10184 East I25 Frontage Road
Firestone, CO

Phone: (720) 378-6670
Fax: (720) 464-6077

Occupational Therapists

Dani Thomas, MOT, OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist
Email: DaniThomas@inspiringtalkers.com
Dani Thomas
Dani is an occupational therapist from Eastern Oregon. She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Boise State University and a Master's of Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. Dani became interested in occupational therapy after working with children and adults with disabilities doing outdoor activities such as snowboarding, rock climbing, canoeing, and rafting. In her free time she enjoys reading, playing games, spending time in the outdoors, and playing with her cat, Monty.
Leah Cohen, M.S., OTR/L Email: LeahCohen@inspiringtalkers.com
Leah Cohen
Originally from upstate New York, Leah received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tufts University in Boston before moving to Colorado in September 2017. Through her work in children's hospitals, schools, and outpatient pediatric clinics she has developed a passion for helping kids with disabilities to succeed with activities that are meaningful to them. In her spare time, Leah enjoys running, dancing, hiking and baking.
Kendra Decker, COTA/L Email: KendraDecker@inspiringtalkers.com
Kendra Decker
Kendra is an Occupational Therapy Assistant born and raised in Colorado. She received her associates degree from PIMA Medical Institute. From babysitting to caring for her younger cousins, Kendra has always had a passion for working with children. After shadowing an occupational therapist she knew this is what she had to do. Kendra has a daughter of her own who she spends most of her off time with. When she's not working Kendra likes to ski, go to the zoo, spend time with her daughter and nephew, and eat pizza.
Brittanie Bastian, OTD, OTR/L Email: BrittanieLauer@inspiringtalkers.com
Brittanie Bastian
Brittanie received her Bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University's Denver Pathway at Regis University. Brittanie completed one of her 12 week clinical rotations at Inspiring Talkers and a 16 week rotation at another pediatric outpatient clinic before graduation. Brittanie became interested in Occupational Therapy when her younger sister received therapy services after being adopted from China. In her free time Brittanie enjoys hiking, kayaking, painting, watching movies, eating tacos, and hanging out with her cat, Waffle.
Katie Starr, OTR/L Email: KatieStarr@inspiringtalkers.com
Katie Starr
Katie, originally from Illinois, holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from St. Olaf College and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. Katie completed her fieldwork experience at Inspiring Talkers while a student at CSU, and then went on to work in pediatric home health before returning to the clinic in 2019. She finds joy working with kids of all abilities, and particularly loves helping kids develop their play skills! In her spare time, Katie enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, climbing, and reading.
Cari Stratton, OTD, OTR/L Email: caristratton@inspiringtalkers.com
Cari Stratton
Cari is an occupational therapist originally from Southern Arizona. She has a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. Cari became interested in occupational therapy while working with children and adults with disabilities in adaptive recreation including water sports and adaptive swimming lessons. In her free time she enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and cooking.
Hayley Helton, MOT, OTR/L Email: hayleyhelton@inspiringtalkers.com
Hayley Helton
Hayley earned her B.S. in Human Development from UC Davis and her Master's in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University. She moved to Colorado from northern California, where her love for Occupational therapy originated while working with children of all abilities in the outdoors and in clinical environments. You can find her hiking in the mountains during the summer, making macrame and baking bread in the winter, or roller skating whenever the sun is shining!