I’m Ashley Partridge, MOTR, CNT, NTMTC, CKTP and I joined Monkey Mouths in 2019. I earned my undergraduate degree at the University of Southern Mississippi and my Master of Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I am a Certified Neonatal Therapist (one of about 850 in the world). To achieve this certification, I completed special training, thousands of hours of experience and mentorship, and passed a credentialing test. I am also certified in Neonatal Touch and Massage.

I have a servant’s heart and have always had a passion for people, especially children. I chose to be an OT because I love the endless possibilities to explore and create while helping people do what they love. I love watching children grow and learn in an environment that feels like play versus work. The moments are so much more rewarding than the milestones.

I am married with three children, so spare time is rare! But when I do have a free moment, I enjoy reading, baking cakes, and traveling.

As an OT specializing in the pediatric population since 2006, I have training and specialization in the following:

Handwriting:

• Handwriting without Tears
• Print Tool

Reflex Integration:

• MNRI® Dynamic & Postural Reflex Pattern Integration
• Brain Gym

Feeding/Dysphagia:

• VitalStim/DINES Provider
• Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner

AAC:

• Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP} AAC Training by John D. Halloran, M.S., CCC-SLP
• Language Acquisition Through Motor Planning (LAMP} Moving Forward with LAMP Training by John D. Halloran, M.S., CCC-SLP

Infants:

• Total Motion Release (TMR) Tots Level 1
• Certified Neonatal Therapist
• Certified Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapist
• Car Passenger Safety Technician

 

• National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
• Basic Life Support CPR
• Interactive Metronome
• Level 1 Hippotherapy