At Nurture Pediatric Occupational Therapy, we take a nurturing, family-centered approach to care.
We believe children learn best through play-based interventions and sensory exploration! By creating a supportive environment that focuses on your child’s unique strengths and abilities, we can build the foundational skills needed to help your child grow, play and thrive.
We provide services tailored to your family’s needs, offering mobile therapy in your child’s natural environment or in-office visits located in Russia, Ohio.
Jennifer Drees, MOT, OTR/L
Jennifer is the owner and treating therapist at Nurture Pediatric Occupational Therapy. She graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN, with a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy. She has a passion for supporting children and their families during the early years of development. She specializes in working with children from birth to age five, helping them build the foundational skills they need to grow, play, and thrive!
Jennifer has been in the field of occupational therapy for 9 years, first starting her career as an occupational therapy assistant before receiving her Master’s Degree in 2020. With the majority of her career focused in pediatrics, she has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, schools, acute care, and early intervention. Through those experiences, Jennifer gained valuable skills, helping mold her into the therapist that she is today.
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Outside of her work as a pediatric occupational therapist, Jennifer enjoys quality time with her husband and staying busy with their two young boys. Most weekends you’ll find her with an iced coffee, a go-to podcast, and a home renovation project in motion. It’s a busy season of life, but a beautiful one.
With science and therapeutic techniques constantly evolving, Jennifer considers herself a life-long learner. She has additional training and certifications in:
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Primitive Reflex Integration
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Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
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Total Motion Release (TMR tots level 1)
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Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS)
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Sensory-Motor Feeding Therapy
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Adaptive Baby Lead Weaning
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Sensory Processing and Nervous System Regulation
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) values independence and quality of life by engaging people in occupations that are meaningful to him or her. For an infant or child, these occupations look like playing, eating, socializing, school participation, and so much more!
At Nurture Pediatric Occupational Therapy, we make therapy fun and meaningful to your child! In collaboration, we create a plan tailored to your child and family’s unique needs. Whether it's building motor skills, encouraging independence in daily routines, or supporting sensory processing differences, we love helping our families find ways to succeed in the everyday moments that matter most!
Who would benefit from Occupational Therapy?
Are you wondering if Occupational Therapy is right for your child? Here are some common signs that OT could be beneficial:
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Delayed fine, gross, and visual motor skills in infancy and childhood
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Decreased strength and endurance
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Poor coordination and balance
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Difficulty bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, and using feeding utensils
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Poor tolerance to sensory input (lights, sound, movement, etc.)
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Struggling with daily routines like dressing, bathing, hygiene, play time, etc.
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Difficulty with academic activities including drawing shapes, scissors, grasping writing tools, and name-writing
What can we help with?
​We support children in building the foundational skills they need to move, play, eat, and thrive every day. Our therapy services are personalized to each child’s unique strengths and challenges — helping families reach milestones with confidence.
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Gross, fine, and visual motor delay
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Developmental Delay
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Milestones
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Primitive Reflex Integration
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Feeding - bottle feeding, transitioning to solids, utensils, picky eating
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Sensory Processing and Regulation
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Emotional Regulation
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Activities of Daily Living - tooth brushing, toilet training, dressing, etc.
Stay up to date!
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