Our Team
Ms. Abby
OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Abby's path to occupational therapy began through years of working with children in movement-based settings, as a CrossFit and F45 trainer, a USAG gymnastics coach, and a physical education teacher at Palolo Elementary. While volunteering with Sprouts Therapy in 2023, Abby found her calling in occupational therapy, a path that combined her love of movement with her desire to support the whole child. Abby earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Hawaii Pacific University, completing Level II fieldwork in the Pearl City and Waipahu District schools and at Malama Pono Autism Center, where she built clinical skills in sensory regulation, fine motor development, play and social participation, self-regulation, and daily living skills. Abby's doctoral capstone, in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Education and Kāpalama Elementary, implemented the Comfortable Cafeteria Program, deepening her interest in supporting children around mealtime and the everyday rhythms of school. Abby is also a certified ACSM Exercise Physiologist and CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, and brings a movement-based, play-first lens to every session.
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
Hawaii Pacific University
Bachelor of Science in Health, Exercise Science
University of North Florida, Jacksonville
Fun Facts!
What is your favorite childhood smell?
Baby powder explosion when riding the Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios
What was your favorite game or activity as a child? As an adult?
child- playing hide n seek, adult- heads up game
What is your secret talent?
I can play the acoustic guitar and do a standing back flip.
What is your favorite quote from an animated/childrens' movie?
"First, I traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, past the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel" -ELF
Certifications and Trainings
Favorite part of being a pediatric therapist:
Their favorite part of being a pediatric therapist is helping children build confidence, develop important skills, and reach milestones while creating meaningful connections with both the children and their families.
Hometown:
Jacksonville FL