Meet Our Occupational Therapists
Kristi Estes, OTR/L
Owner Rising Stars Children’s Therapy (OT, ST, and PT Services) & Co-owner In Harmony Pediatric Therapy
Kristi is the owner of the Occupational, Physical, and Speech therapy counterparts of In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2000 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. She has been practicing in the area of pediatrics since then, both in clinic and home environments. Kristi has special training in feeding, use of Therapeutic Listening, Handwriting without Tears, and Rhythmic Movement Training (RMTi). Although she used to treat more full time, the growing business has turned her focus to managing day to day business decisions, marketing, business development, and making sure families and therapists are happy. Kristi loves owning a clinic and living in Cherokee County, and is excited for what In Harmony will offer in the future. In 2017, Kristi was awarded Enjoy Cherokee Magazine's "Top 10 in 10" in Cherokee County as well as Georgia Trend's "Top 40 Under 40" Recognition. She is also a graduate of Leadership Cherokee Class of 2018. When not working, Kristi enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves to travel.
Karen Woods, OTR/L
Karen earned her Bachelor of Health Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. She has worked in many OT settings, to include home health, outpatient therapy clinics, school-based practice, and hospitals, with a wide array of ages and diagnoses, but her true passion has always been in the pediatric setting. Her pediatric training has mainly focused on Sensory Processing disorders, NDT techniques, Brain Gym movements, primitive reflex integration/ RMT (rhythmic movement training) I and II; , along with the Handwriting Without Tears program. Karen has moved her focus of OT to working newborn and pre-crawling babies. In this area, she has done extensive work and research in body work, primitive reflexes, oral strengthening, and suck training programs. She is certified in pre and post-frenectomy care and certified in the Therapeutic Tummy Time Method (TTM). Karen loves working with children and she is so excited to be working at In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. When she is not working, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, spending time outdoors, hiking, riding bikes and traveling. She also loves her ‘girl time’ with her close friends.
Andrea Cottos, MS OTR/L
Andrea graduated from Brenau University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy after earning a BA in Psychology from Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah. She has been working in a pediatric outpatient setting gaining experience with a wide range of children with sensory processing disorders, developmental delays, visual and motor deficits, and various syndromes/abnormalities for over 10 years. She has expanded her understanding of visual deficits, reflex integration/movement based learning, and sensory processing through numerous continuing education courses including multiple levels of Rhythmic Movement Training, Therapeutic Listening, and Brain Gym. Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband Chris, sons Asher and Brooks, and her family/friends. She is always looking for a good weekend to camp, place to travel, live music/local art festivals, and after completing a recent sprint triathlon, has her eyes set on conquering an Olympic distance triathlon in the coming years!
Matt Herrin, MS OTR/L
Matt graduated from Augusta University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2020 after earning a BA in Biology from Covenant College. While playing baseball in college, Matt worked with many children with special needs at the Special Olympics, the Miracle Baseball League, and in the Dominican Republic. While at Augusta, he helped start an Autism Awareness Group for parents of children with special needs that is still functioning today. He has enjoyed working in a pediatric setting working with children with sensory processing issues, developmental delays, and autism. When he is not working, Matt enjoys taking Yogi (his best friend and beagle) kayaking, tubing, and hiking. He also enjoys watching Yankees baseball, volunteering in adaptive sports leagues, and playing baseball in the Chattanooga Men’s Baseball League.
Jennie Chambliss, MS OTR/L
Jennie earned her Master's of Occupational Therapy degree from Georgia State University as well as a Bachelor of Science from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). She has a passion for disability advocacy, which blossomed from having a younger brother with Down Syndrome and was cultivated during her time in GaLEND (Georgia Leadership and Education in Neuro-Development Disabilities). In GaLEND she learned the importance of utilizing a neurodiversity affirming approach that is individualized, family centered, and strengths based. Jennie also understands this importance through her friendship with her brother, John, and understands the importance of seeing a child as an individual rather than a diagnosis. She has specialized training in the SOS Approach to Feeding and has a passion for creating a playful, low-stress, and sensory-friendly environment where children can learn to explore foods in a way that feels safe and fun to them. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, including her five nephews and niece.
Naeha Patel, MS OTR/L
Naeha earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Georgia followed by her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has been in pediatric settings working with children with sensory processing issues, autism, and developmental delays. She is expanding her knowledge into reflex integration and rhythmic movement training. When she’s not working, Naeha loves to spend her time with her husband traveling and exploring new cities, going to the beach, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Jill Marty, OTR/L
Jill began her career working with children with special needs as an elementary school special education teacher. After nine years in the classroom, Jill returned to school to pursue a degree in occupational therapy, and has worked as a pediatric OT for the past 20 years. Jill’s extensive resume includes over 25 workshops on topics such as sensory modulation, feeding, motor planning and praxis, visual perception/visual motor skills, reflex integration, vestibular rehabilitation and vision/attention issues. She is a trained provider of Therapeutic Listening and iLS (Integrated Listening System) as well as trained in SOS techniques. Jill has experience working with children with feeding issues including children with autism or anxiety. She enjoys treating children with visual issues who may be demonstrating difficulty with academic or motor tasks due to poor coordination of their eyes.
Lauren anderson, OTR/L
Lauren Anderson has worked with special needs children and adults for many years. As a young teenager, she used to assist her mother with Babies Can’t Wait playgroups that integrated children with special needs with typically-developing children. Lauren later attended the University of West Georgia where she received a BA in History with a minor in Psychology. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Brenau University. During her graduate studies, Lauren worked in a variety of settings including pediatric and adult rehab facilities. After graduating, Lauren received her occupational therapy license through the Georgia State Board and has exclusively worked in pediatric outpatient settings ever since. She eventually found her home at In Harmony Pediatric Therapy in 2021. Lauren has extensive experience working with children with autism as well as a variety of other disorders including Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and general developmental delays. When she is not working, Lauren enjoys hiking and spending time with her pet rabbits.
Jennifer Boner, OTR/L
Jennifer received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Georgia State University. She was also a trainee with Georgia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (GaLEND), an interdisciplinary program that focuses on training practitioners on neurodiversity affirming practices, improving healthcare delivery systems, enhancing cultural competency, and supporting self and family advocacy. As an OT, Jennifer is passionate about facilitating independence in her patients through fun and functional activities that are unique to each child's goals and interests. She approaches developmental skills including reflex integration, sensory integration, and emotional regulation with her clients through play and aims to address whole child through each session. She especially emphasizes connection with her clients and families to support optimal progression! She is the OT Team Lead and Student Program Coordinator. In her free time, Jenn enjoys traveling, live music, good food, quality time with her pup Lula, and learning new skills on the pottery wheel.
Danielle Logan, OTR/L
Danielle found her passion for working with special needs children many years ago. When she was 13, she was chosen to be a part of the Friends Club where she engaged in peer activities and volunteered in the Cherokee County Special Olympics. As a high schooler, she volunteered with Special Pops Tennis and was able to play as a unified partner in the Georgia Special Olympics. Danielle graduated from The University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy in August of 2019 after earning a BS in Exercise Science from Kennesaw State University in December of 2016. During Danielle’s graduate studies, she had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including pediatric clinics and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. After Danielle received her occupational therapy license, she began working with the pediatric population. In June of 2023, Danielle found her home here at In Harmony Pediatric Therapy. Danielle has extensive experience working with children with a variety of conditions. She is a trained provider of the Therapeutic Listening Program, Interactive Metronome Program, Interpersonal Whole-Brain Model of Care, and Sequential-Oral-Sensory Approach to Feeding. Danielle has experience working with children with feeding issues, including sensory-based aversions, anxiety, and oral motor skills. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time outdoors, spending time with her family, playing any type of racket sport (tennis, pickleball, badminton, etc.), baking, and trying new food.
Erin Stewart, OTD, OTR/L
Erin earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Auburn University (war eagle!) followed by her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. While completing her capstone for her Doctorate Erin chose to focus her project on “The Impact of Theatre on Social Skills for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities” secondary to her passion for the arts and love for all things theatre. She volunteered with a local inclusive theatre in the Atlanta area and hopes to continue to work with them for many more productions to come. Erin’s passion for Occupational Therapy (OT) comes from her own experience of seeing an OT when she was in elementary school. She expressed that she may not be where she is today if it was not for her OT and wants to open doors for other children in the same way, she has always known pediatrics was the place for her. She is passionate about advocacy and inclusion in the community and is currently working to help create an inclusive ministry program at her local church. She is eager to learn in order to best serve each child and is currently working to further her education in reflex integration and autism. Outside of the clinic, Erin works as a fitness coach and has found fitness/exercise to be a big passion of hers. She also enjoys practicing sustainable living, filling her home with plants, hiking, playing trivia, and spending time with friends and family.
Janna Skipper, OTR/L
Janna received her Bachelors of Exercise and Sports Science at the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), and Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Medical College of Georgia (now known as Augusta University). Janna has worked in a variety of therapy settings, from outpatient pediatric clinics, to inpatient facilities working with both adults and the NICU population. She is excited to begin this latest chapter in her life, working with children both in the clinic and the home environment to optimize the most success in your child’s life! When she’s not in the clinic, she enjoys being at the lake with her kids, dogs and husband, and watching the Braves or UGA Football!