Clinic Team
Our dedicated clinic therapists provide a wide variety of therapeutic interventions in a supportive and child-friendly environment. By offering flexible scheduling and continuity of care, pediatric outpatient clinic therapy plays a crucial role in enhancing the health and development of young individuals, fostering their growth and potential.
Clinic Directors
Physical Therapist, CEO & Founder
Lisa Tarr
Lisa graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. She later earned her graduate degree from Regis University in 2001. With a strong background in pediatrics, Lisa is dedicated to improving the lives of children. Lisa's passion lies in assisting pediatric development and fostering greater independence for children.
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Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinic Director
Nikki Taras
Nikki is originally from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and a master's degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. With extensive clinical experience in diverse settings such as hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, private practices, and schools, Nikki has worked with both pediatric and adult populations, including individuals from multicultural and/or multilinguistic backgrounds. She has completed over 60 hours of Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy™ training accredited by the International Dyslexia Association and has a passion for working with children who have dyslexia or reading difficulties. She finds joy in witnessing individuals and families thrive as they progress towards their goals in areas such as reading/literacy, language, articulation/phonology, feeding/swallowing, social skills, fluency, and childhood apraxia of speech. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Colorado with her rescue pup, Sadie!
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Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
Jean Henze
Jean graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota with a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. From her first days as an OT, helping children and their families achieve their goals in fun and creative ways has been her passion. She has experience in outpatient pediatrics, home health, and school-based settings. Jean believes in a holistic approach, addressing physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development through a blend of science-based knowledge and spontaneous play. What she loves most about her job is that everyday she learns something new from a child. Jean holds undergraduate degrees in music and literature from the University of Minnesota, and is also is also a certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor.
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Jean@FirstStepsPediatric.com
Occupational Therapist
Meghan DeHerrera
Meghan is originally from Arvada, Colorado and graduated from Colorado Mesa University with her Master of Occupational Therapy degree. For her undergrad, Meghan graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Early Childhood Development. She has clinical experience in outpatient pediatrics and inpatient/acute rehabilitation- specializing in neurological conditions. Meghan has a strong passion for sensory processing needs and supporting executive functioning abilities. She believes in child-led and family-centered care, as well as enhancing development through play and movement. She enjoys making meaningful and impactful relationships with her children and families and loves to facilitate new learning experiences and exposures to the children she works with.
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Occupational Therapist
Brianda Cortez
Brianda Cortez is originally from South Texas and earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is fluent in Spanish and has experience in adult outpatient, inpatient, and acute care settings, as well as pediatric home health. Brianda has presented at state occupational therapy conferences, emphasizing the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusion for both adult and pediatric populations. Her mission is to create a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment for her pediatric patients and their families, promoting childhood development with increased focus on caregiver education. A passionate pediatric OT, Brianda also manages a blog to provide valuable and easy-access to resources for practitioners, parents, patients, and students.
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Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist
Delaney Zeller
Delaney is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, but completed her studies at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. She has a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Aquatic Therapy and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Throughout her life, she has had a passion for helping people succeed and found a niche in pediatrics while working at an early intervention center. Delaney believes in a holistic approach to encouraging growth and developmental skills and loves to use functional play in a natural environment.
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Physical Therapist, CEO & Founder
Lisa Tarr
Lisa graduated from Colorado State University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science. She later earned her graduate degree from Regis University in 2001. With a strong background in pediatrics, Lisa is dedicated to improving the lives of children. Lisa's passion lies in assisting pediatric development and fostering greater independence for children.
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Speech-language Pathologists
Speech-Language Pathologist & Clinic Director
Nikki Taras
Nikki is originally from Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She holds a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and a master's degree in Clinical Speech-Language Pathology from Northern Arizona University. With extensive clinical experience in diverse settings such as hospitals, neonatal intensive care units, private practices, and schools, Nikki has worked with both pediatric and adult populations, including individuals from multicultural and/or multilinguistic backgrounds. She has completed over 60 hours of Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy™ training accredited by the International Dyslexia Association and has a passion for working with children who have dyslexia or reading difficulties. She finds joy in witnessing individuals and families thrive as they progress towards their goals in areas such as reading/literacy, language, articulation/phonology, feeding/swallowing, social skills, fluency, and childhood apraxia of speech. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Colorado with her rescue pup, Sadie!
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Jana Reynolds
Jana is from Omaha, Nebraska. She first developed a passion for language and communication during foreign language classes in high school. She studied Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska Omaha and the University of Nebraska Lincoln to earn her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Jana is a dynamic, creative, and relationship-building SLP with experience serving students in the public school setting. She loves providing meaningful services and collaborating to connect students to communication and strategies that positively impact their lives. In her free time, She listens to audiobooks, plays soccer or volleyball, volunteers in the community, and learns more about being a military spouse.
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