Get to Know Us and Our Philosophy
Get to Know Us and Our Philosophy
ABOUT
Pia
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OUR THERAPISTS ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORT YOU
ABOUT
Pia Seltmann MS, OTR/L
Pia is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapist with 22 years of experience in the field.
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She earned her undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy from the Bildungszentrum Gera in Germany in 2002 and later completed her master’s degree in Health Sciences from the Hoogeschool of Amsterdam in the Netherlands in 2013.
She moved to the USA in 2009, Pia has diverse experience, working in inpatient settings with both adults and pediatrics, private clinics, school environments, international pediatric home health, and private coaching.
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In 2022, Pia founded TAR Education in Motion to reach more clients in the home setting and provide support where families need it most.
She is deeply passionate about her work, always striving to go above and beyond to support her clients. Pia firmly believes in that every child can reach their potential and the importance of parent education. She takes a holistic approach to each child and family she works with.
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Outside of her professional life, Pia loves to travel and enjoys cooking with her husband.
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Jeannette High OTD/L
Jeannette High grew up in Michigan and found occupational therapy while in highschool.
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Jeannette completed her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology at Grand Valley State University in 2019 and took a gap year working as a supports coordinator with children with Developmental Disabilities. Jeannette then completed her Doctorate program in 2023.
Jeannette currently loves working with children specifically in the areas of sensory and child lead activities. She specializes in creating a neuro-affirming space in order to help see every child succeed.
In her spare time Jeannette enjoys playing sports, reading, hiking, and trying new restaurants.
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Alejandra Gutierrez MS, OTR/L
Alejandra grew up in Northern Virginia and attended the University of Virginia where she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and biology. She received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis in 2021.
Alejandra has experience working in inpatient rehab and pediatric outpatient settings. She is passionate about helping kids reach their full potential. She loves developing therapeutic relationships with her clients and their families and incorporating clients’ preferred interests and play themes into treatment sessions to work toward their goals.
Alejandra loves traveling, trying out new recipes to bake or cook, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Marceline Ndahayo OTD/L
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Marcie earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Mary Baldwin University and has gained extensive experience working with diverse client populations across the lifespan.
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Pediatric occupational therapy has always been at the heart of her career. Marcie is deeply passionate about empowering and supporting her young clients on their journey toward independence and reaching their fullest potential. Marcie thrives on creating a fun, safe, and engaging therapeutic environment, as well as fostering meaningful collaboration with families to ensure the best outcomes for her clients.
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Outside of work, Marcie loves traveling, exercise, gardening, and spending time with loved ones.
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Sierra Desorme OTD/L
Sierra Desorme, originally from Hollywood, Florida, is an occupational therapist. She earned a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, a Master’s in Exceptional Student Education, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. Passionate about working with children who are neurodivergent, Sierra has dedicated herself to making a positive impact on the lives of young children in a variety of capacities including behavior therapy, early intervention, special education, and afterschool programming.
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Sierra has been a pediatric occupational therapist since 2021 working primarily in outpatient and school settings. Sierra has been working with children who are neurodivergent since 2011. She strongly believes that every child can reach their full potential if you give them the space to do it. Her love for children and the DMV led her to relocate to DC for a school contract. What was supposed to be a 7-month opportunity led to her setting her roots in the area.
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Victoria Guesva-Micklon
CCC-SLP
Insurance
TAR Education in Motion is an out-of-network provider. Our services are often covered by out-of-network benefits. We recommend that you contact your insurance company before starting services to learn how much your particular plan will reimburse you. You will be provided with an itemized bill that includes all necessary information, including diagnostic and treatment codes.