
Occupational Therapy
Cornelius, North Carolina, United States of America
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Dr. Samantha Heidenreich earned her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Occupational Therapy from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Her Doctoral Capstone focused on implications for nutrition and feeding intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum. She has professional experience in various fields of pediatric practice, including early intervention, private practice, inpatient, school-based, and teletherapy services.
She has been trained in multiple advanced courses for feeding and works to support professionals in the field by providing continuing education courses. Samantha became a Certified Holistic Nutritionist to help facilitate the feeding interventions she was providing to support better outcomes for clients' overall health and behaviors. In addition to treating clients in traditional settings, Samantha owns an online platform and social media accounts that provide education and support for families and professionals focused on pediatric feeding and nutrition.