Our Thriving Kids Team To Serve You
We are one of the largest private Pediatric Occupational Therapy practices in Southwestern Ontario, with over 60 years of combined experience!
Morgan Jenkins
Morgan is a registered Occupational Therapist with 10 years experience in pediatric Occupational Therapy. Morgan completed her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2014 at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, where she was born and raised. After graduation, she worked in Northern Alberta for five years in schools and privately with families. She moved to London, Ontario in 2019 to start a family. Morgan has experience working with children with a wide range of abilities and needs including fine and gross motor delays, picky eating, sensory processing challenges, and difficulties with activities of daily living. She is passionate about helping children work on the things they need and want to be able to do. Morgan practices Occupational Therapy with a family-centered focus - she’ll find out what is important to you and how she can help. Outside of work, Morgan enjoys spending time outside with her family and their Labrador retriever, crafting, reading, and baking.
Jillian Smith
Jillian is a registered occupational therapist and recent graduate from the University of Western Ontario. She was born and raised in London, and has a passion for working with children. Jillian is interested in helping children with a wide variety of goals including emotional regulation, sensory processing, fine and gross motor, social leisure, and daily activities. She provides services in-home, and at a clinic space in London. In her free time, Jillian enjoys going on camping trips, trying out new recipies , and spending time with her two lovable dogs.
Yen Minh Duong
Yen is a registered Occupational Therapist and recent graduate of Western University, with many pediatric experiences and a strong passion for supporting children and families in achieving their full potential across all aspects of life. She strives to foster opportunities in areas including self-growth, fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. With a family-centered approach, Yen is dedicated to helping children engage in the activities they need and want to do to thrive all while having fun! During her downtime, she is an avid long-distance runner, hiker, crochet lover, and movie enthusiast.
Cheryl Fountain-Gore
Cheryl has over 26 years of experience working as a registered occupational therapist supporting individuals on their rehabilitation journey. A graduate of the University of Toronto's Occupational Therapy program in 1998, throughout her career, Cheryl has worked in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, in the community and at clinics, where she has gained experience treating clients recovering from injuries, managing chronic conditions, and adapting to life with disabilities. She regularly engages in professional development and training to ensure that her knowledge and skills remain relevant to the evolving needs of her clients. Outside of her professional life, Cheryl is committed to maintaining a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. She loves to travel, enjoys spending quality time with her family, is an avid reader, artist and amateur photographer. Her personal and professional values of growth, empathy, and resilience are reflected in her work, where she consistently strives to empower individuals and children to navigate the challenges of daily life and achieve their fullest potential.
Maria Kmet
Maria is a registered Occupational Therapist who has over 25 years of experience working in pediatric Occupational Therapy. Maria graduated with a Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology Degree in 1995. Subsequently, she completed her Occupational Therapy degree in 1998 at Wayne State University in Michigan. After graduating, she worked in a variety of settings which included private practice, home care, insurance and pediatrics through outpatient and school based rehabilitation services. Maria has many years of experience working with children with a wide variety of skill sets in neuromuscular, seizure and genetic disorders, cerebral and era’s palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, picky eating and development delays. Maria is passionate about helping children develop skills through a client and family centered approach. She will collaborate with clients and families to build on skills that facilitate purpose and meaningful participation in activities of daily living. Outside of work, Maria enjoys singing and writing music with her husband, traveling with her family, spending time with friends, going for walks, playing pickle ball, interior designing, gardening, cooking and baking.