OUR TEAM

Shannon Schlotman MS, OTR/L
Shannon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 1996. She also holds an…
Advanced Certification in Swallowing and Feeding and a Professional DIR-FCD certificate in emotional, social, and cognitive development, Level 1 (CL1) Course. Shannon has extensive experience in working with children with a variety of disabilities including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD/ADD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Down Syndrome, and other Developmental Delays. In addition to providing clinic-based therapy, she has also provided in home services to medically fragile children and for Early Intervention programs. Shannon uses a developmental,
relationship-based approach to support each child and their family while also utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including sound therapy, primitive reflex integration, and sensory integration. Her love for children, holistic view of human development, and strong desire to make a difference has resulted in passion and fulfillment as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. Shannon is the owner and lead therapist of OpTimize Occupational Therapy Services.

Brooke Redman, OTR/L
work in pediatric and adult physical disabilities, schools, and mental health. She has extensive experience working with children in the clinic, hospital, and school settings with a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, ADHD/ADD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, and other Developmental Delays. Brooke has a holistic approach to her work and enjoys collaborating with the children she works with, their parents, and other professionals. She also enjoys learning about the science of happiness as it relates behaviorally and neurologically to the human experience. Brooke’s passion for OT stems from a true desire to interact with and help children reach their highest potential.

Kristine Ching, MS, OTR/L
Kristine received her B.S. in Family and Human Development from Arizona State University and went on to receive her M.S. at University of St Augustine in 2013. Kristine has worked in a variety…
of settings including public and private schools, private clinics, pediatric aquatic therapy, social skills community outings, and in the home providing early intervention services. She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses including ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorders, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, genetic syndromes, and Cerebral Palsy. Kristine has participated in advanced clinical training in Sensory Integration and is certified in administering and interpreting the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT). She has completed continuing education courses in Social Thinking, Zones of Regulation, DIR Floortime, Beckman Oral Motor Approach, S.O.S. Approach to Feeding Assessment and Intervention, Feeding the Child on the Autism Spectrum using the S.O.S. Approach, Food Scientist Adaptation to S.O.S., and S.O.S. Feeding Mentorship. Kristine is passionate about working with children with all abilities and values using a collaborative, relationship-based, and family-centered approach.

Lee Seider, OTR/L
working as an OT in the San Diego school system before returning to the private setting, where she has called Optimize Occupational Therapy Services her second home since 2015. Lee enjoys being creative with her clients and their parents/ family. She is fascinated with child development which is what inspired her to become a pediatric OT. One of her strongest life mottos is “there is always a solution”; she loves playing detective with her clients (families) and being a part of their navigating this puzzle we call life. In her free time, Lee loves being a mother to her human and furry children and enjoying an active life with her family.

Robbie Lavery, MOT, OTR/L
University. She has worked in pediatric clinics and schools throughout San Diego county before finding her niche in home-based early intervention. She has advanced training in feeding including the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and sensory-based feeding strategies. She also has training in primitive reflex integration and the DIR model. In her free time, Robbie loves to cook and be out in nature frequently heading to the beach, bay, or the mountains with her family.

Brittney Beam, MOT, OTR/L
of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA. Her occupational therapy experience includes inpatient rehabilitation and acute care for varying diagnosis including stroke, spinal cord injury, cardiopulmonary conditions, orthopedic conditions, traumatic brain injury, etc. In addition to working in the clinic at Optimize Occupational Therapy Services, she is currently a full time pediatric school based occupational therapist for children in preschool through 5th grade with various diagnosis and disorders including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensory processing disorder, muscular dystrophy, emotional disturbance, and various syndromes and learning disabilities. Brittney teaches two undergraduate courses at San Diego Christian College for the Kinesiology department in order to educate students and foster their growth into future therapists. She is passionate as an occupational therapist and strives to help improve quality of life for all children and their families.

Sarah Bach MOT, OTR/L
at the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos. She was inspired to become a pediatric occupational therapist because of her love for helping children recognize their strengths and empower them to use those strengths to reach their full potential and independence. She has experience working with children in outpatient clinics as well as public schools. Sarah strives to enrich the lives of each child and their family’s in order to impact their growth and development.
When not working Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, making jewelry and trying new recipes.

Caitlin Brandt MSOT, OTR/L
Caitlin received her bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development from Point Loma Nazarene University, then went on to receive her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from West Coast University.… Caitlin chose to work in pediatrics because she loves working with kids and their families, creating meaningful and foundational relationships, and using the strengths and joy each child brings. Caitlin has completed the S.O.S. Approach to Feeding Assessment and Intervention and has a basic certification in DIRFloortime.
“I was looking for a positive caring environment for my son to receive therapy—Optimize blew me away. We went for OT, PT, and speech for about 4 and a half years. His therapist took the time to get to know him and weaved his interests into his therapy. Every visit they had a plan with activities that targeted his goals but also created solid building blocks for his self-esteem. His therapists communicated his goals to me and always had suggestions on how to continue the work at home. He loved going to therapy. Over our time at Optimize my son grew in so many areas. Yes, he continued to meet goals and yes strangers started to understand him a little better but he also grew to love and trust his three therapists. They became part of our family. Optimize creates a phenomenal atmosphere where the focus is on the whole child. To them my son wasn’t just another patient he was unique and special, and they took the time to get to know him for him…and for that I will forever be grateful…”