Our Thriving Kids Team To Serve You
We are one of the largest private Pediatric Occupational Therapy practices in Southwestern Ontario, with over 40+ years of combined experience!
Heather Harris
Owner and Founder of Thriving Kids Pediatrics | Registered Occupational Therapist
Heather Harris earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University in 2009 and has 17 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families in hospital, clinic, community, school, and home settings.
Heather specializes in pediatric OT services, supporting infants, children, and youth up to 18 years of age with sensory processing challenges, Autism, ADHD, motor and learning challenges, Primitive Reflex Integration, as well as helping support feeding difficulties in infants, children, and youth.
She is also passionate about helping children who are having difficulties with daily transitions, organization and time management, and independence in their activities of daily living (ADLs) including toileting, dressing, and eating.
She also has many additional courses to help support children and youth with behavioural and emotional challenges. She has additional certifications in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) based approaches and prides herself on learning more about the nervous system and how we can help children and youth to overcome sensory overload and to promote self-regulation.
She takes a holistic, strengths-based, and evidence based approach, using individualized, play-based and child-led therapy to build independence, participation, and quality of life.
Heather is passionate about early intervention and helping families access meaningful support when they need it most. She enjoys leading her Thriving Kids team and is the Clinical Director and Supervisor as well as the Owner and Founder of Thriving Kids London/St. Thomas Pediatrics.
Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her family and energetic dog, travelling the world, visiting the beach, and running half-marathons and marathons.
Yen Minh Duong
Yen is a Western University graduate and registered Occupational Therapist, 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.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Maria Kmet
Maria has over 25 years of experience. She earned her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology in 1995 and her Occupational Therapy degree from Wayne State University in 1998. Maria has worked in private practice, home care, insurance, outpatient, and school-based rehabilitation, supporting children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, genetic, and sensory needs, including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, seizure disorders, sensory processing challenges, picky eating, and developmental delays. She is passionate about a client- and family-centred approach, helping children develop meaningful skills that promote independence and participation in everyday activities. Outside of work, Maria enjoys music, travelling, pickleball, gardening, cooking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Amy Leger
Amy is Western University graduate and registered Occupational Therapist. She has experience working in Pediatric settings and a passion for supporting children of all ages and their families. Amy is interested in helping children with a variety of goals including fine and gross motor, daily activities, sensory processing, and social/leisure activities. Using a family-centred approach, Amy works with the family and child to develop goals for the activities they want and need to do. In her free time, she enjoys baking, hiking, and crocheting.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Miranda Stanbury
Miranda is a Western University graduate and a registered Occupational Therapist, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Originally from Burlington, Ontario, she discovered her passion for pediatric OT while volunteering at a pediatric clinic. With over six years of experience working with children, Miranda supports goals including motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation, social participation, and daily activities. She provides in-home and clinic-based services in London using a collaborative, family-centred, play-based approach. Outside of work, Miranda enjoys skiing, golf, reading, running, pickleball, travelling, and relaxing at the beach.
Registered Occupational Therapist
Selina Simoes
Selina is a graduate alumni of Western University. She is passionate about supporting children and families by creating a warm, welcoming, and organized environment where everyone feels valued from the moment they arrive. With experience in administration and client care, Selina is committed to ensuring each family's experience is positive and seamless while providing compassionate support to both families and the clinical team. She believes that kindness, empathy, and strong communication can make a meaningful difference in a family's healthcare journey. Outside of work, Selina enjoys spending time with her dog, staying active outdoors, and discovering new coffee shops.
Administrative Assistant, Client Care Navigator
Aditi Iyer
Aditi is fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi, and Gujarati. Originally from India, she completed her undergraduate degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology before earning her Master of Clinical Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Western University. Aditi is passionate about creating supportive, joyful spaces where children can communicate and thrive. She believes therapy is most meaningful when it is child-led and tailored to each child’s unique strengths, interests, and goals. Outside of work, Aditi enjoys reading, nature walks, music, exploring cafés, spending time by the water, and learning new songs on her ukulele.
Registered Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)