Meet The Team

Debbie Horowitz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Co-founder

I received a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University in 1990. After several years of working in various adult settings I was drawn to the idea of helping children and impacting a life from early days. I very quickly began to appreciate the degree to which pediatric OT is able to positively affect a child’s performance, emotional outlook and overall potential. Read More

Dr. Faigy Szanzer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Co-founder

I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2006. I started my career at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. After a rewarding three years working with adults in the orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy rehab units, I followed my true passion and began working with the pediatric population. It has been an absolute joyride since! Read More

Heather James, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

My name is Heather James and I was born and raised in Teaneck, NJ. I ventured out to the University of Maryland for my undergraduate degree in Family Science and then came back up north to NYU where I received my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Since graduating I have had the opportunity to work in a few sensory gyms, schools, and a variety of hospitals. Read More

 

Erika Oloumi, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Speech Therapist

I graduated with my Masters in Communication Science from Hunter College, CUNY in 2005. I began my career in the Pediatric Rehabilitation unit of a hospital and spent over 10 years learning and growing as a therapist. Although my academic training was mostly in speech and language, I quickly realized that children develop as a beautiful, moving and complicated whole.  Read More

Faigi Derman, MS, Sp.Ed
DIR® Floortime™

I received my Master’s degree in Special Education from Adelphi University in 2004. As I was doing my fieldwork in autism, I was introduced to the DIR® Floortime™ theory and methodology. It immediately struck me as the developmental approach that I was seeking and astounded me with its breadth and depth of child development theory and knowledge. Moreover, the therapy was fun and joyful, challenging and effective. Read More

Tamar Solomon, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

I graduated from Dominican University in 2004 with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. I began my career in inpatient rehabilitation at a Level 1 trauma hospital in New York City. I then transitioned to pediatrics once I became a mom. I have worked in pediatric settings such as schools, residential facilities, and private clinics. I have experience working with children with emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, Autism, and developmental delays. Read More

 

Denise Inirio, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

I earned both my bachelor’s of science degree in biology and doctorate of physical therapy at Seton Hall University and performed clinical rotations at Englewood hospital, P.G. Chamber's School, and South Bergen Jointure Commission. Read More

Sarah Kleinman, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2006. I always knew my passion was for pediatrics, and I have worked in the outpatient pediatric setting as well as Early Intervention since graduating for over 15 years now.
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Nicole Franks, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist

I received my Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders with a concentration in speech-language pathology from Mercy College in 2020. In addition, I have a certificate in clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Read More