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Melissa Nilsen

MSOT, OTR/L

Melissa (she/her) earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Washington and a bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Arizona. Melissa has worked in the Lake Washington School District and has been at Children’s Therapy of Woodinville since 2007.

Melissa loves working with families to help children develop motor coordination skills, functional play skills and positive strategies for emotional regulation. She focuses on finding underlying causes for delays and helping children find joy and confidence in daily activities that they currently resist.

Melissa uses a variety of techniques with her clients and adapts different theories as needed with each child. She has advanced training in sensory integration, primitive reflex integration, visual eye teaming, auditory processing, handwriting and other fine motor skills, emotional regulation and social skills. She teaches a summer Friendship Club at the park to further develop social skills in a group setting.

Melissa is married with two children. She spends her spare time carpooling her kids and enjoying the outdoors.

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19021 120th Ave NE
Ste 102
Bothell, WA 98011

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“Words cannot express the gratitude that we feel for your endless support and encouragement of C. and for our entire family. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect advocate and helpmate for our son. You have truly helped him “Bloom and Grow”.

“Sherry, I wanted to thank you for working with A. this morning - I really want to commend you on how flexible, creative, and thoughtful you were with her. It was amazing to see you just jump right into her world!”

“Melissa and Erin, N. loved Friendship Club and we really saw a lot of growth in the nuances of interaction with peers. This to us is priceless and couldn’t have been done without you.”