Our Team

Kristine Menard has over 20 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, Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Retained Primitive Reflexes and Learning, TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training, Bodywork for Better Breastfeeding, Treating Torticollis and Evidence-Based Aquatic Therapy for the Pediatric Client. 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, fun-loving, and is highly invested in the well-being of each client.
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​Kristine graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a 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, Pierce and Jude. Kristine enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.