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Rudi Baruch, OTD, OTR/L
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Rudi Baruch, OTD, OTR/L

Rudi is a dedicated advocate for movement and accessibility, which has driven her journey into occupational therapy.

Leah Forsythe, MOT, OTR/L
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Leah Forsythe, MOT, OTR/L

Leah was drawn to the field of occupational therapy by its holistic approach, which involves diving deep to comprehend the whole child, their family, and the various environments in which the child interacts. She has had opportunities to observe occupational therapy practitioners in different settings, which solidified her decision to pursue this profession. Leah first...

Larry Zier, OTD, OTR/L
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Larry Zier, OTD, OTR/L

Larry Zier, OTD, OTR/L, earned his clinical doctorate degree from Creighton University. He has received training in the areas of sensory...

Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L
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Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L

Karen has a bachelor of science degree from Calvin College and a masters of science degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She is trained in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) and has completed post-graduate education in Ayres Sensory Integration. Karen is a feeding specialist who trained with Marsha Dunn Klein, the founder and creator of the...

Jessie Simkins, MOT, OTR/L
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Jessie Simkins, MOT, OTR/L

The day Jessie learned about OT, she knew it was her dream profession. Occupational Therapy combines physical and mental health and is unique and individualized. It can be applied to any demographic and is versatile! She loves tailoring interventions to suit each client’s age and specific abilities. Jessie’s personality is a natural fit for pediatric...

Vasilios Niphoratos, MOT, OTR/L
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Vasilios Niphoratos, MOT, OTR/L

Vasilios is a Senior Occupational Therapist who started his OT career at Amy Zier & Associates over five years ago. He has extensive experience working with children and teenagers ages 2 to 17 with challenges related to self-regulation, sensory integration, emotional health, developmental delay, social participation, school participation, motor challenges, executive function, ASD, ADHD, and...

Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, Ph.D
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Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, Ph.D

Dr. Amy Zier founded Amy Zier & Associates, Inc. in 1997 in response to the limitations of traditional therapy settings and her desire to provide innovative, quality occupational therapy to children and families. Amy’s vision of unique spaces, coupled with the highest quality therapist training, and the advantages of employing therapists passionate about their role...