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CARLY STENDER
OWNER, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, INSTRUCTOR

I've had the joy and privilege of being an Occupational Therapist for 6 years and have now embarked on my dream and passion of starting my own home-based therapy business. I have created this business to provide pediatric therapy that makes sense. I have worked in clinics, schools, and homes, and being in homes has by far been my favorite setting! It creates such a therapeutic relationship with children and families, and is the setting where I have seen the most growth in children's skills. Home is where continuity of care takes place and where skills can be generalized to everyday life. Home and family life are high values of mine in my own life! I have been married for 8 years and have 3 daughters, ages 10 months, 4, and 10. I have always loved spending time with kids, but becoming a mom to both my adopted child and biological children gave me so much more insight as to how to serve and support families and children. My kids have been my greatest teachers.
There are many demands and responsibilities in a day as a parent. But I have found that there are creative ways to meet the developmental, social, and emotional needs in everyday routines. I am privileged to stand on the shoulders of some great therapists and educators who fueled my passion and knowledge on trauma, attachment, sensory processing, and overall childhood development and I am continuing to soak in as much insight in these areas on my journey. One of my greatest passions is helping families find joy in their journey. I believe that our sessions together will be a bright spot not only in my week, but in your week as well! I am looking forward to bringing strategies to empower you and your child while collaborating to bring our expertise together. I can't wait to see how you and your child will thrive!
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