Alexandria,Virginia 22310 Phone (703) 971-0602 Fax (703) 971-0606 tracy@pedsot.net |
| Meet our therapists |
Tracy Greer, DOT, MS, OTR/L is the director of Exceptional Children's Center. Tracy
graduated from Temple University in August 2009 earning a Clinical Doctorate in
Occupational Therapy with a concentration in sensory integration. While at Temple, Tracy
became certified to perform the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test also known as the SIPT.
Prior to completing her Doctorate she earned her Masters of Science Degree in Occupational
Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. Tracy has a variety of work experience that
includes work with adults and children. She has worked at National Rehabilitation Hospital
@ Washington Hospital Center in acute rehab and at a private pediatric clinic before opening
her own practice in 2005. She has taken a number of continuing education courses that include
extensive training in sensory integration theory and practice, a variety of auditory based
interventions that include therapeutic listening, REI or rhythmic entrainment, and Berard
Auditory Integration Training. She also has training in Handwriting Without Tears and
Interactive Metronome.
graduated from Temple University in August 2009 earning a Clinical Doctorate in
Occupational Therapy with a concentration in sensory integration. While at Temple, Tracy
became certified to perform the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test also known as the SIPT.
Prior to completing her Doctorate she earned her Masters of Science Degree in Occupational
Therapy from Shenandoah University in 1998. Tracy has a variety of work experience that
includes work with adults and children. She has worked at National Rehabilitation Hospital
@ Washington Hospital Center in acute rehab and at a private pediatric clinic before opening
her own practice in 2005. She has taken a number of continuing education courses that include
extensive training in sensory integration theory and practice, a variety of auditory based
interventions that include therapeutic listening, REI or rhythmic entrainment, and Berard
Auditory Integration Training. She also has training in Handwriting Without Tears and
Interactive Metronome.
Josette Sandvik, COTA, joined the staff at Exceptional Children's Center
in August of 2007. Josette graduated in 1999 with her degree as a Certified
Occupational Therapist Assistant. Her focus on training the last 9 years has
been concentrated in pediatrics using a sensory integrative approach. She is
trained in cranial sacral therapy, interactive metronome, handwriting without
tears, and therapeutic listening.
in August of 2007. Josette graduated in 1999 with her degree as a Certified
Occupational Therapist Assistant. Her focus on training the last 9 years has
been concentrated in pediatrics using a sensory integrative approach. She is
trained in cranial sacral therapy, interactive metronome, handwriting without
tears, and therapeutic listening.
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| Additional staff Maryann Centra Occupational Therapist Sarah Bhatt Physical Therapist Elena Pickford Occupational Therapist Amy Fehr Occupational Therapist Sara Pritt Occupational Therapist Joanne Duncan Billing Manager Philip Greer Business Manager Rebecca Peterson Receptionist |
Meagan Opstal, MS, OTR/L, joined the staff of Exceptional Children's Center in
April 2010. Meagan initially received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and
Kinesiology from the College of William & Mary before earning her Master’s degree for
Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). While at VCU,
she performed research in the Sensory Processing and Stress Evaluation Lab to study the
physiological components of Sensory Processing Disorder. She is trained in the
Handwriting without Tears and Therapeutic Listening programs. Professional
memberships include: American Occupational Therapy Association and Virginia
Occupational Therapy Association.
April 2010. Meagan initially received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and
Kinesiology from the College of William & Mary before earning her Master’s degree for
Occupational Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). While at VCU,
she performed research in the Sensory Processing and Stress Evaluation Lab to study the
physiological components of Sensory Processing Disorder. She is trained in the
Handwriting without Tears and Therapeutic Listening programs. Professional
memberships include: American Occupational Therapy Association and Virginia
Occupational Therapy Association.
Abby Marcato, OTR/L, joined the staff at Exceptional Children's Center in June of
2010. Abby graduated in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from
the University of Hartford. She has provided assessment and treatment in a variety of
settings, including in and out-patient rehabilitation, school system, and hospitals for
both adults and children. She has trained in adult, pediatric, and neonatal splinting,
prosthetic training, and aquatic therapy. Prior to practicing as a therapist, Abby
worked in the development and implementation of residential, work, and
recreational programing for children and adults with special needs.
2010. Abby graduated in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from
the University of Hartford. She has provided assessment and treatment in a variety of
settings, including in and out-patient rehabilitation, school system, and hospitals for
both adults and children. She has trained in adult, pediatric, and neonatal splinting,
prosthetic training, and aquatic therapy. Prior to practicing as a therapist, Abby
worked in the development and implementation of residential, work, and
recreational programing for children and adults with special needs.
