Meet Our Team

Clinical Director and

Speech Language Pathologist

Rebecca DeFrance

Rebecca is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over seven years of clinical experience. Originally from New Jersey, she recently relocated to Colorado and is excited to be part of the team at Blume Kids Therapy! She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Stockton University.  Coming from a diverse and highly populated state, she has had the privilege of working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and diagnoses in a variety of settings including schools, pediatric outpatient clinics, home health, and private practice.

Rebecca believes that connection is foundational for speech and language development. She meets each client where they are and highlights client strengths and interests throughout the therapeutic process. With a calm and joyful approach, she enjoys seeing her clients' communication, self-advocacy skills, and confidence blossom.

In her free time, Rebecca loves staying active through hiking, aerial arts, and rock climbing. She also enjoys gardening, cooking/baking new recipes, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and Siamese cat.

Director of Operations

Natalie Curie

Natalie is a graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder with degrees in Psychology and Neuroscience. Her professional background in hospitality and business management has provided her with a wide range of skills that she is excited to share with Blume Kids Therapy. She strives to create positive changes surrounding our society’s current understanding and approach to the neurodiverse community.

Natalie is also passionate about holistic wellness and sustainability practices. Outside of work you can find her searching for her new favorite book, trying new recipes, and spending time with her loved ones.

Facility Dog & Lead Floof

Cordelia

Cordelia (Cordie for short) is a loveable Labrador/Golden Retriever cross who is part of our clinical team. Cordie is a facility dog who was carefully bred and expertly trained by Canine Companions specifically for this type of work. She was placed with Blume based on her demeanor, skills, and enjoyment working with kids.

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Cordie can pull toy wagons, push balls and cones, retrieve various items, help with cleanup, and much, much more. She can even speak when we ask her if she has anything to say! In addition to skills that promote activities and participation, she also has specific skills that support calm, meaningful engagement with clients. 

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Cordelia graduated from service dog school with her handlers, Evan and Max, in July 2025 and is thrilled to join the Blume team!

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In her free time, you can expect to find Cordelia snuggling with her stuffie, smelling plants, watching bugs (especially the kind that can fly), and playing with her dog friends. 

Lead Occupational Therapist

Deanna Bourgeois

Deanna, OTD, OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Her professional interests include supporting children’s sensory processing and self-regulation, specifically within the neurodivergent community. Her passion lies in cultivating environments where children feel competent, validated, and empowered. She uses her position to advocate for the needs of neurodivergent children and improve caregiver education and understanding of neurodiversity throughout pediatric practice.

In her free time, she can be found reading, at the gym, crocheting her next project, or snuggling with her pup. 

Occupational Therapist

Madison Dewey

Madison Dewey, OTD, OTR/L received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with minors in Psychology and Disability Studies from the University of Utah and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. 

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Madison is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care. She conducted her doctoral capstone project on the relationship between developmental trauma and neurodivergence in pediatric populations. She takes a child-led, strengths-based approach to facilitate growth and foster confidence in her clients.

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Madison also has experience in program development and research related to caregiver coaching and parental mental health. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive services that promote health and wellness for the child, their caregiver(s), and their family unit as a whole. 

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In her free time, Madison can be found hiking, skiing, or paddle boarding in the mountains, trying new coffee shops, attempting to keep her houseplants alive, and spending time with her golden retriever, Aspen. 

Occupational Therapist and

Facility Dog Handler

Evan Hunter Blumenthal

Evan Hunter Blumenthal, M.S., OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist and the visionary for Blume Kids Therapy. She earned her Masters degree from Tufts University in Boston. 

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Evan has supported kids who have a variety of diagnoses, including autism, ADHD, anxiety, Down Syndrome, PTSD, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, ataxia, and more. She is passionate about highlighting her clients' strengths and meeting them where they are.

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In her free time, Evan loves exploring the outdoors with her family and friends.

Occupational Therapist

Kelli Stinton

Kelli, OTD, OTR/L, is a licensed Occupational Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at the University of Tennessee, and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. 

Kelli is dedicated to supporting neurodivergent individuals and collaborating with families in order to determine what will work best for their individual needs.  She takes a child led, strengths based, and collaborative approach, with respect to each child’s unique way of thinking, learning, and engaging with the world. 

Kelli’s areas of interest include sensory processing and integration, interoceptive awareness, emotional regulation, visual motor skills, visual  perception, and executive functioning. In her free time, she can be found reading, hiking, and hanging out with her two sweet pups. 

Occupational Therapist

Nina Naran

Nina Naran, OTD, OTR/L, earned her clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Florida.  Nina is passionate about supporting children’s sensory processing needs to help them build self-regulation skills and participate more fully in the activities that are meaningful to them. She believes therapy should feel engaging, supportive, and fun, and she loves using creativity and play to help children build confidence and reach their goals.

Nina values forming strong, trusting relationships with the children and families she works with. She strives to create a warm and encouraging environment where every child feels supported and celebrated.

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Outside of the clinic, Nina enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her 2 pups, staying active through working out and hiking, exploring new restaurants, and trying out new hobbies.

Occupational Therapist

Tess O'Brien

Tess O’Brien, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist. She received her Bachelor’s of Occupational Science and her Master’s of Occupational Therapy from Saint Louis University. 

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Originally from the Chicagoland area, she has relocated to Colorado and is excited to work with new kiddos and families. Her passions lie in full-person, holistic, and strengths-based care. With her cheerful demeanor and calm presence, Tess strives to create an atmosphere that is engaging, supportive, and fun. She values collaboration and engagement with team members, as well as with the family unit as a whole. 

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Outside of the clinic, Tess enjoys exploring new areas, spending time with friends, and listening to music. 

Occupational Therapist

Jeanne Schutz

Jeanne always says that she has the best job in the world because she gets to play all day! Jeanne has been an occupational therapist for 20 years and has expertise in the areas of feeding/swallowing, NICU, Autism spectrum disorder, and sensory processing. 

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Her passion is helping parents gain a better understanding as to why their child might be experiencing challenges with activities of daily living. She believes that parents are the best teachers for their children and aims to provide “tools for your toolbox” so you feel as confident while you promote your child’s unique development.

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Jeanne received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health with a focus on Health Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Rush University in her hometown of Chicago. 

Outside of work, you’ll find Jeanne hiking, skiing, making travel plans, and trying to keep up with her son, the other true joy of her life.

Occupational Therapist

Micah Reich

Micah Reich, MOT, OTR/L, received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Mind, Brain, and Behavior from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. She attended Louisiana State University Health Sciences and earned her Master of Occupational Therapy in 2023.

Micah is passionate about providing whole-family, neurodiversity-affirming care and supporting each child's development within the family system through creative problem solving and a collaborative care approach. She especially enjoys promoting sensory processing, social-emotional, and regulation skills in her sessions. Above all, she strives to meet each child where they are and support the goals that are most meaningful to them.

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Micah's connection to occupational therapy began at a young age, through building friendships with other kids at her mom's pediatric therapy clinic and supporting her neurodivergent older brother throughout his therapy journey. These experiences gave her an early appreciation for the importance of compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care, and continue to shape her approach as an occupational therapist today. 

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Outside of work, Micah enjoys spending time with her dog, Ollie, searching for the area's best chai, matcha, or honey latte, and swimming whenever she gets the chance!

Administrative Coordinator

Stacey Korn

Stacey is often the first friendly face our clients and their families see at Blume Kids Therapy. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive experience where every client and caregiver feels valued, supported, and respected from their very first interaction.

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With a background in education, project management, and family engagement, Stacey brings exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a genuine love of helping others.

She enjoys supporting families by coordinating administrative operations, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring each family has the information and resources they need.

In her free time, she enjoys travelling, snowboarding, cooking, and making memories with family and friends. 

Administration

Max Blumenthal

Max focuses on insurance relations and marketing for Blume Kids Therapy. As a former entrepreneur, Max brings a business background to the company and its operations. In previous roles, Max has led marketing, operations, sales, and finance within financial services technology companies. 

When not working, Max enjoys hiking, running, trying to get better at cooking, and spending time with his family.