Amy started Amy Zier & Associates, Inc. in 1997 in response to the limitations of traditional therapy settings and her...
Our Team
Therapists
Emma Fricke, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Emma graduated from University of Wisconsin, Madison and received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Rush University. In...
Vasilios Niphoratos, MOT, OTR/L
Therapist
Vasilios received his bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Sociology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and received his Master of Occupational Therapy degree...
Hayley Younkin, OTR/L
Therapist, Operations Manager
Hayley graduated for the MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston, MA with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree. She...
Jessie Simkins, OTR/L
Therapist
Jessie is thrilled to return to Amy Zier + Associates as an Occupational Therapist after spending three months learning from this...
Sophia Mendoza OTR/L
Therapist
Sophia received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Gender Studies from Grinnell College, and later continued her education to pursue her Masters...
Emily Garcia, OTD OTR/L
Therapist
Emily received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northeastern Illinois University and her doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University....
Karen Bailey, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Karen received her first Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Michigan State University and continued her education at University of Wisconsin...
Karen Dilfer, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Karen has a bachelor of science degree from Calvin College and a masters of science degree from Washington University in...
Ruby Moye Salazar, LCSW, BCD
Psychotherapist
Ruby Salazar, a child and family psychotherapist for 40+ years, is the Founder and Clinical Director of Pennsylvania Life Span...
Kathy Flentge, OTR/L
Therapist
Kathy holds a Professional DIR-FCD Model Certificate in Emotional, Social and Cognitive Development from Profectum as well as an intermediate...
Katie Crosby, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
As operations manger, Katie oversees the big picture of clinic processes. After graduating from University of Michigan and developing a...
Sam Conrad
OT Student
Samantha is a third-year Occupational Therapy student at Rush University and is thrilled to join Amy Zier + Associates for...
Kasey Kotsiris, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Kasey received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Carthage College and received her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy...
Paulina Pei, MS, OTR/L
Therapist
Paulina received her Bachelor of Science degree from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her Master of Occupational Therapy...
Administrative Staff
Sherita Underwood
Administrative Assistant, Intake Coordinator
Sherita is currently an undergrad student at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Psychology. She works in the AZ+A office. in her free time, Sherita 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.
Leo
Playhouse Therapy Pup
Leo has loved coming to AZ+A since he was 8 weeks old. You can usually find him in the office, courtyard, and occasionally the ball pit (when nobody is looking!) Leo is a therapy dog in training and loves snuggles, treats, and playing all kinds of games. Stop in and say hi to Leo for some puppy love!