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MNRI® Trauma and PTSD Recovery

MNRI® IPET Archetype Movement Integration

MNRI®For Brain Oxygen Deprivation

MNRI®For Eating Development in Children

MNRI®For Self Feeding

Other formal trainings:

Touch for Health 1 and 2

BAl-A-VIS-X

Sensory Integration

Handwriting Without Tears

Yoga

Meditation and Mindfulness

Trauma and the Brain

Handel Method Life Coaching

Clinical Instructor

Andrea King is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for Mental Health. She is happiest when learning or teaching people about ways to empower themselves and to maximize their healing and independence. She received a Masters Of Occupational Therapy in 2010 from Eastern Washington University, and has since worked primarily with children ages 1-15 and with adults across the lifespan.

She has received professional training in BAVX, Handwriting Without Tears, Sensory Integration, Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness, Trauma and the effect it has on Learning and The Brain, MNRI, and the Handel Method Life Coaching. When not working, she shares a love for nature, food and FUN with her family and friends.

Dani Welch, MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration x2

MNRI® NeuroTactile Integration x2

Touch for Health 1 and 2

Dani is an Occupational Therapist with a passion for people across the lifespan. She received her masters of Occupational Therapy (2010) and her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies both from Eastern Washington University. Her experience includes working with individuals with ages ranging from infant to 102 years old! When not working she loves to spend her time with her husband and two step sons backpacking all over Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, playing soccer, eating good food, going on walks and “trying” to garden.

Beth Kline, MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

MNRI® Dynamic and Postural Reflex Integration x2

Beth received her masters degree in occupational therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2011 and BA in history from George Fox University. Her experience includes working with the geriatric population, adults and also enjoys working in pediatrics.

When not working, she enjoys spending time with family, quality time with her daughter, reading and gardening.

Daniela Brown, MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

MNRI® Oral-Facial Reflex Integration

MNRI® Visual & Auditory Reflexes Integration

MNRI® Introduction to Intronauts and Infant Reflexes

Nutrition for Pain and Inflammation

MNRI®For Brain Oxygen Deprivation

MNRI®For Eating Development in Children

MNRI®For Self Feeding

Touch for Health 1 and 2

Yoga

Trauma Informed Care

Daniela has been an employee of Empire since 2017. She graduated from Eastern Washington University’s Occupational Therapy program in 2019 with her Master's in Occupational Therapy.

Her strong ability to connect with children on the autism spectrum allows her to stand out in the crowd. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family and practicing Yoga.

Kari Lenz MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Nutrition for Pain and Inflammation

Kari graduated from Eastern Washington University's Master of Occupational Therapy program in 2011. Since then she has worked primarily in pediatrics, both in school-based and in private pediatric settings. Working with children is her passion! She values the importance of meeting a child where they are at and working together as a team with their family to assist a child in reaching their fullest potential.

Outside of work, Kari enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. Some of her favorite past times include reading, developing her photography skills, and discovering new family favorite recipes.

Teresa Skinner, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

With over 20 years of coaching and administration experience in working with athletes with Physical Disabilities, Teresa brings an unparalleled level of passion and expertise, and an expansive network to match.

ParaSport Spokane was Teresa’s brainchild when a distinct need for a sport program arose in Spokane in 2013. She has been a driving force behind many community outreach, awareness and education initiatives, and the rapid growth of this program is attributed to the network Teresa has and the energy she puts into doing what is needed to engage more athletes in the community. Also a National Team Coach for the US Paralympic Track and Field Team, Teresa’s reach is felt nationwide as she coordinates and implements a number of development clinics that awaken people with disabilities to their potential as athletes in Paralympic Sport. As a licensed Occupational Therapist, Teresa is the lead on our wheelchair assessment clinic.

Kaeden Fischer, MOTR/L

OCcupational Therapist

Kaeden received a Bachelor’s Degree in International Affairs in 2009. The following year attended Cortiva Institute of Massage in Seattle and then continued to graduate school with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2019.

Kaeden’s professional interests include bodywork, pediatric occupational therapy, mental health treatment in occupational therapy, and nature-based therapy. Kaeden’s personal interests range from outdoor recreation - to include wilderness wandering, biking, and paddle boarding - to growing and preparing food, playing with the dogs, traveling and dancing.

Jaelene Attridge, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jaelene received her degree as an occupational therapy assistant from Spokane Falls Community College. She currently works as a COTA for our Birth to 3 program as well as in the clinic. Jaelene has always wanted to work in pediatrics and finds this field rewarding. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family outside of work.

Tim Olson, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Tim graduated from Spokane Falls Community College's Occupational Therapy Assistant program. He previously specialized in medical equipment repair including wheelchairs.

He enjoys fishing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.

Haley Roberts, COTA/L

Occupational Therapy Assistant