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 a small mission-driven practice, so 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.
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
Owner, Clinical Director
Founded CT in 1993
Jennifer Lunde, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2004
Amanda McNaughton, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2007
Patricia Madison, MA, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Joined CT in 2007
Leah Downey, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2010
Molly Schoenstedt, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2017
Lauren Mason, PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2020
Siri Dusek, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Joined CT in 2022
Mikayla Foerster, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Maplewood and Plymouth
Joined CT in 2022
Leah Blattner, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2023
Taylor King, MAOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2023
Cari Jankowski, MBA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Joined CT in 2024
Kendall McGinley, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2025
Kiara Boeck, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2025
Emma Schultz, OTD, OT
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2026
Sarah Zinkel, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Plymouth
Joined CT in 2026
Jordyn Wolff, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Maplewood
Joined CT in 2026
Meet Our Support Team
Kristin Westbrock
Clinic Manager
Joined CT in 2001
Andrea Lyness
Clinic Coordinator
Joined CT in 2010
Mike Westbrock
Billing Manager
Joined CT in 2003
Allen Olsen
Billing Specialist
Joined CT in 2015
Brigitte Koran
Billing Specialist
Joined CT in 2016
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 as therapist caseload allows. Please reach out if you’re interested in working with one of our pediatric physical therapists, occupational therapists, or speech therapists in Maplewood and Plymouth, MN.