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DEVELOPMENTAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS CONSULTATIONS AND CLASSES FOR EVERYONE.
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Our Team
Deanna Powers, Occupational Therapist
Owner & Founder
Deanna earned her Bachelors Degree in Health Science and Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from Dominican College in 2012. She is a Registered Occupational Therapist and holds a New York State License. She has always been extremely passionate about being an Occupational Therapist but afterbecoming a mom her love for her profession shifted. She noticed a huge need in her own home and the homes of clients she has worked with over the years. She is now focused on helping individuals foster developmental skills and functional skills in their home or community. She believes making consultations and classes accessible to all with greatly impact peoples lives in a positive way.
Daria Lerro, Physical Therapist
Co-creator of Developmental Skills Classes
Daria received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and her Masters of Physical Therapy degree from Touro College. She has practical experience in acute, school-based, orthopedic, and early intervention pediatric settings. Daria initially began her career at the Department of Education in Queens soon after she graduated in September 2001. She has a passion for working with the pediatric population and loves working with kids of all ages. Daria is dedicated to treating the whole person and helping them achieve their functional goals with physical therapy treatment.
Deidre McPartland, Speech Therapist
Co-creator of Developmental Skills Classes
Deidre has been a speech therapist for over 10 years. She specializes in school-based and early intervention pediatric speech therapy. We feel so lucky she is now co-creating and teaching our developmental skills classes! Little Talkers &Little Movers is the first class she will be offering at The Nesting Place in Merrick.
Angela Necco, Speech Therapist
Angela is a NYS licensed speech pathologist. She has experience with the Early Intervention, school aged, and adult populations. She loves incorporating art and creativity into her classes, allowing students to express themselves freely no matter the age!
Amanda Miller, Occupational Therapist
Amanda is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a strong passion for pediatrics, sensory integration and nurturing the parent-child relationship. Amanda is dedicated to empowering young learners, supporting families, and promoting holistic approaches to pediatric development. Inspired by the holistic roots of occupational therapy and the goal of Reimagined, her mission is to help children reach their full potential and create nurturing educational environments that extend beyond the therapy room, and she is excited to begin leading classes!