East Carolina University, where she
achieved a Bachelor’s of Science in Occupational Therapy, and a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology. She has been practicing for over seven years. Samantha specializes in autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration and assistive technology. She primarily works with preschool and school aged children. Samantha adores being a step-mother and spending time with her family. She also enjoys crafts, woodworking, outdoor activities and playing guitar. |
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Carrie Tomlinson, Certified OT Assistant/LCarrie earned an Associates 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. On her spare time Carrie enjoys being a Mom and spending time with her family.
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Linda Westlin, OTR/LLinda Westlin attended George Washington University in Washington DC where she earned a Bachelor’s 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 and hiking.
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Lisa Larez, OT/LLisa 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 OT in Northern Arizona for over 10 years. Lisa provides home and school based therapy and has worked with a variety of clients and families. She especially likes working with assistive technology, sensory diets, and motor development.
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Nicole Rambeau, OTR/L
Nicole earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Ball State University in Indiana. She then went on to earn a Masters of Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon. She specializes in working directly with parents and their children and has worked with all ages, from young infants to adults in their 90's. Nicole has also had experience working in skilled nursing, in-patient rehab, and outpatient pediatrics. In her spare time she loves exploring Northern Arizona.
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Teresa Simmons, COTA
Teresa Simmons has worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for over twenty five years. She specializes in fine and gross motor techniques, hand wiring, sensory stimulation, visual/perceptual techniques. strength training, body mechanics, environmental modifications, and positioning. She came to NRTA as a traveling therapist and loves to travel. She has helped people on many places all over the United States. She is enthusiastic and loves communicating with her patients and their families.
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