Ms. Lauren

Lauren Friedman is the founder and lead occupational therapist of Blendz Therapy. Upon receiving her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University, Lauren has been practicing as a registered and licensed occupational therapist since April 2014. Her diverse practice experiences within pediatric outpatient clinics, schools, and home settings have shaped Lauren’s ability to establish therapeutic relationships with children and their families. Using evidence-based interventions paired with her own creative and playful style, Lauren has experienced success in working with children and adolescents.

Ms. Kenia

Kenia started as a volunteer with Blendz Therapy in April 2023 and is now a social skills group facilitator. Kenia is an occupational therapy graduate student of Cal State Dominguez Hill. Kenia enjoys playing soccer competitively in her free time.

Ms. Judy

Ms. Judy is a physical therapist who works on the weekend for Blendz Therapy. Judy received her physical therapy certification at Cal State Northridge. She has worked in a variety of settings such as acute rehabilitation, home-health, clinic, and school-based. Judy has a passion for working with kids to achieve their gross motor goals. She loves her job because she gets to play all day!

Ms. Jenny

Jenny is a pediatric physical therapist who specializes in infant development and neurological rehabilitation. She is contracting with Blendz therapy through her private practice Swan PT to conduct evaluations. Dr. Jenny Swan studied Exercise Science at the University of Texas at Austin and earned her clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Touro College of Health Sciences in New York, graduating with honors.

Ms. T

My name is Thais but I prefer to go by T. I’m majoring in Speech and Hearing Science at Arizona State University’s online program to become a pediatric speech therapist. My passion is teaching children to become their best selves and I enjoy being a part of their journey as they grow and learn. In my free time I like to go to the beach and to hike.