Owner and Founder of The Point, Occupational Therapy in Montgomery County, Maryland. Cortney attended the University of Maryland to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and went on to gain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Cortney has worked as a pediatric occupational therapist in various settings for 11 years with extensive experience and continuing education in motor planning and praxis, visual perceptual-motor skills, ocular motor skills, fine motor and gross motor development, feeding therapy, and sensory processing. She received her training and certification in the Handwriting Without Tears ® Pre-K through 5th Grade curriculum, Cursive Curriculum, as well as in the administration of the Print Tool™ Assessment, to become a Level 1 Handwriting Specialist.  Cortney is also trained and certified in the Astronaut Training Protocol, Talk Tools- A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding, and Executive Functioning.

When Cortney is not sharing her love for OT, she enjoys spending time with her husband, George, and two kids, Leo and Naomi. She believes that raising two children is not only the best gift, but also one of the greatest contributions to her field of expertise.

Mikkayla has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 5 years after graduating from The University of British Columbia. She has diverse experience in school-based, outpatient, and trauma informed care. Mikkayla has extensive knowledge in sensory processing, visual perceptual motor skills, motor development, and regulation. She has a Yoga Teacher Certification, where she uses this skill in her OT sessions to promote coordination, strength, and regulation! Mikkayla has also has mastered the Teletherapy space for providing OT, providing more flexibility and service options for the families she works with.

She believes the best therapy comes from building a trusting rapport and relationship with her families and the child’s entire team. She makes each therapy session meaningful to the child's life, and uses a family and child centered approach.

Summer attended The University at Buffalo where she received her Master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy, as well as a Micro-credential in Interprofessional Collaborative Practice. Following graduation, Summer quickly found her passion working with children ages 2-18 in a variety of outpatient pediatric settings. Summer is a Certified Autism Specialist through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, and is trained in a variety of pediatric treatment approaches including Handwriting Without Tears K-2 and The P.L.A.Y. Project. She has additional specific training in vestibular processing, core strengthening, sensory integration, regulation, and interoception. Throughout her time working with pediatric populations, Summer has discovered a specific passion in the area of feeding. She is trained in a variety of gold-standard feeding approaches including AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding and the SOS Approach to Feeding. Summer feels so blessed to work in a field that allows her to combine evidence-based practice, creativity, and learning to help children and their families thrive!

Paige attended the University of Maryland receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology in 2006 and went on to obtain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Cleveland State University. Paige has supported children and families for over 15 years in the field of health and wellness and has spent the last 5 years honing her skills as an OT specializing in early childhood development and early intervention therapy. Paige is trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions including sensory integrative therapy, multisensory approaches to learning, infant massage, Social Thinking ®, SEL theories in practice, executive function training for young children, advanced relationship building and providing supports for medically involved children. Paige also holds a specialty certification in the SOS Approach to Feeding. Through these varied experiences and incredible mentorship from experts in the field, Paige brings a unique knowledge of sensory processing, motor development and cultural responsiveness that informs her approach to connecting with young children and motivating them to meet challenges in childhood with persistence, curiosity, confidence and joy. 

In her free time, Paige is an avid music lover and singer (although mostly in the shower these days!). Her largest light in life is sparked by her four young children Robeson, Ellison, Zora and Ananda - in addition to her incredible husband of over 14 years, Sashi. Their family enjoys being outdoors and rooting on the Ravens!

Jillian attended the University of Maryland to receive a bachelor's degree in Psychology and then went to Howard University to gain her Master’s Degree in Occupational therapy. She has special interests in sensory processing, motor planning and gross motor development, and prioritizing connection within her treatment sessions. Jillian has received training in DIR Floortime and has experience using Kelly Mahler’s evidence-based Interoception Curriculum. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and her passion for working with kids, her holistic approach to therapy aims to empower her clients to flourish in their daily lives. 

Outside of her professional life, Jillian loves being a mom to her 1 year old son and enjoys taking walks with her family, baking, and spending time with her husband and dog.

Sadie graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then went to Towson University where she got her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2018. Sadie has extended experience in feeding, sensory processing and integration, and both child/caregiver/family mental health. Sadie has additional specialized training in the AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools- A Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding, DIR Floortime intervention, and Therapeutic Listening. Sadie uses a modified approach to the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum from an OT scope focusing on the foundational skills needed for efficient written output. Sadie believes in a client centered, holistic approach utilizing the child’s interests, skills, and abilities to help each child reach their full potential.

Deanna graduated from Saint Louis University with her Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Science and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Deanna has focused her practice in pediatrics, both in the clinic setting and in schools. She enjoys using her expertise in the Handwriting Without Tears PreK through 5th grade curriculum, Cursive curriculum, and the Print Tool Assessment. Deanna is also trained in the Zones of Regulation program for social emotional and self regulation skills. She has lived in Kazakhstan, Barbados, Russia, Botswana and Côte d’Ivoire with her family. Throughout her travels, Deanna has had the privilege of volunteering and working to train teachers, facilitating group programs, and developing a culture of inclusion across many settings. 

Deanna loves to travel with her husband, Erik, and their three girls and spending time outdoors. She also enjoys reading and dancing to anything that moves her! 

Jen has been an occupational therapist focused in pediatrics for almost 10 years since graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia. She has extensive experience and certification with the DIR/Floortime Model. She strongly believes in the importance of building strong and positive relationships with each child and family she works with to foster growth and development. She has experience and training in feeding using the Sequential Oral Sensory approach and believes that mealtimes should be a fun and positive experience for all involved. Jen also works with George Washington University as a guest lecturer for their occupational therapy department and enjoys sharing her knowledge in occupational therapy with others.

In her free time Jen cherishes time with her family, including her young son, and will be welcoming a daughter in the fall. She also is teaching herself watercolor painting and is enjoying the process of learning a new challenge! 

Ashley Lon is a dedicated, neurodiversity-affirming Pediatric Occupational Therapist with years of experience supporting children and families across all settings that are included in a child's daily routine. Ashley attended the University of Maryland to receive a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and went on to gain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She has a specialized focus on Sensory Processing and Integration, Social-Emotional Learning, Self-Regulation, and Executive Functioning, and additional training in Visual-Motor Integration, Reflex Integration, and Gross Motor Development to facilitate your child's success in reaching developmental milestones using a child-centered and strengths-based approach. Ashley’s practice is grounded in a trauma-informed care approach, with extensive training in pediatric mental health, caregiver burnout prevention, and use of the parent coaching model that fosters a sense of safety, collaboration, and empowerment throughout all of the child's meaningful relationships. She recently attained a certification in the use Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), utilizing evidence-based strategies rooted in Polyvagal Theory to support nervous system regulation, decrease sensory defensiveness, improve participation in both home and social environments. She also completed an additional certification as a Childhood Trauma Consultant (CTC) for Parents and Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children. Her commitment to child-centered care extends to advocating for parents, caregiver, and clinician wellness—leading her to seek out training in burnout prevention and initiating multiple burnout prevention meetings in a previous role and was honored with a peer-voted leadership award. Ashley is passionate about creating safe, supportive environment for all, where children can grow, connect, and thrive.

In Ashley's free time, she enjoys taking walks in nature with her husband and her Husky. She has a passion for travel and recently went on a trip to Cambodia, where her father is from and had not returned to since he was 4 years old. She also enjoys antique shopping, yoga and meditation, reading, cooking, taking spontaneous day trips to the beach, and playing with her six nieces and nephews.