OUR TEAM!
Our Clinical Liason and Mentorship Team
Heidi Petschke OTR/L
Clinical Liason and OT mentor
Heidi Petschke earned her degree in Occupational Therapy at Utica College in 1987 and has worked in pediatrics ever since. Her career path has included working in NY, WV and TN in addition to PA. She has worked with children and families in early intervention, public and private schools, outpatient clinics and pediatric home health settings. Heidi's greatest professional joy comes from facilitating skills so that children accomplish things they (or others) didn't think they could - and watching families glow with each new milestone they help their children master.
Heidi has specialized training in sensory integration, neurodevelopmental treatment, oral motor development and feeding. She holds certifications in D.I.R./Floortime, Interactive Metronome and Assistive Technology. Heidi has training in Masgutova Neurosensorimotor reflex integration, praxis and motor planning, visual and vestibular interventions and social/pragmatic language and social skill development. Above all, Heidi's approach to practice is driven by the definition of OT - to enhance an individual's engagement in the things they want and need to do in their daily lives.
Outside of work Heidi volunteers with Andrew's Gift and serves on the faculty for their "iPad Days". She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and dogs - especially in the snow! Heidi has three grown children, two son-in-laws and one grandson and lives for the moments when the whole family can gather in one place!
Megan Gehman M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapy Mentor
Megan Gehman graduated from Temple University in 2017 with a B.A. in Communication Sciences and Disorders and the University of Maryland, College Park in 2019 with a M.A. in Speech Language Pathology. Megan holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
She is a speech and language therapist who has clinical experience in public schools, private schools, and outpatient therapy. Megan is familiar with servicing children in structured settings such as schools and clinics in addition to naturalistic settings such as in the home. She has experience with children ages 3-18. Since starting her career, she has grown passionate about Assistive Technology and giving access to communication for all. In recent years, Megan has worked in K-5th grade Autism Support Classrooms. She believes that everyone has and deserves a voice. It is her mission to help individuals find their voice and use it functionally.
Megan has participated in extensive training in American Sign Language, LAMP Words for Life, Proloquo2go, multidisciplinary collaboration, and Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing.
Outside of work, Megan enjoys cooking for friends and family, gardening, & spending time hiking.
Keith Parker MOT, OTR/L
Director of Operations
Keith opened Skybound Pediatric Therapy to meet the growing need for comprehensive therapy services for children in the school settings. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, Skybound provides a full range of occupational, speech, and physical therapy services to support children's development. Keith also owns and operates Early Bird Therapy, an early intervention company and Growing in Motion, an outpatient therapy company.
With 15 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, Keith is committed to helping children thrive. Keith works directly with children to maintain his skills as a therapist, and he also works directly with therapists in a mentorship capacity. He believes in using a well-rounded approach to ensure that each child receives personalized care that addresses their unique needs.
Keith has advanced training in working with children who have sensory processing difficulties and is certified in Sensory Integration Praxis Testing (SIPT). He has completed certification through the Denver STAR Institute and has training in Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration. Additionally, he holds certifications in Tomatis®, Therapeutic Listening, Interactive Metronome, and Integrated Listening Systems, as well as training in Handwriting Without Tears, a developmentally appropriate fine motor skills program.
Keith is passionate about helping children enjoy mealtimes through the S.O.S. approach to feeding. He is also a D.I.R./Floortime® fellow with Profectum, an evidence-based model that emphasizes social-emotional development through play. Keith's practice is centered on engaging children in fun and meaningful ways, fostering connection, and helping them reach their full potential.
Our Team of Wonderfully Talented, Amazing Therapists!
Raina Beckett MOT, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Raina Beckett holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Transylvania University in Lexington, KY. She found her passion to serve others through occupational therapy and graduated from Messiah University with her master’s degree in occupational therapy. Raina has now enjoyed working in the outpatient pediatric setting, elementary classrooms, pre-schools and early intervention therapy.
Raina has received advanced training in motor planning and sensory integration. She has enjoyed using the SOS approach to feeding which helps children widen their food choices in a positive playful way. Raina has also begun training in the social-emotional play therapy model, DIR/Floortime. All of Raina’s skills and trainings help her to provide skilled, individualized therapy specific to the needs of each individual child and family.
Raina enjoys spending time on the Yellow Breeches in the summer and hiking with her family throughout central PA. She strives to enhance community involvement through her dedication to volunteering with Operation Wildcat in Mechanicsburg and in her spare time she enjoys cheering for her children at sports events and reading.
Laura Brady COTA
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Emily Georgia OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Emily graduated from Duquesne University with her Bachelor’s in Health Sciences and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. Emily implemented a class for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on facilitating and maintaining friendships and intimate relationships for her doctoral capstone project. Emily has fieldwork experience in school-based, community-based and inpatient rehabilitation settings. Emily has work experience in inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient pediatrics. Emily loves individualizing her sessions to her students' interests and takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach in her practice.
In her free time, Emily stays busy by taking care of her puppy, Honey, and planning her wedding with her fiancé, Tim. Emily’s favorite leisure occupations outside of work are reading, spending time with loved ones and traveling.
Sadie Hawkins MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Sadie graduated from Elizabethtown College with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Currently, she has been helping people return to their daily activities at UPMC hospitals. She is also providing school-based services to students with autism. Through her clinical placement, she gained experience in a school setting. She is passionate about helping students reach their goals for school and for life through providing them with all the tools they need to succeed.
Outside of work, Sadie likes to curl up in her reading room with a good book, watching movies, working out, and going on walks with her long-haired German Shepard, named Delta.
Katie Seiger M.A., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Katie graduated from Duquesne University with her B.S. in Health Sciences in 2020, and continued at Duquesne to earn her M.S. in Speech Language Pathology in 2021.
Katie’s clinical experience includes working with clients from preschool to geriatric age. She has enjoyed gaining experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder, aphasia, dysphagia, articulation disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, and stuttering.
Katie believes that relationship building is a strong proponent of success and progress in early intervention, and loves to involve parents, siblings, carepartners, etc. into her therapy. She believes that positive interactions create strong pathways for success.
In addition to providing school-based therapy services, Katie also provides therapy in the homes for the 0-3 population with Early Bird Therapy.
Outside of work, Katie likes to watch sports, host dinner parties, spend time with family, read books, and peruse local markets.
Madison Wetzel M.S., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech Therapist
Madison earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Towson University.
Her clinical experience includes working with toddlers, school-aged children, adults, and the geriatric population. Madison has clinical experience in a private school setting where she has worked with students experiencing educational and behavioral challenges. She has also worked in private practice with patients of all ages. Madison’s clinical experiences consisted of several pediatric populations including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), autism spectrum disorder, articulation disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental delays, traumatic brain injuries, expressive and receptive language delays, fluency, social communication disorders, and emotional disorders.
Madison loves building strong connections with families, caregivers, and children to assist in the development of functional and relevant goals. Her clinical experiences included working with an interprofessional team of therapists, counselors, educators, and specialists. She enjoys working closely with others in the child’s life to strengthen their communication skills.
Madison’s hobbies include shopping, drawing, traveling, and spending time outdoors. She is looking forward to helping others by applying and expanding her knowledge as a clinician.
