Occupational Therapist

Melissa Nuckolls

Melissa Nuckolls received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Oregon and then went on to earn her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She has always had a passion for working with children and individuals with special needs.

Prior to earning her degree, she spent several summers working at summer camps and city-led events for families and children. Her experience includes pediatric outpatient settings, mental health, and acute care. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, reading, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family. 

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Occupational Therapist

Elisse Azofeifa

Elisse Azofeifa attended Boston University's accelerated Occupational Therapy program where she earned her bachelor and master degrees in Therapeutic Studies and Occupational Therapy, respectively.  She began her career in Bay Area psychiatric hospitals and community settings where she developed novel programs focusing on wellness and crisis management. Elisse transitioned to school based occupational therapy in 2022 and had the pleasure of working with students in moderate-severe special day classes and private, non-public, and county schools in San Mateo County. Elisse brings over 14 years of experience in occupational therapy and believes collaboration and creative problem solving can enhance participation and quality of life.  In her free time, Elisse enjoys exploring antique stores and dancing, singing, and swimming with her children, Avery and Arryn.

Speech Language Pathologist

Elle

Elle received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Louis University in Missouri and continued there for her master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. She has been working with children and adults with special needs for over six years, with specific experience in school-based, outpatient, and private clinic settings. She is especially passionate about working with AAC users and the autism population while providing student-centered and neurodiversity-affirming treatment. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, spending time with friends and family, singing, and playing her guitar.

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Music Therapist

Alison Mahal

Alison completed her Graduate Equivalency in Music Therapy and is currently completing her MME at the University of Kansas. She recently completed her clinical internship at Music to Grow On in Sacramento where she worked in school settings, with adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Autistic adults, transition programs, memory care, early intervention, and emotionally developing students. In graduate school, Alison also gained clinical experience in hospice, inpatient pediatric psych, assisted living and volunteered with a local suicide crisis line. She has a BME in Music Education from Southern Methodist University where she completed her Orff Schulwerk certification and masterclass. She has contributed to the American Orff Schulwerk Association’s publications, Reverberations and The Orff Echo.

Prior to coming to music therapy, she taught K-5 music for five years and is now in her 8th year of teaching private lessons. Her current research interest is on the applications of lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals. She strives to prioritize self-determination and needs of the client as experienced from the client’s perspective. Alison loves hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her spouse Vineel and her cat Adeline.