About Melissa

Experienced, family-centered pediatric occupational therapy

Melissa Inglese, MOT, OTR/L

Melissa is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping children participate more successfully in play, self-care, family routines, and everyday life.

MOT — Master of Occupational Therapy

OTR/L — Occupational Therapist, Registered and Licensed

Experience

Melissa has supported children from birth through age 12 in clinical, home, community, and school settings. Her areas of experience include sensory processing, fine-motor development, self-care, play, and participation in everyday routines.

Melissa values practical strategies that families can use during the routines they already have—not activities that only work while the therapist is present.

Credentials

Illinois Licensed Occupational Therapist
NBCOT Registered Occupational Therapist
Illinois Early Intervention Credentialed Provider

Collaborative Care

Melissa works with families, service coordinators, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, developmental therapists, and other members of the Early Intervention team.

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