About

Founder

Rachael graduated Cum Laude from the University of New England, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Occupational Therapy. She has over 25 years of pediatric experience inclusive of early intervention, private outpatient rehabilitation, and public schools. Rachael is a Certified Early Intervention Specialist and Certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Rachael is also trained in Integrated Listening Systems. She is a registered occupational therapist with The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and licensed to practice in the State of Massachusetts. 

Rachael's passion is working with infants from birth as they grow and develop into preschoolers and kindergartners. "It is such a small window of time in development with rapid growth occurring daily where intervention can make a tremendous difference. Children are fascinating and resilient. If you have expectations, they will perform." The support from family and caregivers during the primary years is fundamental to children's progress. It is this core piece to therapeutic treatment that Rachael felt was missing sometimes. Functional Milestones values parent/guardian involvement and collaborating with families to work together as a team for children's success.