About
Mile High Climbers and its network of providers believe in the potential of ALL children. We coordinate with developmental specialists in each area, and these providers work together as a team with differing expertise to assure that we look at the child in the context of the whole.
We believe that parental involvement is essential and wonderful. We want to make our services work for you and your family, as naturally and easily as possible.
Amanda Reed, MS CCC-SLP:
Amanda is a certified speech-language pathologist with 16 years of experience working with kids of all ages and abilities. She received her Master’s Degree in 1995 from San Francisco State University. Her professional experience includes many years of assessment and treatment of children with autism spectrum and other developmental disorders, in both clinical and educational settings. These include schools and programs primarily for children on the autism spectrum, as well as in inclusive settings.
Prior to starting her own practice, Amanda has had the privilege of working in several multi-disciplinary diagnostic clinics here in Denver. She also has experience in early intervention, behavior management, and augmentative and alternative communication. She obtained a Special Education teaching credential in 2001, and has been a classroom teacher in a program for students with significant disabilities.
Erin Chain, DPT:
Erin is a pediatric physical therapist and feels so lucky to be able to do what she does. She loves each little one she meets and thrives on the energy and resiliency young children exhibit. She loves experiencing life through the eyes of children as she works with them and gently guides them on their developmental climb. Erin loves being a part of the Mile High Climber network and enjoys serving as a clinician on Sewall Child Development Center’s Diagnostic Team.
Erin completed her undergraduate pre-med degree at Miami of Ohio and attended graduate school at Northwestern University where she completed her doctorate in physical therapy in 2001. She feels very fortunate to have worked in the area of pediatrics her entire career. She, her husband, three children and their dog are thrilled to call Colorado home.
Annie Sasseville, Registered Dietitian :
Annie joined Mile High Climbers in 2009 as the pediatric nutrition expert, after 9 years of experience at two of the top pediatric hospitals in the country.
Annie earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Missouri. Annie is a registered dietitian (RD), certified nutrition support dietitian (CNSD), member of the American Dietetic Association, and a member of the following practice groups: Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness, Vegetarian Nutrition, and Pediatric Nutrition. Annie’s specialties include pediatric nutrition and vegetarian nutrition.
As a dietitian and mother, Annie likes to teach other parents about the importance of good nutrition, but beware—she only provides realistic and practical solutions for your family!
You can also find Annie as a nutrition blogger on www.thetranquilparent.com, www.homemadebaby.com and www.greatideasforkids.com
When Annie is not spreading her enthusiasm for good health with others, you can find her swimming, trail running or playing outside with her husband and 2 year old daughter!
Amie Gulick, OT-R:
Amie has 15 years of experience in the area of occupational therapy. Since graduating from the University of Kansas (Go JayHawks!) she has enjoyed working in both adult rehabilitation and pediatrics. Her greatest strength is her ability to motivate and foster a genuine relationship with her clients and their families. Amie has a true passion for helping others through occupational therapy.
Amie was raised in Springfield, MO, but loves calling Denver home after 12 years of living in this great state. Amie adores her husband of 15 years and loves being a mother to her 3 kids age 10, 7, and 5. She enjoys the beauty of the outdoors, whether it’s skiing, running, or spending time with her friends, family or new puppy Miley!
Crystal Joy, PsyD:
Dr. Joy is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in working with children and families. She has been working with children with a variety of settings since 2000. Dr. Joy has specialized in working with early developmental issues including autism, attachment and trauma. Dr. Joy received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver in March 2008. Since receiving her PsyD, she has worked with high needs children and families in a local non-profit organization, and currently teaches psychology courses at Metro State College of Denver. She continues to work with traumatized families and children using play based therapy and is a member of both the Colorado Psychological Association (CPA) and the American Psychological Association (APA).
Laura Towbin, DPT:
Laura Towbin is a licensed Physical Therapist with experience in a variety of settings including home, school, and hospital settings. Since earning her Doctor of Physical Therapy from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2007, Laura has focused her passion and expertise on providing pediatric care. She has extensive experience in acute care and pediatric rehabilitation. Working with children in pre-school and home settings, Laura has additional experience providing transdisciplinary early intervention services using an inclusion model.
Laura’s love of her work in pediatrics and physical therapy is matched by her love of Denver where she currently lives with her dog and hiking partner, Kali.
Renee Allen, OT-R:
Renee has practiced as a pediatric occupational therapist since she received her Master’s Degree from Boston University in 2000. Her professional experiences include working in Early Intervention, at a school for children who were deafblind (Perkin’s School for the Blind, Boston), and in two private sensory clinics (most recently the STAR Center, Denver). Renee is Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) certified and specializes clinically in assessing and treating children with sensory processing disorders. She is now pursuing formal training in the Developmental Individual Relationship (DIR) / Floortime Model to add to her therapeutic repertoire. She enjoys teaching parents and children to use sensory based play as a method to promote motor and social development.
Renee met her husband in Ghana while working as an art teacher for the Peace Corps. In her free time, she loves to travel, hike, ski and do crafts with her family.
Kelly Denlinger, OTR:
Kelly is a Colorado native that received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 1991. Before beginning her career in a traditional work environment, she traveled extensively while working with a combination of adults and children. Her travels in the United States and Indonesia provided her the opportunity to work with adults, children in the school system, seniors in skilled nursing facilities and infants in a variety of domestic and international settings. Combining her love of pediatrics with her work experiences, Kelly has been on staff with several Children’s Hospitals in Utah, Minnesota and finally at home again in Colorado. Kelly, along with her husband and 3 red-headed children enjoy camping and just about every outdoor sport that Colorado has to offer.
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