Meet Our Therapists!
HOLLY FIALA, OTR/L
Owner & Occupational Therapist
Hi! I am an Ohio licensed and Nationally Certified Occupational Therapist, specializing in Pediatrics. I graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions in 2003. Over the past 20 years, I have worked in an extensive variety of pediatric settings including in the NICU, hospital-based therapy clinics, home health, early intervention, private outpatient clinics, special-needs preschools, charter schools, and public school districts grades K-12. Because of my experience with children from premature 1-day-old newborns to 21-year-old young adults, I have helped many achieve a wide variety of skills.
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Within these diverse pediatric settings, the range of diagnoses I’ve come to know and work with is broad. Some include: Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Delay, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Cortical Visual Impairment, Prematurity, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Hemiplegia, Hypotonia, Anxiety, Dysgraphia, Learning Disabilities, genetic syndromes, and feeding/oral-motor difficulties. I hold certifications as an Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Infant Touch & Massage Instructor, and in the Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Scale. I have completed various continuing education trainings in Sensory Integration Therapy, Infant Motor Development, Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT), School Systems, Executive Functioning, Emotional Regulation, Handwriting Without Tears, First Strokes Handwriting, Feeding Aversion & Food Chaining, Zones of Regulation, Brain Gym, Yoga, and more.
Besides being a passionate OT, I am a wife and mother of two beautiful children. In my downtime I enjoy getting out in nature, reading, and fun fitness activities (especially powerlifting). I also have a deep-rooted passion for travel and love planning trips to explore different places around the world.
MICHAELA ROBERTSON, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hello! I am a licensed Occupational Therapist in Ohio and a nationally certified practitioner with a passion for supporting the pediatric population. I earned my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Muskingum University in the fall of 2024. During my graduate studies, I gained valuable experience through diverse clinical fieldwork, including a three-month rotation in a public school district. Before becoming an OT, I worked as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) after graduating from Marion Technical College in 2021. I joined Happy Hands OT, LLC in February 2022, where I have been dedicated to working with children and their families. I am deeply passionate about providing and implementing strategies that promote connection, growth, and everyday life skills.
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My experience encompasses a wide range of areas, including fine motor skills, visual motor and perceptual skills, handwriting, emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social interaction skills. My goal is to equip your child and family with the tools to foster growth, independence, and meaningful relationships.
Outside of my professional work, my husband and I serve as volunteer YoungLife leaders in our local community. In my free time I also enjoy reading books, running, and biking.