Gregory Santucci, MS, OTR is Executive Director of Power Play. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from Penn State University, and his Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is certified in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California/ Western Psychological Services. Gregory was the Director of a large pediatric therapy practice in northern New Jersey, and at the time of Power Play’s inception, was the Therapy Center Coordinator at a pediatric therapy center in central New Jersey. He has also been in private practice since 2000, providing direct and consultative services to the pediatric community throughout New Jersey. Gregory has served on the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association (NJOTA) Executive Board as both National Legislation and Public Relations Chairman. He has lectured at local colleges and public schools, as well as state and national occupational therapy conferences. He is fully licensed as an occupational therapist by the State of New Jersey and has his school certification to provide occupational therapy services in the public schools. As part of his commitment to continuing education, Gregory has received training in both Therapeutic Listening™ and The Listening Program™ auditory stimulation programs, as well as Greenspan’s DIR/Floortime™ model. Gregory is listed as a “Recommended Occupational Therapist” by the F.A.C.E.S (Fight Against Childhood Epilepsy and Seizures) organization and can also be found on the SPD Network (www.kidfoundation.org) for his work with children with sensory processing disorders.

 

Elodie Montivero-Santucci, MS, OTR received her Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy from Kean University, and her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Touro College in Manhattan. She is certified in Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California/ Western Psychological Services. Elodie has worked in a variety of settings as a pediatric occupational therapist, including public schools, outpatient clinics, developmental centers and the Early Intervention system. In addition to her strong clinical skills, Elodie brings a wealth of martial arts knowledge to her practice, as she is a 3rd degree black belt in Karate. Elodie created and will be running Power Play’s Kicks and Giggles Karate program. Elodie is also a former collegiate athlete in several sports and is a certified Pilates instructor, which she also incorporates into her pediatric practice. She is fully licensed as an occupational therapist by the State of New Jersey and has her school certification to provide occupational therapy services in the public schools. Elodie is an Authorized provider of The Listening Program™. She can also be found in the Therapist Directory on the SPD Network (www.kidfoundation.org) for her work with children with sensory processing disorders.