The Shandy Clinic

Were you affected by recent autism center closings in Colorado? We want to do everything we can to help. Please call our team at 719-597-0822 x123 or DM us today if you're interested in learning more about ABA at Shandy Clinic. We have immediate openings for children and families!
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ABA Therapy services include working on communication, socialization, maladaptive behaviors, learner readiness and replacement behaviors.
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Aurora (No Waitlist!)
3131 S Vaughn Way, Suite 110, Aurora, CO 80014
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Fountain (No Waitlist!)
901 N Santa Fe Ave., Fountain CO 80817
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Janitell (Immediate Openings!)
2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Central (Immediate Openings!)
2233 Academy Place, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Tri-Lakes (Immediate Openings!)
17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132
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Shandy Clinic The Shandy Clinic offers a range of pediatric therapy services to help your child unlock their full potential. Contact us today to learn more!

We are so excited to introduce our new team members—welcome, everyone!

Sep. 5, 2023 Cohort, from left to right:
Back row | Damon Magness (BT—Central), Jade Williams (BT—Janitell), Kimberly Helinsky (COTA—Fountain), Abigail "Abby" Watts (RBT—Janitell), Aubyn Sparrow (BT—Janitell)
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Front Row | Amanda "Mandi" Van Derbur (BT—Fountain), Savannah Hill (SLPA—Pueblo North + South), Sarah OHagen (OTR—Pueblo South), and Anisa Akramova (BT—Aurora, not pictured)

Shandy Clinic is looking to hire Registered Behavior Technicians in Pueblo, Aurora, and Colorado Springs, CO. Our Registered Behavior Technician positions feature a guaranteed hours benefit, in-clinic BCBAs, paid training opportunities, consistent pay, signing bonus, a multidisciplinary clinical team, and opportunities for growth. If you are interested in learning more, we would LOVE for you to apply today! Visit https://jobs.lever.co/shandyclinic OR the link in our bio to view all open positions.

We are searching for Speech and Occupational Therapists to join our Pueblo, CO teams! "Why Pueblo?" you may ask...

👇 Low cost of living compared to Colorado Springs and Denver
🤑 Enjoy the Colorado life without the Colorado Prices
🚗 Short drive to nearby cities and mountain towns
🌲 45 minutes to Colorado Springs
🏙 1 hour 45 minutes to Denver
⛰ 3 hours from Breckenridge
📣 SO many things to do: https://shorturl.at/nszBI
😁 Our Pueblo team has a 9% turnover compared to a 26% industry average
💲 Amazing relocation bonus a Pueblo-specific compensation increase

Not to mention Pueblo is an amazing community with a HUGE need for therapists! Check out our postings here:

SLP: https://lnkd.in/gXebM76w
OT: https://lnkd.in/g3kXh_Bh

We have immediate openings for ABA therapy services at our Aurora, Fountain, Tri-Lakes, Central and Janitell locations in Colorado. Give us a call for more information at 719-597-0822 x 123!
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ABA Therapy services include working on communication, socialization, maladaptive behaviors, learner readiness and replacement behaviors.
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Aurora
3131 S Vaughn Way, Suite 110, Aurora, CO 80014
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Fountain
901 N Santa Fe Ave., Fountain CO 80817
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Janitell
2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Central
2233 Academy Place, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Tri-Lakes
17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132
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ABA Therapy Clinic Colorado | Shandy Clinic Shandy Clinic specializes in ABA therapy in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. If you’re looking for ABA therapy in Colorado, find the nearest Shandy Clinic to you!

Our hearts light up when we see those big, bright smiles on our clients' faces. 😄❤️ It's those precious moments of progress and happiness that fuel our passion for pediatric care!

🔸 Whether it's taking their first steps, conquering a new challenge, or simply sharing a contagious giggle, these moments remind us why we do what we do.

🔸 We want to hear from YOU! Whether you are a parent or a therapist, what's your favorite memory of your child's/client's journey? Share it with us in the comments below and spread the joy! 👇💬

Let's celebrate these amazing milestones together and continue making strides toward a brighter future for the families we serve.👣

We have immediate openings for ABA therapy services at our Tri-Lakes, Central and Janitell locations in Colorado. Give us a call for more information at 719-597-0822 x 123!
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ABA Therapy services include working on communication, socialization, maladaptive behaviors, learner readiness and replacement behaviors.
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Janitell
2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Central
2233 Academy Place, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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Tri-Lakes
17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132

The Shandy Clinic Shandy Clinic provides evidence-based pediatric therapy services including Speech, OT, PT, ABA, and autism evaluations through a convenient, center-based multidisciplinary model.

Shandy Clinic has immediate openings for Physical Therapy services at the following locations:

Aurora (3131 S Vaughn Way, Suite 110, Aurora, CO 80014)

Tri-Lakes (17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132)

Barnes (6190 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922)

Helen Hunt (917 E Moreno, Suite 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)

Woodmen (6845 Campus Drive, Suite 100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920)

Janitell (2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)

Contact our Care Coordination Team today! (719) 597-0822 x 123

Shandy Clinic has immediate openings for Occupational Therapy services at the following locations:

Aurora (3131 S Vaughn Way, Suite 110, Aurora, CO 80014)

Barnes (6190 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922)

Helen Hunt (917 E Moreno, Suite 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)

Citadel (3625 Citadel Drive South, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)

Janitell (2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)

Contact our Care Coordination Team today! (719) 597-0822 x 123

Shandy Clinic has immediate openings for Speech Therapy services at the following locations:

Aurora (3131 S Vaughn Way, Suite 110, Aurora, CO 80014)

Tri-Lakes (17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132)

Barnes (6190 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922)

Helen Hunt (917 E Moreno, Suite 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)

Citadel (3625 Citadel Drive South, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)

Janitell (2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)

Contact our Care Coordination Team today! (719) 597-0822 x 123

The Shandy Clinic Shandy Clinic provides evidence-based pediatric therapy services including Speech, OT, PT, ABA, and autism evaluations through a convenient, center-based multidisciplinary model.

Our 2nd Annual Summer Jamboree was a success!!

We absolutely love celebrating our amazing team members ❤️

Shandy Clinic has immediate openings for ABA services at the following locations:

Tri-Lakes (17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132)
Central (2233 Academy Place, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)
Janitell (2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)

Additionally, we have hired amazing new team members, increasing our capacity for client care at our Woodmen location. Interested in learning more? Contact our Care Coordination Team today! (719) 597-0822 x 123

Get to know Shandy—Joe Ancona, Hiring Manager!
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Joe attended Clemson University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He has the honor of finding the best therapists and administrative staff to join our amazing Shandy team. He supports all candidates through the hiring life cycle and acts as a resource for them as they navigate learning more about Shandy and our culture. When asked what he loves about Shandy, Joe said “I adore our team here at Shandy. Being able to be a part of a company who serves so many children and families in our community brings me an incredible amount of joy. Seeing the impact we are able to have on these kiddos is hard to beat. And having a collaborative and support team alongside me makes my job so much more enjoyable. Plus, we love having fun! I feel so lucky to be a part of this team.” Living in Colorado provides so many opportunities outside of work. Joe loves spending time with his amazing family. In the warmer months he is all about being outside either hiking, playing pickleball, or mountain biking. During the winter months you will find Joe falling down the mountain on his skis or traveling. He also enjoys live music, so having Red Rocks in our backyard is amazing!

Get to know Shandy—Justin Bresette, Operations and Data Manager!
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Justin serves as the Operations and Data Manager here at the Shandy Clinic. He attended Plattsburgh State University in New York. When asked what he loves about Shandy, Justin said, “I love Shandy for the collaboration across teams and the opportunities to serve so many kiddos and families in Colorado!” Outside of work, Justin enjoys running, playing pickleball, cycling, and just being outside.

Get to know Shandy—Harrison Pow, Corporate Controller!
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Harrison serves as our Lead of Finance, Accounting, and Revenue Cycle Operations. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vanderbilt University. When asked what he loves about Shandy, Harrison said “The passion and drive that our team members exhibit to provide high-quality care to the communities we serve.” Outside of work, Harrison enjoys running, playing tennis, and going to concerts.

Thank you, Tito's Burritos, for visiting our Tri-Lakes location for lunch last Tuesday. Go give them a follow and add them to your list of must-try local foods—what a delicious treat for our team! 😋🌯

https://www.instagram.com/burritostito/

Get to know Shandy—Emily Maine, Vice President of Operations!
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Emily is the Vice President of Operations here at the Shandy Clinic. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of California-Berkeley and her MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Emily’s role at Shandy involves working with teams to expand care and improve the way we work for our patients, families, and clinicians. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Emily said, “I love getting to see the lifechanging services that our clinicians provide and the heart that every single team member brings to their work! This is a team full of truly exceptional people, and it is a privilege to work with them.” Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family (especially her dog!) and spending time outside.

Shandy Clinic has immediate openings for ABA services at the following locations:

Tri-Lakes (17230 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Suite 220, Monument, CO 80132)
Central (2233 Academy Place, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80909)
Janitell (2761 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906)

Additionally, we have hired amazing new team members, increasing our capacity for client care at our Woodmen location. Interested in learning more? Contact our Care Coordination Team today! (719) 597-0822 x 123

The Shandy Clinic Shandy Clinic provides evidence-based pediatric therapy services including Speech, OT, PT, ABA, and autism evaluations through a convenient, center-based multidisciplinary model.

Get to know Shandy—Maddi McDonough, ABA South Regional Manager!
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Maddi earned her master’s degree in Education with a Specialty in ABA and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She has been in the field since 2015. Maddi’s areas of interest include Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI). She is also PECS Level 1 Certified and has completed Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) continuing education credit to help increase compassionate care in her practice of ABA. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Maddi said, “I love that Shandy wants to be effective and efficient for both our clients’ care and the care of our team members. I also love that Shandy’s clinic environment looks and feels like children belong here, it isn’t a sterile white building, but instead has nature artwork everywhere and it looks like a place for happy children.” Outside of work, Maddi enjoys hiking, reading, spending time with people she loves, and eating lots of great food.

Congratulations for 5 years at Shandy, Tanner Denn—HR Coordinator!

"I am originally from Nebraska and moved to Colorado a little over 6 years ago, and soon I'll be heading back to my husker roots, and I'm excited to be able to say that Shandy has been my home away from home for 5 years now, and I'm thrilled to continue on with them & strive for another 5 years! Working at Shandy means you're a part of something bigger than yourself & is what drives me every single day along with this incredible team we have here. On my time when I'm not working, I enjoy reading, doing puzzles, or getting out on the golf course! Thanks for a wonderful 5 years - here's to 5 more!" —Tanner

Get to know Shandy—Maura Illing, Assistant Physical Therapy Department Head!
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Maura got her bachelor’s degree from Case Western Reserve University and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. She has been a PT for 4 years and has spent those four years at the Shandy Clinic. She has her Functional Dry Needling Level 1 certification, and loves working with ortho diagnoses, especially youth athletes, as well as babies/pre-walkers, and kids with neurological diagnoses. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Maura said, “I love that I am able to treat this wide variety of diagnoses at Shandy, and work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team to help these kids reach their full potential and achieve their goals!” Outside of work, you can usually find Maura in the mountains hiking, skiing, camping, trail running, or rock climbing. She also loves to read, travel, and spend time with family and friends!

Get to know Shandy—Nicole Losse, Physical Therapy Department Head!
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Nicole graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Health from the University of Illinois and then earned her doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. She has been a PT for 7 years. Nicole has her CSCS certification (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) and Autism Exercise Specialist certification. Her other areas of interest include babies/pre-walkers, neurological diagnoses, and strength training. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Nicole said “I love working on an interdisciplinary team. I feel like it provides the best care for our patients to all be under one roof collaborating all of the time.” Outside of work, Nicole enjoys hiking, lifting weights, reading, skiing, spending time with friends and family (and her dog), and just being outside!

Get to know Shandy—Tiffany Salerno, Assistant OT Department Head and Pueblo South Clinic Manager!
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Tiffany is a Pueblo, CO native graduating high school locally and attending Pueblo Community College to receive her associates degree in Applied Science to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She has now been in the field for 4 years. Tiffany loves working with kids of all diagnoses and abilities. She is certified in Handwriting Without Tears and loves learning and growing to better serve our clients. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Tiffany said “I love Shandy because I always feel supported and am able to grow in my field. I love the close family feeling with other therapists, and the feeling that we are all trying to do what is best for the kids we see.” Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys hanging out with family, camping, and watching her own kids grow. She loves adventures and being outdoors.

Macie attended the University of Texas at Austin where she obtained both her bachelor's degree and master's degree. She has been in the field for 2 years, and just moved to Colorado from Texas in March. She has been with Shandy Clinic since April, and we are so thankful to have her!

When asked what she loves most about her job, here is what she had to say: "I love being a speech language pathologist because I get to help my client's discover individualized tools to improve their speech and language skills to increase their confidence during conversational interactions. I have absolutely loved my time with the Shandy Clinic! The Pueblo South team has welcomed me with open arms and has supported me through my transition."

Check out the great things Macie's team had to say about her: "Macie recently joined our Pueblo South team and has been a HUGE asset to our team. Macie strives to have fun and engaging sessions for all of her kiddos. She works hard and is always willing to help out her team! We are so thankful that she is apart of our Pueblo South team! " 🤍

Thank you for all that you do, Macie!

Get to know Shandy—Jenny Ventker, Occupational Therapy Director!
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Jenny has a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University and spent 7 years working for the Forest Service doing various research projects. She then got her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2012. She has now been in the field 10 years now and in pediatrics for 7 years. Jenny is interested in working with neurological injuries, especially spinal cord injuries. She holds an Animal and Human Health Certificate from the Institute of Human Animal Connection at University of Denver which allows her to run and enjoy an animal assisted therapy program. She is also interested in treating patients with trauma backgrounds. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Jenny said “I love being able to work with a large group of OT’s and other disciplines. It is great to work in a place where you get to be super creative and have so much fun at your job!” Outside of work, Jenny loves camping, hiking, running, gardening, and reading. More than anything, she loves to spend time with her dogs!

Katie has been an occupational therapist at Shandy Clinic for 5 years! 🎉

When asked what she loves most about being a pediatric occupational therapist, here is what Katie had to say: "One of my favorite parts or working as a pediatric occupational therapist is getting to help children become the most independent little humans they can be! Working with children reminds me of the old show Kids Say the Darndest Things. I love working on feeding, social skills and every day living skills with kiddos." In her spare time, Katie loves being with her family and dogs, doing anything outside and checking out new breweries! ⛺☀️🐶

Happy anniversary, Katie! Thank you for all that you do each day! 🤍

Get to know Shandy—Alyssa Pennington, Assistant Speech Department Head!
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Alyssa attended The University of Akron in Akron, Ohio where she obtained both her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She has been in the field for 4 years. Alyssa’s areas of interest include the Spanish speaking population and motor speech disorders. When asked what she loves about Shandy, Alyssa said “I love Shandy because my team is amazing! I have never worked in such a friendly and supportive environment.” Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys hiking, exercising, cooking, baking, and exploring new places.

Get to know Shandy—Steph Pfeif, Speech Department Head!
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Steph is a Colorado native. She was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado. Steph obtained her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree at The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO. After graduating, she spent 5 years working in the school setting before moving to outpatient pediatrics at Shandy in 2016 to help open the Pueblo market and hasn’t looked back. Steph holds certifications for the SOS Approach, Beckman Oral Motor Skills, and ASHA supervision. When asked what she loves about Shandy Steph said “Shandy’s sense of community is top notch. From support and encouragement from co-workers and other Shandy professional, to being involved in patient’s and family’s lives. You have a built-in network for all of life and career changes.” Outside of work, Steph enjoys camping, traveling, spending time with family, keeping up with her 2 kids, and enjoying the Colorado sun.

Get to know Shandy—Jana Weiner, Director of Physical Health!
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Jana attended Northeastern University for her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and A.T. Stills University for her doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has been practicing as a Physical Therapist since 1999! She specialized in orthopedics for 20+ years and made the transition to pediatrics in 2021 when she retired from the US Air Force. She enjoys all aspects of clinic practice, but especially enjoys performing dry needling for the amazing and fast results it provides. Her passion for leadership stems from 20+ years of service in the US Air Force and she is thrilled to lead our clinical teams every day! When asked what she loves about Shandy, Jana said “I love the team members that work here! Each Shandy employee is dedicated to ensuring that we provide the highest quality patient-centered therapy to our patients and families. The teams definitely make this a special place to work!” When she is not working, Jana enjoys being outside in her garden, in the mountains, or sitting at the soccer field watching her kids play.

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In observance of Independence Day, our offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4th. 🎉

Our Citadel team is working hard with their kiddos to create & plant a flower bed!

This activity helps with a variety of skills such as motor planning, sensory integration, cognitive development and many more.

Stay tuned to see all the beauty that grows🤍🌺🌸

Happy Friday!
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Get to know Shandy—Laura Franklin, CEO!
Laura Franklin is honored to serve as the CEO of The Shandy Clinic. Prior to serving in this role, Laura graduated with an MPA from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and an MBA from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. Before graduate school, Laura taught fourth grade in Lexington, Mississippi. She fell in love with the Mississippi Delta, and with the community in Lexington. Laura believes that the power of the community contributed enormously to her students' success, and this belief has carried forward in her role as CEO of Shandy. Laura is deeply committed to doing everything in her power to ensure that every child can achieve their full potential. She has a deep belief in Shandy's mission and vision, and is constantly amazed by the team, and by the impact we make every day on children's lives. Laura is originally from Houston, Texas. Laura's hobbies include reading, gardening, and writing bios in third person about herself.

Please help us in celebrating our newest team members!
We are so thankful to have each of you on our team. Happy 1st week! 🤍

Melissa has lived in Colorado her entire life! She has been with the Shandy Clinic for 8 years now. In her free time, Melissa enjoys crocheting and going camping with her family. ⛺️

When Melissa was asked why she loves her job, here is what she had to say: "I love my job because I enjoy helping the children in the Pueblo community reach their full potential! I also enjoy building relationships with the families I serve. The Pueblo South team is my family, they all make my job fun!"

Check out the great things Melissa's team had to say about her: "Melissa has been with Shandy for 8 years! She has grown from a COTA to an OTR in her time with us. She is now rocking an OTR supervisor role at Pueblo South and we couldn't be more thankful for all of her hard work. She is always helping staff with new strategies and interventions, mentoring new staff members, and is so knowledgeable about all things OT. We are so lucky to have her apart of our team."

Thank you for all that you do, Melissa! 🧡

Spencer is a Colorado native and has lived most of his life in Pueblo. In 2017 Spencer graduated from Pueblo community college with his COTA degree. For the first few years of his career he worked in a variety of settings! In 2020 Spencer started at Shandy Clinic and loves it! He is currently completing his masters degree in Occupational Therapy at the university of Belmont. While Spencer has very little free time now, the free time he does have he uses to dream of what he will do when he graduates. 🧑‍🎓

When asked what he loves most about his job, here is what he had to say: "I love my job because I love serving the community I grew up in, as well as the culture and support of my coworkers. Pueblo north is a special team!"

Check out the great things Spencer's team had to say about him: "Let’s take a minute to give a huge shout-out to Spencer, one of the most relationship-driven and talented COTAs at the Shandy Clinic. For almost three years now, Spencer has worked tirelessly to help his patients achieve their goals and live their best lives. With his dedication to evidence-based research and finding the best approaches for each patient, Spencer has made a real difference in many lives.

That’s not all-Spencer also manages to juggle one of the busiest caseloads while pursuing a graduate degree in occupational therapy! He makes it look easy and pours so much time and effort into making sure everyone around him is successful. Spencer has truly added to the positive culture at the Pueblo North Clinic by being a supportive coworker and friend to everyone he comes across during the day. Patients love him and look forward to the time they get to spend together building new skills.

Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence, Spencer! We are fortunate to have you on our !" 🧡🧡