Richele Ehardt

Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics

Education:

• B.A: Exercise Science, Hope College
• M.S: Occupational Therapy, Grand Valley State University

What I like most about being an OT: I love being able to witness when kiddos have their “aha” moments! It could be figuring out how to tie their shoe, writing their name for the first time, or realizing they like a new food that they have never tried before! It is so special to see them proud of themselves, or better yet, surprise themselves with what they are capable of doing.

My hobbies include: Latin dancing, going to the beach, waterskiing, and snowboarding.

A fun fact about me: I am also a Midwesterner at heart – I love visiting my family in Michigan and spending time boating and swimming at the lake.

If I could have any super power, it would be: teleportation so I could visit family and friends and travel the world whenever I wanted!

My favorite animal is: dogs, especially my Doberman Pincer, Macy!

My favorite board game to play is: Ticket to Ride.

My favorite ice cream flavor is: Chocolate Mousse Tracks.

Areas of training & expertise:

• Primitive Motor Reflex Integration: Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration – MNRI®
• Method & Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT)
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Vision Therapy Techniques
• Sensory & Play-based Approaches for Feeding
• Astronaut Training
• Sensory Integration
• The Zones of Regulation