ALTA PEDIATRICS - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Founder
• Occupational Therapist
• Owner

Kimberly is the owner and founder of Alta Pediatrics. Kimberly always had a passion for helping people. Before going to school for occupational therapy, she helped with her father's recovery and modifications of their home after a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). She worked as a Special Education teacher, as well as a hippo-therapy assistant, helping occupational and physical therapists provide services on horseback. Kimberly attended Rutgers University where she attained a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and then graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Master's in Occupational Therapy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Since receiving her degree, she has worked with with adults in an outpatient hand and upper extremity and general occupational therapy rehabilitation setting. and with pediatrics for handwriting, fine motor, and sensory deficits as well. Kimberly is an adjunct professor for the OTA program at Felician College and serves as Vice President of the Westfield Day Care Center Board.

Job Titles:

• Occupational Therapist

Maggie has been a licensed OTR since April, 2024. Before receiving licensure, she shadowed at primarily pediatric facilities including Children's Specialized Hospital and Rocking Horse Rehab. Pediatrics has been a passion for Maggie for years, including Foster Care Systems; Maggie received her education at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, and completed clinical work at Kessler

Job Titles:

• Speech Therapist

Rebecca is brings several years of experience working with children to develop and expand their communication skills. She holds a Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Marywood University, as well as certification (CCC-SLP) through American Speech-Language Hearing Association. She specializes in treating a variety of speech and language disorders including articulation, language, social-language/pragmatics and AAC. Rebecca focuses on fostering a holistic communication approach, encouraging communication through multiple modalities with a neurodiversity-affirming mindset. Rebecca says "my approach is child-centered and playful, ensuring that therapy is both effective and enjoyable. I also collaborate closely with families to provide support and strategies for home practice.I'm excited to help your child find their voice and achieve their communication goals."