Kathy Bingaman, M.S., OTR/L and Funsical Fitness Instructor, has been a pediatric occupational therapist for 30 years, specializing in sensory integration. She has participated in several research projects and has co-authored an article on play for the Occupational Therapy Journal of Research. Kathy has also taught an introductory course, pediatric labs and a graduate level class for the Occupational Therapy Department at Colorado State University. She currently teaches Funsical Fitness preschool movement classes to children in in-home daycare settings and is a pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Little Bugs Gym and Pediatric Occupational Therapy Services, LLC.
In her free time, Kathy cherishes time spent with family, especially with her new grand daughter. She also enjoys hiking, gardening, sewing, crafting, reading and hanging out with her cats.
Abby Newby, MOT, OTR/L:
Dee Dee Hunt, OTR/L: I am a mom of four children and an occupational therapist with nine years of pediatric experience. I enjoy working with infants or toddlers and their families at this important stage of life. I believe every child is precious and can build on their strengths and weaknesses. I have been exposed to a wide variety of disabilities in various cultures.
My early childhood was spent in Nigeria and later I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Malawi, where I set up community-based clinics for disabled children. Our youngest child was adopted from China. We enjoy paddle boarding, reading, hiking, cooking, traveling, and sharing life our two dogs and with friends. I love helping families give their children the best chance to live a full and happy life!
Expertise
- Certified in neurodevelopmental treatment
- Fine motor and eye-hand coordination
- Activities of Daily Living such as feeding, sleeping, bathing, dressing
- Social-emotional well-being
- Use of senses to interact with environment