About Tools to Grow

Patti is registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists. She is also a New York State licensed Occupational Therapist with 14 years of experience.

Patti received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from D'Youville University in Buffalo, after first obtaining her Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Health Science from Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario Canada. She has been practicing Occupational Therapy since 2011 in a variety of settings including school based services, outpatient pediatric clinics, preschool and daycare settings, and home health settings.

Patti is dedicated to staying current with evidenced-based practice, and has obtained continuing education and advanced specialized training in:
- Handwriting without Tears Pre K and K–5
- Sensory Integration Continuing Education - Completed Certificate Program from the University of Southern California
- Sensory Integration: H.O.P.E. Method by Julia Harper
- SOS Approach to Feeding Level 1: Treatment for feeding challenges
- ILS: Integrated Listening Systems: Treatment for auditory processing & sensitivity challenges
- Reflex Integration
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training Program
- Executive Functioning Skills
- Vision Processing

Patti is also the co-owner of Tools To Grow, Inc. (www.ToolsToGrowOT.com)

Patti and her husband, Steve have two boys. She enjoys running, camping, and spending time with her family.