About Us
Our Therapists
Kristine Menard, LOTR
Kristine is the owner of Pediatric Therapy Northshore. She has over 15 years of experience in the field. Kristine’s strong interest in pediatrics has driven her to attend numerous continuing education courses related to sensory integration. She is SIPT-certified (Sensory Integration and Praxis Test). In addition, she is certified to evaluate and treat clients using Interactive Metronome (IM) and Therapeutic Listening. Kristine has also been trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools® Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach, as well as in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). She uses a sensory integration frame of reference to treat issues related to motor delays, ADHD, autism, sensory processing, and other related disorders. Kristine is creative and fun-loving while developing individualized treatment plans and engaging children to achieve their goals.
Kristine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Shortly afterward, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama. The majority of her clinical experiences have focused on the evaluation and treatment of children. She has worked in private practice, Early Steps, schools, and hospitals. Kristine and her husband, Travis, have 2 children.
Kristine is well-loved by parents and children. She is very nurturing and is highly invested in the well-being of each client.
Kristine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Shortly afterward, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama. The majority of her clinical experiences have focused on the evaluation and treatment of children. She has worked in private practice, Early Steps, schools, and hospitals. Kristine and her husband, Travis, have 2 children.
Kristine is well-loved by parents and children. She is very nurturing and is highly invested in the well-being of each client.
Brandi Hinton, MOT, LOTR
Brandi graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2010 with her associate of science degree in occupational therapy. Upon graduation, she worked as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) in two different rehabilitation hospitals as needed while furthering her education to ultimately receive her master’s degree in occupational therapy (MOT). Prior to applying to the MOT Bridge Program, she completed and received her Bachelor of Science degree in 2012 from the University of Louisiana Monroe. She began the University of Louisiana Monroe’s COTA to MOT Bridge Program in the fall of 2013. She graduated with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in December of 2015. Brandi has been a member of the Pediatric Therapy Northshore team since November 2015. She enjoys helping children make gains through play using the sensory integration frame of reference. Brandi strives to be fun and energetic during each treatment session. She has received training in the Alert Program®, Handwriting Without Tears (Kindergarten through 5th grade), Keyboarding Without Tears, "How Does Your Engine Run?", and Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). Brandi most recently trained in Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders: Assessment and Treatment using the SOS approach to feeding.
Natalie Tierney, LOTR
Natalie has been a licensed occupational therapist for 9 years. She received her Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University in 2005 and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in 2008. Prior to joining the Pediatric Therapy Northshore team, she worked in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing facilities. After having a child of her own, she decided she wanted a change of pace and started volunteering at Pediatric Therapy Northshore. It did not take her long to decide that it was the right place for her! She loves play-based therapy and tries her best to provide the children with the just-right challenge while having fun. Natalie was recently trained in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). She also plans to attend additional courses in the near future to better serve the children she works with.
Natalie is married, has one son, and three step-daughters. Her husband, Ty, recently retired from the US Army. While Natalie and her husband are both Louisiana natives, they have lived in many places including The Netherlands. While they enjoyed their time in Europe, Natalie and her family are so thrilled to be back in Louisiana!
Natalie is married, has one son, and three step-daughters. Her husband, Ty, recently retired from the US Army. While Natalie and her husband are both Louisiana natives, they have lived in many places including The Netherlands. While they enjoyed their time in Europe, Natalie and her family are so thrilled to be back in Louisiana!
Deairea "D" Marchand, LOTR
Deairea “D” graduated with a degree in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in 2001. Before pursuing a career with the pediatric population, she spent most of her time working with the adult neuro population, which included several years at the acclaimed Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation (“BIR”) in Dallas, TX. At BIR, she was a team member and supervisor on the stroke team; worked closely with other disciplines, doctors, patients and families to provide the best care possible; and was integral in developing a mentorship program to assist new graduates with providing the excellent care for which BIR is known. Her love for the pediatric population was sparked after her own son was assessed and treated for a sensory processing disorder. She witnessed the positive impact therapy had on him and decided to devote her career to helping other children thrive. Her continuing education over the past year and a half has shifted and focused heavily on sensory integration. D truly enjoys what she does and she brings a creative, caring approach to her treatment. D is married to her incredibly supportive husband, Gary. They have two children, a boy and a girl. After spending 7 years in Dallas, TX to further their careers, they decided it was time to move “home,” and they could not be happier.
Emily Beau, MOT, LOTR
Emily is a graduate of Louisiana State University’s Master of Occupational Therapy Program in New Orleans. Prior to graduate school, Emily volunteered regularly at a therapeutic horseback riding center in Folsom and was a caregiver for two young adults with special needs. As much as Emily loved spending time with these individuals and their families, she knew that she wanted to do more to help them, which led her to pursue a degree in occupational therapy. She has always had a love for children, and through many pediatric volunteer opportunities in OT school, Emily knew that pediatrics was the right path of occupational therapy for her. She gained clinical experience through her fieldwork at University Medical Center in the acute care setting and at a pediatric outpatient clinic in Baton Rouge. Emily enjoys building relationships with the families of the children she treats, and she cherishes the uniqueness of each child.
Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys sipping coffee in the local coffee shops, reading a good book, exercising, and spending time outdoors. Emily has two sisters and loves spending time with her family and friends on the Northshore and in New Orleans.
Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys sipping coffee in the local coffee shops, reading a good book, exercising, and spending time outdoors. Emily has two sisters and loves spending time with her family and friends on the Northshore and in New Orleans.
Elizabeth Levet, M.Ed., CCC/SLP
Elizabeth is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who was born and raised in New Orleans. She received her Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders in 1990. Elizabeth has over twenty-five years of experience working with the pediatric population in both public and private school settings. She has experience with children with Autism, Articulation Disorders, Language Delay, Developmental Delays, Fluency and Voice Disorders. Elizabeth is a nurturing Speech-Pathologist, and finds it especially gratifying to help a young child find her “voice”. She believes that children learn best through a child-centered approach, which allows them to achieve their communication goals in a naturalistic setting.
Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, which has grown to include a grandson from her son Joey and his wife Kirsten, Jacqueline, who is an SLP in Washington State, and her youngest son Tim, who attends college.
Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, which has grown to include a grandson from her son Joey and his wife Kirsten, Jacqueline, who is an SLP in Washington State, and her youngest son Tim, who attends college.
Sheena Ryan, M.C.D., CCC/SLP
Sheena is a native of Mandeville, Louisiana and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2005. Following her undergraduate career, Sheena earned a Master of Communication Disorders from LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in 2012. She began her Career as a Speech Language Pathologist in Houston’s Independent School District. Following her experience in the school system, Sheena found her love of treating children in a sensory based clinic setting. She saw the functional gains of providing therapy in a more natural environment and enjoyed seeing children thrive. Spending close to five years in Texas, Sheena knows what it means to miss New Orleans and was determined to return home. In July of 2017, she and her husband finally had the opportunity to move back to her hometown. Time in Texas provided the opportunity to gain a broad range of skills and experiences personally and as a speech therapist. Since joining Pediatric Therapy Northshore in October 2017, Sheena has been trained in the SOS approach to feeding. Sheena is a compassionate therapist and strives to make a difference in the life of every child she treats.
Molly Roberts, M.A., CCC-SLP
Molly is a licensed speech-language pathologist who earned her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Louisiana State University Baton Rouge in 2010. Shortly following graduation, Molly gained experience serving the adult and early childhood population diagnosed with developmental disabilities. Her time as a therapist with Louisiana Early Steps further established her passion for the pediatric population. After her wedding in 2011, Molly moved to Houston, TX, where she was employed at The Parish School (a private school for children with language and learning differences) as an Elementary Speech-Language Pathologist. There, she gained experience as a classroom therapist, incorporating speech-language therapy into the academic classroom setting. She treated students diagnosed with Mixed Receptive/Expressive Language Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Auditory Processing Disorder, Dyslexia, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Molly also received extensive training and clinical experience working with children who have social-cognitive difficulties, executive functioning difficulties and reading challenges. She also incorporated Social Thinking®(Michelle Garcia Winner) and Zones of Regulation® therapy practices into all lessons and child interactions to further social-emotional growth and social-cognitive learning of students.
Molly is a Covington native raising 2 young boys (Warren and Walker) with her husband, Tristan. They love living back home in Mandeville and experiencing all the great activities the Northshore has to offer!
Molly is a Covington native raising 2 young boys (Warren and Walker) with her husband, Tristan. They love living back home in Mandeville and experiencing all the great activities the Northshore has to offer!
Meredith Sharpe, MA, MT-BC
Meredith is the owner of Sharpe Notes Music Therapy and loves working with Pediatric Therapy Northshore. She has been working as a board-certified music therapist since 2009 and became certified as a Neurologic Music Therapist in 2012. She has found her passion in working with children who have special needs and has been working with these children for 6 years. As a Neurologic Music Therapist, Meredith works with children through the creative process of making music to assess their needs, designing music interventions to support non-musical goals, and connecting their experiences in music to everyday life. Meredith loves seeing the power of music as it often serves as an outlet for children to express emotions. Music is a tool to help the child organize movement patterns and sequential thinking, while creating a social connection. Meredith continues to engage in continuing education experiences to maintain her Neurologic Music Therapy certification and to remain current with the latest music therapy techniques within the special needs population. Meredith follows a child-centered approach and loves to have fun "musicing" with the children.
Meredith graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2005 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. She then went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in Music Therapy at New York University in 2009. She has worked with a variety of populations including older adults with dementia, clients who suffered traumatic brain injury, stroke victims, men and women with psychiatric disorders, and those with developmental disabilities. She has introduced music therapy to several schools, outpatient clinics, and a state facility. She also enjoys educating fieldwork students from Loyola University.
Meredith and her husband, Matt, are both New Orleans natives and have a beautiful daughter. Meredith also lived in North Carolina during her childhood and through high school. She loves to visit, especially to see her friends and experience the mountains!
Meredith graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2005 with a Bachelor of Music Degree. She then went on to earn her Master of Arts degree in Music Therapy at New York University in 2009. She has worked with a variety of populations including older adults with dementia, clients who suffered traumatic brain injury, stroke victims, men and women with psychiatric disorders, and those with developmental disabilities. She has introduced music therapy to several schools, outpatient clinics, and a state facility. She also enjoys educating fieldwork students from Loyola University.
Meredith and her husband, Matt, are both New Orleans natives and have a beautiful daughter. Meredith also lived in North Carolina during her childhood and through high school. She loves to visit, especially to see her friends and experience the mountains!
Stacy St. Romain, Office Manager
Stacy graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Using her degree, she secured a business loan and opened a craft store. She owned and managed the 6,500 square-foot store with 12 employees for 11 years. She then earned a master’s degree in elementary education and went on to teach first grade. With an affinity for design, math, and management, Stacy designed and contracted out the labor on her new home.
Stacy is now the office manager at Pediatric Therapy Northshore, where she enjoys working with people of all ages and being part of a clinic that improves the quality of life of others. Her education combined with her planning, organization, communication, and management skills used in all facets of her life have contributed to her ability to efficiently and effectively run the office. Her positive attitude and team spirit make her a good fit for the clinic. Stacy and her husband, Louis, have two children.
Stacy is now the office manager at Pediatric Therapy Northshore, where she enjoys working with people of all ages and being part of a clinic that improves the quality of life of others. Her education combined with her planning, organization, communication, and management skills used in all facets of her life have contributed to her ability to efficiently and effectively run the office. Her positive attitude and team spirit make her a good fit for the clinic. Stacy and her husband, Louis, have two children.
Ashley Vicknair, Administrative Assistant
Ashley Vicknair is a resident of Covington, Louisiana. After graduating from Mandeville High School in 2012, she attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she took classes in allied health. Throughout school, Ashley worked in the restaurant industry. Later, she worked in customer service at Fisher Cabinets, consulting with customers on flooring and cabinets for new home construction and remodeling. As administrative assistance at Pediatric Therapy Northshore, Ashley assists with correspondence, record keeping, scheduling, billing, and other similar tasks. She enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and spending time with family.