Melissa Kucyk, MS, CCC-SLP | Imagine Pediatric Therapies

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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.
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- 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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