Dianna Michels

Amanda McClees, M.A. CCC/SLP has a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Minnesota-Duluth and has been working at The Therapy Place since 2000. In addition to working with children who have a variety of speech and language needs, she has helped develop and facilitate the social thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner’s ILAUGH) groups/program at The Therapy Place. "Helping children communicate to the best of their ability is a rewarding experience."

Dianna Michels, COTA, has an A.S. in occupational therapy and an M.S. in elementary education. She is currently working towards her Ph.D in education. Dianna's areas of interest include autism, peer playgroups, and the attainment of functional skills. "I love the connections we make with a child and their family or caregivers."

Denise Peick, OTR/L, CST, SIPT Certified, Denise has over 25 years experience in pediatric therapy and also has experience in treating adults specializing in treating sensory processing disorders. Denise has training in therapeutic listening, SOS feeding approach, MNRI techniques (Tactile Integration and Lifelong Reflexes), lymph drainage therapy, Brain Gym certification, kinesiotaping techniques and is certified in craniosacral therapy. "Nothing makes me happier than helping others achieve their full potential."

Jennifer Voorhees, OTR/L earned her degree from St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, MN in 2002. Jennifer worked for 14 years in an early childhood setting as an educator before becoming and occupational therapist. Jennifer enjoys working with children and adults with a variety of needs and diagnoses including autism spectrum disorder, Downs syndrome, sensory integration disorder, eating disorders, and developmental delays. Jennifer has specialized training in sensory integration and praxis, Therapeutic Listening, SOS Approach to Feeding, Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) techniques, and she is currently working toward certification in craniosacral therapy. Jennifer also enjoys spending time with her two young boys and husband.

Michelle Zurek, MA, OTR/L has a master's degree in occupational therapy from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN. She has experience in school and outpatient pediatric occupational therapy. Michelle's interests include sensory integration and motor development. She has additional experience coaching children, including children with special needs in gymnastics and tennis for 10 years. Her motivation to become an occupational therapist began with a love of teaching gymnastics to kids and grew to a passion to help all kids function and perform to the best of their ability. Michelle's favorite part of being a therapist is seeing the child or parent smile when they first learn a new skill.