Meet Maria

Maria is a pediatric occupational therapist who brings warmth, expertise, and deep compassion to the families she serves. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science from the University of Florida in 2014, followed by a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2017. Since then, she has dedicated her career to helping children thrive through a strengths-based, individualized approach.

Maria is passionate about supporting children’s development by emphasizing sensory processing skills to promote emotional regulation, motor coordination, and learning readiness. She also incorporates reflex integration strategies to support foundational movement patterns and neurological development. Her approach is both evidence-informed and rooted in meaningful connection—with children and their families.

Maria is also a part-time instructor in the Occupational Therapy program at Georgia State University, where she enjoys mentoring future therapists and sharing her knowledge with both students and families. Her teaching reflects her commitment to empowering others through practical, family-centered strategies.

As a mother of two, Maria deeply understands the challenges and joys of parenting. She strives to offer realistic, sustainable support that fits within the natural flow of daily family life. She is just as passionate about encouraging and equipping parents as she is about working directly with children.

Maria brings advanced training in sensory integration, reflex integration, eye movement disorders, feeding therapy, DIR/Floortime, Handwriting Without Tears, Astronaut Training, and the treatment of plagiocephaly without a helmet. Her extensive continuing education allows her to tailor therapy with care and precision.

Above all, Maria is honored to be part of your child’s journey. She looks forward to walking alongside your family with compassion, creativity, and clinical expertise.