Molly Piekut, OTR/L, BCN
Occupational Therapist
In 2001 Molly became the supervisor of occupational therapy at Southampton Hospital which incorporated a variety of clinical settings including acute hospital care, subacute rehabilitation and outpatient services. In 2007, she began her own company, Advanced Occupational Therapy Services, located in Sag Harbor, New York. Through this company her and her staff continue to provide adult and pediatric occupational therapy services at their sensory gym, in local school districts and at client’s homes. In 2014, Neurofeedback services were incorporated into the sensory gym location as well. She has successfully used the modality of Neurofeedback to improve the quality of life for clients experiencing difficulties with attention, anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, learning difficulties, hyperactivity, autism, and more.
Outside of her professional world, Molly enjoys exploring new places, traveling to new countries and experiencing other cultures. She also enjoys visiting historic properties and has a love of old homes and architecture. In Patchogue, she is now living her dream which is to own and restore a historic property to its former glory. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with her family and loved ones, especially nurturing her son Leo as he grows. Molly’s personal goal as an occupational therapist is to help bring inner joy and confidence to all people she works with through celebrating their strengths and helping them understand their challenges.
Catherine Duffy
Catherine’s outside interests include stand up paddle boarding, exercise workouts, gardening, and agility training with her two beloved mini Australian Shepherds; her work outs and interests give you a true sense of her joie de vivre!
Kelly Crowley, MS, OTR/L
In Kelly’s most recent experiences as an occupational therapist, she has rediscovered a love for the school-based setting and working with children to help them achieve their everyday occupational goals in the best way that suits them. Kelly has also been trained in Neurofeedback including the use of EEG, PIR HEG and biofeedback therapies which satisfies her love of numbers and neuroscience. Kelly uses a holistic lens when treating clients, looking at foundational aspects of their biology such as retained primitive reflexes, up to behavioral components in their everyday habits, rituals, and routines. In Kelly’s free time, she loves to exercise and run road races. She has completed 4 marathons and 12 half marathons as of the time before the pandemic began. Kelly’s love for wellness and empowering client families through education is what keeps her passionate about her work everyday.
Kathleen Mullen, OTR/L
In 2000, Kathy began her most rewarding journey of all in becoming a Mom. While raising 3 amazing children, Kathy was able to continue her career back on Long Island. It was then that she provided school based therapy services to K-12th graders in various school districts. Kathy also learned to follow her dreams of being able to specialize in working with infants and young children (birth – 5 years). She has worked in Early Intervention programs providing evaluations and therapy to infants in their homes as well as helping families with understanding the needs of having a special needs child. Kathy has experience working with a variety of diagnoses and has a primary interest in working with those related to sensorimotor processing and dysfunction (ie: autistic spectrum disorders), as well as motor and neurodevelopmental dysfunction.
Kathy currently works in a therapeutic preschool program which provides treatment and evaluations to children 3-5 years of age. She continues to provide Early Intervention services and evaluations to infants as well. She is very excited to a part of the Advanced Occupational Therapy team.
Emma Shilowich, MOT, OTR/L
Nicole Knoebel, MS, OTR/L, CLT
Nicole’s occupational therapy experience spans multiple practice areas including pediatrics, infant development, school based services, skilled nursing care, acute care, and adult outpatient services. Nicole is a certified lymphedema therapist, is certified in LSVT, and holds additional certifications for infant sleep. With a love of melding community access and preventative care, Nicole’s therapeutic goals always include empowering her clients’ strengths to achieve success through independence and confidence.
When Nicole isn’t with her patients, you can find her enjoying the beach or going on hikes with her husband and daughter, enjoying all the natural perks of the east end of Long Island.
Caitlin Healy, MS, OTR/L
Throughout her academic career, Caitlin was an active participant in volunteer events and school groups. At Binghamton University, she founded the school’s Pre-Occupational and Physical Therapy Association (POPTA), and proceeded to develop resources and networking opportunities for students interested in these rehabilitation professions in her role as President. She was also an active member and President of Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization, and volunteered with the Special Olympics. During her time in graduate school, Caitlin served as President of the Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) where she continued to advocate for the profession of occupational therapy and create community outreach opportunities. Caitlin was recognized by faculty with awards including Alpha Eta National Honor Society for the Allied Health Professions membership, Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society membership, and the School of Health Professions Community Service Award in Occupational Therapy for her contributions and dedication to occupational therapy.
Caitlin has a strong passion for singing and music, and is an alumna of the Harpur Harpeggios a cappella group at Binghamton University. She also enjoys traveling, paddleboarding, kayaking, baking, hiking, reading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Cailin Petersen OTR/L
During her time at Touro College, she served her school and community by chairing as president of multiple student organizations, including student government, the Student Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), and The Alpha Phi Chapter of Pi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society. Due to her work with these organizations and other roles at Touro college, she was awarded the Maimonides Award for demonstrating the highest level of professional ideals as a practitioner-in-training.
Cailin is currently an Occupational Therapy Doctoral Candidate in Touro College’s inaugural post-professional cohort. She expects to graduate in December 2023 and is looking forward to utilizing her degree to best serve her community here on the east end of Long Island.
In her spare time, Cailin loves to enjoy the great outdoors. She is an avid snowboarder, but you can usually find her watching the sunset on a hike with her dog when she’s not on the mountain. Born and raised on the east end, she greatly appreciates our beaches and participates in local beach clean-ups as often as possible.