Our philosophy centers on the idea that children learn about their environment and how to exist within their environment by playing and interacting with their surroundings. We believe it is critical to make therapy as fun and motivating as possible.

We are committed to kindness and compassion to keep a child’s progress moving forward toward the place their family would love them to be.
We honor that each child is a member of a family unit where parents, siblings, and extended family each influence the child’s experiences.

We value honesty and creativity and we respect the patients, therapists, partners, and community we serve.

Magda Girao,
OTRL, CST-D, NDT, Founder

Magda has more than 20 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist. Magda has a Diplomate (advanced) certification in craniosacral therapy through the Upledger Institute. 

She is certified in neurodevelopmental techniques, is an expert in the treatment of children with breastfeeding and other feeding issues, and is certified in therapeutic listening. Magda has extensive training in feeding issues and is trained in tethered oral tissues, SOS Approach, Beckman Protocol, Talk Tools, Nomas, mealtime misery, AFRID, and Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty (TOTS) Training® 

Magda has lectured and presented on a variety of topics, including craniosacral therapy, oral motor skills, picky eating, and sensory issues. Magda is a member of the International Alliance of Healthcare Educators (IAHE) and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Magda opened the doors of our beautiful, new location in Farmington Hills, Michigan in May 2021. In her free time, Magda visits her son at Michigan State University and spends time with her two golden retrievers, Zoe and Zane. She loves to laugh and enjoys comedy, has a passion for movies, theater, and concerts, and loves the beach and Mexican food. Magda loves angels, so much so that she collects them; look for them in her office and choose your favorite!

Amanda is an Occupational Therapy Assistant who received her degree from Macomb Community College. She has worked with individuals of all ages, however, pediatrics is her passion.

She has experience with kids of various diagnoses, including autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and gross motor delays.

Amanda’s favorite part about working with children is utilizing a play-based approach while incorporating regulation techniques into her sessions. She loves watching her patients blossom through the use of various sensory-based activities and integrating primitive reflexes. Amanda is trained in craniosacral therapy, rhythmic rocking, astronaut training, and sensory and she is excited to help others on their healing journey.

In her free time, Amanda loves spending the weekends up north, jet skiing at the lake, traveling to national parks, and spending time with her family and friends.

Katelyn is a licensed occupational therapist who received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Eastern Michigan University. Katelyn also received her Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation.

Katelyn has experience working with pediatrics in clinical, school, and home-based settings. Her most recent clinical experience has focused on educational goals including fine motor skills, such as writing and cutting, along with life skills, such as dressing.

She has experience working with children with a variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, cognitive disorders, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and musculoskeletal impairments.

Katelyn has a passion for helping her clients meet their functional goals while incorporating leisure and fun into therapy. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys reading, watching movies, exercising, wake surfing on the lake, and playing golf. Katelyn loves spending time with her friends and family, especially her three dogs: Abby, Rudy and Bella!

Latoya Cosey
Patient Care Coordinator 
Cosey is what she likes to be called, has worked in various healthcare fields since 2004. She started out working for behavioral Adult Foster Care Homes. She then went to school for Nursing Assisting and worked many years in Nursing Homes until transitioning into hospitals. Cosey also took care of her daughter for 18 years who was born with Cerebral Palsy until her passing in 2018. After many years of advocating, education and learning the many aspects of healthcare personally and work related, in 2018 Cosey decided to change directions in the Care taking side of the healthcare field to the administrative side. Cosey loves children, she is very resourceful and willing to help and uplift parents that are having a hard time with their children because she can relate. She is always here to help.

Want to help lots of patients and have fun doing it? Full time therapist position is available in a progressive expanding outpatient therapy practice. Professional development and competitive salary with bonuses.

We care about you!!!