The Greenhouse Girls, April 2016

Staff Retreat 2017

Ms. Alex

Occupational Therapist

Alex is a proud Enneagram 8! She geeks out over dinosaurs (especially stegosaurus), and wishes she could have the superpower of invisibility. When asked her favorite word in the English language, her answer was “whatchamajigger”. Ha!

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “I get to see kids do amazing things!”

Ms. Amy G.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

It's easy to see how this fandom-loving, gifted gal is a great fit on the team. A Hufflepuff at heart, Amy loves learning new ways to help others, including specializing in Bal-A-Vis-X and Handwriting Without Tears. She lives with her husband and their cat, Downey. what's the most inspiring part of your job? "I value connecting with families, giving them hope that their kids will be accepted and happy."

Ms. Amy J.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

This Gryffindor is our resident Harry Potter encyclopedia. Her favorite word is unique, often matching her hair color of choice. Amy is an iLs trained practitioner. She and her family live on their homestead where she loves gardening and raising animals.

What's the most inspiring part of your job? "I love making a true difference in the lives of others."

Ms. Ashley

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ashley is our newest addition to the Greenhouse team. She is a friendly face, and we're so excited for her to meet our awesome families!

Ms. Bailey

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bailey's two German Shepherds were so excited to meet their little human baby sister recently! Bailey is a proud new mother and a DIRFloortime Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

What is the most inspiring part of your job? "I love building connections with the kids and their families. It's fascinating and fulfilling to witness the family dynamics change as the child progresses with therapy."

Ms. Brookelyn

Therapy Tech

Brookelyn is our go-getter Therapy Tech! She started as our high school intern, and we knew she had to stay. She is outgoing, enthusiastic, and hardworking, and takes initiative.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “This place inspires me to be myself. I feel more motivated to get up every day knowing I can make a difference somewhere.”​

Mr. Caleb

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Caleb fits right in here as a Hufflepuff who loves all things DC comics. He is a proud daddy of one with another on the way, and of course their pup.

What is the most inspiring part of your job? "I am honored to help someone meet their goals and be their best self."

Ms. Chelsea

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Chelsea is a 6 on the Enneagram, and a Hufflepuff at heart. Her husband and two little girls keep her busy at home, but Feeding Therapy is something she is enjoying growing into a specialty at Greenhouse.

Chelsea is a DIRFloortime Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

What's the most inspiring part of your job? "I love developing meaningful relationships and watching the transformation that occurs in kiddos and their families through play and relationship-based intervention."

Ms. Emily

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Emily may be newer to Greenhouse, but she is very bright and the kiddos think she is a blast! She loves being physically active and enjoys CrossFit. In fact, her ideal superpower would be a superhuman respiratory & cardiovascular system… whoa! When she’s not at Greenhouse or the gym, Emily enjoys cuddling up with her two pups, Wiley and Benny, and her two cats, Meow Meow and Skinny Cat.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “I feel encouraged when I hear the parents tell us new fun things that the kiddo has been doing at home. Anything the parents report back that has them hopeful for improvements is always an inspiration to continue doing this rewarding work.”

Ms. Kassie

Chief Executive Officer / President

Kassie has been an Occupational Therapist for over 15 years, primarily focused in pediatrics. She founded Greenhouse in May, 2014, with a vision to bring hope to families through exceptional therapy services. Kassie is a self-described "grown-up sensory kid". Our fearless leader is a huge Pokes fan! Kassie is a true Hufflepuff and cares about others first. She so loves seeing our little friends make progress and feel more comfortable in their own unique skin. Faith and family rule, and Kassie goes home to her sweet husband and two amazing sons.

Kassie is a Profectum Academy DIRFloortime Fellows Certified Clinician. She

specializes in Feeding Therapy, challenges with play, and social skills. Kassie has extensive experience with children on the autism spectrum, as well as anxiety, ADHD, giftedness/2e, and general developmental delays. 

Ms. Kristin

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kristin’s calm presence can be felt when she walks into a room. Her favorite word is discombobulated! Kristin loves learning and growing, which suits her as a Ravenclaw. Her husband and two children are her loves.

What’s’ the most inspiring part of your job? “I love watching the kids grow and develop new skills. Seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter is the absolute best.”

Ms. Rachel

Director of Therapy Services

Rachel is proudly Australian, where she began OT. Her husband is also an Aussie, and they have four incredible children. She is has several fandoms, you should ask her about them! She loves all humans, gives free mom hugs to the LGBTQ+ family, and is supportive and excited about helping fellow neurodivergent friends understand themselves. Rachel is truly a Ravenclaw, seeking all the knowledge she can acquire.

Rachel’s qualifications include but are not limited to: Profectum Fellows DIRFloortime Model Certified therapist; Developed The Beaker Kids with Shanna Philipson; Developed Assessment Criteria for Toe Walking with Liesa Persuad (DPT). She specializes in recognizing early signs of Autism and early sensory dysregulation, infants, sensory processing, play, and trauma.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “To walk along with a child/teen and family for part of their journey is a great honor, and it is a privilege I do not take lightly. It is a great joy to me to be able to play for a job! Who gets to do that?!”

Ms. Taylor

Occupational Therapist

Our delightful Taylor is an honest Hufflepuff. Her favorite animal is a squirrel, and her energy and enthusiasm match. Taylor is engaged to be married in 2021 and spends time doting on her fur babies.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “I love seeing a kid learn what helps his/her body and brain feel ‘better’ because I know this is something that will help them maintain regulation needed for engagement with their people.”​

Mr. Alec

Insurance & Billing Specialist

Alec is our Slytherin friend who dives into the numbers. He loves a Doctor Who binge, and his favorite word actually pertains to a scientific theory.

Alec is certified in Medical Billing and Coding, and he is currently working to complete an Associates degree in Health Care Administration.

There’s more to Alec than numbers and science, though. His heart lies with his two furry felines at home.

Ms. Catina

Patient Advocate

As a Hufflepuff and an Enneagram 2, Catina is a sincere, happy spirit at the back window. She has a warm smile and a big heart. She loves dogs and kiddos, and enjoys getting to know our Greenhouse families. If she had a superpower, Catina would love to fly, with magic dust, of course! When not at Greenhouse, she is spending time with her loved ones- her fiancé, son, and three sweet pups. What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “Seeing the amazing changes in each kiddo, from beginning to end, is such an incredible thing to witness.”

Ms. Chris

Community Engagement Coordinator

A 2w1w3 on the Enneagram, Chris's favorite word is facetious, because it contains every vowel in alphabetical order. She has her hands full at home with two sweet little boys, her husband, and their cat, Piccolo.

What's the most inspiring part of your job? "We give families who are either just starting down this therapy road, or families who have tried everything without success, hope. I treasure hearing the relief in a caregiver's voice when they realize that we're different, and this may help their family.

They have hope again."

Ms. Marissa

Office Manager

Marissa is our "doer of all the things". She keeps things running smoothly in the office before going home to her furry friends.

Ms. Natalie

Front Desk Receptionist

Natalie embraces her Enneagram 2w3, and is another Hufflepuff, like many on our team. We’re a bunch of loyal empaths! Natalie would love to have the superpower and freedom of being able to fly like a bird.

What’s the most inspiring part of your job? “I’m thankful to be able to talk with parents and connect with them to ease their worries, while also getting to know about their awesome kids.”​