Kathleen Kennedy Cianca, MHS, OTR/L, CLC, is a highly experienced pediatric occupational therapy feeding specialist with over 45 years dedicated to working with children from birth to 21 years. Throughout her career, she has engaged in various pediatric environments including home-based early intervention, preschools, primary schools, rehabilitation centers, private sensory integration clinics, and both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. Kathleen has spent 15 years at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) and 26 years at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) in Columbus. As a founding member of the Interdisciplinary Feeding Team at CCHMC and the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program (CPFSP) at NCH, Kathleen has significantly contributed to enhancing care for children facing feeding and swallowing difficulties. She collaborates closely with Speech Pathology for Video Swallow Studies and with Clinical Nutrition as a Certified Lactation Counselor, ensuring holistic and family-centered care. Additionally, she held the role of OT Evidence-Based Practice Coordinator at NCH for 5 years, showcasing her commitment to implementing evidence-based interventions. Kathleen’s vast experience equips her to provide personalized and compassionate support for children and families tackling feeding challenges. Her goal is to empower families, promote growth, and enhance their overall quality of life. Kathleen would be honored to help nourish your child to thrive, one bite at a time!

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Caitlin has enjoyed helping children ages birth to 21 for over 10 years across multiple settings including home health, outpatient clinics, private practice, and in schools. She is passionate about working closely with families to enhance their child’s speech and language abilities while improving their functional participation. Caitlin firmly believes that a child’s primary role is to play and move, and she strives to naturally incorporate therapy skills into entertaining and motivating activities.

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Jess is a board certified pediatric occupational therapist with nearly a decade of experience in working with children and youth aged from birth to 21. She possesses advanced training in Ayres Sensory Integration® and uses this lens to add perspective and understanding of a child’s abilities and challenges. Jess is committed to continuously enhancing her knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, meaningful and evidence-based services that optimize the potential of those under her care. Her therapeutic approach is centered around play and establishing genuine connections with her clients, ensuring that each child feels secure and enjoys participating in OT.

Residing in Hilliard with her husband, Jess is a proud parent to two lively, imaginative children and their dog, Goose. She is an avid baker, DIYer and loves crafting with her hands. Her diverse set of skills from her many hobbies often find their way into the OT setting, enabling her to devise innovative strategies. Some have affectionately dubbed her the “MacGyver” of OT due to her resourcefulness and creativity.

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I’ve been a physical therapist for over 20 years, and in that time, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of pediatric settings, from outpatient therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, to inpatient rehabilitation, acute hospital care, home health, specialty clinics, and research studies such as the DRIVE and ACHIEVE studies in collaboration with The Ohio State University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the National Institutes of Health.

In addition to my professional journey, I’m blessed to be a mom to two amazing girls, Rhyan and Reagan, a dog mom to Iris, and an aunt to five wonderful nieces and nephews. Through my work, I’ve had the honor of building lasting relationships with families and children across Ohio and even in Yucatan, Mexico.

After years of evaluating and treating kids and working closely with their families, I knew I wanted to offer something more—a personalized, in-home intensive physical therapy practice. I saw firsthand the incredible progress these children made in a shorter period of time compared to the standard care they were receiving in clinic settings. While I deeply respect what outpatient clinics offer, I was often frustrated with the challenge of trying to recreate a home environment in a clinic. Kids respond better when they are using actual equipment in the spaces where they live and play every day. Plus, working with caregivers and the children’s friends—those who interact with them daily—adds even more value.

The real progress happens after therapy sessions end. It’s in those daily, functional activities—play, interaction, and practice—that kids truly begin to thrive. That’s where the magic happens, and I’m passionate about supporting this process. As a Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level B provider, I’m excited to integrate these advanced treatment techniques into my practice. I’m also continuously pursuing further education and training, including working with Susan Hastings and Pia Stampe, to expand my knowledge and expertise in the use of electrical stimulation and spinal stimulation to support my patients’ progress.

Most of all, I believe the key to success is ensuring the child’s village—family, friends, and caregivers—is fully involved in the process to support their continued growth.

I’m committed to working closely with you and your child to focus on what’s most important to your family’s goals and needs.

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