Amanda graduated from the University of Southern Maine with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Shortly after graduating, Amanda moved to Louisiana where she worked in the Outpatient Pediatric setting. Her passion is primarily working with children with a focus on sensory processing to assist them in navigating their daily tasks to achieve confidence and independence. She enjoys working with children and their families with feeding challenges to help explore the various factors that may limit a child’s eating in order to increase acceptance to new foods. Amanda also has experience with neurological rehabilitation and orthopedic with both adults and pediatrics.
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Ashley graduated from Husson University with a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. As a physical therapy student, Ashley had the opportunity to complete clinical rotations in a school setting working with kids in kindergarten-12th grade, a neuro-rehabilitation hospital working with stroke survivors, and general outpatient orthopedics. She has always loved working with kids and has a passion for helping children and their families participate in functional mobility as well as the fun activities they want and need to do. In her free time, you can find Ashley reading a good book, boating on the lake, riding her side by side through the mountains, or downhill skiing!
Chelsea is a full-time occupational therapist at StoreySmith. She graduated from Husson University in Bangor, ME. She has always has a deep passion to work in the pediatric world and enjoys working with kids who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. Before getting her master’s degree, Chelsea worked at a daycare during COVID-19 and then began to work with an adult client who has a severe traumatic brain injury for one year. Chelsea is originally from Aroostook County and was a camp facilitator at Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp from 2015-2021. At camps she enjoyed teaching middle school students about leadership skills as well as team building skills. She had the opportunity to complete a fieldwork at Northern Light Health Acadia Hospital during their summer treatment program and worked with a variety to children on self-regulation, coping skills, sensory integration, and overall executive functioning skills. During her second fieldwork, she was in an outpatient orthopedic and neurorehab clinic. Additionally, she has worked as an occupational therapist at an Applied Behavioral Analysis Program, K-12 school with students with AutIsm Spectrum Disorder from ages 6-19. Chelsea is excited to grow her therapeutic skill set as well as help kids improve their independence and skills through client-centered activities. Outside of work, Chelsea enjoys cooking, baking, participating in crafts, coloring, crocheting, painting, and spending time with her friends and family.
Clare Dalton is a licensed occupational therapist and educator with over a decade of experience supporting children and families. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern Maine. Her background spans school-based services, clinical practice, and community programs, including specialized day camps, youth initiatives, and arts-based programs for children. Clare completed her clinical internships at Storey Smith Pediatric Clinic and in an acute rehabilitation hospital in the Boston area. Before becoming an occupational therapist, Clare taught special education in Maine public schools and coached Unified Basketball for the Special Olympics, experiences that deepened her commitment to inclusive, child-centered care. Through her work as an educator, Clare developed specialized training in executive function and self-regulation support, assistive technology, behavior intervention, and trauma-informed care, which continue to inform her holistic, collaborative approach to therapy. Clare is passionate about supporting children’s sensory needs through play-based, child-led therapy and loves helping children learn, grow, and build self-esteem. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and creating art with friends. Clare lives in Portland, Maine, and is a proud cat mom to two silly cats, Stevie Nicks and Berlioz.
Ella is a per diem occupational therapy assistant at StoreySmith Pediatric Clinic. She earned her Associate Degree from Cape Fear Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in Wilmington, North Carolina. Ella completed her Level II fieldwork rotations in both home health and inpatient behavioral health settings, and worked as a certified Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) in Maine prior to beginning her academic career. Ella enjoys working with children of all ages and diagnoses, and is passionate about building strong client relationships through creative, play-based interventions that promote engagement, independence, and quality of life. She values collaboration with therapists, families, and interdisciplinary teams to provide the highest quality care and to help clients strengthen daily living skills and achieve their goals. Outside of work, Ella enjoys writing, playing guitar, attending live music events, crafting, spending time outdoors, and being with loved ones.
Emily graduated from Husson University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. During her time at Husson, she completed clinical rotations in outpatient, inpatient, and school-based settings, working with children from Pre-K through 12th grade. She has a strong passion for working with kids and finds it incredibly rewarding to support their growth and watch them develop new skills and confidence. Outside of work, Emily enjoys reading, playing board games,spending time outdoors, and relaxing at home with her cat, Bear.