Occupational Therapy

Lisa Cooseman OTR/L, MS

Lisa received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO. She serves as adjunct faculty for Maryville University’s occupational therapy program. Some of the coursework Lisa has previously taught includes pediatric neuro-rehabilitation, sensory processing, handwriting, and child development. Lisa has extensive training in handwriting, as well as, CranioSacral Therapy, Therapeutic Listening, oral motor treatment, visual processing concerns, and sensory processing.

Carrie Salyer, MS, OTR/L

Carrie Salyer is an occupational therapist and co-owner of Leaps and Bounds. Carrie received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout her career, Carrie has had the opportunity to provide services to children ranging in ages from 0-18. She provided therapy services in the school, home and community settings for 8 years before opening Leaps and Bounds in 2005. Carrie has presented on multiple topics at the collegiate level to both undergraduate and graduate students in occupational therapy. Carrie also enjoys providing seminars to parents, teachers, and therapists of all disciplines. She lectures nationally to provide continuing education for therapists. Carrie has extensive training in treating children with sensory processing disorder. She has had the fortune of completing advanced training with world-renowned therapists at both Camp Avanti in Wisconsin and the STAR center in Colorado. Additionally, Carrie has advanced training in handwriting, visual-vestibular treatment, and oral motor skill development. She is also trained to provide craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, Therapeutic Listening, The Listening Program, and Interactive Metronome.

Andrea Hamlin, MS, OTR/L

Andrea earned her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis with a Concentration in Pediatrics. Andrea has experience working with children from birth to 18 years of age. She has worked with children in a variety of settings including: school, home, inpatient, rehab, and outpatient settings. Andrea is a provider for the Missouri First Steps Program and has received advanced training in sensory processing, oral motor/feeding, and handwriting interventions.

Katie Miller, MOT, OTR/L

Katie received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Maryville University. Katie has worked with children in a variety of settings including: home, inpatient, outpatient, and clinic settings. She has experience working with pediatrics aged birth through 18 years and has received continuing education training in the areas of sensory processing, postural development and handwriting.

Lea Damrell, MOT, OTR/L

Lea earned her Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Maryville University. She has experience working with the entire lifespan, from birth to 94 years. She has provided therapy in a variety of settings, including hospital, rehabilitation, outpatient, and school settings. Lea has received training through a variety of conferences focusing on sensory integration therapy, behavior management, and has a certification in manual lymphatic drainage and lymphedema therapy.

Laurie Stabile OTR/L, MS

Laurie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rockhurst University and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine. Laurie has provided therapy to children with a variety of diagnoses from ages 5 -21 years of age. Her experience has led her to work in public and state school settings, private settings, and residential facilities. She has received additional training from continuing education courses including: handwriting, sensory processing, Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Fragile X Syndrome. She is also trained to provide Therapeutic Listening Therapy.

Kim Dickinson, MS, OTR/L

Kim earned her Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University. She has provided therapy for the entire lifespan, from four months to 104 years. Her work has taken her into a variety of settings, including the home, school, skilled nursing facility, hospital, and community. Kim has received training through a variety of conferences on topics including nutrition, interventions for children with autism, oral motor/feeding techniques, and a variety of sensory integration therapy interventions. She has also gained invaluable training through working with the Disabled Athlete Sports Association, which provides sports opportunities to children with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

Erin Wilhite MOT, OTR/L

Erin received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Maryville University. Erin has worked with in variety of settings: home, outpatient, school, and rehabilitation. She loves working with children one on one, and has developed exceptional skills in leading groups, as well. Erin currently leads all of the social skills groups for Leaps and Bounds. Erin also serves as a supervisor to occupational therapy interns completing their fieldwork at Leaps and Bounds. She has received continuing education training in the areas of sensory processing, handwriting, oral motor/feeding techniques, and Brain Gym.

Kate Hobson MOT, OTR/L

Kate earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Maryville University. She has experience working with clients of all ages. She has provided therapy in a variety of settings, including school-based therapy, pediatric center-based therapy, and out-patient rehabilitation. Kate has received training focusing on sensory integration and processing, handwriting, and behavior management. She has worked with children with a variety of diagnoses including; sensory processing concerns, ADHD, seizure disorders, brain injury, and learning disabilities. Kate has also had the opportunity to do hand therapy in Guatemala as part of a program called Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation. She participated in providing therapy to children in hospitals and orphanages through this organization.

Ali Castellano MS, OTR/L Occupational Therapist

Ali earned her Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, after receiving her Bachelor of Science with a double major in Movement Science and Spanish and a minor in Psychology from Texas Christian University. Ali has worked with children with various diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorders, neurological deficits, orthopedic injuries, chromosomal disorders, and mental health illnesses. She developed her passion for children with disabilities and special needs while volunteering with Team Activities for Special Kids for which she has been a loyal volunteer since 2001.

Trina Postl OT Technician

Trina’s bio is pending.

Speech Therapy

Jaimie Poston, CCC-SLP

Jaimie received her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Truman State University. Her experiences include school-based, in-home, and center-based therapy. She currently provides speech and language services for children of all ages at Leaps and Bounds and is a Peer Review diagnostician for the Missouri First Steps program. Jaimie has experience with children with a variety of diagnoses, including: language delay and impairment, articulation and phonological disorders, Down Syndrome, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, apraxia of speech, hearing impairment, cleft lip/palate, and seizure disorders. Jaimie collaborates with occupational therapists to incorporate a strong sensory component into her speech and language therapy sessions.

Melanie Yates, MS, CCC-SLP

Melanie received her Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She has provided therapy in a variety of settings, including schools, home, and community. Her experiences include working with children who have articulation and phonological processing difficulties, receptive & expressive language delays, oral motor concerns, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and Down Syndrome. Melanie has a special interest in treating children with childhood apraxia of speech.

Physical Therapy

Kelly Behlmann, PT

Kelly graduated from Maryville College with a BS in Physical Therapy 1988. Her experience includes 11 years in the school setting, with significant training in seating and positioning and kinesiotaping. Kelly provides both traditional therapy and aqua therapy. She is the founder and executive director of Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA).

Angie McCullough PT Physical Therapist

Angie’s bio is pending.

Administration

Rob Salyer, Director

Rob Salyer is a 1995 graduate of Washington University in St. Louis where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. As a co-owner he brings a wealth of business and practical experience to the practice. He has continued his education and training, focusing on sensory integration, positive behavior management, billing, coding and HIPAA regulations, as well as business leadership, and multiple computer applications.

Lori Cannon Office Administrator

A graduate of William Woods University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Lori offers Leaps and Bounds a vast range of experience in the area of Administration. She has worked for a tax service for the last six years as well as a retail establishment, working with vendors, ordering supplies, marketing and customer service.

She owns her own business as an Independent Beauty Consultant with MaryKay Cosmetics and understands and appreciates the opportunities and challenges in running a small business. Having children of her own, one with a learning disability, has given her a compassion to help families with children that have special needs.

Erin Ranz-Office Staff

Erin’s bio is pending.

Eva Sieb-Office Staff

Eva’s bio is pending.