1125 N 13th Street
Sheboygan, WI 53081
(p) (920) 803-1617
(f) (920) 803-1622
OUR TEAM- SHEBOYGAN
Our Providers
Nichole, OTR
Occupational Therapist/Owner
I love helping others learn and grow. As a result of my efforts, I have been able to help many individuals turn the stumbling blocks of their lives into stepping stones. I started Progressive Beginnings in 1999 with my husband John. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, shopping, yoga, and watching my 3 children participate in their various sporting events.
John, OTR
Occupational Therapist/Owner
We started Progressive Beginnings in 1999 to provide a choice of providers in pediatric care and an opportunity for local residents to receive warm water aquatic therapy. I have spent my career as an Occupational Therapist working to understand reimbursement, legislative guidelines, and helping others grow their new careers in healthcare. I continue to grow and expand Progressive Beginnings in the areas of management services for long term care, home health, and outpatient rehabilitation services. Our newest undertaking has been growing outpatient clinics within Assisted Living Facility communities
Jessica, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist/Operational Partner
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Since joining PB in 2014, my role has expanded to Operational Partner including clinic leadership, mentoring our physical therapy team, overseeing our Patient Services team, leading marketing and community outreach, and developing innovative programs that expand access to therapy services. I am passionate about helping children and families thrive while creating opportunities that strengthen our community and improve access to therapy services. I have a special interest in pediatric development and complex patient presentations. My husband and I live in Manitowoc with our three children and we enjoy traveling, sports, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
Sara, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Hello! I'm Sara, a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Progressive Beginnings. I completed my bachelor's degree in psychology, graduated as a COTA in May 2017, and started with ProgressiveBeginnings in November 2017. I became Rehab Manager in 2020 and love the opportunity to provide additional support to our staff and management team. I have always worked with people and truly enjoy being able to help them be able to do the things they love. I thoroughly enjoy helping people and seeing their face light up when they achieve a goal makes me smile! During my free time, I enjoy traveling, camping, and learning about new cultures.
Jenna, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Hello, I’m Jenna! I’m a Bilingual Spanish-English Speech Therapist! I fell in love with the idea of Speech Therapy when I studied abroad in Chile after my phonetics professor worked with me to help me improve my trill /r/ (like in “arrrrrriba”). How cool is it to be able to pronounce new sounds? I initially signed up for the class because I thought I could benefit from practice in pronunciation of the Spanish language, who knew it would lead me to pursue an entirely different career path!? I graduated from the University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse with a Bachelor’s in Spanish and earned my graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee! I adore working with children and there’s no better feeling than helping each individual become functional communicators. In my free time I love to travel, garden, golf, and spend time with my family. I’m so happy to be here!
Hailey, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hello, my name is Hailey! I graduated from Marquette University in August of
Therapy. My passion for OT started with a
2023 with a Doctorate in Occupational
personal experience that led me to shadowing others
in the profession, where I learned more about how big of an impact occupational therapists make in people's lives across the lifespan. My passion continued to grow throughout school where I discovered that working with both kids and adults was
where I knew I could make a positive impact. As an occupational therapist I strive to see the whole person, not just a diagnosis, in order to best improve quality of life. In my free time I love to spend time with my fiancé and two pets. I have a cat named Jasmine and a dog named Nala, both of which were rescued from the Dodge County Humane Society. A few of my favorite hobbies include baking, spending time with family and friends, and visiting new places.
Kelsey MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
I graduated from Mississippi State University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I continued my education at Mount Mary University and graduated with my Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2023. My passion is working with children and I have a large interest in primitive reflex integration, developmental delays, and neurodevelopmental disorders. My favorite thing about occupational therapy is getting to help patients achieve goals beyond what they think is possible. In my free time I enjoy golfing, crafting, spending time outside, traveling, and reading.
Josie, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Jenny PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
One of my passions in life is helping kiddos (and adults!) thrive and overcome obstacles, helping them understand just how amazing they are! In pursuit of this passion, I obtained my bachelors in Kinesiology - Exercise and Movement Science (2018) and then my Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2022) both from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Before coming to Progressive Beginnings, I've gained experience working as a school-based physical therapist in Madison (working alongside the special education system) as well as working in a children's hospital. My husband and I are new to the Sheboygan area, and soon to be parents to a little boy! In our free time, we love exploring the outdoors, biking, running, baking, playing board games, and spending time with our families and church community. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Brittney, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
I hold both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Concordia University Wisconsin, where I graduated in December 2022. I've always had a passion for working with children, and my career path was especially inspired by the positive impact therapy had on my cousin with Down Syndrome. That personal experience motivated me to pursue a meaningful role in the therapy field, where I continue to strive to make a difference in the lives of young people. I have a strong passion for aquatics, specifically teaching children the ability to swim and water safety. I’m excited to contribute to and help expand the aquatics programming at PB. Outside of work, I enjoy taking on home improvement projects and spending time outdoors. Whether I’m hiking, swimming, camping, or playing with my two German Shepherds, I love staying active and connected with nature.
Matt, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hello, I'm Matt! I attended Concordia University Wisconsin where I played on the men's baseball team and graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences. I continued with further education at Concordia University Wisconsin and graduated with my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2020. I began my career working as a mental health occupational therapist. I love helping individuals achieve their goals and having fun in the process, which is why Progressive Beginnings was such a perfect fit. I cherish being an occupational therapist and bringing creativity to functional task performance! In my spare time I enjoy playing with my dog, playing sports, hiking, and traveling with my wife!
Lily, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Hello, I'm Lily! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Marquette University in 2023 and completed my Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Marquette in May 2025. I have always been passionate about working with children and developed a particular interest in feeding therapy through my clinical and academic experiences at Marquette. Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, listening to audiobooks, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family. I am thrilled to be on the Progressive Beginnings team and look forward to partnering with families to support their communication and feeding goals.
Arika, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hello, I’m Arika! I graduated from UW La Crosse in 2017 with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I then attended Concordia University Wisconsin and graduated in 2024 with my Master’s in Occupational Therapy. I have always had a passion for helping children reach their fullest potential. I love being an occupational therapist at Progressive Beginnings as I use play-based therapy with each unique child to help them achieve their goals for a meaningful life! When I am not working, I enjoy baking, crafting, and spending time with all my friends and family.
Meghan, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
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Diala, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Jade OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Noah, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Hello, I'm Noah! I studied at UW–La Crosse, where I earned my bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science before completing my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2025. My favorite part of being an Occupational Therapist is building relationships with people of all ages and learning about the activities that bring meaning to their lives. Helping individuals regain the ability to return to the activities that bring them purpose and meaning is why I pursued this profession. In my free time, I enjoy going on road trips with friends, backpacking, rock climbing, cooking, and relaxing at home with my fiancée.
Mackenzie, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Hello, I'm Mackenzie! I earned my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2024 and have been working in pediatric settings ever since. I enjoy working with children of all ages and communication needs, but I have a special passion for supporting early language development. One of my favorite parts of speech therapy is helping children learn through play! Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Ryan, going for walks or hikes, reading, and making memories with our family and friends.
Sosita
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
I'm a Certified Healthcare Virtual Assistant and a Registered Physical Therapist in the Philippines. I started with Progressive Beginnings in March 2022 and I'm happy to be part of this company because I not only have work but I gained a family and most especially more knowledge about my profession.
Renee
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Hello, I’m Renee! I’m a Certified Healthcare Virtual Assistant and a Registered Pharmacist in the Philippines. I absolutely love helping to enhance patient experiences and making backend operations run smoothly so that therapists can focus on what they do best—providing great care! I am excited to join the team at Progressive Beginnings and be able to share my skills and experiences. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, trying out new recipes, exploring new cuisine, playing Nintendo, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Izzy, PSR & Casha, PSR
Patient Services Representatives
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