Meet The Team
Executive Director
Email Kathy
Accounting Manager
Email Delsie
Billing Coordinator
Email Makaela
Patient Advocate
Email Dawn
Volunteer & Development Coordinator
Email McKenzie
McKenzie's bio and photo coming soon!
Events Manager
Email Breinne
Communications Manager
Email Emily
Clinic Operations Manager
Email Judy
Development Manager
Email Katie
Equine Program Manager
Email Emma
(Want to be part of this amazing team? We're hiring.)
Occupational Therapist
Email Rachel
Rachel's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist
Email Katy
(317) 872-4166
Katy came to Children's TherAplay in May 2019, after graduating from University of Indianapolis with her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2015. Following graduation, Katy spent time in China with her husband caring for children with special needs in an orphanage. While there, she taught them important occupational skills, as well as connected with a local hippotherapy facility!
Katy loves working at TherAplay, and getting to see children achieve things they may have formerly thought impossible. In her free time, she loves being around all things related to food: trying new restaurants, gardening, or cooking. If it tastes good, she's there! Katy has also traveled to 25 different countries, and looks forward to visiting more!
Occupational Therapist
Email Joanna
Joanna's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist
Email Jaime
(317) 872-4166 x7500
Jaime graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Medical Professions / Occupational Therapy. She completed her graduate training in pediatric occupational therapy as a research fellow at OSU from 1991 to 1993 and went on to work for Easter Seals of Central Ohio and Allied Health Professions private practice, both in Columbus, OH. She became SIPT certified in 1996.
After Jaime moved to Indianapolis in 1997, she worked as a pediatric occupational therapist at Riverview Hospital with early intervention and Tri-County Education Co-op in outpatient rehabilitation.
In 1998, Jaime became an independent provider for First Steps of Indiana and, from 2000 to 2004, was employed in an independent contract position with Children's TherAplay. We were delighted to have Jaime return to Children's TherAplay as a PRN (as needed) contractor in 2011.
Jamie has completed American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level I Equine Skills and Treatment Principles.
Occupational Therapist
Email Feresha
Feresha's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist & Autism Specialist
Clinic Quality Coordinator
Email Kaylin
(317) 872-4166
We are so excited to have Kaylin back again at Children's TherAplay, joining us as our Autism Specialist! Kaylin graduated from Indiana University in 2016. Kaylin first came to TherAplay in 2016 after completing her final clinical rotation here, and she is thrilled to come back and be a part of the team again!
Kaylin currently holds AHA level I and II certifications, and has taken advanced coursework in primitive reflexes and sensory integration. She loves getting to help each of her kids grow and become more and more independent, as well as the creativity involved with combining both a traditional therapy approach and hippotherapy. In her free time, Kaylin enjoys running, reading, and going on adventures with her husband and toddler!
Therapy Services Manager, Physical Therapist
Email Teresa
(317) 872-4166 x7400
Teresa graduated from The Ohio State University in 1990 with a BS in Allied Health in Physical Therapy. She has specialized in pediatrics since the start of her career, working in both hospital and clinic based outpatient rehabilitation. She has been integrating hippotherapy into her treatments for 10 years.
Teresa’s specialty training includes Neuro Developmental Treatment Certification; the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level II Course; as well as advanced training in kinesiotaping, gait training, sensory integration, and dynamic bracing for pediatrics.
Facility Service Dog
In addition to her experience and enthusiasm, Teresa brings AJ, a facility service dog through Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). AJ is a three-year-old Lab/Golden cross who graduated CCI in 2016 and has been trained to successfully perform over 50 different commands to assist individuals with physical needs.
AJ works alongside our therapists to help children enjoy their treatment even more.
Physical Therapist
Email Jessica
(317) 872-4166
Jessica graduated with her doctorate of physical therapy from Azusa Pacific University and her bachelor degree in exercise science from Ball State University. She has clinical experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, and spinal cord injury.
Her interest in the treatment strategy of hippotherapy began when she was a child attending her younger brother’s hippotherapy sessions. After receiving training in women’s health post graduation, she pursued her passion for hippotherapy at Children's TherAplay.
Physical Therapist
Email Alexis
(317) 872-4166
Alexis graduated with her DPT from the University of Indianapolis in 2017. She loves working with the kiddos at TherAplay, and seeing how excited the kids get to ride the horse!
In her free time, Alexis enjoys reading, spending time with her husband, hiking, and anything to do with water including paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, and swimming.
Physical Therapist
Email Jackie
(317) 872-4166 x7500
Jackie graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy from Indiana University and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology with an emphasis on genetics at Purdue (Go Boilermakers!).
Jackie has completed the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level 1 course and looks forward to completing Level 2 in the next year. Jackie has always had a passion for pediatric therapy, completing her final clinical rotation with First Steps.
She absolutely loves working with the kiddos, their families and the horses here at Children’s Theraplay.
Physical Therapist
Email Lauren
(317) 872-4166 x7100
Lauren joined Children's TherAplay in May 2019 after graduating with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 from University of Indianapolis. From the time she was a young girl watching her mother work as a pediatric physical therapist, Lauren knew that was what she wanted to do someday. Her favorite part about Children's TherAplay seeing how much the kids open up around the horse. Even by taking kids into the barn, she says you can see the connection they have with the horses.
Fun Fact: Lauren is a scuba diver! She was certified at age 12, and has been in waters up to 110 feet deep. In her free time, she also likes to read, be outside, and coach softball pitchers.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Education Info:
Undergraduate Degree at Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science with a double major in Spanish and Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduate Degree at Texas Christian University
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Tell us about yourself:
I have worked at Riverview Health for the past three years within the outpatient and inpatient settings. Prior to that I was working at the Center for Speech, Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy in California as a Lead Clinician. I also have experience working in an elementary school in Michigan for two years. I have experience working with children ranging from 18 months to 18 years including but not limited to the areas of speech and language, alternative and augmentative communication, feeding and swallowing, executive function, fluency, literacy, as well as social pragmatics.
What do you love about Children’s TherAplay?
I love that the environment provides the opportunity to explore, have fun and be creative within therapy.
Hobbies?
Functional fitness, anything outdoors (hiking/paddle boarding), making kombucha
Fun Fact About Me:
I have the sweetest dog named Addy May who also loves to go hiking and paddleboarding
Executive Director
Email Kathy
Accounting Manager
Email Delsie
Billing Coordinator
Email Makaela
Patient Advocate
Email Dawn
Volunteer & Development Coordinator
Email McKenzie
McKenzie's bio and photo coming soon!
Events Manager
Email Breinne
Communications Manager
Email Emily
Clinic Operations Manager
Email Judy
Development Manager
Email Katie
Equine Program Manager
Email Emma
(Want to be part of this amazing team? We're hiring.)
Occupational Therapist
Email Rachel
Rachel's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist
Email Katy
(317) 872-4166
Katy came to Children's TherAplay in May 2019, after graduating from University of Indianapolis with her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2015. Following graduation, Katy spent time in China with her husband caring for children with special needs in an orphanage. While there, she taught them important occupational skills, as well as connected with a local hippotherapy facility!
Katy loves working at TherAplay, and getting to see children achieve things they may have formerly thought impossible. In her free time, she loves being around all things related to food: trying new restaurants, gardening, or cooking. If it tastes good, she's there! Katy has also traveled to 25 different countries, and looks forward to visiting more!
Occupational Therapist
Email Joanna
Joanna's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist
Email Jaime
(317) 872-4166 x7500
Jaime graduated in 1990 from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Medical Professions / Occupational Therapy. She completed her graduate training in pediatric occupational therapy as a research fellow at OSU from 1991 to 1993 and went on to work for Easter Seals of Central Ohio and Allied Health Professions private practice, both in Columbus, OH. She became SIPT certified in 1996.
After Jaime moved to Indianapolis in 1997, she worked as a pediatric occupational therapist at Riverview Hospital with early intervention and Tri-County Education Co-op in outpatient rehabilitation.
In 1998, Jaime became an independent provider for First Steps of Indiana and, from 2000 to 2004, was employed in an independent contract position with Children's TherAplay. We were delighted to have Jaime return to Children's TherAplay as a PRN (as needed) contractor in 2011.
Jamie has completed American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level I Equine Skills and Treatment Principles.
Occupational Therapist
Email Feresha
Feresha's bio and photo coming soon!
Occupational Therapist & Autism Specialist
Clinic Quality Coordinator
Email Kaylin
(317) 872-4166
We are so excited to have Kaylin back again at Children's TherAplay, joining us as our Autism Specialist! Kaylin graduated from Indiana University in 2016. Kaylin first came to TherAplay in 2016 after completing her final clinical rotation here, and she is thrilled to come back and be a part of the team again!
Kaylin currently holds AHA level I and II certifications, and has taken advanced coursework in primitive reflexes and sensory integration. She loves getting to help each of her kids grow and become more and more independent, as well as the creativity involved with combining both a traditional therapy approach and hippotherapy. In her free time, Kaylin enjoys running, reading, and going on adventures with her husband and toddler!
Therapy Services Manager, Physical Therapist
Email Teresa
(317) 872-4166 x7400
Teresa graduated from The Ohio State University in 1990 with a BS in Allied Health in Physical Therapy. She has specialized in pediatrics since the start of her career, working in both hospital and clinic based outpatient rehabilitation. She has been integrating hippotherapy into her treatments for 10 years.
Teresa’s specialty training includes Neuro Developmental Treatment Certification; the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level II Course; as well as advanced training in kinesiotaping, gait training, sensory integration, and dynamic bracing for pediatrics.
Facility Service Dog
In addition to her experience and enthusiasm, Teresa brings AJ, a facility service dog through Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). AJ is a three-year-old Lab/Golden cross who graduated CCI in 2016 and has been trained to successfully perform over 50 different commands to assist individuals with physical needs.
AJ works alongside our therapists to help children enjoy their treatment even more.
Physical Therapist
Email Jessica
(317) 872-4166
Jessica graduated with her doctorate of physical therapy from Azusa Pacific University and her bachelor degree in exercise science from Ball State University. She has clinical experience in pediatrics, orthopedics, and spinal cord injury.
Her interest in the treatment strategy of hippotherapy began when she was a child attending her younger brother’s hippotherapy sessions. After receiving training in women’s health post graduation, she pursued her passion for hippotherapy at Children's TherAplay.
Physical Therapist
Email Alexis
(317) 872-4166
Alexis graduated with her DPT from the University of Indianapolis in 2017. She loves working with the kiddos at TherAplay, and seeing how excited the kids get to ride the horse!
In her free time, Alexis enjoys reading, spending time with her husband, hiking, and anything to do with water including paddle boarding, kayaking, boating, and swimming.
Physical Therapist
Email Jackie
(317) 872-4166 x7500
Jackie graduated with her doctorate in physical therapy from Indiana University and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology with an emphasis on genetics at Purdue (Go Boilermakers!).
Jackie has completed the American Hippotherapy Association (AHA) Level 1 course and looks forward to completing Level 2 in the next year. Jackie has always had a passion for pediatric therapy, completing her final clinical rotation with First Steps.
She absolutely loves working with the kiddos, their families and the horses here at Children’s Theraplay.
Physical Therapist
Email Lauren
(317) 872-4166 x7100
Lauren joined Children's TherAplay in May 2019 after graduating with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2019 from University of Indianapolis. From the time she was a young girl watching her mother work as a pediatric physical therapist, Lauren knew that was what she wanted to do someday. Her favorite part about Children's TherAplay seeing how much the kids open up around the horse. Even by taking kids into the barn, she says you can see the connection they have with the horses.
Fun Fact: Lauren is a scuba diver! She was certified at age 12, and has been in waters up to 110 feet deep. In her free time, she also likes to read, be outside, and coach softball pitchers.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Education Info:
Undergraduate Degree at Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science with a double major in Spanish and Communication Sciences and Disorders
Graduate Degree at Texas Christian University
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Tell us about yourself:
I have worked at Riverview Health for the past three years within the outpatient and inpatient settings. Prior to that I was working at the Center for Speech, Language, Occupational and Behavior Therapy in California as a Lead Clinician. I also have experience working in an elementary school in Michigan for two years. I have experience working with children ranging from 18 months to 18 years including but not limited to the areas of speech and language, alternative and augmentative communication, feeding and swallowing, executive function, fluency, literacy, as well as social pragmatics.
What do you love about Children’s TherAplay?
I love that the environment provides the opportunity to explore, have fun and be creative within therapy.
Hobbies?
Functional fitness, anything outdoors (hiking/paddle boarding), making kombucha
Fun Fact About Me:
I have the sweetest dog named Addy May who also loves to go hiking and paddleboarding
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