Kids at Play Therapy was established with a vision to be accessible to the community and provide quality pediatric therapy services. Our approach is nurturing, personal, and collaborative as we partner with families to establish an effective treatment plan that meets the needs of the child and family. We offer a variety of therapeutic services from birth to young adulthood and our dedicated team strives to offer the best possible treatment. We help children reach their potential by facilitating development and participation in daily activities.
The owners of Kids at Play Therapy, Tanya and Michelle, embarked on a journey that has resulted in the opportunity to meet and work with many children and families within our community. We have much appreciation for all those whom Kids at Play Therapy has been fortunate to come to know.
Dr. Tanya O’Callaghan has 25 years of experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. With a passion for the well-being of children, she brings clinical expertise from a diverse range of practice settings both local and international. Tanya has a broad range of clinical skills which influences her passion for serving families and children to improve participation and functional independence. Tanya values the relationships she builds with each child and their families, she is compassionate and believes in realizing potential and advocating for children to fully participate in their community. Outside of the clinic Tanya is dedicated to her own family and enjoys time being active in the beautiful Pacific North West.
Michelle Lim has strong roots in the community having grown up in the area Michelle started her professional career in the field of real estate but in 2009 a chance opportunity brought her to Kids at Play Therapy. With a passion for working with people, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, Michelle became an integral part of Kids at Play Therapy supporting the vision to provide pediatric therapy to children and families in the community. Michelle enjoys working with families and when not in the clinic is dedicated to her own family and all their activities.
Our dedicated team
Patti Price (administrative assistant)
Patti attended Walla Walla Community College and completed an Associate’s Degree in Office Administration specializing in Medical/ Clinical Administration. Patti has experience working in managerial office environments for both non- profit and for profit organizations. Patti has a passion for working with families and spent 19 years at Boyer Children’s Clinic, she was excited to bring her experience to Kids at Play Therapy which is closer to home. Patti’s organizational skills facilitate the coordination of schedules and assist families in getting established with therapy services. When not at work Patti enjoys spending time with her family.
Olivia (Occupational Therapist)
Olivia holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development (Honors Scholar, summa cum laude) and a Master of Occupational Therapy, both from Texas Woman’s University. She has experience in outpatient pediatrics and outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation. She is Basic Provider-certified in DIR Floortime and has special interests in Autism, ADHD, and executive functioning. She enjoys partnering with families to meet children where they are at to holistically meet their needs. When not working Olivia can be found spending time with her family.
Jenifer (Occupational Therapist)
Jenifer is a native of the pacific northwest and completed her undergraduate studies in biology and graduate studies in rehabilitative medicine at the University of Washington in 2007. Jenifer has a keen interest in physiology, wanting to comprehend the underlying forces that put our bodies at ease or into disease. Her attraction to Occupational Therapy is the holistic view of a person; the focus on a variety of aspects that impact a persons’ well being as well as the elemental physical processes. This fabulous confluence of the very small within the big picture is one of the reasons that occupational therapy is such a powerful tool.
The opportunity to work with children is valuable; the chance to assist in shaping young lives, to intervene early, is precious to Jenifer. Often a small adjustment early on in ones path has a profound impact down the line. Jenifer truly enjoy working with children from the wee baby to the teenager, this work is fulfilling and fun!
Emily (Occupational Therapist)
Coming soon
Tiffany (Occupational Therapist)
Tiffany graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Hawaii and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California in 2023. With a passion for working with children of all abilities, she hopes to support their development through meaningful daily activities and play. Tiffany enjoys working in a pediatric setting because it allows her to be creative, playful, and out of the box when thinking of strategies and therapeutic practices to help a child reach their potential.
New to Washington, she is excited to explore all that the PNW has to offer through nature, food, and the community.
Angelina (Occupational Therapist)
Angelina holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania and a Master of Occupational Therapy from University of the Sciences in Pennsylvania. The pediatric population is what drew Angelina to the field of occupational therapy because she loves the creative and holistic approach OT has in the medical field. She works with children and their families to help reach maximum potential in their daily routine and activities while having fun! Angelina is new to the Washington area and is excited to explore all the area has to offer.
Jamie (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Jamie become interested in occupational therapy early on in high school and pursued this career knowing her passion was to work in a pediatric setting. She is thankful to have been introduced to occupational therapy and strives to support children in reaching their potential everyday. She works with children to build on their strengths and provide them and their families with therapeutic strategies to implement in their everyday life. Jamie strives to engage children in activities that are meaningful to them and their families, she truly values the work she does to support a child’s development. Jamie loves spending time with her own family when not at work having a young child of her own Jamie knows the importance of family.
Sharon (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Sharon has lived in the Pacific North West for most of her life. She enjoys hiking, camping and supporting her children in all of their chosen activities from horseback riding to soccer. Sharon has a heart for working with children and volunteers with the youth program at her church. She fell in love with pediatric Occupational Therapy when she saw the positive effects it had on two of her sons. Several years later, this led to her pursuing a COTA degree at Green River Collage. Her personal mission is to be a small piece of the puzzle that helps as many children as possible reach their fullest potential.
Dani (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Danielle (Dani) pursued her COTA degree at Green River College. She has always had a passion for pediatrics with previous experience in private practices, school districts and sub-acute therapy. Danielle received occupational therapy herself as a kid and in turn developed a passion for working with children who have sensory disorders or visual perceptual deficits. During her free time, she likes to find unique coffee shops, dance, hike and explore new places.
Kaylyn (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Kaylyn grew up in the Pacific Northwest and became interested in pediatric Occupational Therapy during her senior year of high school while in the running start program at Pierce College in Puyallup. Kaylyn pursued an Associate Degree from Green River College in Auburn as an Occupational Therapy Assistant graduating in 2023. Kaylyn represented her program’s cohort in the community outreach role which provided many volunteer opportunities in a variety of pediatric and adult rehabilitation settings. Kaylyn enjoys applying her creativity to make each therapy session fun and unique for her clients. In her free time Kaylyn enjoys hiking, photography, spending time with family & friends, and doing arts & crafts.
Sarah (Physical Therapist)
Sarah is a Washington native, a Husky at heart (graduated from UW for undergrad studies) and transferred Trojan by force (graduated from USC, physical therapy school in 2017). Sarah pursued physical therapy with the vision to combine a love for science and the human body with working with children and helping others. Sarah has experience in both adult orthopedic and pediatric outpatient settings but has a passion for working with smiley kiddos and making therapy fun while achieving functional outcomes. Sarah has experience working with children of all ages and various neurodevelopmental and orthopedic diagnosis, that include, but are not limited to, ASD, toe-walking, torticollis/ plagiocephaly, developmental delay, Downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, and post-op rehab. Sarah has been trained in aquatic therapy, k-taping, orthotic management, wheelchair management, and behavior management. Sarah feels blessed to be a part of each childs progress and have an opportunity to provide guidance towards each childs success, no matter how big or small the step may be. During her free time, you can most likely find her playing with her dog Baemax, baking in the kitchen, or hiking to an amazing viewpoint.
Morgan (Physical Therapist)
Morgan has had a passion for physical therapy since high school after going through physical therapy herself to return to sports. She loves the personal relationship that develops through physical therapy and gets very excited watching progress throughout the process! She thinks It’s so fun to watch the new accomplishments made by her patients.
She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Missouri and finished with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Southwest Baptist University. With a background working in orthopedics, and a heavy interest in neurology, Morgan has found great reward in working with children with a wide range of diagnoses and abilities. She loves watching children and families achieve their goals with the help of physical therapy!
She moved up to Washington with her husband in 2020, and in her free time loves to explore and enjoy all the outdoor activities that the PNW offers.
Deja (Physical Therapist)
Deja was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She attended George Fox University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2020 and Eastern Washington University where she earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2023. Deja has a passion for working in the pediatric setting and enjoys having the opportunity to work with a wide variety of ages and abilities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, trying new recipes, and spending time with family and friends.
