About Pediatric Occupational Therapy in Tulsa
A pediatric-only occupational therapy team supporting children and families through every stage of development.
We believe children do best when therapy is built around real life.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLC is a Tulsa-based practice focused exclusively on helping children develop the skills they need to participate confidently at home, in school, and in their daily routines. Our therapists partner closely with families to create individualized, play-based therapy that supports long-term independence.
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
Meet Heather
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Heather joined this established practice in 2015. Prior to that, she had worked in pediatrics in the public school and private clinic setting since 2008. Before working with children only, Heather worked in a variety of settings including inpatient rehab at Jim Thorpe Rehab in Oklahoma City. There she was part of the brain injury team and specialized in pediatrics.
Heather loved watching her own children grow through the developmental stages and work on or meet milestones to build their foundations for all of their motor skills. As she took more continuing education courses and worked with more experienced OT’s who specialized in Sensory Processing and Reflex Integration she became passionate about helping children build strong foundations in development.
The idea of neuro-plasticity is key in the way our OT’s intentionally choose exercises for our clients. We know from study and experience that children can do intentional movements/exercise with their bodies to form better or new connections in their brains that will help them with motor skills, attention, sensory processing and cognitive functions.
Heather specializes in treating children with Sensory Processing difficulties and Reflex Integration. Many times, primitive reflexes are not assessed or addressed and they are very important in that they can affect children in their abilities to sit in the classroom and perform motor skills required of them.
For Sensory Processing, our therapists do not want to use the tools and tricks as a “quick fix” but want to get to the root of the problem and help children learn about their sensory needs and find appropriate ways to fulfill those needs in the home or school setting.
Heather has also been trained as a practitioner to use iLs, Integrated Listening Systems. iLs is a device used to provide auditory and vibration input through headphones and a set list of tracks with specific frequencies adjusted to help growth in the areas of sensory motor, reading, auditory processing and attention. Heather also completed training in the Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum to help children with reading and spelling challenges.
Heather is very grateful to work in this setting as it gives her freedom to work with children on their specific needs. All of our OT’s want every session to be intentional with activities chosen for the client to work on their specific goals. Our OT’s want each child and family to be treated as individuals and not to feel as if every client receives the same therapy. Our goal is for children to gain independence in their abilities to function in their specific environments with confidence.
Our licensed pediatric occupational therapists bring a wide range of experience across school-based, outpatient, and family-centered care.
Our Therapists
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Andrea is passionate about supporting children through every stage of growth and development, helping them build confidence and independence as they learn new skills.
She is a 2022 graduate of Tulsa Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree. Andrea has completed fieldwork training in both pediatric occupational therapy and orthopedics and has worked in pediatrics with Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLC for over three years.
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Emily is passionate about helping children improve their independence and quality of life by supporting their sensory processing needs and overall development.
She earned her Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas in 2007 and has practiced across a wide range of settings, including early intervention, home health, skilled nursing facilities, and public and private schools. Since 2017, Emily has worked specifically in pediatrics, with special interests in autism, reflex integration, and sensory processing. She also enjoys supporting children with self-care skills, fine motor development, feeding strategies, low vision needs, and the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology. Emily is committed to providing evidence-based, family-centered care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Outside of the clinic, Emily is a pastor’s wife and mom to three children (and a double doodle!). She enjoys serving her community through her church, traveling, spending time outdoors, and enjoying music in all its forms.
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Natalie is passionate about supporting children and their families through compassionate, evidence-based occupational therapy that helps children build confidence and emotional resilience.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy and a master’s degree in rehabilitation sciences with a focus on pediatrics. Natalie has experience working in inpatient rehabilitation and school-based settings, with special interests in supporting children with developmental delays, ADHD, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and histories of trauma. She values partnering closely with families to build functional skills that allow children to fully participate in their home and school environments.
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Mary is passionate about helping children feel empowered, confident, and successful through engaging, play-based occupational therapy that supports each child’s unique needs.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy from Tennessee Technological University in 2021 and completed her Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2024. During her training and early career, Mary worked as an outpatient pediatric occupational therapist at Erlanger Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where she developed a strong foundation in supporting children and families.
Mary enjoys using sensory and emotional regulation strategies within fun, purposeful play that doubles as meaningful intervention. She values partnering closely with families to develop home programs and strategies that fit each child and family’s daily life. After recently relocating to Oklahoma with her husband, Mary is excited to continue serving children and families as part of the Pediatric Occupational Therapy team.
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Kaitlyn enjoys helping children build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in their everyday roles, especially within the school setting, where learning and social growth happen side by side.
She earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Oklahoma in 2025 and has experience working in both outpatient pediatric and school-based pediatric settings. Kaitlyn completed a 12-week internship with Heather Parmley in the fall of 2024, where she further developed her skills supporting children in the classroom environment. She values helping children strengthen social skills and confidence in ways that positively carry over into other areas of their lives.
About Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, LLC serves children and families throughout Tulsa and surrounding communities, including Jenks, Broken Arrow, and Owasso. Our clinic works closely with families and educators to support skills related to sensory processing, fine motor development, self-regulation, and classroom participation. We believe family involvement is essential, and we partner with parents to create strategies that carry over into daily routines at home and school.