Marisa Oberstein
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MS, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Practice details and specialties
States Licensed to Practice
Florida
North Carolina
Education and Advanced Training
Nova Southeastern University: Master of Science- MS, Occupational Therapy
Florida International University: Bachelor of Science- BS, Healthcare Administration
Miami Dade College: Associate of Arts- AA
Nursing & Florida College of Natural Health: Diploma- Massage Therapist
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Specialties
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Balance and Posture Issues
Emotional Regulation
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Early Childhood Development
Executive Functioning**
Feeding and Oral Motor Difficulties
Fine Motor Delay
Genetic Syndromes
Handwriting Difficulties
Learning Challenges
Motor Delays
Motor Planning and Coordination
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Play Skills
Reading Readiness
Self-Care Skills
Sensory Processing Disorder
Sensory Seeking or Sensory Avoidance Behaviors
Transition and Routine Difficulties
Visual Motor Integration Problems
Visual Perceptual and Visual Motor Integration Difficulties
Get to know me
Hi, I am a licensed pediatric occupational therapist (OT) licensed in North Carolina and Florida. I have 4 years of experience treating and working with families and children in a variety of settings. My OT journey currently involves work in academia, and my desire to continue working with families brought me to Kinspire. I have enjoyed working in schools, outpatient clinics, pediatric skilled nursing facilities, and early intervention.OT was a career change later in life. Previously, I was a teacher, but when I learned about OT, I fell in love with it. I knew it was for me, and a year later, I was in school pursuing it. My passion lies in finding solutions and considering the 360-degree viewpoint of the child and family. My strengths lie in helping families overcome challenges in feeding, sensory issues, fine motor skills, cognition, visual-motor coordination, executive functioning, and promoting independence in daily activities. I take a holistic approach and have been a massage therapist since 2001.
Other Interests
Outside of work, I like spending time with my daughter, enjoying nature, music, hot yoga, traveling and cooking. I have a golden doodle named Luna who loves to pick up sticks and play. I am becoming a volunteer guardian at litem to help advocate for kids in need.
