Dr. Rose Adams (Dr. Rose)
Executive Director, Mentor, Enrichment Program & Parent Session Instructor
Occupational Therapist
Dr. Rose is an occupational therapy practitioner with nearly two decades experience working with the pediatric population. She manages the general operations of the practice and provides therapeutic support services for young children and their families. Dr. Rose is an academic mentor for Boston University’s online Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, continuing education instructor with Aspire OT, and contributing author with Exceptional Needs Today Magazine. When she is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and twin boys Joseph and David. Dr. Rose hopes that you can experience the Changing Lives difference!
Michelle Barnes
Consulting Clinician, Enrichment Program & Summer Camp Instructor
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michelle is a pediatric occupational therapy assistant that is passionate and compassionate about working with children of diverse backgrounds. Michelle is dedicated to helping children maximize their skills for optimal functioning at home, in school and in the community. She works as a pediatric occupational therapy practitioner in school based settings. Michelle lives in the beautiful Hudson Valley, she is a mom of 3 daughters and enjoys yoga, meditation, reading and cooking. We are excited to have Michelle join our team of instructors!
Isabelle Estremera
Consulting Clinician
Occupational Therapist
Isabelle is a 2024 graduate of Sacred Heart University Masters of Occupational Therapy program. Prior to becoming an OT, Isabelle gained experience working with special needs preschoolers. Isabelle is committed to learning through every experience to help broaden her knowledge and understanding of others and herself. Isabelle is passionate about using her creativity to help treat and support her students. Isabelle enjoys being with family, the outdoors, and experiencing other cultures through travel. We are delighted to have Isabelle join our team of consulting clinicians!
Amanda Perez
Consulting Clinician
Occupational Therapist
Amanda brings 3+ years of pediatric experience working in early intervention, preschools and with school aged children. She is passionate about fostering confidence and helping children develop new skills in a child-led, fun, and supportive environment. She loves that occupational therapy incorporates a child’s interests and strengths and helps them grow through play, her favorite occupation! In her free time she enjoys playing the flute, violin, and ukulele, doing arts and crafts, and getting a good workout in at Orangetheory. We are thrilled to have Amanda join our team of consulting clinicians!
Grace Travis
Volunteer, Summer Camps & Enrichment Programs
Grace is a senior at Roy C Ketcham High School and is interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy. She loves to work with kids and coaches children ages 5-10 in gymnastics. In her free time, she can be found spending time with friends and family, reading or being active. She is thrilled to be volunteering for Changing Lives OT!
Michele Wolfson
Volunteer, Enrichment Programs
Michele is a recently retired early childhood music and movement specialist who enjoyed a long and joyful career in education. She now spends her time volunteering, singing in a chorus, taking classes, and hoping to become a grandma. Michele learned so much from pediatric OT’s during her years of teaching, and is very excited to be volunteering with Changing Lives OT.
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