"I often refer to my life as “Beautiful Chaos”. So. Much. Chaos. But also so many beautiful moments that I wouldn’t change for the world"
MY STORY
How I got here
Hi I’m Julia! I have been a pediatric Occupational Therapist for 10 years, …. I am a boy mama of twin 5 year olds, and a 3 ½ year old- and they have enough energy for a stadium of people! Both myself and one of my boys are Neurodivergent (ADHD, and Autism) and I am learning as we go and…
I often refer to my life as “Beautiful Chaos”. So. MUCH. CHAOS. But also so many beautiful moments that I wouldn’t change for the world.
In the last 5 years, my experiences of motherhood, and parenting children with disabilities, and managing my own neurodiversities I have grown exponentially. I just love working with babies, and kids- because I literally have never been through a work day without a genuine laugh- kids are hilarious! But my true passion has evolved towards working with families as a whole. It’s important to me that I create a relationship that is beyond “parent education” and is truly collaboration with the families.
I wanted to create a space for parents to come for information and support and advice, from some one who truly GETS IT. And lets be honest, there is some great information out there, but if you aren’t in the thick of parenting high energy kids- then you simply just don’t understand the physical and emotional exhaustion!
I graduated from Florida State University with my Bachelors in Rehabilitation Counseling. I completed my graduate degree at Nova Southeastern University with a Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have spent every moment of my 10 year career with kids, and I can’t imagine it any other way! I have professional certifications in NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment) and SOS (feeding).
PLAY
Childhoods most important and prevalent occupation. It's HOW kids learn. Its where social skills are built, imagination, fine motor skills.
MOVE
Movement is the magic ingredient (in my opinion).
EXPLORE
Exploration is the beginning of new learning. Looking, touching- its sensory development and learning at its finest. Sensory play (in all of its forms) is the foundation of higher learning.
HOT AIR BALLOONS represent exploration, freedom….Much like the view from a hot air balloon, it is important to “zoom out”, take in the big picture, treat the child and the family as a whole.
A DREAM IN THE MAKING
PME has been a long time dream of mine, but the chaos of life kept pushing it back. I found myself at home with premature twins and needed a space to connect- so I started an Instagram page. It was a place where I could document my boys development, and find support and connection from parents going through the same things. Fast Forward a year and I was back to social media searching for connection as I was now home with THREE babies age 18 months and under. I quickly learned the power of community when one of my twins was diagnosed with Autism. I found education, support, and hope in a season of my life that I needed it the most. My personal experience with the benefits of finding support and connection and the desire to empower busy parents to tackle XXX fire to start this business was re-ignited!
The name Play Move Explore was created after pages and pages of ideas that just didn’t feel right (did I mention I may be the most indecisive person you have ever met?). I wanted something that felt “all encompassing”, I have a lot of ideas, and passions and I just didn’t like the idea of being pigeon holed. I wrote down a list of words that I feel are important to childhood, growth, and.. and Play Move Explore was born!
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