top of page

Untitled design.png

PEDIATRIC TEAM

PEDIATRIC THERAPY ADMINISTRATION

Beth has been with Innovative since March of 2021. She has a Masters of Science in Education: Birth to Three from Wheelock College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Women’s Studies from University of Vermont. She specializes in Early Intervention, Complex Medical Needs, Social-Emotional Development, Self-Regulation, Strength based/positive behavior interventions, Parents as Teachers, Functional, family/child-centered routines, and is a Certified Therapeutic Horse Back Riding Instructor.

Beth Markell, M.S. Ed; CEIS

Early Intervention Program Manager

Bo has been with Innovative since December of 2019. She has dedicated 20 years of her career to being an advocate for and working with families, children and adults with different abilities. She specializes in Early Intervention Administration.

Bo Ditch

Family Resource Administrator, FRC

Jenica has been with Innovative since July 2020. She spent five years with the Battle Ground School District specializing in Primary Education Behavior Management. She is trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and has a background in special education, behavioral support and early childhood education.

Jenica Cattin

Pediatric Therapy Office Supervisor

Emily has been with Innovative since September 2016. She holds a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Microbiology) and German from Humboldt State University, and an Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education certificate from Portland State University. She specializes in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Intervention, parent coaching and consulting.

Emily Castor, M ED

Vice President of Pediatric Therapy

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS

Eloise Jonhy has been with Innovative since July of 2022. They have a Master of Science in Speech & Hearing Services from Portland State University.

Eloise Johny MS, CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Fellow

Krista Whiting has been with Innovative since July 2022. She has a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Education and Learning from Pacific University, Forest Grove.

Krista Whiting, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Alex has been with Innovative since July 2021. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University.

Alexandria McLeod, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Natalie has been with Innovative since June 2020. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Development.

Natalie Cottrell, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Jamie has been with Innovative since December 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Pacific University, Forest Grove. She specializes in Early Intervention, Fluency Disorders, Feeding Therapy, and Social Communication Disorders.

Jamie Canteli, MS,CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Rachel has been with Innovative since August 2021. She holds a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Portland State University. She specializes in Bilingualism, Speech Sound Disorders, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

Rachel Atkinson, MS, CF-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS

Adena has been with Innovative since September 2019. She holds a Master of Science in Special Education from Western Governor’s University and a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Western Governor’s University. She specializes in early intervention, developmental milestones, social/emotional skills, resilience building, self-regulation, positive behavior interventions, play and problem solving, cognitive skills, promoting first relationships and growth-mindset.

Adena Manzer, MS, SpED

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

Carissa has been with Innovative since January 2022. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education & Special Education from Washington State University. She specializes Early Childhood Special Education and Early Intervention.

Carissa Dahl

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

Chelsea has been with Innovative since November 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from West Texas A&M University. She specializes Early Childhood Special Education.

Chelsea Piper

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

Cheyanne has been with Innovative since May of 2021. She has a Bachelors of Art in Education from Washington State University. She specializes in Home Visiting (Prenatal – 5 Years), Early Childhood Development, Promoting positive parent – child relationships, Community Resources and Support and Positive Behavior Interventions.

Cheyanne Craig

Early Intervention Specialist

Tanya has been with Innovative since August 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from University of Oregon, and Master of Science in Special Education from University of Oregon. She specializes in Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education.

Tanya Ramirez, MS, SpED

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

Wednesday has been with Innovative since March 2021. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Nevada, Reno and specializes in Early Childhood Development.

Wednesday Prendergast

Early Intervention Specialist & FRC

FAMILY RESOURCE COORDINATORS

Sofia Zhiryada

Family Resource Coordinator

{"nodes":[{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"foo","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Sami has been with Innovative since April 2022. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology and is currently working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education to be completed in April of 2023. Sami is also a licensed Behavior Technician.","decorations":[{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"foreground":"#666666"}}]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}}],"metadata":{"version":1,"createdTimestamp":"2022-06-16T22:46:21.908Z","updatedTimestamp":"2022-06-16T22:46:21.908Z","id":"e503a061-88d0-4f60-aea0-c8d6d3c3696b"},"documentStyle":{}}

Sami Long

Family Resource Coordinator

{"nodes":[{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"foo","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Christina has been with Innovative since January of 2022. She has a Masters in Education Science Curriculum and Instruction from University of Texas at Arlington, and a Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education from Texas Woman’s University.","decorations":[{"type":"COLOR","colorData":{"foreground":"#666666"}}]}}],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"},"indentation":0}}],"metadata":{"version":1,"createdTimestamp":"2022-06-16T22:44:28.770Z","updatedTimestamp":"2022-06-16T22:44:28.770Z","id":"c9a09f68-3dab-45c9-b13b-2c7636aa3249"},"documentStyle":{}}

Christina Beck

Family Resource Coordinator

PHYSICAL
THERAPISTS

Lauren has been with Innovative since July 2019. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Marquette University, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Minor in Psychology from Marquette University. She specializes in Early Intervention, Intensive Physical Therapy, TheraSuit Method, Primitive Reflex Integration, Dynamic-task-specific approaches to neuromuscular electrical stimulation (TASES) and Astronaut Training.

Lauren Nowak, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Andy has been with Innovative since June 2021. He holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance with a Minor in Psychology from Montana State University.

Andy Jones, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Chelsey has been at Innovative since August 2018. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Pacific University. She has trained in total motion release for tots and teens and schroth treatment for scoliosis. She specializes in private outpatient therapy and school therapy.

Chelsey Hoglund, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

With Innovative since August 2007, Jessica holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Western Washington University. She specializes in Intensive Physical Therapy, Pelvic Floor Therapy, Primitive Reflex Integration, Pediatric Neurological rehabilitation, Anatomy Trains Myofascial Release, Adaptive Equipment acquisition, Functional Activity training, Dynamic Movement strategies, Gross motor development connection with visual rehabilitation.

Jessica DeLong, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

Angela has been with Innovative since February 2022. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health and Sciences and specializes in Early Intervention.

Angela Andrews, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Emily has been with Innovative since January 2021. She holds a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a Bachelor’s of Art in Linguistics from Antioch College. She specializes in behavior and sleep.

Emily Kidney, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Jennifer has been with Innovative since January 2022. She holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. She specializes in ALDs, IALDs, and fine motor skills.

Jennifer Shaul, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Kelsey has been with Innovative since March 2022. She holds a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in Norcross, GA and a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Oregon State University.

Kelsey Hernandez, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Melissa Santilli has been with Innovative since July of 2022. She has a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound with specialties in sensory processing/integration.

Melissa Santilli, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Stephanie has been with Innovative since January 2014. She holds a Master of Occupational Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine, and she is a Somatic Movement Educator from the School of Body-Mind Centering. She specializes in pediatric evaluation and treatment of both gross and fine motor skills, cognitive skills, feeding skills, ADLs and IADLs, and sensory processing and integration.

Stephanie Zaepfel, MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

bottom of page