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- Occupational TherapyOccupational therapy is the use of purposeful activity to maximize the independence and health of an individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, mental illness, developmental or learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition. For a child, purposeful activities include swinging, climbing, jumping, buttoning, drawing, eating and other activities that are included in a child’s daily life. In essence, pediatric occupational therapists teach children to play, interact with others and their environment at an age appropriate level.
- Physical TherapyPhysical therapy focuses on developing, maintaining and restoring movement and functional abilities in children who have developmental disabilities, physical injuries or illnesses. Physical therapists are focused on improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility and endurance, promoting health, preventing injuries and fostering movement so a child can enjoy life to the fullest.
- Speech TherapySpeech therapy addresses a child’s ability to communicate effectively. The ability to communicate can be affected by a child’s ability to talk, their ability to understand what is being said to them, and through subtle gestures and facial expressions. Speech therapists also address oral motor, feeding and swallowing disorders that affect a child’s ability to eat safely. Communication plays a vital role in peer interaction and effectively making wants and needs known.
Our Team
- Occupational Therapists
  - Tabitha Cooper, OTR/LTabitha is an occupational therapist who graduated from University of Central Arkansas in 1998. Since then, she has worked in a variety of pediatric settings including private practice, schools and home health. She has been with Imagine since it began in January 2007. Tabitha has extensive training in the areas of Sensory Processing Disorders, Oral Motor and Feeding, Neurological dysfunction and Vision disorders. She is certified to implement Therapeutic Listening and Samonas listening therapy. Her passion is to partner with parents and children with special needs to give them every opportunity to live life to the fullest. Tabitha grew up in Northwest Arkansas and returned to the area in 2003. She has two children Lennon and Carlie who contuinually teach her all of the important life lessons. She attends Mosaic at Fellowship Bible Church where she leads children’s worship and assists in training and implementing the one-to-one ministry for children with special needs. Tabitha enjoys playing outdoors with her kids, riding bikes, hiking, spending time with friends and family, reading, and playing/watching sports. Contact Tabitha: Tabitha@imaginepediatrics.com
  - Kali Williams, MOT, OTR/L
  - Chris Tingey, MOT, OTR/L
  - Kim Kemery, COTA/LContact Kim: kim@imaginepediatrics.com
  - Eleasha Clark, COTA/L
  - Morgan Reyes, COTA/L
  - Jaclyn Lantz, COTA/L
- Speech Language Pathologists
  - Cassie Watts, MS, CCC-SLP
  - Jennie Van Es, MS, CCC-SLPJennie is a speech language pathologist who has been practicing since 2001. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville in 1999. She received her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Missouri State University in 2001. Following graduation, Jennie and her husband, Todd, moved to Columbia, MO, where she held her first SLP position with a pediatric clinic traveling to homes and daycares. She has worked in public schools since June of 2002. She currently works for the Bentonville School District and part-time at Imagine. Jennie has received training in Picture Exchange Communication Systems, Discrete Trial Training, the SAARC FRIENDS program for children with Autism, Beckman Oral Motor Evaluation and Therapy Techniques, and various language and literacy trainings for SLP’s in the school setting. Jennie has also participated in trainings pertaining to Hearing Impairment and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Chapter of Hands and Voices. Jennie spends most of her time taking care of her family, traveling, cheering on the Hogs, and participating in various activities with Grace Point Church. She and Todd live in Bentonville and have 3 daughters, Mary Frannie, Mabry, and Laney,…
  - Melissa Kucyk, MS, CCC-SLP
  - Miranda Ritter, MS, CCC-SLP
  - Miranda Rounds, MS, CCC-SLP
  - Valerie Switzer, MS, CCC-SLP
- Physical Therapists
  - Britt Dugal, DPTContact Britt: Britt@imaginepediatrics.com
  - Lois Ahrents, PTALois Ahrents has been a Physical Therapist Assistant for 10 years. She lives in Bethel Heights with her husband Shawn and 6 year old son Payton. Lois has worked in a variety of settings in physical therapy including rehab, oupatient, and home health. She joined the team at Imagine in May 2010. Lois and her family enjoy reading, camping, fishing, riding bikes, gardening, and hiking. They attend Fellowship Bible Church on Saturday night. Lois and her husband Shawn have enjoyed being toddler teachers at church for the past 3 years. Lois has a passion for applying her skills to help the children and their families who come to Imagine to reach the goals they are aiming for. Contact Lois: Lois@imaginepediatrics.com
  - Lauren Wall, PTA
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Welcome to Imagine!

Our team of experienced therapist are committed to help your child realize his/her extraordinary potential.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on the use of purposeful activities to help children who have been impacted by a physical injury, cognitive impairment, psychosocial dysfunction, developmental &/or learning disabilities to develop and maintain skills for independence in life. For a child, purposeful activities include swinging, climbing, jumping, buttoning, drawing, writing, eating, and many other skills. In essence, we are passionate about teaching children how to play, engage and interact with their environment, peers and family.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy focuses on developing, maintaining and restoring movement and functional abilities in children who have developmental disabilities, physical injuries or illnesses. Physical therapists are focused on improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility and endurance, promoting health, preventing injuries and fostering movement so a child can enjoy life to the fullest.

Speech Therapy

Speech therapy addresses a child’s ability to communicate effectively. The ability to communicate can be affected by a child’s ability to talk, their ability to understand what is being said to them, and through subtle gestures and facial expressions. Speech therapists also address oral motor, feeding and swallowing disorders that affect a child’s ability to eat safely. Communication plays a vital role in peer interaction and effectively making wants and needs known.

Imagine Pediatric Therapies provides quality therapy services to children with special needs. We foster a safe, fun environment for each child to learn, play and explore. We have a comprehensive team approach including all health care professionals, parents, caregivers and the child to facilitate a child’s maximum potential. We believe in achieving dreams and goals set by that team through a variety of approaches and a dynamic environment that is catered to each child’s needs.

Imagine Pediatric Therapies believes that a successful therapy session is one in which the child perceives that he has been there to play. Children learn best through positive experiences that include moving, feeling, hearing, seeing and tasting. We strive to find the “just right” balance to foster development of a child’s physical and emotional health, to encourage maximum performance and to facilitate learning.

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Big Impacts on Little Lives

Here are some of our stories.

Caroline

Jennifer & Larry - Parents

Our daughter, Caroline-8 years old, who is autistic and has apraxia first received occupational therapy from Imagine when the center opened in 2007. We were so happy with her success(es), no matter how small, that we increased therapy to include speech and physical. All of her therapists are so enthusiastic and share in our joy and pride of how far she has come. Without the support and love from Imagine, I’m not sure where Caroline might be developmentally! Caroline enjoys going to therapy so much and my only regret is that I wish she could go more often as I believe she does too. She even tries to implement the tasks she learns in therapy at home. Thank you Imagine for all you do for our family!!

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter

Kristina St. Sauver, Case Manager NWACS

The abused and neglected children who come to Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter often have a variety of developmental delays and obstacles that require sometimes complex and intensive therapies in areas ranging from speech therapy … to physical therapy … to occupational therapy … to play therapy. The caring professionals at Imagine Pediatric Therapies can handle it all! And because of the nature of our kids’ needs and the urgency of timely intervention (the children usually are only with us for about 30 days), they regularly “work us in” without ever making us feel as if we are imposing on them or inconveniencing them in any way. Our kids look forward to spending time with their smiling and friendly staff. In fact, the children often have so much fun that they don’t want to leave when the appointment is over. In short, Imagine Pediatric Therapies plays a huge role in helping us give many of the children In our care hope for a better future.

Miles

Emily - Mother

Imagine Pediatric Therapies has been a lifesaver for us. The therapists are fully invested in helping my child learn and develop. Each therapist has a different therapy approach which helped us find which style my child responded the best to. The therapists are fantastic at communicating his progress, setbacks and advice on how we can help at home. Over the past 6 months, we can have seen him grow and develop and I am excited to see him continue his journey. Not only are they invested in the children, they are so helpful to guide parents through their journey. They have helped me navigate insurance applications and difficult scheduling. I am so thankful we found them and thankful for all they do for our family!

Ian

Kimberly Parker, Mom to Ian and advocate, Special Child NWA

Thank you team Imagine, for unlocking the potential hidden inside my son. At birth, Ian was given a very poor prognosis due to a severe brain bleed. At 3 years old, he was diagnosed with moderate to severe Autism. When doctors told us to get him as much early intervention as he could handle, we called Imagine. As you all know, at 6 years old my son is a walking, talking dynamo! Thanks to the help of the highly skilled, loving therapists at Imagine, my son is in a mainstream kindergarten and just rocked the charts on his latest standardized testing. The team at Imagine both respects my son’s individuality and constantly raises the bar to help him be all that he can be. I will be forever grateful for the services of the Imagine Pediatric Therapy clinic.

Jordie

Tempest Oxley - Mother

When we started at Imagine Pediatric Therapies I had no idea what to expect. Having just spoken with my then 4 year old child’s pediatrician about some concerns with development, I was more at a loss than I had ever been before. That same day I called and set up our intake appointment with Imagine. The office staff were so professional and very welcoming. All my questions were answered without any judgement. Paula and Jennifer made me feel right at home and understood my concerns with finding the right pediatric therapy clinic. I was put at ease in my decision of choosing Imagine Pediatric Therapies as my child’s therapy provider. From day one Imagine has made us feel at home. The therapists and I communicated about everything that could be effecting him in both negative and positive ways. The therapists have been so amazing, from the initial evaluations and going over their findings to going over changes in everyday life and coming up with care plans to help him achieve the highest success possible. Tabitha as well as all the amazing therapists and office staff have been a God send! At the lowest time in my parenting journey they showed me the beauty in all my child’s diagnosis. We have been coming to Imagine just over a year and a half. The progressive changes with my child are astounding. We are so far from where we started. It is all thanks to the Imagine staff. I’ve never met anyone like the office staff, therapists or scheduler like the ones at Imagine! Shelly the scheduler at Imagine works hard to get everyone all their therapies when changes in a therapists or a patients schedule arise due to a multitude of reasons. She is on the top of her game 24/7. She greets the children who come for therapy as if they were her own. Shelly and every Imagine Pediatric Therapy office staff and therapy team members have so much love in their heart for every child that walks through their clinic doors. If you are looking for a pediatric therapy clinic I highly recommend you come see for yourself what Imagine Pediatric Therapies is all about.

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1601 Greenhouse Road

Bentonville, AR 72713

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479-795-1261

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