Our Team
Therapists
Amy Zier, MS, OTR/L, PhD
Founder, Therapist
Kathy Flentge, OTR/L
Clinical Manager, Senior Therapist
Katie Crosby Both, MS, OTR/L
Operations Manager, Therapist
Shannon Cullerton, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Rachel Rozen, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Karen Bailey, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Emma Fricke, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Vasilios Niphoratos, MOT, OTR/L
Therapist
Hayley Younkin
Therapist
Ruby Moye Salazar, LCSW, BCD
Psychotherapist
Administrative Staff
Lauri Noriega
HR Manager
Lauri is currently a student at Harold Washington College and pursuing a career in Physical Therapy. She is head of HR and works closely with the the operations director, operations manager and operations staff. She is also a regular volunteer at the clinic. In her freetime she loves to run marathons and stay active.
Zoe Gibson
Clinic Coordinator
Zoe received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Colorado College and is soon hoping to pursue a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy. She has come to Chicago, by way of Denver, where she worked for an education nonprofit on topics related to school health and wellness and nannied for four young children. Zoe is passionate about working with kids and is excited to be part of the AZ+A team. In her role at AZ+A, Zoe will manage the family intake process, co-run volunteer programming, help with special events, support client sessions, and coordinate the unexpected! In her free time, Zoe enjoys being outside, cooking, training service dogs, and spending time with family and friends.
Sherita Underwood
Administrative Assistant, Intake Coordinator
Sherita is currently an undergrad student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Sherita is pursuing her dream to become a Registered Pediatric Nurse. She works in the AZ+A office, in her free time she loves to travel and spend time with family & friends.
Moose
Morale Booster
Moose is a chihuahua and PAWS alumni who can now be found in the AZ+A office, waiting room, and occasionally clinic space. He enjoys playing with stuffed toys, eating dog treats, and mostly sleeping on the nearest pillow, blanket, or human.