Occupational Therapists

What our families are saying:
“My son has been transformed. I have my son back and we understand his needs and how to approach him and talk to him. I think PPTFTH has been a place where he, for the first time, feels understood.”

"Compassionate and caring staff."

Matt Aubrey, COTA-L Matt graduated from Salem State University in May of 2016 with a degree in exercise science. He returned to school at North Shore Community College earning a degree as an occupational therapy assistance in May 2019. He has previously worked in a hockey and lacrosse store and has a vast amount of knowledge on both. He has been at Peer Projects Therapy From The Heart since 2016 as a rehab aide helping out in sessions and helping with every day tasks of the clinic. He is looking forward to transitioning into a therapist role and getting to continue watch all the growth of the great kids he gets to work with. In his free time he enjoys watching and playing sports and also playing with his dog Zeke.

John Chambers, MS, OTR/L has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist since he graduated with his Master’s degree from American International College in August of 2015. John has previous experience working in the school system setting where he learned his passion for helping children. He recently joined the Peer Projects-Therapy from the Heart team in June 2017. He enjoys incorporating families as much as possible and seeing children progress through therapeutic intervention. In his free time John enjoys staying active by participating in a number of organized sporting activities such as baseball, football, golf and often attends a local fitness center. John also enjoys superheroes and Disney; so don’t be afraid to ask who his favorites are.

Elizabeth Cross, MS, OTR/L joined Peer Projects – Therapy from the Heart in August 2017. Elizabeth completed her graduate studies in Occupational Therapy at Boston University in January 2017. She has experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including roles in pediatric outpatient rehabilitation, community-based life-skills, self-advocacy training, social skill development, and behavior regulation programs. She values family-centered care and utilizing multi-sensory play to address goals that are occupation-based and meaningful to the children with whom she works. Elizabeth loves dancing and singing along to Broadway show-tunes, exploring the great outdoors, and performing improvisational comedy. She is thrilled to be part of the PPTFTH team and looks forward to meeting you!

Lizzie Eisenbud MS, OTR/L, graduated with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Worcester State University in 2019. Her previous OT experiences include clinical placements at a collaborative school working with children ages 3-18 and an inpatient rehabilitation hospital working with an adult population. She previously worked at a preschool and children’s center for six years. She values family-centered care and using play-based therapeutic activities to address meaningful goals to help children be as independent as possible. In her free time you can find Lizzie relaxing in her hammock, playing soccer and tennis, and spending time with her family and friends. She is very excited to be a part of the PPTFTH team and looks forward to meeting you!

Kelly McLaughlin graduated in 2019 from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She has 19 years of direct care experience, working with ages 0 to 21, across a variety of settings. In that time, she worked closely with children and families impacted by neurological and developmental disabilities including but not limited to Down syndrome, ASD, and Cerebral Palsy. Kelly is a certified DIRFloortime practitioner, and she uses this to guide her intervention approach. Kelly enjoys spending time with family and friends in her free time. Kelly is happy to be outdoors, especially on the beach and loves to bring her dog along with her. When the weather keeps her indoors, you can usually find her sitting with a knitting project. Kelly is thrilled to be part of the PPTFTH family and looks forward to working with you.

Jennelle Noll, MS, OTR/L graduated with a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Salem State University in May 2018. In addition to her master’s degree, Jennelle holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Jennelle’s previous OT experiences include clinical placements at a local elementary school, an orthopedic hospital specializing in hand therapy, a geriatric rehabilitation facility, and an adult psychiatric unit. Jennelle completed her final fieldwork experience as a graduate student here at Peer Projects-Therapy from the Heart, where she found her passion working with children and their families! She has many interests within the field of pediatrics, including the use of play, sensory integration and neurodevelopmental approaches in helping children thrive and live life to the fullest. Jennelle is so excited to join the Peer Projects -Therapy From the Heart family! In her free time, Jennelle enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her young daughter who was born in March 2018!

Susan Pfeffer graduated from San Jose State University in December 2020 with an M.S. in Occupational Therapy. Her lifelong study of physical and neurological functioning in the whole person began when her grandfather introduced her to Alexander Technique, a method for changing habits in activity. Susan is a movement researcher. She practiced Alexander Technique and movement studies for almost 20 years in private practice and in theater departments at colleges and universities. Susan has studied and practiced Developmental Movement, Body-Mind Centering, meditation and other approaches useful for helping children achieve ease and joy in daily life. Susan has helped many people improve their movement and breathing patterns and responses to the environment throughout her career.

Amrou Présumé, OTD,OTR/L has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist since completing her graduate studies at MGH Institute of Health Professions in 2017. She has experience working with children in the school setting, primarily preschool to 5th grade. She has always been passionate about working with children and has previous experience working in summer camps and as a teaching assistant. Amrou enjoys working with children and their families to assist in the development and achievement of functional skills for participation in their daily lives. Outside of work, Amrou enjoys traveling, dancing, and spending time with her family and friends. She is very excited to be a part of the PPTFTH team and is looking forward to working with you!

Caitlin Robinson, MS, OTR/L has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist since she graduated with her Master’s degree from Springfield College in 2015. Caitlin’s previous OT experiences include a clinical placement on a pediatric burn unit and working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings, including the school setting. She has always been passionate about working with children. She recently joined the Peer Projects- Therapy from the Heart Team in October 2020. Caitlin values family centered care, goals that are occupation-based and meaningful to the child, and seeing children succeed through therapeutic interventions. In her free time Caitlin enjoys spending time with her family, friends, staying active, sewing, and crafting. She looks forward to meeting all of you!

Nicole Rogato joined Peer Projects – Therapy from the Heart in December 2018. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Salem State University in May 2018. Prior to that she worked as an Occupational Therapy assistant for 5 years in the public school system primarily working with preschool and high school aged students. She has experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of settings including summer camps, after school programs, and daycare centers. She values using a client centered approach, to meet clients and families where they are at, to ensure they make meaningful progress. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, podcast, spending time with friends and family especially her niece. She is excited to be starting this next chapter at PPTFTH and looks forward to meeting you!

Lisa Swain, COTA/L has been a certified occupational therapy assistant for 18 years. After graduating North Shore Community College in 2000, she has worked in a variety of settings including school systems, outpatient therapy, home care and skilled nursing facilities. Currently, Lisa sits on the board at North Shore Community College Advisory Board helping shape the curriculum of OTA students. She also serves as a clinical field work supervisor mentoring 3 students a year. Lisa enjoys watching children grow through purposeful play as well as working with families to achieve their goals. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family of 3 children and a grandson, crafting, going to the beach and reading.

Cecile Tagliani, MS, OTR/L has been a registered and licensed occupational therapist since graduating with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 1999. She also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 from UMass Amherst, with a double major in Sociology and Psychology. As a pediatric occupational therapist, Cecile has experience working in schools, an early intervention clinic, and an outpatient pediatric hospital. Her interests in child development, and working with children and their families, led her to homeschool her three children; organizing academic co-ops, and utilizing her knowledge of developmental stages and learning styles. Additionally, Cecile’s love of music has provided her the opportunity to integrate music and occupational therapy in children’s lives. She continues to perform, teach private piano and vocal lessons, and music direct children’s musical theatre. She believes that children learn and interact with their world through curiosity, fun and wonder. She is grateful to be working at Therapy From The Heart.

Amanda Towne, MS, OTR/L became part of the Peer Projects – Therapy from the Heart team in May 2015. Her interest in the field of occupational therapy first began when she was a young girl in elementary school. Years later after she received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in January 2012,
she decided to pursue a professional career as a pediatric occupational therapist. Amanda has experience working in a variety of pediatric settings, including school systems and outpatient clinical-based settings. She has received formal training in self-regulation in children, the Handwriting Without Tears program as well as the Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) program. Amanda incorporates the use of both sensory-based strategies and purposeful activities to foster the development of independence in a variety of skill areas for each child who she treats. She enjoys working with children of all ages and is committed to providing children and their families with supportive
and effective occupational therapy services.