who is reaching new heights?

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Bridget Moran is our Clinical Director and Lead  Occupational Therapist who may look familiar to a few of our families. She was the first OT at RNH! Bridget received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State University and soon after joined the Reaching New Heights team for her first OT job. Since then, Bridget has gained experience in working in the school setting with a variety of diagnoses and age levels. She also had the privilege of working at the International Newcomer’s Academy with students and families from different cultural backgrounds; per Bridget, this experience was one of her most beneficial because it increased the understanding of different perspectives and beliefs/values from various cultures. Bridget is an energetic therapist who strives to bring out the most potential with the children she works with through use of hands-on exploration and creative interventions. She also believes the success of a child in therapy is highly reflective of collaboration with the family and other therapists.
In her free time, Bridget enjoys watching paranormal tv shows with her dog, Cooper, and playing softball on the weekends. Bridget is extremely excited to be back at RNH and be a part of an ever-growing family.
Bridget holds licenses from:
  • Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy
  • ​Ohio Department of Education                                                                                                                                                                                    
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Mindy Brasdovich is an Occupational Therapist at Reaching New Heights. Mindy earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Cleveland State University She has experience in outpatient pediatrics, inpatient acute care, and inpatient neuro rehabilitation. Mindy’s interest in the medical field along with her need for creativity led her to occupational therapy. Mindy believes that children learn best by exploring their environment and engaging in creative outlets. In her free time, Mindy enjoys spending quality time with her family, friends and three rambunctious huskies.

Mindy holds licenses from:
  • Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy​ 
  • Ohio Department of Education                                                                                                                                                                           
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Aleena Claybrook is an Occupational Therapist at Reaching New Heights. Aleena received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Sports Science from Youngstown State University and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Walsh University. Aleena is an enthusiastic therapist who has a passion for working with the pediatric population. Aleena strives to make a positive and effective difference in each of her sessions so that she can ultimately improve the quality of the lives of her clients and their families. She is very thankful to have the opportunity to work with amazing people and collaborate with some great therapists!
In her free time, Aleena loves spending time with family and friends, working out, traveling, and being active! She is huge Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State football fan!
Aleena holds licenses from:
  • Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy​ 
  • Ohio Department of Education                                                                                                                                                                           
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Ning Hershberger is an Occupational Therapist at Reaching New Heights. Ning received her Bachelors and Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from Walsh University. She has gained experience with a wide variety of age groups in inpatient acute care, outpatient, and school settings. Through her experiences, Ning quickly realized working with kids provided her with the greatest joy! Ning's goal is to provide a positive experience, provide inclusion, and enrich the lives of individuals with differing abilities and their families. In her free time, Ning enjoys spending time with her husband and son, her 17-year-old Yorkie, watching crime shows, and hiking. ​
Ning holds licenses from:
  • Ohio Board of Occupational Therapy​ 
  • Ohio Department of Education                                                                                                                                                                           
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Sumer Reese is a Physical Therapist at Reaching New Heights. Sumer earned her Bachelor’s degree majoring in Exercise Science at Bowling Green State University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Youngstown State University. Majority of Sumer’s experience has been in a pediatric setting, primarily treating those in the Autism community. She wants to make a difference by improving her patients’ quality of life, gross motor skills, balance, strength and coordination through play-based activities. Sumer loves not only working in a pediatric setting but prefers to work with those diagnosed with ASD. Sumer spends her free time running, spending time with her husband, dog and 2 ferrets.

Sumer holds licenses from:
  • Ohio Board of Physical Therapy​ 
  • Ohio Department of Education                                                                                                                                                                           
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"When our boys were diagnosed with dyslexia, we weren’t sure where to even begin. Thankfully, we were told by a dyslexia advocate and educational attorney about Reaching New Heights. We didn’t realize how much cursive instruction and OT work moved children with dyslexia forward. The OT and cursive work that our boys receive at Reaching New Heights is served with so much joy, fun, love and fidelity. We will be forever grateful for our new favorite Difference Maker! 
​Christy & Tom Mattey