Turning Point Pediatric Therapy Network, Inc.
 

Ashley Juat 

MOT, OTR/L + Clinic Owner

 

Ashley is a pediatric occupational therapist with over 14 years of experience and a mom of two toddlers, bringing both personal insight and professional depth to her work with children and families. A native of Maine, she earned her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern Maine in 2010.

Her diverse clinical background includes roles at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, where she specialized in aquatic therapy, and Winchester Outpatient Hospital. She has served children across various public and charter schools in the Boston area, as well as in outpatient and school-based settings at Mainely Kidz PT in Saco and Stepping Stones Therapy Network in Washington, where she also supported students in private Catholic schools.

Through these varied experiences, Ashley cultivated a passion for neurodevelopmental treatment, sensory integration therapy, feeding therapy, aquatic therapy, and yoga therapy.

Ashley takes a holistic, whole-body approach to pediatric therapy, addressing sensory regulation, emotional regulation, attention, and body awareness within the context of functional daily activities, such as feeding, dressing, and schoolwork. She is dedicated to empowering families and improving children’s independence across home, school, and community settings.

As a clinician, Ashley values strong collaboration with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams and has mentored numerous OT and OTA Level I and II students over the years. In July 2019, she founded Turning Point Pediatric Therapy Network to continue her mission of supporting children’s growth and guiding families with compassionate, evidence-based care.

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Certifications include:

•  AEIOU  

•  Learning Without Tears 

• -Sensory-Based Feeding Treatment: S.O.S. Approach to Feeding (Sequential Oral Sensory)  

•  Kinesiotaping Clinician   

• Certified Yoga Instructor for both children and adults  

 

Interests: In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and their two golden retrievers. She loves being outdoors, traveling, and cooking.

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Michelle Mathieu

COTA/L + Office Manager

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Michelle joined the Turning Point Pediatric Therapy team in July 2019. She earned her degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Kennebec Valley Community College in 2015. Before joining our team, she spent four years serving children and families at All Kids In Action, where she deepened her passion for pediatric care.

From a young age, Michelle knew she wanted to work with children and make a meaningful impact. She is trained in SafetyCare and attended a trauma-informed care conference in 2018. Michelle is also certified in the AEIOU Approach to Pediatric Feeding, equipping her to support children with feeding challenges using a sensory-based, relationship-focused method. She is passionate about educating and empowering families to carry over strategies that promote progress at home and in daily routines.

Certifications include:

• AEIOU

Interests: Outside of work, Michelle enjoys camping, fishing, and spending quality time with her family.

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Elana Nelson

COTA/L

Elana earned her degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Kennebec Valley Community College in 2014. Before joining the Turning Point Pediatric Therapy team in 2021, she spent seven years serving children and families at Stepping Stones Therapy in Farmingdale, where she developed a strong foundation in pediatric practice.

Elana is passionate about helping children build regulation and functional skills through sensory-based strategies tailored to their unique needs. She is certified in the AEIOU Approach to Pediatric Feeding, which allows her to support children facing feeding challenges with a gentle, individualized approach that focuses on comfort, sensory processing, and developmental readiness.

Certifications include:

• AEIOU

Interests: Elana enjoys camping, ice fishing, and spending time with her husband, son, and their dog.

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