our vision
I believe we experience fullness of life in God’s original design in nature.
We seek environments that foster transformative growth through meaningful activities. We make room for a deep exhale in grace through felt safety, attunement, and unconditional connection.
Stacie Goodwin
Owner | OTR/L
Professional Background
Stacie is the founder of Upstate Pediatric Therapy + Co with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy who specializes in nervous system based co-regulation, sensory integration, reflex integration, and holistic wellness.
Stacie received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education prior to discovering the field of occupational therapy. She also was a Lend Trainee through Vanderbilt University, focusing on leadership in interdisciplinary practice in pediatrics.
Stacie has worked in the home health for 5 years, providing occupational therapy services to adult and geriatric populations.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
PERSONAL EXPERIENCE + TRAINING
For seven years Stacie provided respite care and childcare to a variety of families; some of which presented with developmental delays, feeding difficulties, Sensory Processing Disorders, and Autism. Additionally, she has volunteer experience working in a sensory integration clinic in Denver, Colorado for one year prior to graduate school. Stacie has experience working with PATH affiliated Small Miracles Therapeutic Equestrian, Inc. in Tennessee supporting children with special needs alongside equine partners.
She has post-graduate training through Sensational Brain in Ayers Sensory Integration, reflex integration, utilizing expressive arts in nature based interventions for those with ADHD, Autism, and learning differences, self regulation, executive functioning, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sensory based feeding, equine assisted therapy, craniosacral therapy (Upledger LV1), sensory diets, sensory modulation, as well as a Brainworks Membership for additional resourcing.
get to know me
Where did you grow up
Idaho
Favorite outdoor activity
Paddle boarding
Spirit Animal
Alpaca
I’D SPEND my whole paycheck on
Travel and quality time with loved ones
COFFEE order
Lavender Matcha Latte
MY HAPPY PLACE
The Sawtooth Mountains
favorite podcast
The Next Right Thing
CURRENTLY READING
Strong Like Water