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Rachel Hartman, MS OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Rachel is also a certified yoga teacher for both children and adults. She brings a holistic approach to all her therapy practices to ensure that therapy is successful and meeting the needs of the individual. In her spare time Rachel loves teaching yoga, practicing yoga, being in nature, and spending time with her husband and son. |
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Nikkol Anderson OTR/L
Nikkol earned her Bachelors of Art in Occupational Therapy at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned her Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She specializes in working with students who have 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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Julie De Groff, OTR/LJulie De Groff earned a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. She has worked with all ages of clients, including the elderly populations and children. She specializes in motor control difficulties, sensory processing disorders, developmental delays and family education and support. She recently returned to NRTA after working with the elderly at The Peaks in Flagstaff. Julie works in
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Samantha Herrick, MOTR/L
Samantha 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.
Samantha Herrick, MOTR/L
Samantha 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.
Lisa Larez, OT/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 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.
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 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.
Brenda Kania Neeley
Certified OT Assistant/L
Brenda 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.
Certified OT Assistant/L
Brenda 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.
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.
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.
Bernadette Pierson, OTR/L
Bernadette is a graduate of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee and has been practicing OT since 1990. She has worked in an acute care hospital as well as outpatient services for hand patients. She currently specializes in oral motor skills, vestibular techniques for visual motor skills, sensory processing, Myofacial Release, and energy work as a Reiki Master. She provides services in the Page area and the Navajo Nation. She enjoys working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, severe special needs, as well as children who need help with fine motor skills. She also assists with adult services at the Page Hospital.
Bernadette is a graduate of Mount Mary College in Milwaukee and has been practicing OT since 1990. She has worked in an acute care hospital as well as outpatient services for hand patients. She currently specializes in oral motor skills, vestibular techniques for visual motor skills, sensory processing, Myofacial Release, and energy work as a Reiki Master. She provides services in the Page area and the Navajo Nation. She enjoys working with children with autism, cerebral palsy, severe special needs, as well as children who need help with fine motor skills. She also assists with adult services at the Page Hospital.
Nicole Rambeau, MS 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.
Nicole Rambeau, MS 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.
Maureen Russell, PhD, OTR/L
Mo recently earned a Doctorate 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- Rural Therapy Associates until July, 2011. She has since sold NRTA and remains an OT for NRTA.
Mo recently earned a Doctorate 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- Rural Therapy Associates until July, 2011. She has since sold NRTA and remains an OT for NRTA.
Teresa Simmons
Certified OT Assistant/L
Teresa Simmons has worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for over twenty five years. She specializes in fine and gross motor techniques, handwriting, 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 in many places all over the United States. She is enthusiastic and loves communicating with her patients and their families.
Certified OT Assistant/L
Teresa Simmons has worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for over twenty five years. She specializes in fine and gross motor techniques, handwriting, 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 in many places all over the United States. She is enthusiastic and loves communicating with her patients and their families.
Carrie Tomlinson
Certified OT Assistant/L
Carrie earned an Associate’s 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.
Certified OT Assistant/L
Carrie earned an Associate’s 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 Westlin 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,
and hiking.
Linda Westlin 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,
and hiking.