Katie Shelffo

Professional Profile

• National Board Certified Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience
• Mother of two
• Wife to Jeff
• Child at heart with a curious, nerdy researcher mindset
• Founder of Bright Beginnings OT & Wellness

Practice Focus

• Pediatric occupational therapy serving children and families
• Whole-child, holistic wellness approach
• Integration of evidence-based pediatric OT with NeuroAdaptive Therapy™
• Focus on brain, body, and nervous system development
• Supports attention, regulation, coordination, and confidence

Therapy Approach

• Therapy delivered in real-world environments, including:
  • Home
  • Preschool or private school
  • Clinic setting
  • Local sensory gyms
  • Community environments
• Emphasis on functional skill development in natural settings

Parent Collaboration

• Parents are active partners in the therapeutic process
• Coaching includes strategies, activities, and tools for home use
• Focus on empowering families beyond therapy sessions
• Goal of continued progress outside of clinical settings

Clinical Expertise

• Team with 60+ years of combined experience
• Compassionate, individualized care approach
• Root-cause focused therapy model
• Avoidance of cookie-cutter treatment approaches
• Support for child nervous system regulation and development

Recognition & Awards

• DFW Child MOM Approved 2025
• Additional recognition: “Child 2024” award designation