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our team
Emily Matthews
Owner - COTA/L
Emily Matthews-Bell, COTA/L is a pediatric occupational therapy assistant and the owner of Boulder Pediatric Therapy. She is passionate about helping children and families feel more confident, connected, and supported in their everyday lives.
She has called Colorado home for over a decade, but grew up in northern Arkansas - and will always be a little Southern at heart. Outside of work, Emily enjoys spending time in nature, camping, enjoying live music, and spending time in her favorite role of all: being a mom.
Emily has dedicated 8 + years in the pediatric setting, with experience in clinic-based therapy, home health, and early intervention. She is especially passionate about all things sensory and feeding. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that every child has the capacity to grow and thrive when they feel safe, supported, and understood. She is dedicated to supporting not only the child, but the entire family along the way.
Lee Phillips
OTD, OTR/L
​Lee Phillips, OTD, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 13 years of experience helping children reach their fullest potential. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Arizona State University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis, and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University.
Throughout her career, Lee has worked across diverse settings and with a wide range of diagnoses, including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADHD, and developmental delays. Her diverse clinical experience spans school-based, outpatient, private clinic, and early intervention settings, allowing her to provide holistic, evidence-based, and family-centered care. Passionate about empowering both children and their families, Lee is dedicated to fostering confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.
Lee enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling, camping, exploring the outdoors, and is learning to play tennis and pickleball in her free time.
Certifications:
Primitive Reflex Integration
Beckman Oral Motor Protocol
SOS Approach to Feeding
Handwriting Without Tears
Learn to Play the NDT Way
Interactive Metronome
Astronaut Training: A Sound Activated Vestibular-Visual Protocol
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