Innovative Therapy 4-Kids, Inc.'s expert staff works in partnership with the family and referring physician to plan individual and confidential programs for each patient to identify short and long term functional goals and coordinate therapies. We utilize a variety of approaches to treatments including: neurodevelopment treatment techniques, sensory integration activities, oral motor, Floor-Time and PRT models, motor control, motor learning principles, craniosacral and myofacial release, yoga and relaxation for children.
Our Expert Team at
Innovative Therapy 4-Kids, Inc.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Our Speech-Language Pathologists help with the oral motor skills necessary for feeding and the elimination of tongue thrust. They facilitate the development of speech and voice as well as receptive and expressive language and social pragmatics and communication. They also perform AAC evaluations, analysis and treatment of Auditory processing, and Apraxia diagnosis and treatment.
Laura Driessen Walls
Executive Director– M.S., CCC-SLP
Tom Milroy
Clinical Specialist – M.A., CCC-SLP
Colleen Nolan
Clinical Specialist – M.S., CCC-SLP
Ali Atchison
Clinical Specialist – M.S., CCC-SLP
Physical Therapists
Our Physical Therapists develop normal components of movement. They integrate postural reflexes and reactions and work on motor control, coordination, static and dynamic balance, muscle strength and flexibility, and body awareness and motor planning. They also specialize in gait analysis and orthotics assessments
Amy Duffner Johnson
Assistant Clinic Director / Clinical Specialist- P.T.
Debby Testrake
Clinical Specialist- P.T.
Tina Keester
Clinical Specialist- P.T.A
Kim Rendler
Clinical Specialist- P.T.A
Occupational Therapists
Our Occupational Therapists specialize in the integration of sensory systems, self regulation skills, upper body and shoulder girdle strength and coordination, feeding and handwriting skills, body awareness and environmental safety, visual motor/perceptual skills, and fine motor skills. They also facilitate independence with activities of daily living.
Shellie Reeder
Clinical Specialist- M.A. OTR/L
Christiane F. Colhado
Clinical Specialist-M.A. OTR/L
Erin. Jones
Clinical Specialist-M.S. OTR/L
Shannon Helgesen
Clinical Specialist
Clinical Psychology
Our Clinical Psychologist facilitates several groups including sibling support groups, parent training, social skills, and also specializes in behavioral analysis and therapy.
Dr. Sylvia Mende
Clinical Psychologist- Psy.D
Program Specialists
Our Program Specialists specialize in LiFT®, Sensory Motor Groups, and ABA
Rob Lindsay
LiFT® and A.B.A. Specialist
Christie Kiley
Sensory Motor Group and LiFT® Specialist
Melissa Heil
LiFT® and A.B.A. Specialist
Chris Heil
A.B.A. and Tutoring Specialist
Operations
Ian Balesky
Director of Operations
Heather Taylor
Office Manager