K., a 17-year-old with a history of trauma and addiction, sought support to help her feel safe enough to enter substance use treatment. Through a single MNRI Post Traumatic Stress Protocol session focused on nervous system safety and regulation, she experienced a profound sense of calm and left with tools she could use independently to restore a feeling of safety during stressful situations.

S., a college senior in pre-med, sought support after increasing academic demands led to difficulty concentrating, reading comprehension challenges, memory issues, and severe headaches. Through MNRI-based work and a consistent home program, she experienced significant improvements in focus, comprehension, and migraine frequency—allowing her to successfully complete her final year and continue toward a future in medicine.

A., a 7-year-old with coordination disorder, returned to occupational therapy after ongoing motor planning challenges began impacting her confidence and safety. Through reflex integration, visual-motor work, balance activities, and regulation strategies, she made significant gains in coordination, confidence, and participation in physical activities. Over time, she not only moved more safely through her environment but began embracing activities she once avoided—confidently reminding her family, “Dad, I got this now.”

L., a 3-year-old with no formal diagnosis, came to therapy due to significant bedtime struggles, long meltdowns, and difficulty tolerating distress. Through a regulation-focused approach that included sensory support, reflex integration, listening programs, and parent coaching, she made meaningful progress with sleep, emotional expression, and family routines. As new challenges emerged during a seasonal transition, her care expanded to include additional behavioral support—highlighting the importance of flexible, collaborative care that meets both the child’s and family’s needs.

B., a 5th grader seen for handwriting difficulties, showed minimal progress until an underlying reflex pattern was identified. By addressing the Babinski reflex alongside the Robinson Hand Grasp reflex, his brain was able to better organize motor control for writing. Over time, his handwriting became legible, writing avoidance decreased, and he gained confidence in communicating his ideas on paper.

S. came to occupational therapy struggling with intense meltdowns, disrupted sleep, and difficulty participating in school and social activities. Through a regulation-focused approach that included reflex integration, sensory support, improved sleep, and active parent involvement, S. developed greater emotional awareness, regulation, and confidence. Within a year, he was able to attend large social outings, build meaningful friendships, and experience more peace and joy in daily family life.

Helping parents find and use resources is a large part of the work I do. Each client doesn’t exist in a vacuum separate from their family structure, and each family structure brings their own history and understanding of child development. Guiding parents as they learn to react and behave in different ways to meet their child’s unique neurologic needs, fills my heart with gratitude that I can be a part of their lives in such an influential way.