Nikki grew up in Los Angeles and eventually moved to Marin County to earn her bachelor’s and her MSOT from Dominican University of California. Nikki has always had a passion for working in pediatrics. This passion stems from her experience working as a gymnastics instructor for children ages 2-14 years old throughout high school and college. As an occupational therapist, she has experience working with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, emotional regulation challenges, developmental delays, anxiety, and selective mutism. Nikki strives to provide each child with a treatment plan that harnesses each child’s strengths and is fun and creative, while also helping the child to learn and develop the tools and skills they need to feel successful at home, at school, and in the community. Outside of work, Nikki enjoys arts and crafts, drinking coffee and boba, spending time with friends and family, and collecting squishmallows.
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… Continue Reading
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
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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