Staff

Jeanann has been affiliated with O'Connell & Selig since 1990. She has also worked for several different school districts. Jeanann is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (O.C.S.), and Certified in Pilates Beginner Mat Classes. Jeanann's teachings include an Anatomy class where she is a teacher's assistant to Cadaver Dissection at Touro College and a Spinal Stabilization Class. Jeanann is dedicated to providing her patients and their families with the highest level of care.

Maria Mills, MA, PT

Licensed Physical Therapist

BS: Physical Therapy, Ithaca College (1987)

MA: Advanced Master's in Physical Therapy, Pathokinesiology, New York University (1992)

Maria has been working with O'Connell, Selig & Associates since 1994. Prior to coming to O'Connell & Selig, Maria was the assistant supervisor of Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. She was responsible for coordinating clinics in post surgical rhizotomy, splinting/casting, treating infants in the NICU and assisted in the development of the high-risk infant program at NYU Medical Center. Maria has also worked in the developmental preschool setting with sensory impaired children and has provided physical therapy services in school districts.

Maria has extensive experience working with infants and children with special needs. She is certified in Neurodevelopment Treatment (NDT) for Pediatrics and in Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation (TES). She is trained in craniosacral treatment, orthotic fabrication, casting and taping. Maria currently works in the office and provides early intervention services in the home to pediatric clients.

Dena Ozur, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Licensed: New York State Department of Education

Dena has been working with O'Connell and Selig since 1998. She attended SUNY at Buffalo where she received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy in 1986. Dena is affiliated with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association (NDTA). Dena is certified in Pediatric N.D.T. She has specialized training in sensory integration, therapeutic taping, baby treatment and advanced N.D.T training. Dena has taught Integration of N.D.T. and Sensory Integration. She has experience with infants, preschool and school aged children. We are proud to have Dena as part of our staff.

Suzanne Zezelic, PT

Licensed Physical Therapist

B.S. & M.S.: Physical Therapy, Long Island University

Suzanne has been a physical therapist since 1995. She joined our team at O’Connell, Selig and Associates in 2009. Prior to coming to our facility, she worked as a staff physical therapist at St. Charles Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. She evaluated and treated patients with orthopedic and sports related injuries at both locations. Suzanne has experience evaluating and treating patients with orthopedic, pediatric and neurologic conditions. She has worked in a developmental preschool. In addition to treating patients in our office, Suzanne provides services to infants and children in the early intervention and preschool programs. We are proud to have Suzanne on board as part of our growing team of therapist.

Continuing Education: Torticollis, Manual Therapy, Treatment of Hypotonia, Myofascial Treatment, Pediatric Primer, Introduction to Motion Dynamics, Cervical Thoracic Integration, Lumbar Pelvic Integration

Amy J Cohen, MA CCC-SLP

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Bachelor's: Special Education and Elementary Education, Dowling College (1988)

Master's: Speech Pathology, CUNY Lehman College (1993)

Amy has been working with O'Connell, Selig and Associates since 1998. Amy is a member of ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association). Amy provides Early Intervention, Preschool and School-Aged Speech Services to children at home and in the office setting. She also provides evaluations to children in Early Intervention and Preschool Program. Amy has specialized training in oral-motor techniques.

In 2006, Amy took her training further and became A Certified YogaKids Facilitator/Trainer and provides yoga for children in groups and individually. She is a trainer for YogaKids International and provides 1-day YogaKids trainings. Amy combines her practice of yoga with speech delayed/developmentally delayed and typical children and has found remarkable changes. Amy also completed the 200 Hour Om Sweet OM Yoga Teacher Training Program in June 2008 and is recognized by Yoga Alliance.

Alexis Friedman, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Diploma: University of Alberta, Canada - Occupational Therapy

Bachelors: Empire State College - Human Sciences

Masters: C. W. Post, Long Island University, Community Mental Health Counseling

Licensed: New York State Department of Education

Certification: National Board of Certification of Occupational Therapy, Inc.

Member: New York State Occupational Therapy Association, American Occupational Therapy Association, World Federation of Occupational Therapy, Citizen/Faculty Association - Cold Spring Harbor High School SEPTA, Long Island District of NY State Occupational Therapy Association

Continuing Education: Brain Gym,Handwriting without Tears, Sensory Integration (SI) Intervention strategies, Therapeutic Listening, SI Tools for Pre-Teens and Teens Workshop,

Alexis has been affiliated with O'Connell and Selig since 2000. She provides services to children in the office, their home and at school. Alexis provides services to children in the Early Intervention, Preschool and School District programs. Alexis has worked with several school districts in the area providing occupational therapy to school aged children. We appreciate the high level of care Alexis provides to her patient and their families.

Sherrie Wharton, OTR/L

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Bachelors: Penn State University - Individual and Family Studies

Masters: NYU 1987 - Occupational Therapy

Licensed: New York State Department of Education

Member: New York State Occupational Therapy Association

Continuing Education: Therapeutic Yoga, Home Study Exercise Integrating Pilates, Brain Gym

Sherrie joined O'Connell and Selig in Fall 2007. She is dedicated to providing excellent care to her patients. Sherrie provides services to preschool and school aged children in the office. She has over 14 years experience working in local school districts providing occupational therapy to school aged children. Sherrie thoroughly enjoys working with children as well as their parents in fostering positive interactions and providing home activity ideas. We are pleased to have Sherrie as a member of our expanding team.