Rebecca Pokluda, MOTR/L, P.C.
Rebecca is the owner and clinical director of KidWorks Therapy Services.  She started KidWorks Therapy in 1999.  Rebecca has worked in therapeutic environments for over 17 years. Rebecca graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from University of Texas and with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University, completing her thesis on Sensory Integration. She has worked in various settings including adult and pediatric acute, rehabilitative, and outpatient care, as well as in aquatic therapy and hippotherapy. Rebecca specializes in pediatrics with expertise in early childhood intervention, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, vision therapy, and sensory integration. She has completed post graduate advanced training/certification in the following areas:

• Administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing, including planning and implementation of appropriate treatment of sensory processing. SIPT Certification #  494
• Certified and trained to administer IM interactive metronome treatment.
• Advanced training in Therapeutic Listening / Sound Therapy. Certification # M22229
• Clinical Instructor affiliated with several Universities including: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio , University of Texas in Austin , Texas Woman's University, and Austin Community College.
• Extensive training with self-regulation and social, emotional development and dysfunction, including Stanley Greenspan's Floortime Åpproach
• Research and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Participation in research related to up-dated standardization of BOT-2, a widely used motor assessment for school-aged children.
• Advanced training in Vision Therapy and Aquatic Therapy
• Advanced training with learning disabilities

In her spare time Rebecca enjoys soccer, trail-running, mountain biking, hiking and exploring, scuba diving, and playing and hanging out with friends and family.

LeAnn Pigulski, OT/L
LeAnn has worked as an Occupational Therapist for the past 10 years in a variety of settings but mostly with
pediatric populations. In addition to receiving her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of
Illinois at Chicago, LeAnn has a degree in social work from the same institution.  
She has experience working in many environments including hospitals, sheltered workshops, schools, and out patient clinics. 
LeAnn has completed post graduate advanced training/certification in the following areas:

• Development of sensory programs including administration of the Deep Pressure and Proprioceptive
  Technique (formerly known as the Brushing Protocol)
• Vision therapy
• Yoga for the Special Child
• Administration and interpretation of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing.  SIPT certified.
• Research and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Handwriting and fine motor development
• Clinical Instructor affiliated with several universities:  Texas Woman’s University, University of Texas in Austin
  and Austin Community College.
• Certified and trained to administer Interactive Metronome

In addition to loving her work with children, LeAnn enjoys running around Lady Bird Lake, scuba diving, going to dog parks
with her dog and sampling all the wonderful restaurants Austin has to offer.

Juliana Padilla, MOTR/L
Juliana graduated from The University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio with a bachelor's degree in health care science and a master's degree in Occupational Therapy.  She has worked in private and school based pediatric settings specializing in developmental and sensory processing disorders. 
She has advanced training and certification in the following:

• Autism Education
• SAMONAS Sound Therapy
• Greenspan's DIR Model with the use of Floortime as an intervention
• advanced intensive mentorship program at the STAR (Sensory Therapies And Research) Center in Denver, CO.  There she received direct mentorship from Dr. Lucy Jane Miller and her collegues and was trained in the most up to date research, assessment, and intervention for Sensory Processing Disorders. 

In the past, she has enjoyed attending camps for children with disabilities and has volunteered at a Hippo-therapy center. She is interested in pursuing advanced training in this area and also has a special interest in animal assisted therapy.  She would like to incorporate both into her practice someday.
Her lifelong ambition has been to work with children to help them develop to their full potential.  She is passionate about her work in the field and is dedicated to children and their families.  Juliana enjoys reading, sewing, traveling, attending live music events, and spending time with her family and friends.

Heidi Villamin, MOTR/L
Heidi received her MS in Occupational Therapy from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and is excited to be back home in Austin.  Her experience includes working with children from birth to adolescence with a variety of diagnoses including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, sensory processing disorder, fetal alcohol syndrome, as well as kids with fine motor and oral difficulties.  She presented her graduate work on a Spanish preschool assessment tool at the 2007 AOTA conference and enjoys working with the Spanish speaking population.  She spent two weeks in Honduras volunteering her OT services at Casayuda, a school for children with disabilities.  Her favorite occupations are traveling, eating Amy’s Ice Cream, watching baseball games at Wrigley Field, listening to live music in Austin, and hiking the greenbelt.  She has completed post graduate advanced training/certification in the following areas:

• Certified and trained to administer Interactive Metronome (IM) treatment
• Training in Vision Therapy

Andriana Falcon - MOTR
Andi graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development and Family Sciences with a focus on child development.  While at UT, Andi had the opportunity to work with young children during her internship at a private clinic in Austin.  After graduating, Andi pursued her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.  Andi completed her first clinical rotation in Lake Jackson, TX with Brazosport Independent School District where she worked with children with sensory processing disorders as well as learning disabilities.  Her second rotation was completed at Memorial Hermann TIRR Outpatient Therapy Services where she worked with both pediatric and adult individuals with neurological disorders.  Andi has always had a strong passion to work with special needs children.  In her free time, Andi enjoys playing with her pug, Dixie, as well as scuba diving, playing piano and violin, and spending time with family and friends.

Marshmellow "Melly" Pokluda, Clinic Pet Therapist
Melly is a 7 1/2 year old Spitz-mix. She is a valuable member of the Kidworks Team providing that special brand of emotional support that only pets can provide.

• Advanded Pet Therapy training through Austin Dog Alliance
• Melly is a graduate of Taurus Training, a superior traning facility in Austin, Tx
• Melly is a super laid-back, approachable, lovable, and popular member of our staff

In her spare time, she enjoys trail-running and soccer games with Rebecca, playing tug-of-war and fetch, and just chillin' out.

Dee Pokluda - Accounts Manager
Dee has been with our staff as our Billing and Insurance Coordinator/Accounts Manager since 2002. 
She retired after 18 years working as an Account Manager for a major insurance agency in Dallas,
working commercial accounts.  After retirement, she moved to South Texas and began to work for us. 
In her spare time, she loves to volunteer, play bridge, participate with the Red Hat Society, participate
with the Wildflower Association, and play with her grandchildren. 
She has been a great asset to our practice as she is familiar with insurance companies and as a plus, she is bilingual. 
We are thrilled to have her with us.