Who We Are |
Pegasus Therapy, PLLC was inspired by a childhood "Pegasus Quest" created by Ms. Amy's mother, a graphic designer, to encourage the group of three siblings to get out in the backyard and experience a variety of art, craft, nature and physical play. Pegasus Therapy uses community based therapy to treat children in a natural environment which can include home, school, playground, restaurant or any other area of challenge. We treat using a Sensory Integration frame of reference.
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Our Mission |
Pegasus Therapy's mission is to provide quality therapy in your child's natural environment in order to help increase independence in the areas that matter most to the families. We believe in educating the community to empower parents and teachers to recognize the difference between typical and atypical development and ideas to facilitate age appropriate skills. We want to be a resource for children and families of all abilities.
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Amanda Seymore, MOTR/L Owner, Occupational Therapist
"Ms. Amy" graduated from James Madison University with a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2008. She started her career working in a variety of settings including skilled nursing and pediatric outpatient facilities as a traveling therapist before settling in a permanent outpatient position in Arlington, Virginia where she worked for four and a half years. While there, she became experienced in running occupational therapy groups for elementary aged children including sensory motor, self regulation, handwriting, and executive functioning. She has worked in acute and outpatient mental health settings. She is trained to administer Therapeutic Listening and has her Handwriting Without Tears level one certification. Amy has a passion for the water and holds three specialty certifications from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, including pediatrics. Amy uses natural environments and child-led play to reach therapy goals. She works alongside parents and siblings to empower them to problem solve and feel comfortable following up with OT homework. When she isn't working, "Ms. Amy" enjoys teaching swim lessons, playing with her son, and practicing her guitar.
"Ms. Amy" graduated from James Madison University with a Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2008. She started her career working in a variety of settings including skilled nursing and pediatric outpatient facilities as a traveling therapist before settling in a permanent outpatient position in Arlington, Virginia where she worked for four and a half years. While there, she became experienced in running occupational therapy groups for elementary aged children including sensory motor, self regulation, handwriting, and executive functioning. She has worked in acute and outpatient mental health settings. She is trained to administer Therapeutic Listening and has her Handwriting Without Tears level one certification. Amy has a passion for the water and holds three specialty certifications from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute, including pediatrics. Amy uses natural environments and child-led play to reach therapy goals. She works alongside parents and siblings to empower them to problem solve and feel comfortable following up with OT homework. When she isn't working, "Ms. Amy" enjoys teaching swim lessons, playing with her son, and practicing her guitar.
Audrey Awa, COTA Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Audrey graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and graduated top of her class at St. Catherine University to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). She has 10+ years of pediatric experience, primarily in special education, as well as training in crisis intervention empathetic listening, and positive behavior management that enables her to create an encouraging, safe space for clients. Audrey is accustomed to developing and implementing customized therapies for children and adolescents in the clinical and school setting in order to equip them with the skills necessary to maximize their functional independence across all environments. She is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia and plans to continue studies to obtain a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She completed the prestigious week long STAR center Level one intensive mentorship program summer of 2018.
Audrey’s extra-curricular endeavors have included volunteer work for Special Olympics, Autism Speaks, Homeless Animal Rescue Team, and Carpenter's Shelter. Her other interests are spoiling her dog, playing soccer, exploring new places, and cooking.
She is available to see clients on Saturdays.
Audrey graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and graduated top of her class at St. Catherine University to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). She has 10+ years of pediatric experience, primarily in special education, as well as training in crisis intervention empathetic listening, and positive behavior management that enables her to create an encouraging, safe space for clients. Audrey is accustomed to developing and implementing customized therapies for children and adolescents in the clinical and school setting in order to equip them with the skills necessary to maximize their functional independence across all environments. She is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia and plans to continue studies to obtain a Masters in Occupational Therapy. She completed the prestigious week long STAR center Level one intensive mentorship program summer of 2018.
Audrey’s extra-curricular endeavors have included volunteer work for Special Olympics, Autism Speaks, Homeless Animal Rescue Team, and Carpenter's Shelter. Her other interests are spoiling her dog, playing soccer, exploring new places, and cooking.
She is available to see clients on Saturdays.
Allison Rei, PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Alli graduated from East Tennessee State University with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2012 and has been working in pediatrics ever since. She has worked with children birth to 18 years old in multiple settings including early intervention, outpatient clinic for a children's hospital, pediatric sports medicine, and a private pediatric clinic. She enjoys the variety and challenge of working with children of a range of ages and diagnoses. She lives in southeastern VA with her husband and 2 daughters. She has enjoyed working part time since becoming a mother 5 years ago. She also enjoys running, going for walks with friends, baking with her girls, learning and talking about God and her faith, and being with her husband.
She is available for telehealth consultations for clients residing in Virginia.
Alli graduated from East Tennessee State University with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2012 and has been working in pediatrics ever since. She has worked with children birth to 18 years old in multiple settings including early intervention, outpatient clinic for a children's hospital, pediatric sports medicine, and a private pediatric clinic. She enjoys the variety and challenge of working with children of a range of ages and diagnoses. She lives in southeastern VA with her husband and 2 daughters. She has enjoyed working part time since becoming a mother 5 years ago. She also enjoys running, going for walks with friends, baking with her girls, learning and talking about God and her faith, and being with her husband.
She is available for telehealth consultations for clients residing in Virginia.
Occupational therapists help people become more independent with:
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2008). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (2nd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 625–688.
- ADL or Activities of Daily Living, are self care activities that people tend do everyday. This generally includes eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (getting from your bed to the breakfast table downstairs) and continence. Young children often need adult assistance to complete these tasks.
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) or multi step activities to care for self and others, including things such as household management (chores), financial management, and child care.
- Rest and sleep including identifying the need for rest or sleep, preparing for sleep, and falling asleep.
- Education, or participating as a learner in a learning environment
- Work, or employment-related and volunteer activities
- Play, meaning spontaneous and organized activities that promote pleasure, amusement, and diversion
- Leisure, meaning non-obligatory, discretionary, and intrinsically rewarding activities
- and Social Participation, or activities expected of individuals or individual interacting with others
American Occupational Therapy Association. (2008). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (2nd ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 62, 625–688.