Saplings Occupational Therapy

04/27/2026

Happy OT month to Hanne, our clinic’s sensory processing queen. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
UNO, Spot It, and Cariboo!

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Iceland, Germany or Italy (for the spaghetti)

🌲Do you have any pets?
A dog named Mia

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pistachio shrimp spaghetti from Italy

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
Running, music and SpongeBob 😋

04/25/2026

Learned so much at the AOTA conference in Anaheim and really soaked in that California sunshine☀️ We can’t wait to share all that we left with. More to come!

04/24/2026

Happy OT month to Maria, the fine motor promoter in the office. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
Rush hour

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Ireland!

🌲Do you have any pets?
A dog named Daisy and a cat named Favre 😊

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Bowl from Chipotle

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
A fun drink or snack during the 2pm slump 🎉

04/22/2026

Happy OT month to Vanessa, our fearless leader who always has the answers. You make Saplings such an exciting and welcoming place to be. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
Candy Land

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Probably NOLA

🌲Do you have any pets?
2 doggies! Zoey and Gary. And an adorable cat named Betty.

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I’m an appetizer gal. Definitely chips and salsa/guac or buffalo chicken dip.

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
Books & caffeine 🎉

04/20/2026

Happy OT month to Andrea! Andrea is our newest addition to the team, who will be focusing on early intervention (0-3 year olds). Andrea has brought such a bright and positive energy to the group already. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
Pop Pirate!

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Switzerland, specially Wengen

🌲Do you have any pets?
No pets yet!

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Veggie burger and sweet potato fries

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
Coffee!

04/17/2026

Happy OT month to Jamie! Jamie is a super creative OT, coming up with the best obstacle course ideas. She inspires us all. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
Pancake Pileup with an added twist of an obstacle course/relay race

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Myrtle Beach, SC

🌲Do you have any pets?
3 dogs: Belle, Zeus, Ruby

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Flatbread Pizza

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
My family and water!

04/15/2026

Happy OT month to Ashlynne! Thank you for always bringing the laughs and being such a team player. We appreciate you 💛

🌲Favorite game at the clinic?
Sneaky Snacky Squirrel

🌲Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Out West - Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.

🌲Do you have any pets?
1 dog (Boone) and 1 cat (Galinda)

🌲If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fettuccine Alfredo or Lobster rolls

🌲What is one thing you can’t live without?
Sweatpants/comfy clothes!

04/15/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month 💛

We want to take the time this month to celebrate this amazing profession, our hard working therapists and the families who allow us to provide such meaningful work.

03/18/2026

✨Welcome Andrea✨

We are happy to introduce you to the newest member of the Saplings team.

Andrea has experience working with kids of all ages and values partnering with families to determine the strategies to support their kids. She has her SOS Approach to Feeding certification and is interested in nature based approaches to address sensory and emotional regulation skills. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time outside and being with her family!

02/26/2026

There’s still time to vote for us at https://realmainemom.com/vote/ 💚

We were nominated for best pediatric therapy service in the greater Portland Kids Pick Awards✨

If you love what we do, please give us a vote 💚🌲

02/16/2026

We were nominated for best pediatric therapy service in the greater Portland Kids Pick Awards✨

If you love what we do, please give us a vote 💚🌲

01/22/2026

✨Welcome Katie ✨

Katie is the newest member of the Saplings team. She comes with a background in nature-based education and years of experience as a preschool teacher. She has a special interest in emotional regulation and emotional intelligence, and loves using play-based therapy to help kids connect to others and themselves. When she isn’t at the clinic, you can find her out on a hike, reading or writing fairytales, or enjoying quality time with her family.

We are excited to have you Katie 😊