Client Care Team

I have been working in the Counseling Psychology field for several years, working in Maryland and Michigan. I completed my Doctor of Psychology degree, in the specialty of Clinical Psychology, with Capella University in Minneapolis, MN. I also completed a doctoral internship with Psychological & Neuropsychological Services in Lansing, working mainly with Sparrow Hospital In-patient Rehabilitation. My family and I have traveled and lived in many places and now we are enjoying beautiful Michigan.

I am a Certified Patient Care Technician and I am also certified in CPR and First Aid. I enjoy working with people. My husband Tim and I were married in August of 1989 in California. We have two children, Amanda and Dylan. We have two dogs, Rocky and Harley. The one part of my position that is most gratifying to me is when I see the small role that I play in helping our clients go from where they were when they came to us to where they are when they leave us. I am very proud to be a part of the journey.

I received my Bachelor's degree in Biology from Olivet College, and my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful daughter who inspire me daily. My interests are pretty varied and include music, reading, writing, dancing, yoga, and jewelry design, among others. I have had the pleasure of working in the world of brain injury rehabilitation since 2007. Assisting clients and families to recover after such a difficult and life changing event. It is a pleasure to be able to provide specialty OT services, such as Cognitive Perceptual Motor Retraining, Vision Therapy, and Pre-Driving evaluations. I am very proud to work with a team of professionals who truly make the client's needs the top priority in their treatment.

Hello, I am a physical therapist who has been working in the Lansing area for nearly 20 years. I am a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Michigan-Flint. I have worked in various settings, from inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation to home health care. I am certified in Neuro-Development Training, and I have attended many advanced courses in neurological rehabilitation and manual therapy. I have found that the manual therapy has been a wonderful adjunct to a person's healing. Working with exceptional clinicians and caregivers as part of an interdisciplinary team, which includes a client and their family, and helping that person work toward their goals are some of the reasons why I enjoy working at Origami.

I am a graduate of Grand Valley State University. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in both Health Professions and Therapeutic Recreation, as well as a minor in Psychology. I have worked in the Health Care Field since 2008. I have experience working with a vareity of populations including general adult rehabilitation, elderly and individuals with dementia. I completed my final internship at Origami in the summer of 2010 and am very happy to be here as the CTRS. I enjoy coming to work with the clients at Origami. It is a rewarding experience each and every day, and I love to see client goals being met and new experiences being discovered. I grew up nearby in East Lansing, MI with my three sisters. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and living life to the fullest.