virginia bowers

Office Manager

Virginia was born and raised in Colorado and attended the University of Denver where she obtained a BSBA in Hotel Administration. Her days are now filled with homeschooling and adventures with her 4 children. She and her family love board games, traveling, and spending time together!

sophie clark

office assistant

Sophie was born and raised in Denver and plans to call Colorado her forever home. She has spent her adult life as a caregiver but has also worked as a teacher at The Montessori Academy of Colorado. She loves to travel, read, puzzle, spend time with her dog, and host game or movie nights with family!

Fort collins

Katie Lucas, MSOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist, feeding therapist, craniosacral Fascial therapist

SERVING FORT COLLINS AND NORTHER 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

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.

paulina pei

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Paulina is a passionate pediatric occupational therapist dedicated to supporting children and their families through a holistic, neurodiverse-affirming approach. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Aquinas College and a Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Specializing in sensory processing and integration therapy, Paulina is certified with the STAR Institute Proficiency Certificate Level 1 and has received extensive training and mentorship in sensory integration techniques. Her clinical experience is rooted in the DIR/Floortime model, gained through work in outpatient pediatric settings in both Chicago and Italy. She also holds an Advanced DIR/Floortime Certificate, focusing on caregiver coaching, relational strategies, and promoting social-emotional development.

Paulina is committed to recognizing and valuing the unique differences of each child and their family, empowering them to engage fully in meaningful activities. In her free time, she enjoys rock climbing, skiing, and finding the best food in Denver!