Joanna Jacobs, BHS COTA/L

Owner/ director

Joanna Jacobs is a board certified and licensed occupational therapy assistant. She has been practicing for over 12 years, having earned her occupational therapy degree and Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Joanna has vast experience working with children and their families.
Joanna opened OT & Me in early 2019.  OT & Me, LLC grew out of the need for more pediatric occupational therapy providers in the greater Harrisburg area. Joanna has a passion for looking at the whole child to make the best progress for the child and the family. Outside of work Joanna enjoys interior design, travel, and spending time with her family and pets.

Kelly Epps, MS OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Kelly graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2018 with her masters and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She has experience in school based OT, outpatient pediatrics, and  in the In-Patient Rehabilitation Hospital setting. Kelly loves that OT is so versatile - you can work with any age and any diagnosis! Originally from New Jersey, she now lives in Lancaster County with her husband and cat. In her free time she loves to read, crochet, and travel. ​

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Deborah E. Budash, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Ms. Budash has been an OT for a long time, having graduated from the OT Program at the University of Pittsburgh in 1990.  She joined OT & Me, LLC, in 2021 and provides as-needed OT services through telehealth technologies.  She possesses advanced degrees and is a faculty member in the OT Department at The University of Scranton.  She loves OT because the profession uplifts and empowers others to achieve their occupational goals despite obstacles.  When she isn’t in the virtual clinic or classroom, she enjoys being outdoors and various fitness activities, art journaling, and taking care of her home and beagle, Gino. 
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Adriana Roma, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Adriana graduated from West Virginia University where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Arts of Human Performance and Health in 2016 and her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2017. She has experience working in a variety of settings including pediatrics, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and skilled nursing facilities. Adriana is passionate about providing occupational therapy services to help children participate and become independent with daily activities. Adriana loves to think outside of the box when providing OT services. Her goal is always to make OT fun, make people smile, and to provide student specific treatment ideas when working towards specific goals.  Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, being outside, cooking, and playing with her dog, Riley.

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Christina Patton, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Christina Patton graduated from the University of Saint Augustine in December of 2007 with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. She has practiced in the pediatric field since January of 2008. From 2008 until 2015 Christina lived in Georgia working in pediatric outpatient clinics and providing pediatric home health for children from 3 months to 21 years old. In 2017, she moved to central Pennsylvania and started working in the school system providing in person and virtual therapy for students from pre-k up to 12th grade. Christina loves trying new activities and having fun during occupational therapy sessions. She loves that occupational therapy is diverse and a client driven service. When Christina is not working, she is enjoying her time with her two children or dreaming of being at the beach.

Madeline Waight, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Madeline is a PA Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapist who earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree in 2020 from West Virginia University. When Madeline was a child, she received OT services for years after sustaining a traumatic brain injury. Ever since then, she has aspired to help other children the same way her past Occupational Therapists did for her. Madeline is very excited to work with new children and their caregivers and aim towards meeting goals, improving independence, and enhancing overall quality of life (through lots of fun and play!) Madeline has lived in the Pittsburgh area her whole life, and during her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, watching college basketball, and hanging out with her family, friends, and little puppy named Charley!

Emily Smearcheck, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Emily attended California University of PA where she completed her bachelor’s degree in 2019 and her master’s degree in 2021. Emily completed her clinical fellowship shortly after graduation, and worked in the acute care, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, and pediatric settings. She is newly licensed and certified as a speech-language pathologist as of 2022 and is excited to begin her career. During her graduate work, Emily completed an externship placement at an elementary school where she gained experience with speech sound disorders, language disorders, and much more! Emily strives to challenge her students and patients to enhance their speech and language abilities through fun and interactive therapy sessions. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors.