Pediatric PT & OT Services – Seattle, WA Pediatric Therapy
Rosemary White, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Rosemary is the owner and director of Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services. Rosemary’s work has developed to empower parents in their interactions with their child using the DIR®/Floortime model with emphasis on understanding the individual profile of the child including sensory processing, emotional regulation and postural organization. The focus of her work is on how these factors impact relationships.
Rosemary is very invested in wooing therapists to work with her who have a desire to embrace this style of treatment. She is very active in mentoring all the therapists in our practice, while at the same time encouraging them to continue to grow and broaden their areas of expertise.
Rosemary lectures nationally and internationally, provides consultation and mentoring. More about Rosemary and her work.
Alek Adams, MA, MHP, LMFTA
DIR®/Floortime Player
Alek received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound in 2005. She worked as an aide in the DIR®/Floortime summer camps since they began in 2000 and is mentored by Rosemary in all her work with clients and their families. She is very skilled in her work with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and children with challenges in social interaction. Upon graduation Alek joined our practice as a full time aide and worked with families as a home consultant with Play Project West. Alek works in the homes with many families doing DIR®/Floortime, as well as joins the therapists in their work with groups to facilitate social interaction among peers. She plans to get her degree in Occupational Therapy in Australia and after travels will return to our staff.
Alek is an avid soccer player, playing 5 to 6 nights a week!! She loves music, movies, Disneyland and travel. She is very involved with her family, spending many hours having fun with her three sisters and her mum and dad.
Hilary Figgs, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hilary graduated from the University of Washington with her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2017. She completed her final clinical internship as a student at Rosemary’s clinic and was offered a full-time residency with Rosemary upon completion. She is certified as a Level One DIR/Floortime Model practitioner through the Profectum Academy.
Hilary has a passion for working with children who are experiencing challenges regulating their bodies or emotions and for supporting parent-child relationships. She emphasizes a child-led, play-based, and neurodiversity affirming approach to therapy.
Hilary received her undergraduate degree in Humanities from Western Washington University in 2007. In the years between her degrees, Hilary worked extensively with children and families in a variety of settings. She worked in a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic in Decatur, Georgia, first as a therapy aide and later as the office manager. Prior to this, she spent over two years in West Africa with the Peace Corps working in maternal and child health in a small health center. She has done consulting work in sensory processing, developed a website for parents and children to gain insight into sensory processing, and has presented at conferences both locally and nationally.
Hilary lives in Seattle and enjoys spending time in the mountains, camping, snowboarding, traveling, and making art.
Kristin Johnson, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Kristin graduated with her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California after receiving a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Washington. She returned to the Pacific Northwest and completed her internship with Rosemary and Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services. Kristin was easily wooed into accepting a full time position and has never looked back. She has attended a broad array of continuing education courses to enrich her knowledge of Sensory Integration, DIR®/Floortime and gross and fine motor development. Kristin is also a candidate in the DIR®/Floortime Certificate Program.
In her spare time Kristin enjoys spending time with her family and friends and going on mini day trip adventures to new places with her husband.
Laura Meyer, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Laura earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound in 2002. She has since practiced as a pediatric occupational therapist, specializing in sensory integration and the DIR® Model (Floortime). She is certified as a Level Two DIR/Floortime Model practitioner through the Profectum Academy. Laura has been with Rosemary since February 2003. She enjoys empowering families to better understand and support their child’s individual differences through social engagement and interactive play. Laura has attended a broad array of continuing education courses to enrich her knowledge of Sensory Integration, DIR®/Floortime and gross and fine motor development, and auditory listening programs. Laura is also trained and certified in the Safe and Sound Protocol.
In her free time, Laura likes to be outside in the sun with her husband, walking, biking, hiking or paddle boarding. Laura also loves to travel and spend time with her two daughters, when they are not busy and off doing their own thing!
Marissa Shelnut, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Marissa graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma Washington in 2000 with a Degree in Occupational Therapy. After completing her internships in 2001 she began working with Rosemary and our practice. Over the course of her professional development Marissa has attended many continuing education classes that have strengthened her knowledge of DIR®/Floortime and Sensory Integration and is candidate in the DIR®/Floortime certificate program. Through this practice Marissa led a DIR®/Floortime parent training course, is involved in planning and supervising the DIR®/Floortime summer camp, and has been a supervisor for PLAY Project West.
In her spare time, Marissa enjoys running, hiking, gardening, reading, and spending time with friends and family.
Annie Stathoulis, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Annie graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2003. Prior to her Masters in Occupational Therapy Annie completed her undergraduate degree in English at the University of Washington. Directly after graduation she joined Rosemary White’s practice. Annie continued to expand her knowledge in Occupational Therapy in the areas of sensory integration theory and practice, the DIR®/Floortime approach to treatment, and gross and fine motor development through a variety of continuing education seminars and courses.
Annie enjoys working with each individual child’s needs and takes pride in being able to adapt her skills for each family. She enjoys working in this environment as it calls for her to constantly learn and be challenged; Annie also enjoys the collaboration between the therapists and other disciplines. Since joining Rosemary, Annie has sharpened her skills with children with feeding concerns and embodies the DIR®/Floortime approach with feeding issues.
Annie is licensed in the state of Washington and is certified by the National Board of Occupational Therapy.
Beyond work, Annie loves spending time with her husband, George and their three year old daughter. They enjoy getting outdoors to take their dog to the park, ride bikes, hike and camp. They love going out to sushi and having movie nights at home.
Jeannette Wake, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jeannette graduated from University of Washington (Go Dawgs!) with a degree in Occupational Therapy in 1995. She then worked for Kent School District in the Early Childhood Education program, provided birth to three evaluations and participated in the establishment of the Augmentative and Assistive Technology Team. In addition, Jeannette worked for Children’s Therapy of Kent’s hippo therapy program (therapeutic horseback riding) and also, within a few years of graduating, met Rosemary and started working part time for her.
In 2003 Jeannette transitioned to working full time for Rosemary. Jeannette participated in extensive post collegiate training and has experience in Sensory Integration, Neurodevelopmental Treatment and most importantly, DIR®/Floortime and has initiated the candidacy for the DIR certificate program. You may have met Jeannette as she frequently lectures for local parent and professional groups and school districts.
Jeannette is an avid sports nut and plays lacrosse competitively. She also enjoys playing soccer, training for triathlons and sitting on the couch enjoying a nice cup of coffee.
Haley Wens, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Haley completed her bachelors of English Language and Literature at the University of Washington and received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Puget Sound. Haley completed her Master’s thesis on feeding challenges in children with sensory processing challenges , co-authoring “Eat, Play, Love,” a play- and interaction-based activity guide for feeding therapists.
After completion of her Master’s degree, Haley joined Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services as an Occupational Therapist. Prior to this she worked with the practice for over 10 years as a trained “floortime player,” supporting children at home, in school, and in the community using the DIR®/Floortime approach.
Haley is passionate about supporting the individual differences of each child in interacting, engaging and learning.
She is a candidate for the DIR® Certificate Program, and her experience in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental Treatment was obtained through her schooling, as well as her mentorship and training with Rosemary White, OTR/L.
Outside of the clinic, Haley enjoys spending time with her daughter, crossfit, playing and watching soccer, and cooking new and exciting dishes for her loved ones.
Zoe White, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Zoe graduated with her Masters in Occupational Therapy and Bachelors Degree in French from Eastern Washington University. She returned to the Pacific Northwest following completion of graduate school. She began working in Early Intervention at ChildStrive.
Zoe has attended a broad array of continuing education courses to further her knowledge of Sensory Integration, SOS Sensory Feeding, DIR®/Floortime, and Adaptive Sports.
In her spare time, Zoe enjoys playing soccer, hiking, skiing, beginning rock climbing and spending time with friends and family.