MEET OUR STAFF:

Administration

• Received her Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy at Loma Linda University

• Received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development and Psychology at Whittier College

• Additional training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for patients with neurological pathophysiology

• Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention certified for patients with oral motor difficulties

• Physical Agent Modalities certified to provide superficial and deep thermal agents, and electrotherapeutic agents to patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions

• Sequential Oral Sensory Approach certified for feeding with specialized instruction from the founder, Kay Toomey

• Sensory Integration Certification through USC with specialization in feeding and Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Practiced in a variety of settings including inpatient hospital, outpatient, home-based, and clinic-based with children and adults with mild to severe disabilities

• When not treating patients, Liz conducts presentations to other professionals advocating for the OT profession, and providing education on topics related to deficit identification, sensory processing, and improving family/patient outcomes using communication

Liz enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband, two sons, and daughter. When not hanging out at the clinic, Liz and her family enjoy being outside, riding bikes, and gardening!

• Received his Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California

• Received his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Sciences with a minor in Psychology at Linfield College (now Linfield University)

• Certified in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) for pediatric patients with neurological pathophysiology

• Over 20 years of experience treating children in clinic, home and school settings

Vince enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and their German Shepherd! When not at work, Vince enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and biking, or at home rooting for the Dodgers and the Linfield University football team (Go Wildcats!)

• Received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Stanbridge University

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University of Fullerton

• Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention certified for patients with oral motor difficulties

• Sequential Oral Sensory Approach certified for feeding with specialized instruction from the founder, Kay Toomey

• Dynamic Movement Intervention Introductory Level B certified for pediatric gross motor impairments

• Additional training focused on sensory integration, feeding, and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Marissa enjoys exploring national parks, adventuring to the beach with her family, and reading. She loves a good cozy day inside just as much as she loves being outdoors. Her days typically revolve around spending quality time with her husband, son, and 3 dogs!

• Received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Loma Linda University

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University of Long Beach

• Professional interests include sensory integration, feeding, and early intervention

• Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention certified for patients with oral motor difficulties

• Dynamic Movement Intervention Introductory Level A certified

Crisca enjoys long-distance running, enjoying a cup of iced coffee, exploring new places with friends, and spending lots of quality time with her husband and dog

Administrative assistant at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy Norco

Administrative assistant at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy Norco

Administrative assistant at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy Covina

Administrative assistant at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy Covina & Norco

Billing and coding specialist at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy

Administrative assistant at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy Norco

Human Resources and payroll specialist at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy

Human Resources and payroll specialist at Wonderkind Pediatric Therapy

Occupational Therapists

• Received her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly Pomona

• Professional Interests: Early intervention and sensory integration 

Alyssa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and going to baseball games, country music concerts, and Disneyland. She enjoys traveling, and watching movies and documentaries

• Received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Duke University

• Received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Minor in Education from the University of California, Davis

• Kayla’s professional interests include pediatrics, neurology, and sensory integration

Kayla enjoys baking, spending time outside, and playing with her dogs

• Miya earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

• She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Cal State LA

• She enjoys helping children build skills through play and supporting families in reaching their goals

Outside of the clinic, you’ll likely find Miya enjoying live music at concerts, solving puzzles, or spending quality time with her family

• Received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Keck Graduate Institute

• Received her Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Los Angeles

• Professional interests include pediatrics

Alejandra enjoys reading, sewing, spending time outside in nature, and spending time with her family

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Physical Therapists

• Received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University

• Received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from San Diego State University

• Dynamic Movement Therapy Level A and B Certified

• Sensory Integration and Autism Spectrum Disorder certification

• Katy’s professional interests include: pediatrics, neurology, and aquatic therapy

Katy enjoys camping, hiking, and traveling with friends and family. She is a former D1 athlete who now competes in triathlons!

• Received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University

• Received her Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Whittier College

• Elise’s professional interests include pediatrics and hippotherapy

Elise enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, snowboarding, and swimming at the beach. She likes participating in yoga classes to stay active. She also enjoys visiting amusement parks with her favorite being Disneyland!

• Received her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy at the University of the Philippines, Manila

• Professional interests include manual manipulation techniques, pain management techniques, Sports and Orthopedic PT

• Marjorie enjoys hiking on trails, walking on the beach, eating meat, and playing Mario kart

• Received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco/ San Francisco State University

• Received her Master of Science degree in Global Medicine and Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from the University of Southern California

• Professional interests include pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, and sports

• Jocelyn enjoys running, hiking, reading, and attending community events with her friends and family

• Received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University

• Received her Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology (Human Health) from the University of California, Berkeley

• Veronica’s professional interests include: pediatrics, neurology, and orthopedic rehabilitation

• Certified in DMI Level A

• Received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Azusa Pacific University

• Received her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Kinesiology from San Diego State University

• Danielle’s Professional interests are in pediatric, geriatric, and acute care

Danielle enjoys being outdoors, going to the beach, solving puzzles and spending time with family!

Physical Therapy Assistants

• Completed her Physical Therapist Assistant Program and license to practice from Concorde Career College

• Received her Associate’s degree in Kinesiology and Wellness from Mt. San Antonio College

• Professional interests include pediatrics, orthopedic rehabilitation, and also has experience working with the geriatric population

• Certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Level A

Maddie enjoys relaxing at the beach, going to the movies, and going to as many baseball games as she can (Go Chicago Cubs!) In her free time, she also teaches dance classes to kiddos of all ages!

• Completed her Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from Concorde Career College and is licensed to practice in California

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science from California State University, Sacramento

• Certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Level A

• Rachel's professional interests include: early intervention pediatrics and sports medicine

Rachel enjoys baking/cooking with family, serving at church on Sundays, and checking out new cafes!

• Received his Associates of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Stanbridge University Irvine

• Received his Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from California Polytechnic State University Pomona

• Professional interests include pediatrics, neurology, and orthopedic rehabilitation

• Certified in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Introductory Level B

• Certified Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization IASTM Level 1 Provider

Errol enjoys being outdoors and loves nature. On his free time, he likes to go hiking, rock climbing, dancing, camping, free diving, and playing sports

• Received her Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from Loma Linda University

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

• Professional interests include pediatrics, lymphedema management, and sports medicine

Rae’Vyn enjoys dancing and listening to music. She’s full of energy and loves to laugh. She lives for family time and absolutely takes pleasure in spending time with her dog, Blue!

Speech Therapists

• Received her Master of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from University of Redlands

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from University of Redlands

• Professional interests include preschool and school-aged phonological and social language remediation

Katie enjoys yearly trips to visit family in the Netherlands, skiing trips with her family, hiking in the local mountains, cycling and reading. She spends a great deal of her time exploring the outdoors and loves to bake!

• Received her Master’s in 2014 from California State University, Northridge in California, CA. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed by the state of California in Speech-Language Pathology

• Hillary has numerous years of experience in a variety of pediatric settings including: preschools, elementary schools, and private practice. She has been a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary assessment team, as well as planned and implemented a multidisciplinary “Parent and Me” speech-language development program

• Hillary has completed the SCERTS training. She believes that social communication and emotional regulation go hand-in-hand, and she is passionate about empowering families by giving them the knowledge and tools to facilitate and encourage their child’s communication abilities

When Hillary is not working, she spends her time playing with her three children, reading, going to concerts, hiking, and traveling

• Received her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Loma Linda University

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Biola University

• Over eight years as a speech and language pathologist and over ten years in the field

• Has worked and supervised in many different settings including adult and pediatric home health, hospital, private practice, and educational settings

• Is a PROMPT trained clinician, AAC/AT trained, as well as advanced training in natural language acquisition

Outside of work, Catherine enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time with her husband and young son

• Received her Bachelor’s in 2011 and Master’s in 2013 from California State University, Northridge in California. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and is licensed by the state of California in Speech-Language Pathology

• Heather has 10 years of experience in a variety of settings including early intervention, preschool, elementary schools and hospitals

• She has worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and built relationships with families to ensure progress towards communication goals

In her free time, Heather spends time homeschooling her two children, listening to podcasts, raising chickens, and
baking bread

• Completed Masters of Science in Communication Disorders at Adelphi University in NY

• Completed Bachelors of Arts in Psychology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA

• Previously trained for ABA therapist as part of a multidisciplinary team in a private school setting

• Interests are in early intervention and gestalt language learners

• PROMPT-trained clinician 

• Experience in clinical and in-home settings

•Received both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Communicative Disorders from California State University Fullerton

•Professional interests include play-based early intervention and preschool/school-aged language intervention

•In her free time, Kaitlin enjoys line dancing, watching TV shows, and spending time with her family, friends, husband, and dog

• Received her Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from New York University

• Received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education Foundations at the University of Oregon

• Professional interests include school-aged language intervention, play-based early intervention, and bilingual speech therapy

In her free time, Euree enjoys watching movies, shopping, and trying out new restaurants

• Received her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from Utah State University in 2021

• Received her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology in May 2024 from Biola University

• Professional interests include play-based early intervention, preschool/school-aged language and articulation intervention, and would love to explore the intervention of augmentative alternative communication (AAC)

During her free time, Stephanie loves spending time with her family, friends, and fiancé, enjoys going to Disneyland, doing arts and crafts, and loves traveling to new places

• Graduated from Teachers College, Columbia University with her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) - Bilingual Extension

• Previously attended California State University Fullerton, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders

• As a bilingual therapist (English and Armenian), her professional interests include serving diverse populations and presenting research related to this topic as well

• Received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Allied Health Science and Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan

• Professional specialties include: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Early Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech Sounds Disorders (SSDs), and Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

• Alyse enjoys practicing yoga, going on road trips, trying new vegan restaurants, watching documentaries, and taking her cat for walks!

Speech Therapy Assistants

• Received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communicative Disorders from Cal State Los Angeles

• Sensory integration certified, Gestalt Language Processing certified

• Professional interests include play-based early intervention, sensory integration and school aged children

Shannon loves spending time with her family and friends. When not at work, Shannon enjoys the beach, hiking, baseball (Go Dodgers!), reading and cooking

• Received her Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from California State University San Marcos

• Her professional interests include total communication, early intervention, and school-aged language intervention. She is passionate about offering neurodiversity-affirming, play-based, and child-led therapy

In her free time, Karolyn enjoys exploring new coffee shops, going to Disneyland, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her dog, Poppy

• Received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communicative Science and Disorders From California State University, Fullerton

• Professional interests include play-based early intervention in clinic and in school-based settings.

• Wendy loves the outdoors. Her favorite hobbies include snowboarding, camping, hiking, and fishing