• ​​Lino Lakes: 651-784-7007
  • White Bear Lake: 651-683-2953
  • New Brighton (PT Only): 651-784-7007

Victoria Holmquist-
I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2015. I started as a fieldwork student at Advance Therapy and was able to come on board as a licensed occupational therapist after graduation. I have been at Advance Therapy ever since and couldn't imagine working anywhere else! I have loved working with pediatrics and love that therapy goals can be achieved simply through play! It's also such a joy to see children make gains in their goals. In my free time I enjoy biking and several times through the summer I have even biked to work! Camping is another favorite activity that my husband and I do together. 

Lino Lakes Clinic: 651-784-7007
Email: victoria@advancetherapy.org


Meghan Dunning- 

Hi, my name is Meghan, and I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. I completed one of my clinical rotations with Advance Therapy while in school, and was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to return to this team following graduation. I am excited to start my career in pediatrics, as I have developed a passion for empowering children to use their unique strengths and abilities within their daily lives, while continuing to learn from them through their imaginative minds. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, trying all things food-related, and reading! 

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​White Bear Lake: 651-683-2953

Email: Meghand@advancetherapy.org 

Amber Bauer-

Hi, I’m Amber! I graduated with my Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine’s University in 2021. I previously worked at a different pediatric outpatient clinic from 2021-2023, and started working here at Advance Therapy in the summer of 2023. I have always had a passion for working with children and I love getting to know all the clients and families here at Advance! My favorite thing about being an OT is finding new and fun ways for kids to reach their goals and become more successful and independent in tasks within their daily routines. In my free time, I love to go for walks, read, bake, and spend time with my loved ones!


Lino Lakes: 651-784-7007

​Email: amber@advancetherapy.org

Jordyn Ivy- Bio coming soon!

Emily Iniguez-School Team Lead
I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Psychology and a minor in Family Violence Prevention, then went on to get my Master of Occupational Therapy from the U of MN in 2011. I began working at Advance Therapy in the summer of 2011. I love being an occupational therapist because I really enjoy being active and “playing” with kids all day. (Don't worry, it looks like we're playing, but the kids are actually working hard!) In my free time I love traveling, running, reading, and spending time with my family.

Lino Lakes Clinic: 651-784-7007
Email: emilyi@advancetherapy.org

Jennifer Corbin-

Hi, my name is Jen. I am a co-founder of Advance Therapy and a registered and licensed occupational therapist with a master's degree from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Since graduating in 2001, I have been working with children assisting them to build independence in all daily living skill areas and teaching them to learn and use age appropriate social, emotional, and functional skills. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, I earned a bachelor's degree in recreation therapy. 

I am a guest lecturer at the University of Minnesota graduate occupational therapy program for topics of developmental disabilities and auditory processing disorder. In addition to lecturing, I have presented on various topics to parent groups, school personnel, and medical professionals. 


Lino Lakes Clinic: 651-784-7007

Email: jennifer.corbin@advancetherapy.org

Emily Mertens-


Bio coming soon!


Emily is currently serving on our School-Based team with one of our charter school partners.

​Shari Weyer-

I am an occupational therapist and graduated from the University of MN, Twin Cities campus. I joined the Advance Therapy team in August of 2021. I have worked in pediatric, hospital and home care settings and I am excited to be back in a pediatric setting again. I love working with kids, helping them grow through play, learn new skills and collaborate with caregivers. I am married, have 3 adult children and 1 grandson. I enjoy spending time with my family, camping, reading and traveling. 

White Bear Lake Clinic: 651-683-2953
email: shari@advancetherapy.org
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Megan Gray-
My name is Megan and I am an occupational therapist. I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with my Bachelor's in Kinesiology in 2016, then with my Masters's in Occupational Therapy in 2021. I have worked in the clinic in the past, and love working with children and their families. This year I started working for one of Advance's charter school partners. My favorite part of my job is getting to know each unique child's interests, strengths and personalities. It's so fun to learn about all of the wonderful, unique things our clients and students are interested in! When I'm not at work, I enjoy reading, hiking with my dog and watching the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. 

Megan is currently serving on our School-Based team with one of our charter school partners.

Jessica Olson-Team Lead, Lino Lakes

My name is Jessica and I am a 2014 graduate from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse with my Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy. I started work at as an OT at a day treatment Center for individuals on the Autism Spectrum and then transitioned to working in the outpatient clinic based setting. I joined the Advance Therapy team in 2015.  I have loved every minute of my work with Advance! I enjoy getting to work with such amazing and unique children each and every day. It is a blessing to be able to help them and their families reach their fullest potential. In my free time I enjoy working out, reading, spending time with family, and catching up on all things sports with my husband!


Lino Lakes Clinic: 651-784-7007

​Email: jessica@advancetherapy.org


Jennie Frison-Team Lead, White Bear Lake
I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. I received my degree in 2009 from the College of St. Catherine. I joined the Advance Therapy team in September 2009. I have training in Sensory Integration, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding therapy, reflex integration, Integrated Listening Systems, Therapeutic Listening, Berard Auditory Integration Training, play-based strategies, and CranioSacral Therapy. My favorite part of being an occupational therapist is helping children grow and learn through exploration, play, and fun!
When I am not at Advance Therapy, I enjoy baking, gardening, reading and cheering for MN Wild and White Bear Lake hockey. I also enjoy heading up to the cabin for boating, relaxing, and fishing with my husband and our 3 kids. 

White Bear Lake Clinic: 651-683-2953
Email: jennie@advancetherapy.org

Paula Metling-

I graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science and in 2010 with a Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy, both from St.Catherine University in St. Paul. I joined Advance Therapy the first time upon graduation in 2010, providing occupational therapy services in the clinic and in charter schools through June 2014. I returned to Advance Therapy in September 2016. I love discovering and using children's unique strengths to support their development and independence in their everyday activities. In my free time I enjoy hobby farming, hiking, kayaking, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.

White Bear Lake Clinic: 651-683-2953

Email: paulam@advancetherapy.org

Katie Thuente

My name is Katie Rascher, and I graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a Master's in Science of Occupational Therapy in 2021. I began working at Advance Therapy shortly after in 2022. My favorite part about pediatric occupational therapy is discovering and utilizing a kid's unique strengths in order to achieve their full potential in everyday activities through exploration and play. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with my loved ones.


Lino Lakes: 651-784-7007

email: katie@advancetherapy.org

Jamie Norris-

My name is Jamie, and I am a licensed and certified occupational therapy assistant.  I had the amazing opportunity to complete my final fieldwork rotation at Advance Therapy in the spring of 2022.  Shortly after graduation I joined the Advance Therapy to cover 2 maternity leaves, and remained part of the team after.  I love working with children and creating plans that are unique to each individual.  When I am not working, I am with my husband and 2 boys playing games or making art.  I also really enjoy reading and crafting. 


Lino Lakes: 651-784-7007 

Email: jamie@advancetherapy.org


Sara Lux-

I'm Sara, an Occupational Therapist who graduated from UW-Madison in 2005. I started my career at the U of M Children’s Hospital, where I spent a decade working with diverse pediatric populations in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In 2019, my family and I got an opportunity to move abroad. We jumped on it and moved to Germany for four incredible years. After we moved back to Minnesota, I joined the Advanced Therapy team. Today, I work primarily as a school-based OT in a local Charter School and pitch in at the WBL Clinic during the summer months. At home, I keep busy with my husband, two kids, and a crazy golden-doodle. When I’m not working, you can usually find me playing tennis, hiking, catching up with friends over a long lunch, planning our next vacation, or relaxing during weekends at our cabin.

Alaina Tolzmann-

​My name is Alaina Tolzmann, I am an Occupational Therapist. I graduated with my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota in 2018. I also began working with Advance Therapy in 2018. I love working with kids both in the clinic and at school, incorporating what motivates them into our sessions. I appreciate getting to support and collaborate with my clients' caregivers and school staff. I enjoy spending time outside with my husband, kids, and dog. I also love reading, running, singing, and playing guitar. 


White Bear Lake Clinic: 651-683-2953

Email: alaina@advancetherapy.org

Hannah Stegora-

Hi there! My name is Hannah and I am a registered occupational therapist with a doctoral degree from the University of Mary—Billings, MT campus. I received my degree in 2021 and have been with Advance therapy since graduating. I have a background in clinic-based behavioral therapy and enjoy using those skills and experiences when providing occupational therapy services. My favorite parts about pediatric occupational therapy are learning the unique strengths of each client, and finding out what motivates them to be their best selves. Outside of the clinic, I enjoy traveling, reading, skiing, gardening, and spending time with my loved ones.


White Bear Lake Clinic: 651-683-2953

​email: hannah.carlson@advancetherapy.org

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Julie Donnely-

My name is Julie and I am a licensed and registered occupational therapist! Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, I earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing with a psychology minor from the University of Mary. I then attended The Ohio State University to pursue a doctorate in occupational therapy. During graduate school, I obtained a specialization in pediatrics. I started at Advance Therapy as a capstone student in January of 2025 and was hired on after graduation. My clinical experiences involve working with children and adults in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Helping children develop their skills in ways that are meaningful to them is my favorite part of being an occupational therapist. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, spending time with family and friends, going for walks, and watching musicals.


Julie is currently serving on our School Team with a charter school partner.

Lia Del Sol- Lia primarily works with our charter school partners during the school year


Lino Lakes Clinic: 651-784-7007

Email: lia@advancetherapy.org

Emily Sundquist-
My name is Emily and I graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a Master's in Science of Occupational Therapy in 2023. I began working at Advance Therapy in August of 2024. My favorite part about working as a pediatric occupational therapist is helping children learn and grow their skills through their occupation of play! In my free time, I love spending time with family and friends, cooking, traveling, and being outdoors.

Lino Lakes: 651-784-7007 
Email: emily.anderson@advancetherapy.org

Emily Wolfram-

I graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with my Bachelor's of Science in Rehabilitative Science in 2022, followed by my Master's of Occupational Therapy in 2023. I began working at Advance Therapy in the spring of 2025. I enjoy being an occupational therapist as I get to help my clients meet milestones in their lives while having fun. My special interest area is executive functioning. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, hiking, crafting, volunteering, and exploring new areas. 

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White Bear Lake: 651-683-2953

​Email: emilyw@advancetherapy.org

Sarah Johnson-

Sarah is providing services to students in one of our charter school partnerships. 


Kendra Mertes-

Hi, I'm Kendra! I graduated in 2021 from St. Catherine University with a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. I have worked in pediatrics since graduating, and joined the Advance Therapy Team in August of 2022. I have experience working in both the clinic and school setting. My favorite part about being a pediatric occupational therapist is that every day is different and getting to target therapy goals through play! In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking, volunteering at church, going to my cabin, and spending time with loved ones. 


Kendra is primarily working on our School Based team in the Twin Cities area.

Occupational therapy is an important service for children with a variety of conditions, including premature birth, developmental cognitive delay, congenital anomalies, neurological disorders, sensory processing difficulties, challenging behavior, neuromuscular disease, prenatal drug exposure, attention disorders and autism. Services address feeding skills, sensory integration, motor development, environmental exploration, play skills, adaptive behavior, and interactions between the child and the caregiver.

Our occupational therapists have training in 

  • Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI)
  • ​CranioSacral Therapy
  • ​Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding
  • ​Interactive Metronome
  • Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) 
  • Therapeutic Listening
  • Berard Auditory Integration Training (AIT) 
  • Handwriting
  • Social and Emotional Development
  • ​Sensory Processing Disorder