Meet Our Staff
Susie Dix Jividen
Head Occupational Therapist
Susie received her bachelors degree from the Ohio State University in 1985. She has practiced pediatric Occupational Therapy since graduation in a variety of settings including Dayton and Cincinnati Children's Hospitals, nursing care agencies, school settings and private practice. Susie received her training in pediatric neurodevelopmental treatment in 1995. Her interest include infant development, hand skills (casting and splinting), oral-motor and feeding challenges, and sensory dysfunction. Susie has also just competed her REI certification in September 2006.
" I have always had a vision of opening a pediatric clinic, and I knew the right time would come. As I waited patiently, I continued to practice in the private setting while raising two wonderful boys. I am very excited that the time is here! In addition to OT, PT, speech and language therapies, we have the pleasure of offering Sensory Learning as part of our services - this has given new hope to many families and individuals with sensory issues. My hope and prayer is that we can offer families information and services that can help change their lives."
Welcome Home and Happy First Birthday!
Karina Ruth Jividen
Suzanne Halstead
Speech Language Pathologist
Suzanne Halstead joined us in the fall of 2005. She has been very helpful in meeting the needs at the clinic and providing summer camp services in conjunction with Occupational Therapy. Suzanne received her undergraduate and graduate degree from Miami University in 1998. Her experience includes school-based and home based therapies. Suzanne resides in West Chester with her husband and daughter.
Jennifer Stuart
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jennifer Stuart comes to us from Cincinnati where she resides with her husband and two small children. She completed her assistant degree in 2001 at Cincinnati State. She began training in home based and school services with Susie in 2002. Jenn has been vital in providing school based services, home based services and individual therapies at the clinic.
Megan Balterman
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Megan comes to us from Cincinnati. Megan works part time here at Therapy Learing Center working two days in the clinic and limited time in the home health program. Megan received her assistant degree from Cincinnati State in 2001. Megan’s experience includes adult care along with pediatrics. She has been working with Therapy Learning Center since 2003.
Niki Bailey
Office Manager
Niki began working for us in September of 2007 and has helped make things run smooth! She has several years experience in childcare and 8 years experience in office management. Niki is married and the mother of three
children. They reside in Lebanon. Niki loves football especially watching
her younger son who is looking forward to playing for the Warriors in 2008. If you have questions or concerns regarding your accounts, please feel free to call her!
Katy Gilreath
Speech Language Pathologist
Katy has joined us this summer of 2008. She received her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing from Ohio State University in 2006. She recently graduated in 2008 with her master of arts degree in speech language pathology from University of Cincinnati. Her experience includes private settings, school-based and nursing home therapies. Katy lives in Oakley where she is close to her nephew and soon-to-be niece.
Lebanon, OH 45036 
