Adaptive Therapies, LLC

Specalizing in
Pediatric Rehabilitation

Meet Our Staff

Adaptive Therapies team members support our community by sitting on boards and volunteering for the advancement of accessibility in San Juan County. We have partnered closely with the Tibbetts All Ability Park Foundation and the City of Farmington to provide consultations and support for the All Abilities Park.

Therapists

Adaptive Therapies opened its doors in 2020. As a therapist-owned and operated practice, patient care is our primary focus. We provide a whole-person approach and comprehensive functional care designed to help each individual achieve the greatest possible independence throughout their lifespan. We maintain open communication with a wide range of practitioners, including physicians, school therapists, orthotists, and psychologists, to ensure coordinated, collaborative care.

Amanda Morrison-Thrower,
OTR/L


Occupational Therapist

Kathleen Ashley Harper,
PT, DPT

Board Certified
Clinical Specialist in
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Therapy Assistants

Therapy assistants are integral members of the pediatric care team, working under the direction of licensed therapists. At Adaptive Therapies, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), Speach Language Practicionars (SLPs) and Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) deliver engaging, child-centered interventions that support development, participation, and functional progress.

Haleigh Allen

LPTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Marissa Lowman

LPTA
Physical Therapist Assistant

Shanna Zurface

COTA/L
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Russell Pritchard

COTA/L
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Shannon Dorsett

COTA/L
Occupational Therapist Assistant

Jessica Bozzell

M.A, CCC-SLP
Clinic Support Staff

Our great staff that helps with scheduling, bookkeeping, referrals
and other duties.

Bobbie Steerman

Office
Manager

Kayla Gonzales

Intake Coordinator
Additional Service Provider

Through Adaptive Therapies, we offer conections to additional service providers.

Stacy Sandel,

OT, CLD,
C-IAYT, CLC

Hours

We are open
Mon. - Fri.
9 am to 5 pm
By appointment only

Find Us

804 E. Navajo Street
Farmington, NM 87401

Contact Us

P: 505-386-0075
F: 833-696-0775
Email us: adaptivetherapiesnm@gmail.com

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Amanda graduated from UNM in 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in a variety of pediatric and adult settings, including DD Waiver, home health, acute care, pediatric and adult outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and upper extremity rehabilitation. She enjoys working with sensory processing, self-regulation, psychosocial health, and clients of all ages—from littles and middles to teens and adults. Her goal is to increase people’s ability to engage in tasks they want to do or return to activities they enjoy.

A native of Farmington, Amanda is deeply invested in her community. She is an avid reader, skier, and biker (both pedal and adventure moto), loves water sports, and is working to further her scuba skills. She also enjoys baking pies, cookies, breads, and macaroni and cheese. Her family most often requests her key lime pie.

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Kathleen (Katie) graduated from UNM in 2014 with her doctorate in physical therapy. She has over 10 years of experience in a variety of pediatric and orthopedic settings and obtained her Board Certification in Pediatric Physical Therapy in 2018. She is the Board President of the Tibbetts All Ability Park Foundation (TAAP), which focuses on fundraising and consulting to improve accessibility in the greater San Juan County area. Currently, TAAP is focused on the Boundless Journey Adventure Park.

A native of Farmington, Katie loves her community. She enjoys reading, singing, acting, and creating. Katie, her husband Clay, and their dogs, Hunter and Cooper, enjoy outdoor activities such as gardening, camping, hiking, and rock climbing. Katie and Clay recently welcomed their first child, Boone, who is bound to be a gross motor and outdoor enthusiast.

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Haleigh graduated in 2023 from the San Juan College PTA program. She has experience in outpatient orthopedics and pediatrics. She enjoys all things soccer and being outside. Her favorite part of her job is getting to see kiddos make progress towards goals.

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Marissa is a life-long resident of Aztec, NM. She graduated from San Juan College in December of 2023 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She loves the challenge of working with kids and the energy they bring to their appointments. When not at work, she spends most of her time supporting her own kids in all their extracurricular activities. Being at home, grilling some grub, while her kids jump on their trampoline describes a perfect Sunday afternoon.

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Shanna graduated in May 2022. She is a native of Farmington, NM. She began her career at Adaptive Therapies and enjoys working with all patients. She loves to find fun projects to share with her patients. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family. They enjoy camping, playing games (dice, cards) together and fishing.

Shanna has a love of animals and enjoys playing with her dogs, cats, chickens, and an African Grey that has a mind of her own and keeps everyone entertained.

Russ has lived in the area his whole life graduating in 2022 from San Juan College OTA program. He has experience in adult in-patient rehab and outpatient pediatrics which has been the majority of his career.

In his spare time he enjoys working on cars, spending time with his family and going to the movies.

Shannon graduated in 2017 from San Juan College with her degree and has experience working with both adult and pediatric populations. She has a strong interest in providing pediatric occupational therapy services and is a valued member of our patients’ care teams.

Shannon enjoys finding the best therapeutic toys to support her clients. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, etc., with her family. When not with them, she loves to craft.

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Jessica Bozzell is a pediatric speech-language pathologist dedicated to helping children develop meaningful, functional communication in ways that work best for them. She earned her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from New Mexico State University in 2015 and has over a decade of experience supporting children across a wide range of communication needs. Jessica takes a child-centered, strengths-based approach to therapy and values all forms of communication. She has experience supporting spoken language as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and is passionate about helping each child find their voice—whether through words, devices, or other expressive methods. She is a Registered Natural anguage Acquisition (NLA) trained clinician and has completed the Inside Out Sensory Certificate for SLPs, allowing her to thoughtfully integrate sensory- informed strategies into her work.

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Bobbie is the heartbeat of this office. When she is not billing, or working with insurance companies for authorization, she is keeping us on our toes and our schedules full. She’s one of the most integral parts of Adaptive Therapies mission in supporting children of this community. Her fun nature and laughter can be heard filling these halls, and she brings so much joy to our team. We don’t know what we would do with out her.

When she is not keeping us in line, she enjoys camping with her husband and two dogs.

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Stacy is an occupational therapist turned yoga therapist and birth nerd! Stacy offers full spectrum doula services (hospital and home), prenatal yoga classes, private birth preparation and coaching, lactation counseling, childbirth education, and postpartum support in the Four Corners. Stacy also serves as a midwife assistant to the Durango Homebirth Midwives.

Stacy has lived in Farmington for 20 years with her husband, 2 children, and many fur babies.

When she isn’t immersed in the birth world, she enjoys skiing, biking, and hiking. Stacy also loves practicing yoga, meditation, reading, and listening to music.

Doc loves all thing Disney and has the best dance skills.

(AT - volunteer)