Nature-Inspired Occupational Therapy Services
& Nature Connection Programs
The Team
Who We Are
Laura
Founder & CEO
Over the past 30+ years of my career as an Occupational Therapist, I have had the opportunity to provide early intervention, school based, and private practice services. I have also had the pleasure of becoming a Cedarsong Way Certified Teacher. My experiences have provided opportunities to explore various approaches to treatment that take the whole child into perspective. These experiences have also led me to the importance of incorporating a natural approach into all aspects of my work, from use of materials and therapeutic tools, to use of the outdoor environment as part of the therapeutic process.
At Willow Tree Occupational Therapy we are excited to be able to help children build motor skills, visual perceptual skills, core strength, sensory modulation skills, and social-emotional skills in a nurturing environment surrounded by natural opportunities for exploration and growth!
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Nicole
Occupational Therapist
Nicole has 14 years' experience as an Occupational Therapist. She has worked in both the Skilled Nursing Facility field and in the School System.
Nicole works with Willow Tree Occupational Therapy to provide contracted school-based OT services to our local school system. In the school setting she works with our K-5 students to perform evaluations, create treatment plans, provide direct intervention, and to consult with educational staff.
Nicole recently begun to provide OT services at the WTOT Farmhouse Clinic as well- so that we can better meet the needs of our community.
Nicole brings along her caring spirit & strong knowledge base to provide quality OT services to the children she works with. The children can also sense the love and kindness Nicole brings to her work & they truly enjoy their time working with her. Nicole is a ray of sunshine in the WTOT family!
Misti
Occupational Therapist
We were blessed to have Misti join us this past summer in preparation for the upcoming school year. She serves children in our local elementary and middle schools two days a week.
Misti has worked as a pediatric OT for 9.5 years. She became an OT after beginning to raise her children with special needs and seeing the need to help children reach their maximum potential and love their life to the fullest. She has a passion for working with children and it shows in her work, and in the response the children have while they are with her.
Away from work, Misti enjoys camping and hunting with her family, and traveling with her many children. She is the definition of a super mom. Misti is truly a JOY to have a part of the Willow Tree OT Family!
Hannah
Occupational Therapist
Hannah is a 2023 graduate of Husson University and our newest Occupational Therapist at the farmhouse!
Hannah has worked with children in a variety of settings-both one on one and in groups/camp offerings. She is kind and creative, having a diverse background full of experiences with handwork and natural play. She has worked with adults with disabilities as part of the Special Olympics Equestrian Program and has a strong interest in the therapeutic benefits of horseback riding, as well as animal-assisted therapy. Prior to graduating, she spent three years working at Willow Tree Occupational Therapy helping to run our Nature Connection Groups and completing administrative duties.
We look forward to the doors she will open to our community in years to come!
Monica
Occupational Therapist
Monica has eight years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. She has worked in both the Pediatric Mental Health and School System settings,
Monica currently works at the WTOT
Farmhouse providing clinic-based OT services.
She has also worked with WTOT to provide contracted school-based services in the past.
Monica combines her creativity, empathy, and strong desire to learn to help her provide quality OT services to the children she works with. She brings a sense of peace and gentleness to her work, which is a blessing to all who she comes into contact with, adults and children alike.
We are honored to have Monica be part of our WTOT family!
Elaine
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elaine joined us in the summer of 2022 as a group leader in our "Summer Snapshot" nature group. She has continued to work with us a few hours each week this school year to help serve children in our local elementary school.
Elaine has 24 years of experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Her experience has allowed her opportunities to work in a variety of stages of physical and neurological rehabilitation in inpatient rehabilitation, including: Skilled Nursing Rehab, Acute Rehab, ICU, CCU, Med Surg, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Neurology, TBI,
Respiratory/Pulmonology, Oncology, & Pediatrics.
Elaine brings her caring and compassionate personality to her work with children. She helps them to gain confidence and the skills they need to be successful in school, while also letting them know that they are valued and cared for.
Elaine is a blessing to all who know her, a true shining light, and we are so thankful to have her be a part of the family at Willow Tree OT!
Emilie
Nature Group Leader & Office Manager
Emilie is a graduate of Kennebec Valley Community College with a degree in early childhood education. She has over five years of experience working in education. She started her educational journey as a childcare assistant and continued on in special education services as an ed tech. She moved on to become a preschool teacher, finding her passion with preschool aged children as they inspired her with their constant curiosity and love of learning.
Emilie joined the Willow Tree team in 2021 as a leader in our Chickens, Bees, & Apple Trees Nature Connection Group. In the fall of 2023 she also took on the role of office manager.
Emilie views growing up in Maine as a gift. She enjoys sharing the benefits of our beautiful state and all that nature has to offer with children through our nature connection group. She aspires to be a creative, patient, and empathetic role model to all.
We are so blessed to have her be with us here at Willow Tree- in both roles she serves in!
Jaimie
Operational Manager
Jaimie joins WTOT with a marketing and business management background. As Operational Manager, Jaimie is involved with the inner workings of our business. She is responsible for keeping track of the big picture and identifying potential areas of improvement in the pursuit of our vision. Jaimie combines her creativity, passion for helping others, and amazing professional experience to help bring our vision alive behind the scenes, while also supporting and cheering on our entire team.
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