About The Clinic
It’s fun to be a kid. But being a kid also comes with challenges, some of which impact school time or daily life. Our mission is to help children bloom so they can participate in everyday activities and reach their full potential. At Bloom, we understand that every child –and every brain– is different therefore treatment plans are goal-oriented and personalized to the needs of the child and the family. Bloom’s child-centered, hands-on approach incorporates a variety of intervention strategies using multi-sensory, specialized equipment all the way down to classic board games. Our approach enables patients to gain confidence, improve skills and increase engagement in life activities while having fun! Caregiver training is also included to promote carryover from the clinic to the home or in the school environment.
Katelyn Lauzier, OTR/L
Katy is the Founder and Lead Occupational Therapist at Bloom! She has been a healthcare professional for more than 10 years, beginning in the hospital setting, and served as Director of Rehabilitation before focusing her passion on pediatric occupational therapy. Katy transitioned from working with adults to pediatrics in 2019, has worked in public education for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education since 2021 before opening the doors to Bloom in June 2023. Katy earned a BA degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz; and a MS degree in Occupational Therapy from Samuel Merritt University. She is a certified Occupational therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy and is registered by the National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy.
Katy and her husband are raising two daughters in Santa Cruz; she is also avid runner, practices yoga and enjoys downhill skiing.
Meet Allie!
Allie joined Bloom the summer of 2023! Welcome Allie!
Allie is an Occupational Therapist who comes to Bloom with 20 years of experience as a healthcare professional. Allie worked twelve years in local hospital settings. She worked on various units within the hospital setting and served as a Supervisor of Inpatient Therapists at one hospital, as well as a Rehab Director at another. Like Katy, Allie transitioned from working mostly with adults to working with children in 2017. During this time, Allie has had the opportunity to work for two local school districts while also caring for her daughter who was born in 2018. Allie received her BA degree in Physical Education and Exercise Science, with an option in Exercise Physiology, and a minor in Health Science from California State University, Chico in 1997. She earned her MS degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University in 2004. She is a certified Occupational Therapist by the California Board of Occupational Therapy.
Allie and her husband are raising their daughter in the mountains of Santa Cruz, within a few miles from where they both grew up. Allie enjoys exploring this magical place which we call home, hiking with their dog, spending time with friends, and doing art!
Tiffany Lansidel Willet, M.S., CCC-SLP
Tiffany is a Speech-Language Pathologist with over 25 years of experience. Tiffany earned a BS degree in Communication Disorders and a MS degree in Speech Language Pathology from San Francisco State University. She worked in the hospital setting and skilled nursing facility for several years, but has worked with pediatrics for more than 20 years including the state funded Early Start Program for children ages birth to three and with children from preschool to high school with various speech and language disorders both in private practice and in local school districts. Tiffany is Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk certified, believes in play-based therapy and instilling a growth mindset in the children she works with.
She is passionate about her profession and is excited about joining the Bloom Pediatric OT team. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time hiking, camping and traveling with her husband and two children.
Abby Zwierzchowski
Abby is a Physical Therapist with 8 years of experience as a healthcare professional. Abby has worked for the past 6 years in a variety of pediatric settings including school based, outpatient, early intervention and California Childrens Services. Abby received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duquesne University in 2016, where she also attended undergrad receiving Bachelors degrees in both Biology and Health Sciences.
Abby moved from Buffalo, New York to California in 2018. She has lived all over the northern & central coast, but has since made Santa Cruz her home. Outside of work Abby enjoys traveling, outdoor adventures and spending time with friends and family!
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy services can now be offered at Bloom!
Please contact us for more information.
