Chelsea graduated with her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Eastern Kentucky University in 2014.  Upon graduating, she joined Kraska & Associates and began her career working within the area of pediatric occupational therapy.  To gain additional experience in early childhood and preschool environments, Chelsea also began working at Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass.  It was there that Chelsea realized the power of collaboration between professions and the importance of play.  In 2015 Chelsea and her family moved to Raleigh, N.C. where she continued to gain experience working in a pediatric private practice specializing in sensory integration, self-regulation, dyspraxia, and play based therapy.  She is trained in DIR Floor time, Safe & Sound Protocol, Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, Interactive Metronome, Social Thinking, and Sensory Integration.  Chelsea moved back “home” in 2020 to the bluegrass state and rejoined the team at Kraska & Associates.  Chelsea loves being an OT as it allows her to connect with each child and their family through play and engagement.  Chelsea not only loves seeing a child’s progress, but also takes strong pride in the importance of collaboration with family.  In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys time spent with her husband, son, and 2 dogs.  She loves to be outside, take walks and spend time boating at the lake!