Village Therapists
It Takes a Village, Let Us Be Yours!
Heather Tweedie MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Business Owner
Heather has been practicing as an OT for over 20 years. Majority of her career has been in pediatrics ranging from children’s hospitals, to outpatient, to home health. She love serving children and their families in the their natural environment.
She is the owner of Pediatric Village Home Care. Heather's passion is working with infants that have been hospitalized, as well as other infants with feeding difficulties (breast or bottle), Torticollis, and babies that are difficult to calm. She provides in home therapy services in Bend and surrounding areas for kids 0-5. Pediatric Village currently leads sensorimotor groups in various preschools in the Bend area and work privately with students in the preschool setting.
Heather is also a postpartum doula specializing in supporting moms of NICU babies and babies with medical or developmental complexities. She has extensive knowledge of premature infant development. She assists NICU families not only by nurturing and supporting the family unit but also by educating parents of the special developmental needs of their infants. She believes in empowering parents and providing then with the tools to be successful!
Heather is also a mother to 3 sensory seeking children that keep her busy and on her toes. She loves jeeping, dancing, and traveling.
Alison Goodrich MS OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Alison received her Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech in 1995 and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2001. She thought when she entered graduate school that she would work with the elderly upon graduating, but once she learned the magic of growth through play, she embraced pediatric occupational therapy and has never looked back. She has experience in a variety of occupational therapy settings; schools and preschools, home based therapy, hospital NICU and outpatient clinic. Her love is helping children where “occupation” really takes place, in the natural environment. She strongly values working together with families to help their children develop into the best versions of themselves. She has advanced education in pediatric feeding and has achieved expert level practice using the relationship based DIR/Floortime model. She has also completed coursework in NDT, sensory integration, fine motor and handwriting skills, vision therapy, aquatic therapy, listening programs, and executive dysfunction. During her career she has practiced in Southern California, in Central Florida and now in Central Oregon. In her home life, she is a proud Army wife and a parent to two wonderful daughters. Alison enjoys hiking, rock hounding, gardening, creating and traveling to the coast in the family RV.
Jillian Marcucci OTD, OTR/L, QMHP
Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Mental Health Specialist
Jillian has been a practicing occupational therapist since 2021, with a post-professional doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California. Over the past two years, Jillian has served as a program director for residential treatment homes, specializing in aiding adults with mental health challenges to acquire the skills necessary for safe community living and in November made the transition back to community based pediatric care. Prior to delving into her graduate studies in occupational therapy, Jillian worked as a behavior interventionist, offering support to children and families in their home environments.
Throughout her academic journey, Jillian remained deeply involved in the special education system, providing support to classrooms spanning from pre-school to 8th grade. She honed her skills through two distinct OT internships, one specializing in early intervention and the other with pediatric mental health. These experiences allowed her to refine her OT skills while forging meaningful connections with these specific populations.
Jillian's passion has always revolved around working with children and their families, striving to enhance their quality of life and assist them in achieving their desired lifestyles. Her approach is rooted in understanding the uniqueness of each family, fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where open and honest communication can flourish.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Jillian finds immense joy in exploring the stunning Pacific Northwest with her dog Luna, engaging in activities such as camping, hiking, and discovering cute new restaurants.
WE ARE HIRING PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL & SPEECH THERAPISTS
PT and PTAs
Looking for a part time or full time PT/PTA & ST therapists to manage a caseload of pediatrics for home care. Please contact us for more details.
info@pediatricvillage.com
541-904-0166