Founders

Andrea Rauso Eckerle M.A., CCC-SLP
Andrea is an expert in the area of oral motor, sensory and feeding therapy with infants and children. She works closely with many school districts, training professionals and conducting seminars in early feeding development.
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Her thirty five years of experience also includes Prompting and Myofunctional therapy for swallowing.
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Andrea graduated from Hunter College of New York. She received a Master of Arts degree in May 1987. She is an active member of the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Karen Teters, PT, PCS, C/NDT
Karen brings over 45 years of clinical experience from a variety of pediatric settings. Advanced training in neuro-developmental techniques, motor learning and sensory processing theory guides Karen’s sensory-motor approach to physical therapy. Working closely with family, caregivers and other professionals, she provides a successful foundation for improving children’s functional motor performance.
Karen is certified in Neuro-Developmental Treatment – Pediatrics since 1988 and is a Pediatric Clinical Specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2007.
Therapists

Sabrina Benowich M.S. CCC-SLP TSSLD
Speech Therapist

Marisa Portanova M.S. CCC-SLP TSSLD
Speech Therapist

Jane McGowan M.S. OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Abby Gitlin M.S. OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Katie Hanauer M.S. OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Michelle Allen M.S. OTR/L
Occupational Therapist