Samantha is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who has been licensed and practicing in Los Angeles, California since 2020. She has extensive experience working with children across a wide range of ages and developmental needs, and has had advanced training in sensory integration techniques, the S.O.S. Approach to Feeding, and Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI) therapy. Samantha’s passion for
working with children is at the heart of her practice, and she is deeply motivated by supporting their growth, independence, and confidence. Samantha’s goal is to further her education and earn her doctorate of Occupational Therapy degree as the next step in her professional journey. Samantha is deeply passionate about working alongside the NAPA center team, a passion that grew after supporting clients who were receiving therapy services at NAPA center in Los Angeles. Witnessing firsthand the joy children experienced while participating in NAPA programs, as well as the meaningful progress they made, reinforced her desire to be part of such a collaborative and innovative environment. She values the team-based approach at NAPA and is inspired by the dedication, expertise, and shared commitment to helping each child reach their fullest potential. Since her relocation to Australia, Samantha has been spending her free time exploring the country’s beautiful natural landscapes and making the most of everything Australia has to offer.