Occupational Therapists
Lacee B. MS, OTR/L
Hello, I am Lacee! I am an occupational therapist and the owner of Thrive Therapies.
When the dream of Thrive Therapies began, I wanted to be able to provide an environment where each child and family always felt comfortable and welcome. I always want families to feel supported and safe; free to discuss the day to day difficulties each family faces, in a nonjudgmental manner, and happy to celebrate their child’s victories and triumphs with us. Almost five years after the initial dream of Thrive began, we have just moved into a new, larger location, with room for all our wonderful staff and so much room for our clients to play, learn and grow.
I was born and raised in Montana, close to Glacier National Park. I received my undergrad degree, Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology from Montana State University, in Bozeman, Montana. I later moved to Henderson, Nevada and went to Touro University for my master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. I have worked in a variety of settings as an OT over the course of my career, from acute rehab, acute care, home health and outpatient. I have experience in a wide range of pediatric diagnoses including autism, down syndrome, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, developmental delay, feeding difficulties, sensory processing, handwriting, pediatric stroke, cerebral palsy and more. I also have extensive experience with adult occupational therapy needs, including fall prevention, neuro rehabilitation, debility, arthritis and other orthopedic diagnoses. I have served as President of the Nevada Occupational Therapy Association for the past four years. I feel fortunate to be able to spend time with talented clinicians that serve on the board, inspired by their drive and motivation. I recently finished my first semester at Fielding Graduate University, where I am pursuing my PhD in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an emphasis on mental health.
When I am not doing OT things, I love to spend time with my family. My husband, Randy, and I have two boys, ages 7 and 10. I enjoy spending time outdoors, doing crafty type projects, reading and watching the Vegas Golden Knights win hockey games.
Linda E. MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Schooling: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Touro University of Nevada; Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Special Interests: NICU, early intervention, feeding therapy, 9 years experience with pediatrics
Special trainings/certifications:
Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC)
Size Matters Handwriting Program (SMHP)
Interventions for Autism and Sensory Disorders
Advanced Neuroscience and Self-Regulation Techniques for Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and other Developmental Delays
Advanced Play Therapy Interventions for Dysregulated Clients
Hometown: Long Beach, California
Hobbies: Crafting, sewing, and soccer (I play co-ed soccer with my husband)
Kayla L., COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Schooling: Pima Medical Institute
Special Interests: Sensory regulation, stroke rehabilitation
Special trainings/certifications: Mindfulness Yoga
Hometown: Boulder City, Nevada
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, camping, and tennis
Clinton T., COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Schooling: Pima Medical Institute
Special Interests: Emotional regulation, coping skills
Hometown: Hazel Park, Michigan
Hobbies: MMA, chess, and wrestling
Jesus C., COTA
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Schooling: Pima Medical Institute
Special Interests: Emotional Regulation
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Hobbies: Boxing
Speech-Language Pathologists
Paulette G, MS CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Schooling: Master of Science in Communication Disorders, University of New Mexico; Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders, University of Florida
Special interests: autism, alternative & augmentative communication, second language learners, pediatrics
Special trainings/certifications:
ASHA
CAMA
Hometown: Storybrook, New York
Hobbies: cooking, gardening, walking, refinishing antique furniture, and reading
“Each person has a purpose, it’s our job to find the key”
Alexandra (Ali) R., MS CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Schooling: Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from University of Nevada, Reno (2012); Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Nevada State College (2010)
Special interests in your field: adolescent pragmatics and social skills, augmentative and alternative communication, early intervention, dual sensory, fluency, cognitive skills
Special trainings/certifications:
Nevada Dual Sensory Impairment Project
SKI-HI (family-centered programming for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing )
AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding.
Hometown: I was born in Philadelphia, PA and I’ve lived in Las Vegas/Henderson since I was a baby
Hobbies: I love to read, cook, and go out to eat
Physical Therapists
Marco Eli Andres, DPT
Physical Therapist
Schooling: University of Sunto Tomas, Manila Philippines
Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago, IL
Special interests: Neurologic cases
Hometown: Manila, Philippines
Hobbies: Home electronics troubleshooting, billiards, chess