Pioneer Therapy

05/18/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Your Promotion to Administrative Operations Lead, Kayla! 🎉

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to supporting the team have truly made a difference at Pioneer Therapy. We are so grateful for your compassionate support, strong communication, and positive impact on the team each day.

We look forward to all the amazing things you will continue to accomplish in your new role! 💚

05/15/2026

✨Meet our new Occupational Therapist Galila!✨
📍From: Chicago, IL
🎓Education:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - B.S. in Community Health
University of Illinois Chicago - Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD)
💜 Favorite part of being an OT?
Meeting children and families where they are and partnering with them to address their unique needs in a meaningful and purposeful way. I value empowering clients to understand how to best support their needs through creative, personalized approaches that promote confidence and independence.
🧸 Favorite OT Tools:
Sensory boxes & grip-strength tools
🎨 Favorite Color:
Purple!

05/05/2026

✨Meet our New Revenue Cycle Manager Thep!
📍 From: Aurora, IL
🎓Education
Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) —
Degree in Biology
🧸Favorite Part About My Job
Collaborating with coworkers and working as a team
🎨 Favorite Color
Navy Blue 💙

05/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Your Promotion to Assistant Director of Clinical Operations, Natalie! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for your passion, compassion, and commitment. Thank you for the difference you make every day!!! Our team and the families you serve are so lucky to have you!

📅 Natalie has been With Pioneer Since August 2024!
🏀 Favorite Therapy Equipment: Therapy Ball
💙 Favorite Part of Being a Physical Therapist:
Partnering with families and patients to make meaningful, functional improvements in mobility—helping children better access play, family interactions, and their environment with greater ease!

04/30/2026

✨Meet our new Occupational Therapist Rayan!✨
📍 From: Chicago
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Governors State University
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy – Governors State University
💙 Favorite Part of Being an OT:
Building meaningful connections with both children and their families. I value partnering with parents and caregivers to create a strong, supportive foundation for each child’s growth. I take a client-centered approach by developing individualized treatment plans that highlight each child’s unique strengths and focus on what matters most to them.
🧸 Favorite OT Tools:
Sensory bins
Therapy putty
(Fun, versatile tools that help build skills through play)
🎨 Favorite Color:
Blue!

04/30/2026

✨Meet our new Occupational Therapist Margaret!✨
📍 From: East Hazel Crest
🎓 Education:
Bachelor of Science in Community Health (Minor in Psychology) – Governors State University
Master’s in Occupational Therapy – Chicago State University
💚 Favorite Part of Being an OT:
Helping children gain independence and confidence in their everyday skills. It’s especially rewarding to see a child accomplish something they were once hesitant or unable to do, and to create fun, engaging activities that keep them motivated.
🧸 Favorite Therapy Tools:
Sensory-based equipment (tunnels, textured materials)
🎨 Favorite Color:
Sage Green!

04/30/2026

✨Meet our new Occupational Therapist David!✨
📍 From:
South Side of Chicago
🎓 Education:
Bachelor’s in Exercise Science – Western Michigan University
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy – Marquette University
💚 Favorite Part of Being an OT:
Helping clients achieve their goals and seeing the happiness that comes with their success
🧸 Favorites in Therapy:
Equipment: Theraputty
Toy: Marble Run
🎨 Favorite Color:
Green Lily (Pantone 13-6107)

06/26/2025

Thank you so much for trusting us with your little one's care!

06/26/2025