Meet the team

Real people. Real care.

Our clinicians bring deep expertise, genuine warmth, and a shared belief that every patient deserves individualized, compassionate care.

Leadership

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Maile Mohsenian, MOTR/L

CEO & Owner

OTR/L

Feeding Therapy, Infant Development

Maile is the CEO and owner of Empire Therapy. She is the leader in educating the nervous system with primitive reflex integration in the Inland Northwest. As a neuro-occupational therapist, she specializes in medically fragile infants, especially babies with feeding and swallowing dysfunction, specifically breastfeeding. Her desire is to spread the knowledge of re-educating the nervous system to all therapists in the community in an effort to prevent future challenges.

Training

  • Empire Method Instructor
  • CranioSacral Therapy (CS1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
  • Myofascial Release (MR1)
  • Fascial Distortion Model (FDM1 & FDM2)
  • Touch for Health 1 & 2
  • Stop Chasing Pain — Tongue Mojo
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Arman Mohsenian, MOTR/L

CFO & Co-Owner

OTR/L

Hand Therapy, Life Coaching

Arman graduated from Eastern Washington University in 2010 with his Master's in Occupational Therapy. He treats upper extremity patients and anxiety/lifestyle medicine patients part-time in the clinic. His biggest role in the company is overseeing all ongoing financials.

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Taylor Bergman, PTA

Owner & Clinical Executive

PTA, Lactation Counselor

Infant Development, Concussion, Plagiocephaly

Taylor is a part-owner of Empire Therapy. She specializes in medically fragile infants and head shape disorders such as plagiocephaly. She is passionate about re-educating the nervous system to allow for lifelong changes and improved quality of life. She combines cranial sacral, fascial release, and reflex integration to make lasting changes in her patients. Taylor became a Lactation Counselor in 2022 and is working toward becoming an IBCLC.

Training

  • Empire Method Instructor
  • CranioSacral Therapy (CS1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
  • Fascial Distortion Model (FDM1 & FDM2)
  • Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI) Level A
  • Breastfeeding Counselor — International Doula Institute
  • Touch for Health 1 & 2
Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help patients develop, recover, and maintain the skills needed for daily living — from fine motor development and sensory processing to infant feeding and neurological rehab.

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Alexis Ice, COTA

Lead for OT

COTA

Neurological & Behaviorally Involved Children

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Cranial Reflexes
  • Sensory Integration
  • Myofascial Release (MR1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
  • BAl-A-VIS-X
  • Reciprocal Imitation Training
  • Touch for Health 1 & 2
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Dan Fall, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

OTR/L

Pediatrics & Concussion

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Cranial Reflexes
  • Myofascial Release (MR1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Emily Wilson, DOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

DOT, OTR/L

Lactation & Infant Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Aly Loman, MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

MOTR/L

Lactation & Infant Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
  • Empire Method: EMAF Feeding Assessment
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Hannah Devald, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

MOT, OTR/L

Infant Feeding & Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Nicholas Strawn, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

OTR/L

Pediatrics

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
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Alecia Belarde, DOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

DOT, OTR/L

Infant Feeding & Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Ashley Suhre, DOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

DOT, OTR/L

Pediatrics

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Carla Eagleburger, COTA

OT Assistant

COTA

All patient populations

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • CranioSacral Therapy (CS1)
  • Myofascial Release (MR1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
  • Touch for Health 1 & 2
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Wendy Saxton, COTA

OT Assistant

COTA

Infant & Pediatric Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Susan Rieder, COTA

OT Assistant

COTA

Adult Mental Health

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Missy Buckna, COTA

OT Assistant

COTA

Pediatrics

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Keilana Henson

Therapy Aide

Therapy Aide

Infant & Pediatric Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists restore movement, reduce pain, and build strength for patients of all ages — from developmental milestones in infants to concussion recovery and adult chronic pain.

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Alicia Green, DPT

Physical Therapist

DPT

Infant Development & Concussion

Alicia graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 2003 with a B.S. in Physical Education and earned her Doctorate in PT from Northern Arizona University in 2006. She has worked as a physical therapist from birth to three since the beginning of her career. Alicia has a passion for holistic health and helping the body heal itself.

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Cranial Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Amy Giesler, PTA

PT Assistant

PTA

Infant Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Reflexes in Function
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Jeremy Hands, PTA

PT Assistant

PTA

Adult Chronic Pain & Concussion

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Cranial Reflexes
  • Fascial Distortion Model (FDM1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Marisa Glesk, PTA

PT Assistant

PTA

Pediatrics

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
Speech Therapy

Our speech-language pathologists support articulation, language development, fluency, feeding, and social communication — helping patients of all ages find and use their voice.

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Jessica Mannion, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist

CCC-SLP

Feeding, Swallowing, Speech & Language

Jessica received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Texas. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities. Her specialties include two decades of feeding and swallowing, communication devices, sign language, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and in-utero stroke.

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
  • LSVT Loud
  • Deep Pharyngeal Nerve Stimulation (DPNS)
  • Myofascial Release (MR1)
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Allison Rivero, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

CCC-SLP

Speech & Language

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Amy Williams, CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

CCC-SLP

Speech & Language

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural & Extremity Reflexes
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Hailey Burke, SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

SLP

Speech & Language

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Marisa Lemay, SLPA

SLP Assistant

SLPA

Speech & Language

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
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Michelle Simpson, SLPA

SLP Assistant

SLPA

Speech & Language

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Cranial Reflexes
  • Visceral Manipulation (VM1)
Lactation

Our lactation team provides compassionate, judgment-free support for every feeding challenge — from latch difficulties and low supply to tongue tie, bottle feeding, tube weaning, and prenatal care.

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Camille Marsteller, IBCLC

Lead Lactation Consultant

IBCLC

Infant Feeding Challenges & Bodywork

Camille is our in-house lactation consultant. She started working as an infant care specialist in the transitional care nursery and saw the need for bodywork in both bottle and breastfeeding babies. She uses her knowledge as an IBCLC and the Empire Method of bodywork to enhance her abilities to help with all infant feeding challenges.

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
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Megan Menard, ARNP, IBCLC

ARNP & Lactation Consultant

ARNP, IBCLC

Breastfeeding Medicine, Integrative Pediatric Care

Megan has worked in maternal-child health since 2010, serving as a mother-baby nurse, First Steps nurse, birth doula, prenatal care facilitator, certified childbirth educator, and Nurse-Family Partnership RN. Her clinical passions include holistic and integrative care, breastfeeding medicine, and lactation support.

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
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Aly Loman, MOTR/L

OT & Breastfeeding Specialist

MOTR/L

Lactation & Infant Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
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Hannah Devald, MOTR/L, CBS

OT & Breastfeeding Specialist

MOTR/L, CBS

Infant Feeding & Development

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Emily Wilson, MOTR/L, CBS

OT & Breastfeeding Specialist

MOTR/L, CBS

Lactation & Infant Development

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
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Lindsey Hisaw, CBS

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

CBS

Lactation

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity, Cranial & Feeding Reflexes
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Tara Czapla, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

IBCLC

Lactation

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Tricia Hughes, RN, CBS

RN & Breastfeeding Specialist

RN, CBS

Lactation

Training

  • Empire Method: Postural, Extremity & Feeding Reflexes
Administrative Team

The people behind the scenes who keep Empire Therapy running smoothly — from scheduling and billing to HR, marketing, and facilities.

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Kayla Pisani

Administrative Executive

Operations & Administration

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Gina Cook

Project Manager

Project Management

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Tricia Hughes

Quality Improvement Manager

RN, CBS

Quality Improvement

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Morgan Safranski

Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources

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Jordan Troutt

Patient Services Manager

Patient Services

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Mariah Nielson

Patient Services Representative

Patient Services

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Courtney Henson

Patient Services Representative

Patient Services

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Kyle "KJ" Johnson

Marketing Manager

Marketing

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Shari Ebbett

Billing Specialist

Medical Billing

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Shasta Bruce

Billing Specialist

Medical Billing

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Malia Graham

Childcare Staff

Childcare

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Courtney Henson

Custodial Services

Facilities

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AJ Mohsenian

Custodial Services

Facilities

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Keegan Trout

Custodial Services

Facilities

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