Robin received her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in 1997. She has always had a love for working with children of all age groups from birth to young adults and their families.
Robin has worked in Early Intervention home-based therapy and has a specialty in school-based therapy. Robin has worked with a wide variety of medical and neurological diagnoses. Robin utilizes sensory integration, gross and fine motor skills, and visual perceptual treatment techniques to help children optimize their skills in school and home settings.
Robin has completed the coursework for the Handwriting Without Tears program and is trained in the Pretzel Kids yoga program which she commonly uses in treatment. Robin has a love for continuing education and has taken several courses in Autism, Sensory Integration and ADHD, Development of the pediatric brain, Working with children with severe impairments, Using Sensory Integration to improve Motor and Postural Learning, Brain Gym, and Development of Sensory Diets among many others!
In her free time, Robin enjoys traveling, volunteering and spending time with her 2 kids and pug Lila.
Melissa Feldman is an experienced Occupational Therapist, spending over 20 years working directly with children, their caregivers, and educators across school, home and community settings. Utilizing a whole-child approach that integrates play with purpose, Melissa specializes in developing customized programs to improve a child’s participation at home and in community.
Melissa assists a child and family in working together to develop functional routines around emotional regulation and executive function by demonstrating how to integrate an array of tools and techniques into everyday activities. Additionally, Melissa provides training and child-centered program consultations to educators and parents on a variety of topics including: Sensory Processing and Regulation, Behavior Management at Home and School, Executive Function and Project Management, as well as Universal Design in Education.
Melissa received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Hampshire in 1999. She obtained her Masters of Education Degree with a specialization in Assistive Technologies & Universal Design from Simmons College in 2009. Melissa lives in Milton, MA with her two sons.
Marion is an experienced pediatric occupational therapist who has worked in early intervention, private practice clinics, and public schools. For almost 30 years she has been supporting children, families, and educators with an individualized, compassionate, and goal oriented approach. She strives to meet children “where they are” and engage them in creative playful ways while providing evidence based treatment. She has worked with children experiencing life difficulties related to a wide variety of physical, sensory, and developmental issues.
Marion incorporates concepts from the Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, and Alert Program/How Does Your Engine Run programs along with sensory integration and mindfulness practices to address self-regulation struggles. She draws on the Handwriting Without Tears and Size Matters curricula to improve handwriting and also works with children on keyboarding and the use of accessible technology as alternatives to writing by hand when appropriate. She is a strong believer in both Universal Design for Living and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to make the environment and education more accessible for people with different abilities and learning styles. She is certified in the Sensory Integration Praxis Tests (SIPT) and has completed the certification training for pediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT). She has also completed extensive professional development on a variety of topics including executive functioning, developmental optometry/visual-vestibular treatment, Bal-A-Vis-X, Brain Gym, Read & Write for Google, UDL, disability law, motor planning, and many topics in sensory integration.
Marion had a winding path to her career in occupational therapy including art school, folklore documentation (specializing in traditions in ethnic food), victims’ advocate in a prosecutor’s office, and community development and advocacy for children in a developing country. She continues to make art and enjoys gardening, being in nature, and going to museums.
Linda is a pediatric occupational therapist with over forty years of successful experience in assessment and treatment of children from diverse backgrounds in the US and internationally. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the field of pediatrics. Strengths in assessing sensory processing needs and social emotional challenges backed by training in occupational therapy, trauma informed care, and attachment therapy. Linda has experience with international adoption.
In her free time she likes to play pickleball and spend time with her children and grandchildren.
Jessica is originally from Minnesota, where she acquired her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Speech/Language/Hearing Science from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She attended graduate school at St. Catherine University and achieved her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 2006. Upon graduation, Jessica moved to Washington D.C., where she worked at The Floortime Center with children, working closely with Dr. Stanley Greenspan and his son. In 2011, Jessica moved to London, England, where she started her own OT business working with children. In 2014, her family moved to the Boston area, where Jessica began working at the Integrated Center for Child Development, under Julie Robinson. Jessica worked there part time through 2018 while covering maternity leaves at public schools, charter schools, and specialty schools, all over the Boston Metrowest area. In 2016, she began working at the LABBB Collaborative full-time in Lexington, MA, where she continues to work with students.
Jessica has a passion for working with children to achieve their full potential, and has five children with her husband. She is full of energy and has experience working with children of all ages, with a wide variety of diagnoses, and works hard to motivate kids to build skills. Jessica’s passions are in sensory integration, motor skills, and executive functioning skills.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, and gardening. Jessica is very excited to work alongside Julie Robinson again, at Play2Learn.
Fiona graduated from Connecticut College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Visual Arts. She spent several years teaching high school, working as a paraprofessional, and coaching rock climbing and gymnastics before she continued her education by receiving her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University.
Fiona is passionate about inclusion and providing opportunity for individuals and youth of all abilities. She strives to provide meaningful, child-led experiences to her clients and their families, focusing on evidence-based practice and utilizing each child’s strengths and interests to engage and challenge them.
In addition to her passion for pediatric work, Fiona also has completed a doctoral capstone project focusing on adaptive rock climbing. She provided a local indoor rock gym with input regarding their facility’s accessibility, as well as education on common disabilities and strategies for safely engaging and including athletes of all levels of experience and abilities in rock climbing programming.
Fiona’s other interests include creative projects, drawing, rock climbing, and hiking. She is currently working on summiting the forty eight 4000 footers in The White Mountains of New Hampshire.
Courtney graduated from Providence College in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology and a Certificate in Neuroscience. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from Boston University, graduating in 2025.
Courtney is passionate about working with children and their families in settings that embrace holistic care and support mental health. She loves building lasting relationships with her clients, celebrating their growth, and helping them gain confidence and independence along the way. Courtney values the playful and client-centered nature of occupational therapy, creating a warm and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive through activities they enjoy and find meaningful.
For her doctoral capstone at Boston University, Courtney partnered with Play2Learn, where she helped design and structure the Play2Learn Summer Camp and worked directly with campers to foster development through play and connection. She has also worked as an assistant adaptive dance teacher, combining movement, creativity, and inclusion to support children of all abilities.
Outside of work, Courtney enjoys staying active through hiking, swimming, and yoga. She also loves cooking and baking for family and friends, spending time with her Australian Shepherd, Ellie Mae, and exploring new places and cultures!
Belle graduated from Springfield College with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Clinical Health. She furthered her education by earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University.
Belle’s goal is to advocate for individuals of all abilities, working collaboratively with her clients to enrich their lives through community-based practice. She is passionate about providing client-centered care to children and their families, employing evidence- and strengths-based approaches to address each unique need and foster full potential.
In addition, Belle completed her doctoral capstone, where she contributed to the creation and dissemination of an online adaptive swimming lesson training program. Through this work, she received specialized training in adaptive swimming and holds an adaptive swim instruction certification.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Belle enjoys exploring the city, skiing, crafting and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Ana graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a Bachelor of Science in Resource Economics. Driven by a passion for working with the pediatric population and developing her holistic skill set, she pursued a career in occupational therapy. She went on to earn her Master of Occupational Therapy from Worcester State University.
Ana has worked as a school-based OT and in outpatient pediatrics. She is passionate about providing occupational therapy services to children of all ages and diagnoses to foster their independence and engagement in meaningful occupations. She believes in using a strengths-based approach to empower children to succeed. Ana utilizes a creative, compassionate, and child-led approach to help her clients reach their goals.
Ana’s bucket is filled while paddle boarding, gardening, and discovering the beauty of our country’s national parks.
Abigael Yelensky, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist in private practice focusing on neurorehabilitation, traumatic brain injury, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, and sensory integration difficulties. Abby received both her Bachelors in Therapeutic Studies and Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University. She is certified as an Adaptive and Inclusive Trainer.
Abby works in multiple settings including early intervention, schools, residential programs, rehabilitation hospitals, and home care. Central to her practice is individualizing all therapy and using a multidisciplinary team approach working closely with the child’s doctors, educators, therapists, and most importantly, the family.
She currently resides in Newton, MA with her husband, three children, and Labradoodle. Abby is passionate about fitness, crafting, and cooking. She loves incorporating all three into her work.
Fieldwork Coordinator
Sarah is a skilled and compassionate pediatric occupational therapist with experience working in private practice, sensory integration clinics, schools, and rehabilitation hospitals. Prior to joining Play2Learn, Sarah worked for 5 years at a collaborative special education program serving complex learners from 3 to 21 years old.
Sarah enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, however she has a special interest in providing services to young children and their families, as well as transition aged young-adults. She is passionate about using a strengths-based, client-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming treatment approach integrated with theoretical frameworks of sensory processing, self-regulation, motivation, play, and child development. She has completed the first training levels for certification in DIR/Floortime, Innate Rhythmic Movements and Reflex Integration, and Integrated Listening System(ILS). In addition Sarah has also continued her education by attending courses on sensory processing and sensory integration, motor learning, executive functioning, developmental hand skills, self-regulation, strengths-based goal writing, and trauma-informed care.
In her free time you can find Sarah listening to her favorite OT and mystery podcasts, spending time outdoors with her Pitbull, learning a new craft, visiting family in NJ and vacationing in Maine.
Clinical Supervisor, Director of Parent Training and Support
Lindsey has been a practicing pediatric occupational therapist for nearly a decade with experiences in early intervention and private pediatric clinics. Her unique skill set combines a knowledge of child development, sensory integration and trauma-informed care. She is passionate about educating parents and making them a necessary part of the process of therapy.
Lindsey has experience with the FOCUS feeding program, Therapeutic Listening, and DIR/Floortime approaches. She is passionate about leading Being With: A Parenting Group for Children with Big, Baffling Behaviors, and also enjoys supervision of Fieldwork Interns who are completing their training as an OT. She has a playful, engaging, and incredibly creative nature, making her therapy sessions fun as well as incredibly goal oriented and productive.
Lindsey is committed to providing you and your child with the tools and support needed to help your child learn, grow, and play into the person they were created to be!
Clinical Supervisor, Director of School Contracts
Geraldine has been a therapist for over 30 years. Her experience spans across a variety of settings including public and private schools, home based intervention and rehab settings.
In 2002 she completed the comprehensive program in sensory integration and SIPT certification. She has also been trained in a wide range of treatment programs including clinical experience with Alert Program/How Does Your Engine Run, Brain Gym, Bal-A-Vis-X, Visual-Vestibular Treatment, Pediatric Myofascial Release techniques, First course in Integrated Listening System (ILS), Handwriting Without Tears program and Course 1 and 2 in Rhythmic Movement Training for the integration of reflexes.
Geraldine has a passion for working with parents, caregivers, therapists, and teachers to develop a holistic treatment approach. Her biggest joy comes from seeing children grow in all aspects of their life.
Julie Robinson is an occupational therapist with over 30 years of experience as a clinician. The work Julie does is integral to human development, wellness and a solid family unit. She particularly enjoys supporting families through the process of adoption and in working with children who are victims of trauma. Julie has extensive experience working with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or who have learning or emotional disabilities. She provides services that address Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and self-regulation challenges, as well as development of motor and executive functioning skills.
Julie is certified in administration of both The Listening Program and The Safe and Sound Protocol to mitigate issues with auditory sensitivity. She is also certified in administration of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests / SIPT and has extensive training and experience in the area of sensory integration. Julie helped to develop the Mightier program for self-regulation. She has training in Craniosacral Therapy and Myofascial Release.
Throughout her career, she has engaged in a variety of supervisory and administrative roles and the mentoring of interns and new clinicians, as well as consulting with and mentoring other clinicians on how to develop a private clinical practice. She has lectured both locally and internationally on the subject of sensory integration and processing.
Julie’s approach to working with children is holistic—looking at a child’s performance across all settings—to determine sensory diet needs and accommodations to classroom or home environments. She believes that education of caregivers is of the utmost importance to making progress. Her treatment style is play-based, with a preference to meet a child where they are, from the beginning of each session, and to collaborate with both caregivers and the student to ascertain the goals. She is comfortable working in a variety of settings, from those that are clinic-based, to providing her services virtually, out in the community, outdoors or in school-based settings.
In her free time, Julie loves to see her own child navigate college and the beginning of her adulthood, and chasing her dog through the woods on long walks. She loves traveling, the outdoors, hiking, biking, skiing and yoga. She used to dance with the School of American Ballet in New York, and has danced on stage with the New York City Ballet.
Tess is a “Double Jumbo” who received her bachelor’s degree in Child Development and master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University. For over a decade, Tess has been bringing her passion for pediatrics to an array of home, community, academic, and clinic settings. Her strengths-based, holistic, and compassionate approach to work positively impacts the lives of her clients and their families. In conjunction with her role as a therapist, Tess has embraced being a mentor, fieldwork student supervisor, playgroup co-leader, and mental health advocate. She has presented to therapists, parents, and teachers on mindful parent-therapist collaboration, parent coaching, self-regulation, and supporting children’s transitions.
Tess has received extensive specialized training in sensory processing and integration; mental health; oral motor, feeding, and eating skills; trauma-informed care; therapeutic listening programs; auditory processing; craniosacral therapy; neurodiverse learning; play, movement, and communication supports. Tess’ ongoing investment in continuing education is rooted in her commitment to providing effective and impactful therapy.
Outside of work, Tess enjoys spending time outdoors with her family (dogs included!) and friends. She loves nature, art, tending to her plant garden, and growing her library of self-care books, journals, and mindfulness supports for both children and adults. Tess looks forward to providing your child and family with heartfelt and highly individualized therapy.
