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The Openshaw SPOT

OT & Speech therapy for kids in Downeast Maine.

Locations in Machias, Milbridge & Ellsworth!

⭐️We help with sensory stuff, communication, big feelings, picky eating, life skills & school skills—all through play, laughter & care that feels like home.⭐️

03/17/2026

🍀 Therapy Shamrocks 🍀

Each shamrock represents something we work on in therapy:
☘️ big feelings
☘️ fine motor skills
☘️ attention (…hello? are you still with us?)
☘️ sensory regulation

Basically… it looks like play, but it’s actually a lot of skill-building disguised as fun 💚

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from The Openshaw Spot! 🌈

✨ We’re also hiring OTs & SLPs (New Grads encouraged to apply)
Inquire by sending an email to office@theotspot.net

03/16/2026

🌟Great news!🌟

Starting in April, we will be welcoming a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) to our team so we can continue supporting children in our community.

Speech therapy services will be available in person as well as through teletherapy, helping us reach families who may need more flexible options.

Speech therapy can support children with:
🗣 Speech sound development
💬 Language and communication
🤝 Social skills
🥣 Feeding challenges
📱 AAC communication devices

We’re proud to continue serving families across Downeast Maine and grateful for the trust our community places in us.

💙 Thank you for supporting local services for our local kids.

03/10/2026

In every organization there are seasons of change. Staff grow, careers evolve, and people move in new directions. That is a natural part of healthcare everywhere.

What has never changed is the mission and foundation of The Openshaw Spot.

Since the beginning, our clinic has been built right here in this community with one goal:

To make sure children and families in Downeast Maine have access to the quality therapy services they need close to home.

Over the years we have had the privilege of supporting hundreds of children and their families through milestones, challenges, and incredible successes. Being trusted with your child’s care is something we take very seriously, and it is a responsibility we carry with pride every single day. (Thank you to all our families that trust us to be a part of their children's success)

The Openshaw Spot is here because of this community, and we remain deeply committed to continuing to serve the families, and children who rely on us.

Through every season of change, our commitment to this community remains steady.

We are honored to be part of the lives of so many families and look forward to continuing this work for years to come.

❤️ The Openshaw Spot

03/09/2026

🌊 WE ARE HIRING 🌊

The Openshaw Spot is looking for a few awesome humans who don’t mind tiny chairs, sensory swings, and hearing the phrase “watch this!” 400 times a day.

If you love helping kids learn, grow, and occasionally crash into crash pads for therapeutic reasons… we want you on our team.

Now Hiring:

🧠 Occupational Therapist (OTR/L or COTA)
📍 Machias Clinic

💬 Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP or SLPA)
📍 Milbridge & Ellsworth Clinics

💰 $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job Requirements

• Must enjoy working with kids
• Must be able to celebrate when someone zips their coat independently
• Must appreciate sensory bins, play-doh, and the occasional dinosaur roar
• Ability to sit in tiny chairs is a bonus but not required

What We Offer

✔ Supportive team
✔ Amazing kids and families
✔ Beautiful sensory gyms
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Competitive pay & benefits
✔ Daily entertainment provided by children

📧 Send your resume to:
office@theotspot.net

📍 Machias | Milbridge | Ellsworth

Come join a clinic where therapy looks a lot like play, progress is celebrated daily, and the work actually matters.

03/03/2026

Bread & butter gets boring.

Unless your child thinks it’s a complete food group.

If dinner at your house sounds like:

“It’s TOUCHING.”
“Why is it shiny?”
“It smells different.”
“I only eat the dinosaur ones.”
“I liked it yesterday but now it’s suspicious.”

Congratulations. You’re raising a food detective.

And no, it’s not stubbornness.
It’s usually sensory processing, regulation, or oral motor challenges showing up at the table.

That’s why we created Yumiversity.
Our in-house feeding program designed to help kids expand foods without tears, bribery, or turning dinner into a full-blown negotiation summit.

No “just one bite.”
No power struggles.
No hiding broccoli in brownies.

Just nervous system support, structured exposure, and coaching for parents who are tired of cooking three separate meals.

From beige… to brave. 🎓🍎

📍 Milbridge | Machias | Ellsworth
📞 (207) 546-2880

If your pantry is 87% beige, this one’s for you.

03/02/2026

🦀 Angry Crab Mode Activated OR...
🐢 Happy Turtle Energy

POV: You asked them to put shoes on.

One minute they’re a peaceful little turtle…
The next minute they’re a full-blown sand-flinging crab over the wrong colored cup.

But here’s the thing; kids don’t wake up and think,
“Today feels like a great day to lose my mind.”

Most “crab moments” are actually:
🦀 Overtired
🦀 Overstimulated
🦀 Overwhelmed
🦀 Hungry
🦀 Asked to transition without warning

Emotional regulation is a skill.
And skills can be taught.

At The Openshaw Spot, we help kids move from 🦀 to 🐢 without shame. Just support, tools, and practice.

Parents… what turns your turtle into a crab fastest?
Shoes? Homework? The blue cup instead of the red one? 👇😂

📍 Machias | Milbridge | Ellsworth
💙 OT & Speech services available

02/27/2026

OTR (or COTA) — We’re Looking at You 👀

📍 Machias, Maine
💰 $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
🗓 4-Day Work Week Available (Work Smarter, Not Longer)

The Openshaw Spot is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist or COTA to join our growing pediatric team in Machias.

New grads? Absolutely apply.
Assistants? We want to hear from you too.

If you’re passionate about pediatric OT and want your work to actually matter in a small community; this could be it.

💼 The Perks (Because They Should Be Clear)

✔️ $2,000 sign-on bonus
✔️ Competitive compensation
✔️ 401(k) with 4% employer match
✔️ Health insurance options
✔️ CEU support
✔️ License support
✔️ Employer-paid short-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid long-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid life insurance
✔️ Generous PTO
✔️ Flexible scheduling
✔️ 4-day work week

🧩 What You Bring

You:
• Hold (or are about to hold) a Maine OTR/L or COTA/L license
• Love working with kids (sensory, regulation, executive functioning, fine motor)
• Value ethical, evidence-based practice
• Want mentorship and team collaboration
• Are excited to grow with a practice that’s building something meaningful in Downeast Maine

🌊 What We’re Building

We’re a multi-location pediatric therapy practice serving families across Downeast Maine.

We prioritize:
• Trauma-informed care
• Emotional regulation
• Executive functioning support
• Work that feels purposeful

No overwhelming school-sized caseloads.
No unrealistic productivity pressure.
Just thoughtful therapy and a team that shows up for each other.

Send your resume to office@theotspot.net

Or message us with questions.

02/23/2026

🌨️ Storm Update 🌨️

Due to the incoming storm, all Openshaw Spot locations will be closing today at 11:00 AM to ensure the safety of our staff and families.

All impacted appointments will be placed on our cancellation list and we will reach out as openings become available.

Thank you for your understanding, please stay safe and cozy! ❄️

02/15/2026

SLP Wanted. Yes, You!

📍 Ellsworth, Maine
💰 $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
🗓 4-Day Work Week (Because 5 is Overrated)

The Openshaw Spot is looking for a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to join our Ellsworth team.

If you love kids, collaboration, and meaningful pediatric work — keep reading.

💰 Let’s Talk Benefits (Because They Matter)

✔️ $2,000 sign-on bonus
✔️ Competitive salary
✔️ 401(k) with 4% employer match
✔️ Health insurance options
✔️ We pay your ASHA membership
✔️ We pay for your CEUs
✔️ Employer-paid short-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid long-term disability
✔️ Employer-paid life insurance
✔️ Generous PTO
✔️ 4-day work week option
✔️ Flexible schedule

In short: we care about your long-term stability, not just your productivity.

🧠 Who You Are

You:
• Are Maine-licensed (or about to be) SLP
• Love pediatric speech (artic, language, AAC, social communication)
• Believe therapy should be ethical and evidence-based
• Enjoy working on a collaborative team
• Want to grow with a practice that is expanding

🌊 Who We Are

We’re a multi-location pediatric therapy practice serving Downeast Maine families.

We care about:
• Trauma-informed care
• Emotional regulation
• Executive functioning
• Team culture
• Making work feel purposeful and sustainable

No 80-student school caseloads.
No impossible productivity quotas.

Just good therapy. Good humans. And a supportive team.

Send your resume to office@theotspot.net to apply or message us with any questions

02/11/2026

❄️ Snow Day Update ❄️

Our Milbridge office will be closed today due to the weather.

Our Machias and Ellsworth locations will remain open with limited staff.

If you are unable to make it in for your scheduled appointment, please let us know. Teletherapy is always an option. 💻

Stay safe and warm everyone! 💙
— The Openshaw Spot Team

02/05/2026

Machias we will see you tomorrow! 👋

Our Machias office will be open tomorrow, and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone back as scheduled.

Thank you so much for your patience and flexibility while we worked through some unexpected plumbing issues. We truly appreciate our families and staff for all the support. 💙

If you missed your appointment we will be rescheduling you as slots become available 🙂

02/04/2026

📢 Machias Office Update

Our Machias office will be closed tomorrow due to unexpected plumbing issues.

A few of our Machias staff members will be available to treat clients at our Milbridge location tomorrow, and teletherapy is also an option.

If you would like to move your appointment to Milbridge or be seen via teletherapy, please let us know. If this impacts your child’s appointment, our team will also be reaching out directly.

Thank you so much for your understanding and flexibility as we work through this. 💙

Address

23 Main Street
Milbridge, ME
04658

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.theopenshawspot.com/

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