Meet The Team

Debbie Horowitz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Co-founder

I received a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from New York University in 1990. After several years of working in various adult settings I was drawn to the idea of helping children and impacting a life from early days. I very quickly began to appreciate the degree to which pediatric OT is able to positively affect a child’s performance, emotional outlook and overall potential. Read More

Dr. Faigy Szanzer, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Co-founder

I graduated with my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Columbia University in 2006. I started my career at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. After a rewarding three years working with adults in the orthopedic and neurologic physical therapy rehab units, I followed my true passion and began working with the pediatric population. It has been an absolute joyride since! Read More

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Dr. Stephanie Rodzewicz, OTD, OTR/L, DIR-E Occupational Therapist, DIR® Floortime™ Expert

Throughout my career, I have worked in a wide range of settings, including pediatric and mental health environments such as school systems, private practice, outpatient clinics, early intervention programs, homeless shelters, and transitional employment services. My diverse experience informs a holistic, compassionate approach to care across the lifespan. Read More

 

Erika Oloumi, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD
Speech Therapist

I graduated with my Masters in Communication Science from Hunter College, CUNY in 2005. I began my career in the Pediatric Rehabilitation unit of a hospital and spent over 10 years learning and growing as a therapist. Although my academic training was mostly in speech and language, I quickly realized that children develop as a beautiful, moving and complicated whole.  Read More

Faigi Derman, MS, Sp.Ed
DIR® Floortime™ Therapist

I received my Master’s degree in Special Education from Adelphi University in 2004. As I was doing my fieldwork in autism, I was introduced to the DIR® Floortime™ theory and methodology. It immediately struck me as the developmental approach that I was seeking and astounded me with its breadth and depth of child development theory and knowledge. Moreover, the therapy was fun and joyful, challenging and effective. Read More

Erika Palumbo Gunning M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

I earned my Master's degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University in 2012 and hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. I am licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with clinical experience spanning early intervention, preschool evaluation, and private pediatric feeding therapy. Read More

 

Denise Inirio, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

I earned both my bachelor’s of science degree in biology and doctorate of physical therapy at Seton Hall University and performed clinical rotations at Englewood hospital, P.G. Chamber's School, and South Bergen Jointure Commission. Read More

Nicole Franks, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist

I received my Master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders with a concentration in speech-language pathology from Mercy College in 2020. In addition, I have a certificate in clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Read More