Jeanette Bozied is a pediatric physical therapist who loves helping children move, play, and thrive! Her clinical journey includes work in early intervention and home health pediatrics, and she currently teaches pediatric physical therapy content as a professor at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences. As a mom of two boys, ages 5 and 2, Jeanette brings a family-centered, empathetic approach to care.  She enjoys creating fun, engaging sessions that support each child’s unique strengths!

James has been a physical therapist for 8 years . He began his career as a pediatric PT in Augusta County Schools as well as an outpatient pediatric PT . He moved into a director position with diverse patient populations but missed working with kids!
James has 2 brothers with intellectual disabilities which has driven his love of working with different abilities! He has 4 kiddos at home and enjoys spending time with his family, especially staying active with them!

Hannah was born in Virginia Beach, VA. She obtained her Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from James Madison University and her Master’s in Science in Communication Sciences and Disorder from Longwood University. She has been working in the outpatient pediatric setting for 4 years now and loves to watch her patients grow and thrive in therapy. Hannah has special interests in early language development, neurodiversity affirming practices, articulation, and TOTs and Myofunctional therapy. Hannah is so happy to be back in the mountains, moving here in June 2024 for her fiance, Brendon’s psychiatry residency program at the University of Virginia. In her free time, Hannah enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, building puzzles, and snuggling her pet lovebird, Auggie. Hannah is so happy to be part of the 7 Senses team!

Anne is returning home to the Shenandoah Valley after many years away. She received her Bachelors in Kinesiology from James Madison University in 2009 and went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in 2012. She worked in pediatric acute care at VCU before moving to the pediatric outpatient world. She has continued to work in pediatric outpatient clinics for the last 10 years including time spent in Germany, Colorado and North Carolina. In addition to holding a degree in physical therapy, Anne is also a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and greatly enjoys using a holistic approach to support infants and families. She also has training in DMI and TMR. Anne values working with patients and families to meet them where they are and work toward their shared goals. She supports all clients to maximize their own unique potential. Outside of work Anne enjoys hiking, running, baking, crafting and being a mom to an energetic 6 year old. 

Jo is Virginia born, but spent half of her childhood in West Virginia. When she was 8, her family moved to Virginia permanently, and she has remained in the Shenandoah Valley. She is passionate about helping people and is eager to learn something new every day. In her free time, Jo likes listening to podcasts, baking, spending time with her friends and family, and taking care of her many animals.

Shannon was born and raised in Northern Virginia where she developed an early awareness of communication disorders through her parents, her father living with cerebral palsy, and her mother with an intellectual disability resulting from a brain injury in childhood. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!), where her clinical experiences in schools and outpatient pediatric clinics sparked a passion for supporting communication development through child-centered, play-based practices. She is a dedicated collaborator and enjoys partnering with parents and caregivers to create individualized, functional home programs that support carryover of skills beyond the therapy room. In her free time, Shannon enjoys exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, reading fiction, and eating great food.

Ryan was born & raised on a small farm in Porum, Oklahoma. From an early age she has always been passionate about serving others; resulting in her deciding to become a pediatric occupational therapist at the age of 15! She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in personal health with a minor in psychology from the University of Oklahoma; followed by her doctorate in occupational therapy from Mary Baldwin University. Throughout her clinical rotations, she gained experience within an acute care setting as well as within an outpatient pediatric setting. Her doctoral capstone experience and project took place within a pediatric intensive feeding program, gaining hands-on experience treating pediatric feeding disorders as well as experience with program & policy development. She has a true passion for connecting with children & their families to provide the most inclusive & child-centered care, promoting increased independence & carryover at home resulting in the best possible quality of life! Outside of the clinic, Ryan enjoys spending time with her family, friends, & mini goldendoodle Griffin!

Mahalia is originally from Michigan but practice in North Carolina for about two years after graduate school. She attended Western Michigan University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary Health Services and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked primarily in outpatient pediatrics, but has also completed clinical rotations in hospital and adult day program settings. She loves helping children and their families develop the skills necessary to increase independence and improve their day to day lives!  When not practicing, she enjoys hiking, reading, and hanging out with her dog Oliver!

Kristi is originally from Dover, Delaware, but has been in Virginia for many years. Graduating from James Madison University with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology, Kristi has worked as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in many settings: schools, private practices, independent living facilities, nursing facilities, and in home health. Kristi is passionate about helping children and their families establish strategies for improving all areas of communication to improve functional daily life skills. Outside of work, Kristi enjoys time with her family, their pets, reading, swimming, and working in the yard.

Kelsey is originally from Pennsylvania, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She moved to Norfolk to attend graduate school at Old Dominion University, where she gained experience with both pediatric and adult populations. Kelsey spent 5 years working in Virginia Beach Public Schools and developed a passion for co-teaching and collaborating in the early childhood special education classrooms and for implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication, or AAC. She believes that all children have the ability to communicate, we just have to uncover their abilities! Kelsey is excited to advocate for her clients and to help empower and educate families. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys being outdoors, ballroom dancing, and spending time with her two dogs, Ziggy and Titus. 

Blair is Virginia born and Shenandoah Valley grown! When she was twenty she left the mountains and headed to Austin, Tx where she lived for 10 years managing a southern-comfort food restaurant called Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill. Blair is passionate about serving others. Blair spends her free time attending live music, abstract painting, country dancing and snuggling her cat Ricco. Blair is excited to be at 7 Senses Therapy helping to make a positive impact on our community!

Katie is a Northern Virginia native who has always had a natural passion for helping children. Katie obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and studio art from Mary Baldwin in 2012 and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree in 2017. Katie completed her doctoral research in lymphedema and post-mastectomy care, but has primarily practiced in outpatient pediatrics. She started 7 Senses in 2020 with the belief that neurodivergent children deserve to feel empowered and it is our role as clinicians to provide the tools to make that possible! Katie holds additional certifications as a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, and Primitive Reflex Integration specialist.  She also has specialized training in rare genetic disorders, trauma-informed care, sensory processing and modulation disorders, and a variety of medical complexities, but her primary practice speciality is infant feeding.  Katie has been working with infants using breast, bottle, and enteral feeding for 10 years, and loves supporting families on this journey! She provides pre- and post-frenectomy care, oral motor therapy, transitional feeding therapy (for those who need to learn oral feeding), and functional play treatments which emphasize the positioning and motor skills necessary for effective feeding. When she is not at the clinic, Katie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, keeping up with her dog Kennedy, oil painting, cooking, and connecting with the earth through gardening.