About us
Nurtured Pediatrics is a pediatric and family therapy practice offering quality, holistic therapies for your family and child.
We believe a child’s success lies in the strength of their community and family connections.
We believe the secret to healing the world lies in healthy family units and grounded connection between parents and their babies.
We believe parents are the expert on their child, and we are here to help enable your family’s ability to enjoy everyday moments.
A connected family unit is the foundation to a thriving young life and is the right of each and every family.
All children and families are included in Nurtured Pediatrics — we support families, not diagnoses or prognosis, so please come as you are. We work with children and their caregivers to create environments and relationships that promote ease in daily routines. These moments include mealtimes, bedtimes, getting ready for the day, handling big emotions, and interacting with others — to name a few!
Nurtured Pediatrics is an integrated pediatric and family practice offering Occupational Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Caregiver Coaching.
Sessions are offered both during in-home and virtually via telehealth. We encourage you to Request an Initial Evaluation to great started and a member of our staff will contact you to confirm your request and match you with the right therapist.
OUR TEAM
Katie Lucas, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, feeding therapist, craniosacral Fascial therapist
SERVING FORT COLLINS AND NORTHERN COLORADO
Katie is a highly skilled pediatric occupational therapist with a profound dedication to supporting the developmental needs of children. Her diverse experience spans inpatient pediatric hospitals, Early Intervention, and home health settings, lending perspective on the needs of her patients in various contexts as well as collaborating and communicating with a broader multidisciplinary team.
Katie received her undergraduate education from the University of Southern California before going on to obtain her master’s from Colorado State University. She has pursued ongoing continued education courses specializing in feeding and manual techniques such as craniosacral fascial therapy, enhancing her ability to provide comprehensive care.
Her expertise also includes sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills development, and adaptive strategies for children with a range of developmental concerns. In her role, Katie collaborates closely with families to develop and implement effective therapy interventions, ensuring that each child receives the support they need to thrive.
Katie's approach is characterized by her compassionate and holistic perspective, drawing on her experience with both acute medical conditions in inpatient settings and individualized care in home health environments. Her passion for making a meaningful impact is evident in her work, as she strives to empower children to overcome obstacles and achieve their fullest potential.
Outside of her professional practice, Katie enjoys spending her free time with her infant son, husband and chocolate lab, She enjoys running and taking in all that beautiful Fort Collins has to offer.
Denver metro
erin Petrush, OTD, OTR/L
DOCTOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
CURRENTLY SERVING THE DENVER METRO AREA
Dr. Erin Petrush is a pediatric occupational therapist and is excited to be a part of the Nurtured Pediatrics home-based therapy team. Erin earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Denver in Finance and Marketing. More than a decade after graduating, she discovered her true passion - pediatric occupational therapy. Inspired to improve the lives of children in her community, she completed a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. Erin has experience working with children and their families in the NICU, in home-based and community settings. She is committed to providing family-centered services to support and guide children and their families to thrive.
In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time in the beautiful outdoor spaces of Colorado with her husband and two children.
Leah Foreman, OTD, OTR/L
DOCTOR OF Occupational TherapY, feeding therapist, craniosacral Fascial therapist
CURRENTLY SERVING THE DENVER METRO AREA
Dr. Leah Foreman is a pediatric occupational therapist and the owner of Nurtured Pediatrics. She completed her training and education at Ohio University, Pima Medical Institute, and the University of St. Augustine. She has been working as a pediatric occupational therapist since 2014, working and training in various pediatric settings including acute care, home health, and outpatient care. She is trauma-informed and passionate about our neurological system’s ability to process information and emotion and how these processes affected us in daily routines.
She chose to have Nurtured Pediatrics be a home-based practice, rather than a facility because she believes working with children in their natural environment, is the most therapeutic environment.
She relocated to Colorado from Ohio in 2010, chasing the mountains and the beautiful Colorado sunshine. She lives with her family including her partner and her son in Denver and in her free time you can find her enjoying live music and nature, supporting women in the community, or enjoying stillness and rest at home.
EMILY MCLANE, MSOT, OTR/L
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, FEEDING SPECIALIST
Emily McLane is a licensed Occupational Therapist in Massachusetts and Colorado with a passion for working with children and families. Since 2020, Emily has dedicated her career to pediatric occupational therapy, specializing in sensory integration, feeding therapy, and supporting children in achieving emotional regulation. Her approach emphasizes collaboration with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to create personalized, effective treatment plans.
Emily holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Science from Ithaca College. She is extensively trained, with certifications and continuing education in DIR® Floortime, SOS Feeding, Therapeutic Listening, and SOFFI® (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants).
Through her experience in private practice and pediatric home health, Emily has provided individualized and group therapy services, organized social skills groups, and supported children from birth to 21. She is passionate about empowering families and children to reach their full potential through a strengths-based approach.
When Emily isn’t working, she enjoys exploring Colorado, connecting with her community, and continuing to grow as a dedicated pediatric therapist.
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