The Directors

John and Tara McCormick are the proud parents of 5 children, Tristan, Liam, Kiara, Bridgette, and Nolan.  They own and manage the Kioko Center and reside in Andover, MA.  

Tara McCormick, OTR/L, OTD,  completed both her Bachelors and Clinical Doctorate degrees at  Creighton  University in Omaha, NE.  A native of a small farming community in Nebraska, and youngest of 13 children, Tara, understands the concepts of commitment, hard work, and flexibility.  She grew up working on the farm with her parents and siblings to plant/harvest grain fields and raise cattle, horses, pigs, and chickens.  These values and ethics engrained in her since a young child have carried over into her commitment to help her clients and their families. 

In addition to being SIPT Certified, Interactive Metronome Certified, and Handwriting without Tears Certified, Tara has additional training in the following areas of pediatric therapy:  Listening Therapy, DIR/Floor Time therapies, Aquatic therapy, and Hippotherapy.       
Tara and her staff are committed to the children and parents to help them achieve their goals. 

Office Manager:  Jessica Heitzman

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Our Staff Therapists includes: 

Joan Kurr OTR/L
Carissa Parrish OTR/L
Tracy Palumbo OTR/L
Elaine Richards COTA/L
Katie Paterson OTR/L
KellyAnn Roush OTR/L
Lauren Simons CCC-SLP
Emilie Larrivee CCC-SLP