SHERI SIMKINS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, FOUNDER/OWNER
Sheri has practiced in the school setting in Phoenix, AZ both in a public school setting and in a private school for special needs children. She has worked for both Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in CA and for Seattle Children’s Hospital in WA for a total of 10 years prior to moving to Bozeman. She has worked in acute care, the NICU, Rehab, and Outpatient services in both locations. She developed an outpatient satellite clinic for Seattle Children’s in Federal Way, WA and provided outpatient PT services for pediatrics in the clinic for 4 years.
Sheri established Epicenter Therapy Services in 2002 and was the first to develop a pediatric therapy clinic in Bozeman, Montana. She became an American Physical Therapy Association Board Certified Pediatric Specialist (PCS) in 2000 and was recertified in 2010. She also has her Pediatric and Baby NDT Certification from the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association. In addition, she has advanced training in working with children with brachial plexus injuries, in treatment of the ribcage and spine, treatment of pulmonary and respiratory issues, and extensive background in orthotics for the pediatric population. Sheri has also been a TA for multiple courses for the past 5 years for Mary Massery, PT, DPT, DSc. Sheri is passionate about giving each child the best comprehensive and quality care they deserve!
KARNA JOHNSON
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
DANI PERRY
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
TESSA MOECKEL
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Pathology from Western Washington University. Her professional
strengths include improving the communication skills of children of
all ages with varied diagnoses including developmental delays,
childhood apraxia of speech, and language impairments secondary to
autism spectrum disorder. Tessa strongly believes in providing
holistic, child and family centered therapy, and meeting children where
they are at every day to provide a supportive environment for growth
and success.
TIA SUTTON
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Tia received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Mary. She has experience working with children and their families to address fine motor skills, visual motor skills, self-care skills, play, and social skills. Tia treats children with a wide variety of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, genetic disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and sensory processing deficits. She enjoys working with children and families on their journey to reaching their fullest potential!
LORI SWENSON
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
CARMEN SCHALL
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST