Marilyn lalande OTD, OTR/L, sos trained professional

Marilyn is an Occupational Therapist for Exploration Kids Therapy. Marilyn is proud to be a Colorado native as she grew up in Longmont, CO. She has two bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Psychology from Concordia University-Portland and Colorado State University. She graduated with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University, specializing in pediatrics, feeding, and ARFID diagnoses.

She has experience working with all ages, ranging from home health to acute care and ICU hospital settings, yet her passion is for pediatrics. This passion was expanded internationally as she provided therapeutic care to children at an orphanage in Cambodia. Her work experience has also focused on autism, therapy in vocational settings, and teenagers to young adults. Her favorite part of Occupational Therapy is using the therapeutic value of working through play.

Marilyn has lived in Gunnison since 2020 with her husband, toddler, and coonhound. When she is not at the clinic, she loves reading, spending time with her family, gardening, traveling, crafting of all types, making and drinking coffee, and being outdoors.

SARAH GRAHAM, SLP

Sarah was born and raised in rural nebraska. she graduated with a master’s in speech-language pathology from the university of nebraska-kearney. she has experience working with kids, ages 3 through middle school. She worked with the schools for 8 years and via telepractice for 7 years. sarah moved to gunnison in 2022. she loves to work with children to increase their communication skills and support families.

in her SPARE time, sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids. A few of her faviorate activites include hiking, camping and reading. she is excited to be working with exploration kids therapy!

Rachel Spirito, PT, DPT

Rachel was born and raised in Rhode Island and graduated from Ithaca College with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. She began her career at Martha’s Vineyard Hospital before moving to Denver in 2017. For the past 5.5 years, she has been working in pediatric home care and early intervention providing physical therapy to children birth to 21 years of age in Denver and Aurora. Rachel’s clinical work and continuing education has focused on early childhood development, neurological conditions, gait abnormalities, and coordination and movement disorders. She is passionate about helping children reach their full potential, supporting their families, and helping children find joy in movement. 

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys trail running, skiing, hiking, camping, and spending time with her husband and their cat, Pebbles. She is thrilled to be apart of the Exploration Kids Therapy team.

 
 

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