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Meet Jaya Prerna Reddy, our passionate Senior Speech language Pathologist who's helping to shape a world where everyone's voice is heard.

Greetings everyone! 

A lot has been going on here at KidZ TherapEZE! I have been M.I.A with all the changes going on - BUT I have some great news to share!  New therapists have joined our KidZ krew which I will be introducing to you all soon! They have been working hard to provide the best care for our patients. 

Today I am featuring one of newest occupational therapists! Binita came here in the beginning of this year and the kiddos are already loving her! 

Let’s get to know her!!!

Binita Patel OTR, MOT

“I first learned about occupational therapy through my involvement in Best Buddies, an organization that pairs adults with disabilities with college students to encourage community socialization. I then shadowed a pediatric occupational therapist to determine if this career would be a good fit and was drawn to the idea of helping children engage in their preferred areas of play and be successful in different environments. I worked as an ABA therapist providing behavioral interventions for children with autism during my undergraduate career to get more exposure to children with special needs. I graduated with my masters and obtained a job at Kidz Therapeze shortly after. I love finding toys and activities that motivate my patients and get so excited when they make baby steps towards their goals! I look forward to learning more in order to be the best therapist for my awesome kiddos.”

Its that time again! Spotlight time!

 We are featuring one of our amazing Occupational Therapists! Brushing hair, improving on sensory skills or learning new skills- Brandi is happy to help! Being dedicated, caring, and loving what you do are just some of the components Brandi represents! When a patient overcomes their goals, the therapists share in that joy too! Let’s get to know her!

Brandi Featherston OTR

“Brandi began working with KidZ TherapEZE in July 2013. She received a Bachelor of Business Administration in December 2003 from Abilene Christian University.  After working in accounting for 6 years, Brandi knew the business arena was not where she belonged.  She met an occupational therapist who opened her eyes to a whole new world.  The OT’s passion and love for her job and patients led Brandi to seek all of the information she could about this career.  Brandi quickly began the journey towards becoming an OT and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in December 2012 with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy.   She loves working with children and is so excited about her future at KidZ. She learns something new every single day from each of her patients and loves that she gets to be a part of leading them to more meaningful, independent lives. “

We are featuring another one our magnificent Speech Therapists! The moments where I get to know the therapist are always interesting and enlightening. Their stories and journey to KidZ are always fun to hear. It's  refreshing and really inspires me knowing that their passion is to help children to live a confident and normal lives!

 Let’s get to know Heather!

Heather Zeh, M.A. CCC-SLP

“My intention to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology was driven by three passions: communication, compassion, and community. Communication is so important and pervades every aspect of life. Compassion is defined as, “a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it.” Finally, my passion for community has been shaped by the opportunity to live in several diverse areas in Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado, and Texas. I first learned of speech pathology during my undergraduate education at Biola University. I loved the medical, educational, and social aspects of the field. I went on to pursue my master’s at the University of Northern Colorado. I have been at Kidz Therapeze for about two years now. I love my kiddos, their families, and being able to make a practical and meaningful difference in their lives with speech therapy.   When I’m not working, I am Cross Fitting, running, and working on my cooking skills. I also love drinking coffee, hiking, traveling, and chocolate. :) “