Our Therapists
Michelle PHibbs, OTRL
Michelle founded Willow Integrated Therapy in July 2019 with the vision to provide sensory based treatment that provides results families deserve in order to increase joy within their lives. She has worked with children and adults as an occupational therapist in a variety of clinic and school settings in the Ann Arbor area since June 2004. She has received extensive training in the area of sensory processing through numerous courses including participating in mentorships with Lucy Miller’s STAR Institute in Denver, Colorado, where she obtained a Professional Certification in treating Sensory Processing Disorder. Michelle is an advanced practitioner with Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) and uses this sound therapy with her clients. Michelle enjoys working with selective eaters. She uses a combination of Kay Toomey’s S.O.S Approach and Beckman Oral Motor to treat feeding needs. Michelle has also worked as a vision therapist, receiving instruction for treating visual and ocular motor skills from a developmental optometrist. She uses neurodiversity-affirming practices with focus on a relationship based model to treatment that starts with safety and connection. In her free time, Michelle’s enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family, trying new recipes and exercising.
Faith w, OTRL
Faith Taylor is the Lead Occupational Therapist at Willow Integrated Therapy. She brings a deep knowledge of relationships and connection to her work with clients. Faith’s background includes certificate of proficiency in the DIR/Floortime methodology, certified ILS provider of the Safe and Sound Protocol listening therapy, and is currently working toward her STAR Proficiency Level 1 certification through the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing. Trainings and specialization include Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, trauma informed care, Play Project, and working with individuals with a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Profile of Autism. Faith is an active member of COTAD (Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates of Diversity) and brings with her, an ever-expanding understanding of occupational justice and the necessity of diversity, equity, and inclusion in this field. Faith has a deep passion for working with neurodiverse populations and advocates for holistic whole person care for each client. In every interaction she brings an open heart, curiosity, and a strong ability to attune to each individual she works with. We live in an ever-changing world, and it is Faith’s hope to equip individuals with the knowledge and understanding of their own bodies and sensory systems to be able to move through each moment of life as fully as they can. Outside of work, Faith recharges in the woods and fields, through her daily yoga practice, dance, reading, creating, and spending time immersed in her rich Ann Arbor community.
ashley w, ORTL
Ashley, a proud Wayne State graduate with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, is on a mission to help patients and families conquer their goals. She's even dived into the world of sensory-based feeding techniques by taking Kay Toomey’s SOS Approach to Feeding course. A true Michigander at heart, Ashley thrives in the great outdoors - fishing, hiking, kayaking, and camping. Catch her rooting for the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings or getting her game face on in Ann Arbor during football season. Family and friends hold a special place in her heart, especially when she's whipping up delicious treats in the kitchen. And let's not forget her love for all things Disney!
michelle S, ORTL
Michelle received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Grand Valley State University, where she gained experience in working with individuals in inpatient psychiatric facilities, as well as supporting and advocating for survivors of abuse. Michelle graduated from the University of Michigan-Flint with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, from which she gained experience in sensory integration, cognitive rehabilitation, and equine therapy. Michelle completed her Doctoral Capstone project at the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center in Kalamazoo, MI, where she gained understanding of the foster care system, and gained clinical skills and specialized in trauma-informed care. Michelle utilizes a strengths-based and trauma-informed model of treatment. With her passion for mental health and sensory integration, Michelle is certified in Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Therapeutic Listening, and the AEIOU Feeding Approach. She is also beginning the process of working with her pup, Fig Newton, to become an Animal Assisted Intervention team. Michelle strives to promote safety, connection, education, and individualized-holistic care. She is passionate about utilizing stress reduction and regulating strategies, as well as incorporating affirmations and promoting self-efficacy. When it comes to working with children and families, Michelle enjoys using a coaching model during sessions to help empower families and clients to share their voice and their needs, to identify solutions, and to be at the center of the therapy process. Michelle is fluent in Spanish and beginner-intermediate in American Sign Language, and she has a passion for uplifting, honoring, and advocating for marginalized populations and cultures. Outside of work, Michelle loves hiking with her husband and her dog, dancing, playing volleyball, horseback riding, and photography.
Katie O, OTRL
Katie has worked with children and adults as an Occupational Therapist since 2017, primarily working with neurodiverse children. After graduating from Western Michigan University with her Masters in Occupational Therapy, she has continued to receive training through Learn, Play, Thrive - a practice that promotes the use of strength-based, holistic and neurodiverse-affirming approaches to therapy. Additionally, Katie is trained in Kay Toomey’s SOS sensory-based approach to feeding and has received basic training using DIR Floortime - a developmental, individual-differences and relationship-based method to understanding child development and intervention to support children in reaching their fullest potential. She has also attended courses about sensory integration and utilizing neuroplasticity to improve pediatric motor learning. Katie believes that looking beyond surface-level behaviors and considering differences in sensory processing, emotions, thoughts, feelings of safety and individual preferences is crucial for successful and immersive participation in childhood occupations and overall well-being. In her free time, Katie enjoys exploring Ann Arbor, spending time with her husband and their golden retriever, crafting, Pilates and reading.
jamie s, CCC-slp
Jamie received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Calvin College in August 2017. After graduating, Jamie moved to South Carolina, where she worked in the schools for a year before moving back to Michigan. Jamie has worked in the Autism Program in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for four years. Here she found her passion for Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and spreading awareness of neurodivergent-affirming values and therapy approaches. Jamie provides play-based and child-centered therapy. She encourages individuals to assist in choosing their therapy goals, and is passionate about involving families in therapy. She has extensive experience with AAC including: Proloquo2go, TD Snap, Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), Pragmatic Organized Dynamic Display (PODD), LetMeTalk, and low-tech AAC systems such as core vocabulary boards or books. Outside of work, Jamie enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and her dog Ozzy. She enjoys exercising, playing sports, reading, and watching Netflix in her free time.
Alex E, otrl
Alex graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. She has always had a passion for working with children and helping them grow and thrive as they learn to navigate the world. Since graduating she has worked in school settings to help ensure functional independence and participation in the educational setting as well as outpatient pediatrics settings. She has a passion for learning and has a huge interest in developing knowledge and skills related to sensory processing, how this impacts participation in daily occupations, and learning different strategies and interventions for supporting sensory differences. Her goal is to help families grow and thrive together while helping them learn to navigate sensory processing differences. She hopes to ensure that families and children feel heard, supported, and confident while gaining skills and reaching their goals in the therapeutic setting. When not working, Alex loves to learn new things and engage with activities with her hands such as legos, diamond painting, and other crafts. She also has a love for all things Disney and Pokemon. When sitting at home you can find her spending time with her fiancé and cat, Raikou.
Thomas B, CCC-slp
Thomas graduated from Portland State University with his Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology. Since graduation, he has worked in outpatient pediatric settings, which allows him to work holistically with kids and their families to ensure that they are receiving the most effective care. Thomas is passionate about using child-led play within therapy, always learning from the communities he serves, and using and educating others about neurodiversity affirming practices. Thomas has training in the PLAY project, a variety of Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices and programs, and is always striving to learn more every day. Thomas authored a curriculum for using inclusive story-books within therapy, focusing on ensuring all children are positively reflected in the stories that they read. In his free time, Thomas enjoys exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, walking his dog Wallace, doing fiber arts, and learning new crafts.
michael S, ORTL
Michael received his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Northern Michigan University and spent his summers during college working at Bay Cliff Health Camp as a counselor for children with physical and developmental disabilities. This is where he found his passion for occupational therapy and a continued desire to work with children and their families. He received his Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Huntington University in Fort Wayne, IN. His clinical experience has been primarily in outpatient pediatric care. He thoroughly enjoys collaborating with fellow clinicians, patients, and their families to support independence and well-being. Michael has furthered his education to support his patients through training for the Alert Program for Emotional Regulation, interoception courses for mind-body connections and body awareness, and upcoming trainings for DIR/Floortime interventions. In his free time, Michael enjoys reading, crocheting, running, and spending time with his family and friends throughout lower Michigan.