Lena Thoresen

OTR/L, OWNER
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Lena is one of the owners as well as founders of Children's Therapy Solutions Inc.(CTS). CTS was created in 2004 and it’s purpose is to provide a caring and supportive environment for employees as well as families seeking therapy services. Lena graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with her degree in Occupational Therapy.  She has over 20 years of experience in her field and has a strong desire to “help people” and work with “difficult and challenging therapy situations.” Lena has worked with many medically fragile children, premature babies, and a variety of families with a multitude of challenges. One of her specialties is working with babies who are diagnosed with Torticollis.  She has attended specialized courses in FloorTime, Hippotherapy, Sensory Integration, Reflex Integration, Neuro-Developmental Therapy and Aggression Control Training (ACT) among many other classes.  Lena is originally from Norway, speaks fluent Norwegian as well as brings a unique perspective into multicultural living.  Lena believes it takes as many adults as possible to help love and raise children. “Parents need all the support they can get, as well as children can never have too many people who love them and look out for them”. Lena enjoys spending time with friends/family, running, volunteering and traveling.

Megan Halliday

M.S., OTR/L, OWNER
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Megan obtained her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University.  Her love for children and helping families brought her into this field.  Megan has been with CTS since 2008 and has extensive experience in Sensory Processing Disorders, Handwriting Without Tears and academic based therapies, and feeding therapy utilizing the S.O.S. Feeding Approach.  She also has training in the Alert Program for self-regulation, FloorTime, and Brain Gym.  Megan connects with families and individualizes treatment to meet the family’s needs.  One of her specialties is problem solving difficult situations to create practical solutions to apply in the home setting to maximize progress.  Megan enjoys anything outdoors, volunteering with Junior League of Manatee County and other non-profits, spending time with family and friends, traveling, music, and watching sports (Go Rays!).