our occupational therapy team

Laura Smith MOTR/L, is the lead occupational therapist at Milestones Pediatric Therapy. She received her master's degree from Eastern Washington University in 2009 and has been with the Milestones team ever since. She specializes in working with children whom have sensory integration disfunction, delays in social-emotional development, and delays in motor skill development. In addition to 11 years of clinical experience and continuing education, Laura has also completed the following certification programs: Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing (SIPT certified), Profectum Level 1 Clinician in the Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR) model; Advanced Therapeutic Listening; Integrated Listening Systems; Kinesiotaping; Neurodevelopmental and Praxis Training; and Vestibular Rehabilitation. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with her son, other family members, and friends. A few of her favorite activities are: snowboarding, backpack camping (really all camping), kayaking, hiking, running, cross-fit training, fishing, anything outdoors!

 Mary prefers to go by the name "Maggie."  She received her Master of Occupational Therapy from Eastern Washington University in 2019. She fell in love with the high energy and creativity of pediatrics after volunteering as a student in a week-long constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) camp on the Eastern Washington campus.  Maggie is passionate about the power of play and its role in fostering motor skills, social skills, academic success, self-confidence, and independence. In her free time, Maggie enjoys hiking in the mountains, cuddling with her puppy, Oscar, and renovating her groovy 1970’s home with her partner.  

 Felicia is an Occupational Therapist who received her master's degree from Eastern Washington University in 2012. She is currently working towards the completion of her doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Chatham University with hopes to graduate in late 2021. When her nose is not in a textbook, Felicia loves spending time with her family especially in the outdoors. She has been with Milestones since 2017 and also has experience in the school system.  Felicia believes that all children deserve the chance to thrive and feels grateful to be able to support families with her work at Milestones. 

 Sharan received her Bachelors of Science in Biology at Eastern Washington University. She graduated in 2020 from Spokane Falls Community College Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Sharan enjoys working with kids from all ages and collaborating with caregivers and parents to best treat each child. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling, and exploring new foods. She is excited to start her journey as a pediatric COTA by being part of the Milestones team! 

 Emily received her degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting at Spokane Falls Community College in 2016. Since then she has been working here at Milestones and has taken many courses to advance her knowledge and skills some of which include Therapeutic Listening, The Safe and Sound Program, ILs Focus Program, Effective Early Intervention, Sensory Strategies, Positioning and Handling for Infants and much more. Emily is driven by her love for family and a desire to help kids participate to the best of their abilities in their day to day lives. She strives to help kids to gain independence and skills through play and engagement. When she is not at the clinic, she has her hands full with her own two little ones and can be found outdoors most days going for walks, camping, kayaking and enjoying God’s creation with her family.