About Anna
Anna is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 10 years of experience in clinical treatment and program development. She is licensed in New York State and holds a master’s degree from Columbia University. Anna’s work is informed by a strong background in neurological and medical research.
Anna is passionate about helping children reach their full potential by identifying the root cause of a problem. Often times, families witness how a few specific techniques can lead to improvement across many areas of development. Anna uses evidence based therapeutic treatment approaches, including NDT, DIR floortime, Reflex Integration, Therapeutic Listening, Brain Gym, Functional Training. Anna combines a analysis of movement patterns and underlying neurological components with individualized child- centered interests to achieve her goals. In therapy sessions, Anna seeks to motivate and inspire children by incorporating multisensory learning and creative potentials through art, music, role play, and guided exploration to achieve the child’s goals in engaging ways.
Anna strongly believes in a whole team approach including caregiver/ educator training and analysis of environmental and task demands. Anna works in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
Certifications:
Physical Agent Modalities
Pediatric Vestibular Specialist
Certified Brain Injury Specialist
Autism Spectrum Disorder Specialist
Specialties:
Stroke and Brain Injury
Sensory Processing
Pediatric Development
Upper Extremity/Hand
Expertise:
Sensory Integration
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Reflex Integration: RMTi
Infant and Child Development
Visual Perceptual Treatment
DIR Floortime
Social and Play Skill Development
Handwriting and Fine Motor Development
Neuro Developmental Therapy
Muscle Strengthening and Coordination
Executive Function Training and Cognition
Research Experience: The Rockefeller University: behavioral neuroendocrinology and drive, CUNY Hunter College: biology/psychology research including language development, studies on neurological conditions, Maimonides Medical Center: orthopedic spine surgery techniques on swine, and Columbia University: occupational therapy social skills training programs for students with ASD, music and social groups program development for psychiatric and neurodegenerative populations, assessment development for cognitive skills and transition to independent living. ArtCart at Columbia University Teacher’s College on adaptive intervention techniques to support function and reflection and documentation of lifework with aging artists in NYC.
Clinical Experience: Orthopedic spine conditions at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury at Mount Sinai, Pediatric Rehabilitation- ALYN in Jerusalem, Israel, and NYU Langone in Brooklyn, Assisted in developing pediatric outpatient occupational therapy systems at NYU Langone, wheelchair clinic development at NYU Langone, Sensory approach to behavioral intervention program development for NYC public school.
Speaker/Presenter: NYS Stroke Study Group, AOTA Conference, JFK Slagle Lectureship at Columbia University, and the NYC DOE.
Education: Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Batchelor’s in Psychology and Visual Arts from CUNY Hunter College.
Other: Batchelor Degree in Visual Arts.
I am blessed to be a wife and a mother of three beloved children who have been my greatest teachers.
Research Experience: The Rockefeller University: behavioral neuroendocrinology and drive, CUNY Hunter College: biology/psychology research including language development, studies on neurological conditions, Maimonides Medical Center: orthopedic spine surgery techniques on swine, and Columbia University: occupational therapy social skills training programs for students with ASD, music and social group development for psychiatric and neurodegenerative populations, cognitive skills and transition to independent living. ArtCart at Columbia University Teacher’s College- adaptive intervention to support aging artists/ documentation of lifework in a shared database and oral history review.
Clinical Experience: Orthopedic spine conditions at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury at Mount Sinai. Pediatric Rehabilitation- ALYN in Jerusalem, Israel. Assisted in developing the pediatric Occupational Therapy outpatient program in NYU Langone- Brooklyn. Assisted in developing the wheelchair clinic at NYU Langone- Brooklyn. Developed a sensory approach to behavioral intervention program for an NYC public school.
Speaker/Presenter: NYS Stroke Study Group, AOTA Conference, JFK Slagle Lectureship at Columbia University, and the NYC DOE.
Education: Master’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Bachelor’s in Psychology and Visual Arts from CUNY Hunter College.
Other: Bachelor Degree in Visual Arts.
I am blessed to be a wife and a mother of three children who have been my greatest teachers.
TESTIMONIALS
What my clients say
L. E.
“… I love working with Anna! She did fantastic work and guided us throughout our entire journey!…”
P.K.
“Anna really looks for the root cause, making the strategies very specific and clear.”
C.F.
“Anna took time to understand my child, our situation, and his needs."