Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Last updated: April 17, 2026

101 NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapy providers serve Grand Rapids, MI. Each listing includes the provider's name, location, specialties, listed credentials, and current new-patient status, with a link to the full profile and to verify the provider in the official NBCOT registry. Listings refreshed from the NPPES registry April 2026.

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Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Pediatric occupational therapy in Grand Rapids is about the everyday skills a child is struggling with — gripping a pencil and forming letters, managing buttons, zippers, and shoelaces, staying regulated in a busy classroom, and holding attention long enough to get through the school day. Many Grand Rapids parents come in after a teacher raises handwriting or focus, after repeated sensory meltdowns, or as part of an autism or ADHD evaluation.

FindKidTherapy lists NPI-registered pediatric occupational therapists (many credentialed OTR/L) across the Grand Rapids area, including clinics in Cascade, Wyoming, Kentwood, and Walker, plus programs through Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Some clinics run full sensory gyms; others focus on fine-motor and school readiness, or partner with feeding therapy — worth confirming on the first call.

A typical path is a 60–90 minute evaluation followed by weekly sessions, with home activities so progress carries into daily routines.

For children under three, Early On can deliver OT in your home while you wait.

Below are the occupational therapy providers currently active in Grand Rapids.

What to expect

The evaluation covers fine motor, visual-motor integration, sensory processing, self-care, and play; you'll receive a written plan with goals, and treatment begins at the next visit. A sensory gym with swings and climbing equipment is normal and therapeutic. Ask whether the therapist is a licensed, registered occupational therapist (OTR/L).

Insurance

Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for children through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. Commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Priority Health, Aetna, and Cigna) typically need prior authorization and may cap annual visits — check yours.

Typical wait times (reported, 2026)

Solo practice 2–6 weeks · mid-sized clinics 4–9 weeks · hospital-affiliated 8–12 weeks.

Start sooner if under 3

Early On via the Michigan Department of Education and MDHHS — OT often in-home, under an IFSP, at no cost.

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

What does pediatric occupational therapy help with?

Pediatric OT helps with fine motor skills (handwriting, cutting, fasteners), sensory processing, self-care and daily-living skills, and the regulation needed to participate at school. Grand Rapids families often pursue OT after a teacher flags handwriting or attention, after sensory difficulties, or alongside an autism or ADHD evaluation.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover occupational therapy in Grand Rapids?

Yes. Michigan Medicaid covers medically necessary OT for children, delivered through Meridian Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross Complete, McLaren Health Plan, and Priority Health. Prior authorization is typically required after the evaluation. Confirm the practice is in-network with your plan before scheduling.

What's the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy for kids?

Physical therapy targets gross motor skills — walking, balance, strength, coordination. Occupational therapy targets fine motor and functional daily skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Some children see both. If you're unsure which your child needs, an OT or PT evaluation can point you in the right direction.

How long is the wait for a pediatric OT evaluation in Grand Rapids?

Wait times in the Grand Rapids area vary by provider type — solo practices start soonest, then mid-sized clinics, with hospital-affiliated programs longest. Children under three can often begin sooner through Early On, which delivers OT in the home.

Why does my child's OT use swings and climbing equipment?

A sensory gym with swings, ball pits, and climbing equipment is standard pediatric OT. Movement-based activities help children with sensory processing and motor planning, and play is the natural way children build these skills. It looks like fun because engagement is part of how OT works.

Can OT help with my child's handwriting specifically?

Yes. Handwriting difficulty is one of the most common reasons children are referred to OT. The therapist assesses grip, hand strength, visual-motor skills, and posture, then works on the underlying skills rather than drilling letters. Many Grand Rapids OTs offer school-readiness and handwriting-focused programs.

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Katherine Bunnell, OTR/L

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Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

Frequently asked questions — Occupational Therapy in Grand Rapids, MI

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50 OT Therapists in Grand Rapids

Katherine Bunnell, OTR/L

Katie Crump, MS, OTR/L

Kelsey Cooke, MS, OTR/L

Kendra Besser, OTR

Kendra Clay, OTR/L

Kevin Cooper, OTR/L

Kristen Breimayer, MOT, OTR/L

Kristen Clark, MS OTR/L

Lanae Dekryger, OTR/L

Laura Amenta, MS, OTR

Laura Bucks, OT

Lauren Clark

Laurie Bullerman, MSOT, OTR/L

Leah Allan, OTR/L

Lenuta Bunda

Linda Anderson

Lindsay Chapman

Lindsay Dammar, OTRL

Lisa Beuschel, OTR

Lori Bultinck, OTR

Mark Dekraker, OTR/L

Megan Arnold, OTR/L

Melissa Crow, MA, OTRL

Michel Andreasen, OT

Michelle Blystone, OTR/L

Mikayla Brett, OTR

Mikayla Davis, OTR/L

Nicholas Ames

Nicholas Bieganski, OTR/L

Page Breitfield

Pamela Clevenger, MS,OTRL

Pamela Correll, OTR

Patricia Carroll, MS OTR/L

Penny Adams, MS-OTR/L

Rachel Carter, OTR/L

Rachel Daley, MSOT, OTR/L

Reanna Dawson, COTA/L

Rebecca Bylsma, MS, OTR

Robyn Colton, OT

Samantha Carter, OTR/L

Sarah Anderson, OTR

Sean Crowell

Shelby Chorny, MS, OTR/L

Shelly Davis, OTR

Sonya Batt, OT

Stephanie Ballard, MS OTR/L

Stephanie Dekryger, OTR/L

Susanne Burns

Taylor Dannenberg, OTR/L

Teresa Bosley, OT

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