Who we are:
Seaside Therapy is a multi-disciplinary organization specializing in Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Early Intervention services. We work in connection with most major insurance companies, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and multiple local school districts.
It is our mission to deliver high quality & client-centered services to help the members of our community reach their full potential.
Our Services
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Speech Therapy is aimed at improving a person’s communication both verbally and non-verbally, based on their age, needs, and ability. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) work to prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, fluency, voice, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in children and adults. Treatment emphasis is on interactive communication within the client’s environment. Our speech therapists work with the clients and their families/caregivers to eliminate or modify factors that are hindering them from successfully communicating with others.
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Occupational therapy is aimed at improving a child’s development and ability to function effectively and independently within the family, community, and school with the use of motivating and goal-directed gross and fine motor activities and play. Occupational therapists (OTs) work with children, youth, and their families, caregivers, and teachers to promote active participation in activities that are meaningful to them. By looking at the whole picture—a client’s psychological, physical, emotional, and social make-up—occupational therapy assists others to achieve their goals, function at the highest possible level, maintain and improve independence, and participate in the everyday activities of life. (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2014).
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Physical therapists (PTs) work with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in home, school, and community environments. Physical therapists have expertise in movement, motor development, and body function (e.g., strength and endurance). They apply clinical reasoning during examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention for children, youth, and young adults. Our physical therapists implement Individualized therapeutic exercises through play promoting overall health, wellness, and fitness. (APTA, 2019)
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Early interventionists provide important services to babies and toddlers aged birth - 3 with developmental delays or disabilities in areas such as cognition, communication, social skills and physical development. They assist children and their families to help them learn specific skills and behaviors in the fundamental areas of learning.
Occupational Therapists
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Stephanie Montag
Occupational Therapist
Stephanie Montag received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Spanish minor from California State University, Channel Islands. She previously worked as a tutor and in preschools and daycare centers, and most importantly, as a mom to two amazing kids! She loves music, singing in a church choir and recently appearing in a community production of the musical "Seussical." She also loves animals, and is working on training a shelter rescue dog with some behavioral issues. Perhaps one day she will train a therapy dog to work with the kids here at Seaside. Stephanie is intrigued with the therapeutic powers of activities like surfing and horseback riding, music and art, and is interested in connecting people who can benefit with these types of activities. Stephanie loves doing feeding therapy and helping kids and families overcome their anxieties around food. She has the State of California's SWC certification in swallowing assessment and treatment, and is working on certification in Ayres Sensory Integration therapy. Stephanie loves working with kids and families because being a mom, she relates, and being a big kid deep down inside, well, she relates.
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Lisa Williams
Occupational Therapist
Lisa graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Parks, and tourism and a Dance Minor from California Polytechnic State University SLO in 2006. After interning for Special Olympics San Luis Obispo and at the Junior Wheelchair Sports Camp at UCSB she realized that her heart was in Occupational Therapy. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from California State University Dominguez Hills in 2010. Since graduating, Lisa has worked with all ages ranging from newborns to people in advanced stages of life. She’s worked in clinic-based settings, early intervention, home-based, hospitals, and adult day health centers, with pediatrics and Seaside being her constant throughout her career. Lisa is passionate about meeting families and children where they are at and helping them to grow and develop to allow them to participate fully in their world. Lisa loves travel and has traveled to China and Kyrgyzstan to help evaluate children living in orphanages and trained the caregivers on how to better meet the needs of the children in their care. She is a mother to 4 children who keep her very busy. When not working she is likely at a baseball game, water polo practice, dance class, or doctor's appointment for one of her kids! She loves live music, the beach, camping and spending time with her family.
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Shira Netter
Occpuational Therapist
Shira Netter, MBOT, OTR/L, received her Master's in Occupational
Therapy from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA. She has always
had a strong passion for working with young kids and after working as
a 1:1 aide for a special needs toddler and sitting in on the various
therapies, her love for occupational therapy was solidified. She
completed her fieldwork in a pediatric in-home setting, as well as at
a UCLA outpatient clinic serving babies all the way through adults.
Shira has worked in a variety of settings including clinics, schools
and in-home. Shira is also certified in mindfulness-based occupational
therapy from San Jose State University and carries these principles
into each of her sessions. Shira is continuing her education to become
a CLC to further help new moms with their breastfeeding journeys
through the holistic lens of OT.
Outside of the clinic, Shira enjoys being out in nature, hiking and
trying new restaurants with family and friends!
Speech Therapists
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Kristen Rohde
Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist
Kristen Rohde, M.S., CCC-SLP grew up in Maryland and earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Towson University. She then moved to California where her fiancé (now husband) was stationed at Point Mugu Naval Base. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from California State University, Northridge. Kristen has always loved kids and knew that she wanted to work with the pediatric population. In her professional career, she worked at the Easter Seals Early Intervention Program and then at Ventura Unified School District before founding Seaside Therapy. Her background has given her experience with kids from toddlers through high school age. She enjoys working with a variety of articulation and phonological disorders, as well as a wide variety of language and social skills. She has Hanen certifications for “It Takes Two To Talk” and “More Than Words”. Kristen has also worked with phonological processing, reading, dyslexia, and spelling. Kristen is married and has 3 grown sons. She loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, doing escape rooms, and playing word games.
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Madison Stacy
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
Madison (Maddy) Stacy MS, CCC-SLP graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Communication and Sciences Disorders. After receiving her Masters in Speech and Language Pathology from the University of Kentucky in 2020, she moved cross country to Ventura, California to pursue her career. She holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and is California State licensed. She has experience conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, and implementing treatment approaches for all types of speech and language disorders in individuals across the lifespan, however, her passion and specialty is working with the pediatric population. Maddy sets a positive and encouraging tone during her speech therapy sessions and enjoys making her sessions as motivating as possible for her clients. She believes that the best learning comes with fun! Her favorite thing about being a therapist is helping individuals find their voice and be confident communicators. Outside work you can find her socializing with family and friends, exercising, drinking coffee, or relaxing on the beach!
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Megan Vereb
Speech-Language Pathologist
Megan Vereb, M.S., CF-SLP was born and raised in Ventura, California. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Language Pathology- Assistant (SLP-A) License, and Master’s degree in Communication Disorders all from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She has worked on and off at Seaside Therapy Inc. since 2013 as a SLP-A, intern, and now a speech therapist. Megan loves working with kids and spent some time at the Ventura Unified School District as a speech therapist. Megan is married and has 2 young daughters (who she homeschools!). She lives in Ojai, California, and loves spending time outside in nature with her family. She loves to read, bake, travel, and relax at the pool with her family.
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Bill Reagan
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mr. Reagan is a graduate of California State University at Northridge (CSUN) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology (1973) and a Master of Arts degree from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (1975). He holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association and is licensed in speech and language pathology by the State of California (#3064).
Following his graduation in 1975, he spent two years as an instructor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at CSUN before beginning his long career in speech-language pathology at a variety of public and private settings. He joined Seaside Therapy Inc. in 2009.
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Megan Allio
Speech-Language Pathologist
Megan Allio, MS, CCC-SLP, graduated from Biola University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders in 2004. She received her Master of Arts in Communicative Disorders from the University of Redlands in 2007. She has worked for many years at various private speech clinics with children from 16 months-16 years, often collaborating with occupational and physical therapists. Her specialties include Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), autism spectrum disorders, and articulation and phonological disorders. She also has experience in AAC and myofunctional disorders. Special trainings include: PECS, Hanen It Takes Two to Talk, TalkTools, PROMPT Bridging, SCERTS, and SOS feeding, among others. Megan has worked in clinics, programs for children with autism, in homes, and currently specializes in virtual treatments. No matter where she is seeing a client, Megan always connects with each child, truly viewing each one as precious. She enjoys her work and is known to bring loads of fun, creativity, and silliness to the task of improving speech and language!
Megan enjoys cooking, gardening, and baking and eating sourdough bread. She is currently learning Spanish and is always studying the Bible. She and her husband love to camp or get away to a picturesque location in nature, where you might find her reading to him as he paints the beauty of a landscape scene.
Early Interventionists
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Angelica Dominguez
Early Interventionist
Angelica Dominguez received B.A. Communicative Disorders & Sciences at San Jose State University. She is currently an Early Interventionist at Seaside Therapy working with children from birth- three years of age. Angelica has experience working with adults and children with special needs and autism. She has a background in teaching preschool children as well as providing behavioral therapy to children. Angelica enjoys working with children and helping them grow, develop and reach their goals. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, watching TV shows, and spending time with family & friends.
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Sonia Jimenez
Early Interventionist
Physical Therapists
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FAQs
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Session times vary by provider (e.g., school, insurance, TCRC, and private pay) though the following are the average lengths.
Speech Therapy - 30 minutes
Occupational Therapy - 30-60 minutes
Physical Therapy - 30-60 minutes
Early Intervention - 60 minutes
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If you are concerned your child is falling behind on developmental milestones, you should speak to your pediatrician, who may recommend having your child tested. Parents usually know their children best, so if you are concerned then it would be beneficial to contact us for an evaluation to determine if your child would qualify for services.
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The answer to this is unique to each person. We will have a better idea once we have given a full evaluation.
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Parents are always welcome to attend therapy sessions.
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We are a preferred provider for most major insurance plans and have contracts with many local school districts. In addition, we partner with Tri-Counties Regional Center to provide early start services for qualifying children aged 0-3. If services are not covered by your insurance we offer private pay rates from 30-60 mins.
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Generally no, we are here to assist your child and provide them with support for their social and academic lives.