Kay Born

Owner & Occupational Therapist, Sensory Integration Certified, Board Certified Neurofeedback

kay@ptpohio.com
Kay Born, OTR/L began Pediatric Therapy Partners in 2005 to help children and their families living with Sensory Processing Disorder. She received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Professions from The Ohio State University in 1994. She has been certified in the evaluation and treatment of children with Sensory Processing Disorder since 1998 and is approved to administer the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test). She also has advanced training in Therapeutic Listening and the iLs Listening System. Kay completed an Intensive Mentorship at the STAR Center in Colorado in May 2009. She introduced neurofeedback to her practice in 2010. She earned her Board Certification in Neurofeedback in 2018.

Nicole Studer

Occupational Therapist

Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Walsh University. She then moved to Terre Haute Indiana to receive her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Indiana State University. Nicole enjoys the multi-sensory and play-based approach at PTP. She believes in the power of play to motivate and engage her clients.

In her spare time, Nicole enjoys being out on the water, baking, and traveling with family and friends.

Abby Julian

Occupational Therapist

Abby received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Marquette University.  She went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Sport Management from The Ohio State University and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. Abby worked as an intern at PTP in 2018 and is excited to rejoin the team as an occupational therapist.  She completed a clinical rotation at Developmental Pathways for Kids, an outpatient pediatric clinic with a focus on Sensory Integration and Social Thinking concepts.  She is passionate about adolescent mental health and athletics, as she completed her Doctoral Capstone helping high school student-athletes with the transition into college.  Abby strives to build strong relationships with her clients and create a fun environment where each child feels welcomed and empowered.  Abby loves dogs, all things neuroscience, and playing volleyball in her free time.

Mikayla Sievert, M.A. CCC - SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Mikayla received her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Bowling Green State University. She then moved to northern Kentucky where she earned her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Cincinnati. At the University of Cincinnati, she was able to gain unique clinical experience in a variety of pediatric settings including the Perlman Center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, an elementary school, the Ultrasound “R” Clinic, and the University Outpatient Clinic. After graduation, Mikayla completed her clinical fellowship year at a multidisciplinary pediatric clinic in Toledo, OH before moving to Columbus and beginning her journey at Pediatric Therapy Partners. Mikayla has taken continuing education courses on Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, and Natural Language Acquisition, which are some of her special interests areas. She enjoys incorporating the child’s specific interests into each therapy session, which she feels helps build a strong therapeutic relationship. In her free time, Mikayla enjoys reading books on her Kindle and exploring new parks in the area with her husband and dog.

Beth Bruckman

Occupational Therapist

Beth received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Psychology. She then moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she received her Doctorate in Occupational therapy at Belmont University. While there, she completed pediatric and mental health clinical rotations and completed her capstone with a non-profit organization assisting youth in foster care. Since graduating, she has worked in schools ranging from kindergarten to high school and in outpatient clinics. Beth joined the Pediatric Therapy Partners team in 2021. She strives to provide play-based, child-led, and identity-affirming interventions to help children live their most fulfilling lives.

In her free time, Beth enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, doing yoga, and gardening.

Aubrey Hersey, SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Aubrey received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University where she also earned her Master of Arts in Speech Language Pathology. During her Master’s program, she completed several pediatric clinical rotations in both the clinic and school setting. Aubrey gained considerable experience working with children with expressive and receptive language disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and fluency disorders. She has also received training in the use of the Wilson Reading System to teach foundational literacy skills which is an area that she is passionate about. Aubrey prefers using a play-based approach in therapy to allow children to learn language in a natural, stress-free environment. In her free time, Aubrey enjoys reading, spending time outside, and going on walks with her husband and golden retriever, Winnie.