About Foundations Therapy
What are the building blocks at Foundations?
What are the building blocks at Foundations?
Our Therapists
Our therapy team consists of seasoned therapists with extensive certifications in the most current programs, as well as new graduates who bring the most current teachings to our practice.
Our Families
Foundations Therapy is a family-oriented atmosphere which meets the individual needs of each child. We want to be authentic and help support your child and family.
Our Office
Our Story
Bill and Amy grew up in Clearwater, Florida, and met at Clearwater High School. During their high school careers, both Bill and Amy always noticed the kids who seemed to fall through the cracks. They observed kids who had a difficult time playing sports, and kids who struggled in the classroom.
Foundations Therapy was created from that desire to reach out to the kids and families in our own community who needed extra help. We look forward to introducing you to all of the members of our team.
About Our Founders
Amy Perry, OTR/L
DIRECTOR OF THERAPY
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Amy received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina. She has worked with children in the hospital, home, school, aquatic, and outpatient settings. She and husband, Bill, launched Foundations Therapy in 2003. Their passion is to provide a family atmosphere, quality therapy, and to be a resource for those in need.
Amy specializes in Sensory Processing Disorder and does presentations within the community. She has received extensive training in various therapeutic strategies, such as Astronaut Training, Brain Gym®, Therapeutic Listening®, Balametrics, oral motor techniques, handling, Handwriting Without Tears®, Getting It Write, and infant massage.
She is Certified in the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT), Certified Trainer in Interactive Metronome®, Certified in Advanced Therapeutic Listening®, Certified in Infant Massage, and Certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Protocol.
In her spare time, she chases after her three school-age boys. She enjoys relaxation at the park, fishing, and staying cool in a pool. She also enjoys anything outdoors where her boys can run and be boys!
Bill Perry, MS, CCC-SLP
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
He is trained in Lindamood Bell’s LiPS® , Seeing Stars® , and Visualizing and Verbalizing® programs, and the Wilson Reading System®. Bill is also a member of The International Dyslexia Association (IDA), and the Florida Chapter of IDA. To keep up with current research, he attends conferences relating to dyslexia on an annual basis. With feeding, Bill uses an oral sensory approach in his therapy sessions. Bill is certified in the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, and has attended advanced trainings in SOS. He is trained in TalkTools’® Sensory Motor Approach to Feeding, Oral Placement Therapy, Oral Motor Therapy: Assessment and Program Plan Development, and Jaw Stability programs. Bill also implements oral motor exercises from the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. Bill is a Certified Interactive Metronome® Trainer. Bill was a high school teacher and coach of multiple sports. He and his wife Amy have three active boys. He enjoys playing tennis and fishing.
Occupational Therapists
Crystal Garcia, OTD, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Crystal graduated with her Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Eckerd College, where she also played collegiate softball. Crystal knew she always wanted to help others in any way that she could, and now, she gets to help children through play.
Crystal was born and raised in Miami, Florida, from a Cuban background. During her free time, she loves to read a good book, watch sunsets, travel, go to Disney, watch the Red Sox play, and spend time with her family, friends, and dogs.”
Summer Hood, M.S., OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Summer received her Master of Occupational Therapy from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a Bachelor of Art in Psychology from The University of Memphis. Before becoming an OTR, Summer discovered her passion for working in pediatrics while working as an intern at a school for special needs in her undergraduate years.
In Summer’s free time, she loves watching basketball, reading, and craft time.
Brenna Spellissy, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Brenna received her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical from the University of Central Florida. Brenna has a strong passion for serving and helping others. She discovered her true calling in pediatrics during her graduate career while completing internships in school and outpatient pediatric settings.
Brenna has received further training in various therapeutic techniques, including Handwriting Without Tears, Reflex Integration, and the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding trained therapist. Additionally, she has experience working with children and adolescents in the outpatient pediatric setting.
Brenna grew up in Clearwater, FL, and is excited to give back to her community while working in the field she loves! She loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and enjoys anything outdoors during her free time!
Andrea Schutz, LOT
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Andrea graduated with a degree in occupational therapy from Utica College of Syracuse University. She has a history working in the field of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins Hospital where she supervised Occupational Therapy students for 7 years. She has worked in the school system for over 20 years.
Andrea enjoys dancing, music, and taking a stroll on beautiful Clearwater Beach at sunset.
Briya Cohen, M.S., OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Briya's love for occupational therapy, which she discovered as a young patient, is a testament to the profound difference therapists can make. Her academic journey, which includes a master’s degree from St. Joseph's University and a bachelor's degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology from Salisbury University, reflects this passion.
Speech-Language Pathologists:
Kelsey Curtis M.S., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Kelsey graduated with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Harding University in 2013. She has experience with children of various ages, diagnoses, and backgrounds. She enjoys collaborating with other disciplines to utilize a holistic approach to therapy. She has worked in both a school and clinic setting. In addition, Kelsey has training in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), various Talk Tools courses involving feeding, speech, and oral motor skills, DIR/Floortime, play-based speech intervention, and the Orton-Gillingham program.
Carol Matthews, MS, CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Carol is a graduate of the University of South Florida. She has spent her career moving around the country with her Navy husband and four kids. She has 25 years of experience working with children and adults in various settings, including schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Carol has expertise in language delays, oral-motor impairments, apraxia, fluency disorders, and hyperfunctional voice disorders.
Carol is a proud USNA mom and enjoys spending her free time at the beach and Disney!
Lisa Stratton, MA, CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Lisa graduated with her degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Central Florida. She has experience working in the outpatient, school, and home settings. She enjoys working with children in the areas of oral motor, feeding, articulation, language delays, and Central Auditory Processing Disorder.
She uses techniques such as Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson’s Horn and Straw Programs, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, and various oral motor techniques, such as Boshart Techniques and Overland Protocols. She uses the LiPS Program from Lindamood Bell and enjoys working with all disciplines in order to maximize progress for each child.
Danyelle Felts, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Danyelle is a Florida State University and Valdosta State University graduate, earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology.
She has 28 years of pediatric experience across multiple settings (hospital, home health, private practice) with specialized training and certifications in the areas of autism, apraxia, dysphagia, and sensory-related feeding disorders, including the SOS Approach to Feeding, DIR/Floortime, and the ADOS-2.
Danyelle is fluent in American Sign Language; she loves to incorporate her skills within a Total Communication Therapy Approach to support a child’s abilities and promote participation in meaningful activities.
Danyelle moved back to Pinellas County from Nashville, TN, after being away for 30+ years. She grew up around Tarpon Springs and is excited to be back! She spends weekends at the beach with her dogs or poolside with her family.
“Everyone deserves a voice; my goal is to help each child find theirs.”
Physical Therapists
Jennifer Barr, PT, DPT
Pediatric Physical Therapist
Jennifer graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Florida Southern College and her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Indiana University. In college, her passion for working with kids upon graduation came from learning in the adaptive physical education course.
She gained experience working in clinic and school-based settings with children of various ages and diagnoses. Jennifer is passionate about developing creative and engaging physical therapy activities where the child has fun while working hard to achieve goals.
