Testimonials

Justine worked with both of my children from preschool through late elementary school. Her playful, caring manner and creative ideas for working on challenging skills made OT a fun and exciting after school activity for my kids, rather than a chore. Whether breaking down a complicated research project into manageable tasks, turning a frustrating diorama assignment into a successful fine motor experience, or teaching my child to ride a bike without training wheels, Justine was my rock when school or life presented a challenge that for my particular two children required different tools than what I had in my toolbox. My kids, now in high school and middle school, continue to use the techniques and strategies Justine taught them for success in school and in the tasks of daily living. I highly recommend Justine and her practice to any family experiencing the struggle of raising a child with sensory or learning differences!

Our child has grown leaps and bounds in the time he has worked with Justine. The multi-layered approach of therapies has been both confidence and skill-building, and they have such a circle of trust between them. I often think his time at Building Blocks is the happiest time of the week.

Justine is an absolute gem. She and her team did a thorough assessment of my child, then clearly communicated the therapeutic plan.  She takes a holistic approach and creates an active partnership with both home and school. With her help, my child work through sensory issues which increased both ability and confidence.

This is my OT and her name is Justine she has been helping me for about 3 or 4 years. She helps with anxiety. Anxiety means I panic a lot and she calms me down. Sometimes my clothes don't fit right or I don't feel like wearing it. So she brushes me and sometimes she puts lotion on me. Also she plays card games with me and she has a ball pit.

I love coming to Building Blocks so much! I love to go in the gym and design different obstacle courses. I love to challenge myself on the trapeze bar to see if I can hang longer than I did last time. I also love climbing the layers suspended on the ceiling. They are velvety soft, and I relax and swing in them. Justine is such a big part my life and has helped me write better, helps me learn to control my emotional and interact with people better, and lets me have fun breaks. I love going there every week because I have so much fun and feel so comfortable there.

Having Justine involved in our daughter’s care and treatment is invaluable. As a mom, fellow-therapist and friend, my perspective is unique. I have known Justine for almost two decades. First as my mentor, next as my co-worker, then as my supervisor, now was my daughter’s occupational therapist- and throughout as my dear friend. Justine’s holistic approach to treatment is client-centered at it’s core and is constantly including family, school, and other therapists. Her seamless collaboration seems as if it’s just “part of the job”- until meeting other therapists and understanding her approach is dynamic and more comprehensive than most. Justine truly adores each of her patients and gives her all to each and every treatment session. There is always a take-home, carry-over suggestion or activity. When working with Justine, the therapy doesn’t end when the session is over; it carries through all week until the next session. My daughter can’t hardly wait for her next scheduled OT time. Since starting therapy with Justine, her confidence has sky-rocketed. She is always eager to “go to OT”. Not only has she made progress on her OT goals and objectives, she is showing general improvements in life skills as a whole. Most of all, her happiness is through the roof! Justine’s highly-skilled, comprehensive, fun and loving approach is unparalleled.

I was at Building Blocks Pediatric Occupational Therapy for my Level II clinical affiliation this past winter. My three months there solidified my love of pediatrics. I finally got to see what occupational therapy truly looked like in practice. Justine taught me so much about the profession and how to handle children in all aspects of life. She works with individuals in B23 through adulthood and services a vast range of socioeconomic populations. The work we did was truly eye opening. She shaped me into a true therapist and built my confidence in my abilities tremendously. She has been an incredible mentor and has hired me at Building Blocks, allowing me to continue to work with her and learn from her.

Justine is a gifted therapist. When we started, my son was very shy and struggling. She worked hard to build their relationship, as well as his skills and self-esteem. She always found new ways to engage him and left him feeling proud of his accomplishments.  We were all so pleased with the results and can’t recommend her highly enough!