Vanessa is a pediatric occupational therapist based in McKinney, TX. She has been practicing occupational therapy since 2010 and has experience working across a wide range of ages in diverse settings, including hospitals, subacute rehabilitation, pediatric clinics, preschools, and school-based services from elementary through high school.

She is the founder of Wild & Free OT, where she supports children’s development through play-based, individualized occupational therapy. Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eugene Lang College and a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Her continuing education includes training in neurodiversity-affirming practice, sensory processing, primitive reflexes, handwriting, self-regulation, and executive functioning.

As a mother and a homeschool parent, Vanessa has seen firsthand the powerful therapeutic benefits of play and connection in supporting children’s growth, confidence, and participation in daily life.