Meet The Team

After separating from the US Navy, Donald acquired the characteristics necessary to be successful in the real world. Discipline, self-motivation, hard work, loyalty, and serving others are among those characteristics that Donald has applied to his life. Donald has worked in the healthcare industry since 2003 in the pharmacy field at various locations and settings. When he was working in the pharmacy, he was able to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in 2003. Then, he became licensed in the state of Florida. Furthermore, in 2010 Donald earned a bachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management in 2012, both from Nova Southeastern University. In 2020, he earned a master’s degree in occupational therapy from St. Augustine University of Health and Sciences. Years of education and experience have allowed him to build upon specific strengths that he has adapted as his core principles. These strengths include strong work ethics, education, professionalism, honesty, and the “Golden Rule” that he has been practicing and applying them on a daily basis. A soft spot for kids and a kid at heart motivates Donald to always give them his undivided attention and his very best.  He believes that there is nothing more rewarding than seeing one’s hard work flourish and to watch our patients develop the right skills to become independent as possible and allowing us to improve their quality of life. 

Yvy has been working with children for 26 years as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.  She has extensive experience with child development and sensory processing.  She is competent in early intervention, classroom adaptations, oral motor therapy, sensory-processing, feeding difficulties, motor deficits and cognitive intervention.   She developed Fit Steps (Steps Towards Empowering the Performance of Students) a fitness program to provide flexibility, endurance and strength to students as part of their daily curriculum. She is a Level 1 Handwriting Specialist and implements a school based handwriting program within the classroom setting to develop skills needed for effective writing.  She is a Clinical Supervisor to level II students and COTAs. She was a fitness instructor for 15+ years and is a certified Pediatric Yoga Instructor. Yvy also taught Music Together classes and uses music as a powerful tool to connect with her clients.  She has worked in a variety of settings throughout her professional experience: outpatient, inpatient, PPEC, schools, virtual, early intervention and home health. Yvy’s passion for children, fitness and music is reflective in her treatments to empower children and families. She encourages her clients to move thru play, self-regulate and find an inner peace where they can feel safe and secure from everyday stressors in order to develop the skills needed to be as independent as possible.  Yvy was born and raised in Miami and is bilingual.

Natasha graduated with her Occupational Therapist Assistant degree from The Praxis Institute in 2016. She is pursuing her bachelor’s in health care administration at American Public University. Natasha had experienced working with children in after-school programs in the past. Her love for children and desire to help others brought her into the field. Natasha has been with SLB Therapy since 2009. Her patience, kindness, and flexibility make her the great therapist she is. Natasha uses her strengths to aid children in reaching their fullest potential. She has completed her continuing education courses in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, pediatric telehealth therapy, behavioral challenges, balance & vestibular training, sensory processing difficulties,  intervention, assessment of functional skills in the educational environment, effective strategies to address cognitive and memory decline, and CPR/ Basic Life Support.

Leonardo graduated from Keiser University with Associate’s in Occupational Therapy and from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences. Leonardo has over 9 years of experience in the field of pediatrics. Prior to working in the field of occupational therapy Leonardo applied his trade as a professional basketball player in the Scandinavian top division. These days he is once again a part of a team albeit a much more important team, SLB’s interdisciplinary therapy team where he, along with his coworkers, strive everyday to make a difference in the lives of children both with and without disabilities.

Kattyuska graduated in 2010 from Keiser University with an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant, and in 2013 completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Science. She is a certified health coach, skilled in sensory integration, and specialized in learning without tears program. She works alongside with behavior analysts and is knowledgeable in applying behavior interventions. She has completed multiple continuing education courses in sensory processing, early intervention, infant positioning and handling, feeding therapy, DIR/Floortime, kinesiology taping, oppositional, defiant, and anger issues, and dizziness, balance, and vestibular disorders. She has worked in pediatrics at SLB since 2010. She has experience working with a wide variety of diagnoses including down syndrome, autism, sensory processing disorder, developmental delay, and cerebral palsy. She is passionate in helping her clients and families succeed and be as independent as possible within their environment.