Staff

Nicole is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist who has worked with children for over 20 years. She enjoys establishing rapport with families and empowering children to meet their goals! Nicole specializes in the treatment of children with neurological impairments, autism, and sensory integration needs. She is skilled in working with children who are working on ways to access an augmentative communication device. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient therapy and school-based therapy. Nicole has twin daughters who are now in college and a teenage son. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking, and reading. She is so excited to join the Kid Physical team!

Sheila started her advanced education by earning dual Bachelor’s degrees: one in early childhood development from University of Colorado in Colorado Springs with an emphasis in developmental psychology; the second, a degree in communications with an emphasis in people relations from Grand Canyon University. In addition to these, she now has her Master’s in public administration with an emphasis in health administration. Early on she had 6 years in early childhood development working with children who are medically complex which later transitioned to her working with young adults who are intellectually disabled. She has a passion for connecting with people and helping families find resources to support their loved ones with special needs. She brings experience as a parent of children with medical complexities. In addition to all of this, she loves learning, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family. She has joined Kid Physical as our Community Engagement Coordinator to help all of our families find the resources they need to be successful.