Feature Category: Occupational Therapists

Mallory Petty, CF-SLP

Mallory is a Bay Area native born in San Francisco and raised in Novato. She has spent most of her life in and around Marin, with brief stints in Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and Boston. Mallory discovered her passion for Speech Language Pathology while working in education- both in outdoor education and in traditional classroom settings. She finds joy in helping children (and their families) enhance communication skills and overall participation in life. Additionally, Mallory has worked with adults with various speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. She thrives on the challenge of improving an individual’s quality of life through therapy and collaboration.

Outside of work, Mallory enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and dog. She stays active through activities like swimming, soccer, and yoga. Mallory’s passion for learning shines through her current pursuits in art, cooking, and Spanish language classes. With a heart for helping others and a zest for life, Mallory is a dedicated professional and a true lover of adventure and growth.

Emily Osborn, OTR/L

Emily grew up in Santa Rosa and has lived all over Sonoma and Marin counties. She currently lives in Petaluma and enjoys reading, knitting, singing, going for walks, and playing board games with friends. Emily comes from a creative background and has a BA in Theatre from Lewis & Clark College. While she loved the… Continue Reading

Ashley Jones, OTR/L

While Ashley is a California native, she has spent the past 15 years living all over the country, from Seattle to New York City. She returned to her hometown of Oakland in 2019 to begin graduate school at Dominican University. She was inspired to pursue a career in OT after working for over a decade… Continue Reading

Lawrence Buot, MS, OTR/L

Lawrence is an avid sports fan and loves the San Francisco Giants, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Golden State Warriors. He also loves to camp, hike, and go on long road trips throughout California and the Pacific Northwest with his wife Angelica and their dog Leo Bear. Lawrence also loves to read books especially… Continue Reading

Nadalie Valdez, OTR/L

Nadalie enjoys cheering on her favorite sports teams, attending music festivals, traveling, yoga, and weekly visits to the farmers market. She grew up in Southern California where she was involved in competitive dance and soccer. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and business administration from the University of Arizona. After undergrad Nadalie… Continue Reading

Julia Zasso, MSOT, OTR/L

Julia is an OTR/L with a passion for pediatrics, neurodivergence, and sensory integration. Outside of work, she is a devoted cat parent, avid reader, and novice vegan baker. She first fell in love with the occupational therapy profession when volunteering at an SI clinic in her hometown of Roseville, CA. Since earning her MSOT from… Continue Reading

Carley Kruger, OTR/L

Carley enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, hiking, and trying new restaurants. She grew up in Danville, California and now resides in San Francisco. She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and her master’s degree in occupational therapy at San Jose State University. Carley’s interest… Continue Reading

Katherine Hatch, OTR/L

Kate enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates, spending time outdoors, and traveling. She grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where she was very involved in dance. She spent most of her childhood attending dance practices and participating in dance competitions. She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at San Francisco State University and her master’s degree in… Continue Reading

Courtney Malachowski, OTR/L

Courtney is a California native that loves to spend her time swimming in San Francisco Bay, running in Golden Gate Park, reading about nature and being in nature with her dog Brody. She has been learning Greek for almost two years now as her partner is Greek and they try and visit friends and family in… Continue Reading

Kristen DeMont, OTR/L

Kristen is a nature lover and finds her joy being outside on the trails of Marin, in the great Pacific Ocean, and in her sunny Fairfax garden. She loves music, dancing, yoga, camping, backpacking, swimming, meditation, and spending time with her family and friends. She is a Marin native, who grew up in Sleepy Hollow and… Continue Reading

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