Welcome to our Journey
Discover the heart behind our clinic, the team that makes it all possible, and the dedication to excellence that sets us apart.
Your child's journey with us is more than just therapy sessions - it's a path towards growth, communication, and reaching new milestones. Let's walk hand in hand towards brighter tomorrows.
Missy Broxton MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with 28 years of experience within the occupational therapy field. She found her passion working with the pediatric population and sensory integration clinic in 2008. She previously co-owned an outpatient pediatric clinic for 13 years in Connecticut. Since that time, Missy has completed extensive coursework to expand her knowledge and expertise in order to address the whole child and the family dynamics. Since her move to New Mexico from Connecticut in 2021, she has established a solid reputation within the special needs community and private preschools and charter schools. She has completed numerous presentations within the community to share her knowledge of sensory processing, fine motor skills, handwriting, use of visual schedules and social stories in order to maximize children’s functioning within the school environment.
“I do not treat just the child; I work with the entire family (siblings, extended family, etc.) and any providers or school personnel that engages with the child. My approach to therapy is called a bottom up approach - addressing the neurological and sensory aspects in order to build a solid foundation of strength in order to maximize your child’s success to achieve the demands of their daily life across all settings (home, school, and community).”
Cathleen “Cat” Knowles, MS, CCC-SLP is a dedicated speech-language pathologist (SLP) with 27 years of diverse experience in early childhood development. She began her career in 1997 as a teacher at the New Mexico School for the Deaf, where she cultivated a deep appreciation for language accessibility during a child’s formative years.
For a decade, Cat worked in early intervention, working with young children in their homes and various community settings. This experience allowed her to build strong, supportive relationships with families and other service providers. She learned the value of a collaborative team approach in helping children with disabilities and complex needs establish a foundation for a successful future.
Throughout her career, Cat has worked alongside skilled specialists—including physicians, educators, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health experts—enhancing her own therapeutic skills in the process. For the past 14 years, she has been in private practice, using her extensive knowledge and ongoing education to create holistic, individualized therapeutic experiences for each child and family she serves.
"I believe in a family-centered, play-based, transdisciplinary approach to therapy, where the whole child is nurtured. Children learn best in the context of secure, positive relationships, exploring new skills and concepts alongside supportive adults who foster their foundational skills for learning."
