Meet the Children’s Theraplay Team
We honor each child's unique path and partner with families to achieve goals, restore joy, and celebrate every small step along the way!
Trauma-Informed & Compassionate Physical, Occupational, Feeding, & Speech Therapists
About Our Team
Our pediatric therapists believe that all children are capable of learning, growing, and thriving with the right support.
We’re deeply invested in your child’s long-term success, not just short-term fixes. We’ll focus on building a solid foundation for your child’s growth, while also offering practical, “right now” strategies to make your everyday life easier and more joyful.
At Children’s Theraplay, your child will be cared for by a team that truly loves what they do.
Advanced Trainings & Certifications
Our team is dedicated to providing evidence-based therapy, and engages in continuing education, advanced trainings, and certification courses in areas such as:
Trauma-Informed Care In Pediatric Therapy • Sensory Integration And Praxis Tests (SIPT) • Level I And 2 Mentorship At The STAR Institute • PECSI Essentials Of Sensory Integration • Sequential Oral Sensory Approach To Feeding • M.O.R.E.: Integrating The Mouth With Sensory And Postural Functions • FOCUS Program For Mealtime Success • Beckman Oral Motor Assessment And Intervention • Therapeutic Listening • Safe And Sound Protocol • Integrated Listening Systems • Executive Function & Self-Regulation • ADHD-CCSP Intensive Training • Reflex Integration Through Neuroplasticity • Interoception: The Eighth Sense • Toileting, Interoception, And Nutrition • Greenspan Floortime • Myofascial Release • Facilitation Of Joint Movement • Fascial Counterstrain • Dynamic Movement Intervention
Meet Our Pediatric Therapists
Maggie Lesher, MA, OTR/L
Founder/Owner, Clinical Director
Jen Lunde, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Amanda McNaughton, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Tricia Madison, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Patty Orme, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Leah Downey, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Molly Schoenstedt, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Lauren Mason, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Maplewood
Siri Dusek, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Mikayla Foerster, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Maplewood & Plymouth
Leah Blattner, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Sydney Orr, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Taylor King, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Cari Jankowski, MBA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Kendall McGinley, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Kiara Boeck, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Kristin Westbrock
Clinic Manager
Andrea Lyness
Clinic Coordinator
Mike Westbrock
Billing Manager
Allen Olsen
Billing Specialist
Brigitte Koran
Billing Specialist
Our Core Values
T - Together We Thrive. Collaboration empowers our team, patients, and families to achieve their full potential.
H - Heart in Action. We truly love what we do, & it shows in our best work every day.
E - Engagement First. A relationship-based approach builds trust, & trust fosters engagement and meaningful progress.
R - Resilience Rising. Our patients grow through just-right challenges with just-right support.
A - Authentic Always. We show up with honesty & integrity, holding non-judgmental space & meeting families exactly where they are.
P - Play with Purpose. By tailoring therapy to each child's interests & strengths, we harness the transformative power of child-led play.
L - Learn more, then Lead the Way. We pursue continuing education to guide exceptional evidence-based treatment.
A - Act Now, Make an Impact. We don't wait for change; we create it through focus, care, and commitment.
Y - Your Journey, Our Mission. We honor each child's unique path, & partner with families to achieve goals, restore joy, & celebrate every small step along the way.
Let’s Get Started!
Searching for physical therapy, occupational therapy, feeding therapy, or speech therapy for kids near me? We’ve got you covered.
Children’s Theraplay is accepting new patients! Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists in Maplewood and Plymouth, MN.