About Lullaby Waters

Hannah graduated from Idaho State University with her degree in occupational therapy. She knew from a young age that the therapy field was well-suited for her, watching as her brother received services while he, too, was young. Hannah loves individualizing her care and creating unique treatments to enhance each child’s abilities. Hannah is calm, adaptable and great at researching evidence-based practices for implementation. She has experience as a swim coach and is able to incorporate both her schooling and experience into her treatments. 

Nikki graduated from Brown Mackie College with a degree as an occupational therapy assistant, and a bachelor’s in biological sciences with a human biology emphasis. She is passionate about helping others and wants to make a difference in the world. The path in which she has chosen to do so is through her therapy, utilizing the properties of water, combined with individual needs and goals. Nikki loves watching her clients become the best version of themselves both physically and emotionally. She is playful and energetic in her sessions, but also calming. 

Paula graduated from Brown Mackie College with an associates degree of applied science to be an occupational therapy assistant. Paula likes to engage the kids with fun games and activities to work on new, developing skills. Paula is calm and patient and believes movement and play are crucial to a child's development. In her free time, Paula enjoys spending time outside with her family and animals hiking, gardening, camping and exploring.

AJ graduated from BYU with her bachelor's degree in exercise and wellness and a minor in gerontology. She completed her doctorate in occupational therapy at the University of Mary. AJ specializes with vulnerable populations and has worked in a variety of groups and settings, including geriatrics, pediatrics, individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic abuse, forensic occupational therapy, mental health and juvenile detention therapy. She enjoys utilizing a variety of therapeutic mediums and has worked in equine assisted therapy, exercise and weight training and hydrodynamic therapy. AJ believes that each person has an important story and that OT provides the means and the platform to share that story. She has found that giving each child validation with challenge provides the greatest opportunity for stable and peaceful growth. AJ was born in Georgia and lived in Argentina for over a year and therefore speaks both Spanish and "southern.” She played the bass clarinet in high school, spent an excessive amount of time burning CD mixes and nurtures an unnatural preoccupation with popcorn.

Jordan graduated from Green River College in Auburn, Wash., in 2021 with an associates degree in applied science - occupational therapy assistant. She is a new practitioner with a year of experience working in both pediatrics and adult settings. She chose pediatrics as her professional focus because she loves the use of play as a modality to promote functional and developmental skills. She is looking forward to continued professional development and furthering her education in the OT field.

Jessie graduated from Boise State with her degrees in human resource management and business management. The special needs population has a special place in her heart because of her own daughter. Jessie is an amazing support for parents and children with her knowledge and resources.

Conner enjoys assisting the families of Lullaby Waters in any way she can. An avid lover of all things frogs, away from work she enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her friends.

Jessica is a senior at Timberline High School and enjoys growing flowers in her garden, reading, knitting and drinking anything with caffeine. She wants to study neuroscience next year at college and eventually go to med school to become a pediatrician.