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Megan Melrose, OTR/L

Megan Melrose, OTR/L

Megan Melrose, OTR/L

I am Megan Melrose and I have been a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for 20 years.

I hold a passion for helping kids by utilizing nature, life balance, and play.

Kids need mental and physical space to grow within so many personal areas of life. My goal is to support parents and teach their children to connect, learn and grow.

I enjoy watching the interaction between children and the strategies they come up with to problem solve or support peers. I love the outdoors and helping others. Putting the child in control of a safe environment to explore and learn helps them understand their unique self.

My goal as an OT is to nurture a child's natural play and social skills. I support them by helping them to navigate perfectionism and to manage and minimize their stress levels. When a child enjoys play it helps them to better connect to them selves and their peers. Learning coping strategies early in life will have a huge impact on their future.al customers into loyal ones.

Laura Baldi,OTR/L

Megan Melrose, OTR/L

Megan Melrose, OTR/L

  With over 15 years of experience as an occupational therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping children develop the skills they need to thrive. As an outdoor enthusiast, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of nature in supporting self-regulation, imaginative play, and emotional growth.

My passion for nature-based therapy has led me to work with outdoor programs such as Tinkergarten, and I hold certifications as a hiking, boating, and camping guide for New York State. Additionally, my 200-hour yoga certification allows me to integrate movement, mindfulness, and breathwork into my approach, fostering a holistic foundation for child development.

As a mom of three adventurous children, I have witnessed the magic of outdoor play in action. Whether it's climbing trees, splashing in a stream, or engaging in open-ended exploration, I believe that nature provides the ultimate environment for learning, growth, and well-being. My goal is to help children build confidence, emotional regulation, and essential life skills through meaningful outdoor experiences.

Through Nature’s Niche, I am excited to bring a nature-based approach to pediatric occupational therapy—where children can connect, explore, and develop in a way that feels natural, joyful, and empowering.

Occupational Therapy

Why Occupational Therapy

The power in Nature is so amazing that it has the qualities and characteristics to decrease the brain's "Fight or flight" response. The pressures of day-to-day life to be productive, achieve and constantly being turned "on" is overwhelming.

Children experience these same very big feelings during a single day.

When time is spent in nature and pressures are removed the nervous system is in a more restful state, which allows an individual to calm and relax. Although the time in nature is temporary the effects on the nervous system have a much longer effect. When in nature the body releases feel-good chemicals "serotonin" and "dopamine" which are essential in mental health and wellness. -Jessica Roost

Giving children an opportunity to connect with nature, also enables them to learn more about themselves.provide customized treatment plans that include exercises, splinting, and education on how to prevent future injuries.

Who benefits from Occupational Therapy with us?

  • Age 0-12 years
  • Plateau in current OT services
  • Previously qualified for OT services
  • Appears unhappy, frustrated, nervous, shy, attention-seeking
  • Possesses Sensory needs including hypersensitivity (seeking input) or hyposensitivity (avoiding input)

Is this right for my child?

  • Supports emotional and mental development
  • Provides input for Sensory needs
  • Social skills growth
  • Emotional regulation (empathy and compassion)
  • Decreases stress and anxiety
  • Anxiety symptoms
  • Supports physical development
  • Enhances attention and motivation for engagement
  • Children who can remain with a small group without wandering out of the site

Social Group Details

  • Small groups for personal attention
  • Individualized support
  • Play based outdoor activities
  • Foster peer and nature connection
  • Open space for motor skill development and sensory development
  • Drop off for 1 hour of outdoor play

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