Occupational Team
Ryan is from Nephi, UT and has always wanted to work with kids. He received a bachelor's degree in General Education with an emphasis in Psychology from Utah State University in 2016. He then went to Henderson, NV to complete a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2019. Once graduated, Ryan worked in an acute care setting and eventually found his way into his preferred setting of pediatrics. Ryan has experience developing an occupational therapy program and worked with kids with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and autoimmune disorders. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children, playing music, designing t-shirts, and playing video games.
Ryan Elder
Occupational Therapist
LaRiah Albrecht
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
LaRiah graduated as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) from the OTA program at Salt Lake Community College and her bachelor's in OTA from Central Methodist University. She is very passionate about advocating for neurodiversity and hopes to learn as much as she can from her coworkers, clients, and their families. In her free time she loves to do crafts and paint.
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Shauntel is from Bay Area California and moved to Utah to attend BYU where she received her BS in Exercise and Wellness. She then went to Joyce University to become a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA). During her COTA program, she was placed at Whole Child Therapy for fieldwork hours and loved it so much she jumped at the opportunity to come back! She is passionate about helping children and families live fulfilling lives. When not at work she enjoys crafting, being outside, watching sports, baking, and spending time with family, friends, and her senior cat Cici.
Shauntel Reeve
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Reagan graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Psychology in 2022 and graduated with her masters in Occupational Therapy in December of 2024. She is from Orem, Utah and enjoys spending time outside with her husband and dog. She also loves hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and playing pickleball. When not outside she enjoys cooking, crafting and reading. She has always had a passion for pediatrics and is excited to be joining Whole Child Therapy.