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 Meet the MCI-OT Team

A headshot of Christine Morin. She is a white woman with long brown hair. She's smiling and wearing a green MCI t-shirt.

 Christine Morin

Occupational Therapist

Christine graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences degree and a Master of Science in occupational therapy degree at New England Institute of Technology. She has experience working in the school-setting and clinic serving children of varying abilities. Her specialty areas include social-emotional, fine motor, handwriting, and sensory regulation skills. She is certified in visual and vestibular assessment and treatment.

A portrait of Katrina Pimentel, a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length light brown hair and is wearing a green t-shirt and earrings..

Katrina Pimentel

Occupational Therapist

Katrina is an experienced clinician who worked in the field as a COTA for several years before pursing a masters degree to become an Occupational Therapist. Her experience includes community-based settings, as well as special education, having served our public schools locally in Rhode Island, as well as in the surrounding towns of Massachusetts. Katrina moves with the innate desire to enable children of all ages and disabilities to participate in meaningful tasks by using creative play and evidence based interventions. During her free time she loves spending time with family, lounging at the beach and traveling to new places near and far.

 Haley Monaghan

Occupational Therapist

Haley graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelors in Exercise Science and a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Baypath University. She has experience working as an ABA therapist and working with children in various settings. She began her OT journey in the SNF setting then transitioned back to working with her favorite population, pediatrics! She is growing her specialty in sensory regulation and primitive reflexes. In her free time, she loves reading, exercising, trying new coffee shops, and the beach.

 Makayla Myers

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Makayla’s passion for the occupational therapy profession and helping children reach their fullest potential shines through her creative ways to make each session fun while working toward mastering each child’s individual goals. Her specialty areas include developmental milestones and progression, fine motor, feeding, emotional regulation and social skills.

A portrait of Meghan Jordan, a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length dark reddish hair and is wearing a green t-shirt.

Meghan Jordan

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Meghan graduated from New England Institute of Technology in 2015 where she earned her Associate of Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA). She has been a part of the MCI family since they opened in 2020. In 2023 Meghan earned her certificate as an Autism-Informed Professional. Meghan specializes in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, dedicated to helping children learn and thrive through  play based interventions and individualized treatment plans.  Her areas of expertise include working with children with a variety of developmental needs. She is passionate about fostering independence and promoting optimal development.

A portrait of Alexa Mayer, a therapist at MCI. She has long blonde hair and is wearing a green t-shirt.

Alexa Mayer

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Alexa is an occupational therapy assistant, working with your children not only on the physical aspects of development but also the emotional, social, and cognitive challenges. Each child is different, and her role is to help them overcome challenges that may hinder their ability to function at their best in daily activities. Whether it's improving fine motor skills for writing, enhancing sensory processing, or working on self-regulation strategies, the interventions she helps provide have a direct impact on the child's ability to engage with the world around them.

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 Jenil Patel

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jenil is an Occupational Therapy Assistant who enjoys working with children of all ages. He finds fulfillment in seeing children reach their milestones, big or small, and loves forming strong bonds with them and their families. These connections lead to positive outcomes and create a supportive environment for the child's development. Outside of being an OTA, Jenil enjoys working out, cooking, watching sports, and spending time with his family.

A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has light brown hair pulled back and is wearing a green t-shirt.
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length blonde hair and is wearing a green t-shirt and tortoise-shell glasses..
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a green t-shirt.
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has long dark blonde hair and is wearing a green t-shirt.
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length dark brown hair and is wearing a green t-shirt and a metal necklace.
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length dark brown hair and is wearing a green t-shirt.
A portrait of a therapist at MCI. She has shoulder-length brown hair and is wearing a green t-shirt and earrings.