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Our Team
Nathalie Aluisi, OTD, OTR/L, SWC
Owner/Director
With over 20 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, Nathalie serves families in private practice throughout West LA, providing clinic, home, and school-based services and consultations. She specializes in the areas of sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorders, social/emotional regulation, executive functioning, social thinking, developmental delays, premature birth, social skills, fine motor/visual motor difficulties, and feeding/oral motor skills. Nathalie received a B.A. In Kinesiology, a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a M.A. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California, and a post-professional Doctorate degree from Boston University. She is passionate about holistic treatment and works closely with parents, teachers, pediatricians, psychologists, speech therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals to ensure every child’s needs are fully recognized and met. Nathalie resides in West LA with her three sons.
Advanced Training: Sensory Integration theory and practice, Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT), AOMT orofacial my-functional therapist, Swallowing Assessment and Intervention (SWC), Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Therapeutic Listening Program, iLs Integrative Listening System, U.S. Department of Education traineeship for USC School-based Occupational Therapy Training Project, Floor Time (DIR Model)
Occupational Therapists
Krystine Bernas, MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Krystine is a pediatric occupational therapist supporting development in fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, social thinking, and peer interaction. She has experience working with children and adults across a variety of conditions, including ASD, neurological disorders, and physical impairments, in settings such as schools, hospitals, and in-home care. Krystine earned her B.S. in Human Developmental Sciences from UC San Diego in 2020 and her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from New York University in 2024. She is passionate about delivering treatment through a holistic approach and collaborating with caregivers, educators, and other professionals to ensure every child receives the personalized support needed to thrive.
Favorite Occupations: Traveling, reading, attending concerts, spending time with her family and friends, walking her dog, and exploring new hobbies.
Megan Conner, OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Megan Conner is a pediatric occupational therapist with advanced training in fine and gross motor skill development, sensory processing, executive functioning, peer relationships, and emotional regulation. She received a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate in occupational therapy from the University of Southern California. Megan is passionate about delivering a play-based, holistic approach to intervention that supports both the child and their wider family unit. She has worked in diverse settings—including the clinic, home, and school environments. Megan has experience running baby and toddler groups, social skills groups, and handwriting groups. Megan completed a doctoral capstone centered around pediatric mental health, caregiver support, and trauma-informed care. As a young child, Megan received occupational therapy as a patient at CHLA, where she remembers being struck by the creative and compassionate approach of her OT. She hopes to meet with each client, family, and inter-professional team with the same empathy, dedication, and personalized care that inspired her own journey into OT.
Favorite Occupations: Going to the beach, baking, reading, and cheering for USC football.
Advanced Training: Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Approach, Handwriting Without Tears (HWT), Social Thinking, Socio-Emotional Regulation, Pediatric Mental Health, Group Facilitation
Claire Mijares, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Claire Mijares, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with extensive experience working with infants through school-aged children in a variety of settings (community, clinic, and school), with specialties in targeting fine and gross motor delays, visual motor and perceptual difficulties, sensory-based feeding difficulties, sensory processing challenges, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental delays. Claire graduated from the University of Southern California Occupational Therapy program in 1998. Through careful assessment of the child’s strengths and needs, and in collaboration with parents, educational teams, and other therapeutic professionals, she is able to formulate a plan of action to help the child reach their fullest potential. Claire resides in Los Angeles and enjoys spending time with her three children, husband, and extended family.
Favorite Occupations: Reading and traveling.
Advanced Training: USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification Program, basic Neuro-Developmental Treatment, SOS Approach to Feeding, Handwriting without Tears, ALERT Program
Niki Rounds, OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Niki Rounds is a pediatric occupational therapist with experience working in clinic and school based settings to target fine motor, gross motor, visual motor/perceptual, sensory processing, and socio-emotional regulation skills and development. She graduated from the University of Southern California with her Masters in 2018 and Doctorate in 2019. Niki is passionate about using strengths-based, client-centered, and trauma-informed approaches in her sessions. She enjoys being able to collaborate with the child's whole team (caregivers, school team, and other professionals) to support the child's growth across environments. Niki resides in West LA with her husband and daughter.
Favorite Occupations: Spending time with friends and family, reading, traveling, yoga, and going to the beach.
Advanced Training: USC Sensory Integration Continuing Education Certification Program, STAR Pro Cert 1 Credential, Handwriting without Tears, Yoga Teacher Training
Katie Siri, MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Katie Siri is a pediatric occupational therapist with a focus on early intervention (ages 0-3), targeting fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing and emotional regulation. She has worked across various settings including home health, daycares, schools and outpatient clinics. She received her master’s degree from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada and now resides in West LA. Katie was introduced to the field of OT while working at a developmental daycare, and was inspired by all the ways in which occupational therapy can support both children and their families. As a former yoga teacher, Katie is passionate about the impact of mindfulness and interoceptive awareness on child development.
Favorite Occupations: Reading, running, and traveling.
Advanced trainings: Harkla’s Reflex Integration
Tracy Wind, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Tracy Wind, MA, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with specialties in early intervention, sensory processing disorders, feeding and handwriting difficulties, and developmental delays associated with various genetic, neurologic, and orthopedic diagnoses in young children. Tracy received her Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and has an extensive background with various settings, including outpatient pediatrics, home health, and preschools. Tracy is passionate about working collaboratively with parents to determine how occupational therapy can best support their child’s development and family dynamics. Tracy currently resides in West LA with her husband and three children, and is an avid volunteer in her children’s school and extracurricular activities.
Favorite Occupations: Traveling, feeding people, skiing, and being a sports mom.
Advanced Training: Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT), SOS Approach to Feeding
Speech Therapists
Faye Arbues, MA, CCC-SLP, QOM
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Faye is a speech-language pathologist with a demonstrated history in early intervention, phonological/articulation disorders, feeding therapy, and myofunctional therapy. She services both children and adults with speech-language, feeding and swallowing, orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), and cognitive impairments. Faye is a graduate of UC Berkeley and St. John's University. She is ASHA certified and licensed in both California and New York. She is ecstatic to be a part of PlaySpace with the hope to develop a strong speech program to allow the families in our community access to high-quality speech-language care. She is passionate about guiding parents and caregivers with the proper tools to interact with their little ones, as well as assist them with oral-motor development that is necessary to speak, eat, and drink. Faye is an LA-transplant by way of NYC, Portland, OR, and the Bay Area. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and working out (specifically boxing, pilates, and yoga).
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Advanced Training: Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM), TalkTools Sensorimotor Approach to Feeding, FEES, and MBSImp
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