OUR SERVICES
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Helping children build independence and confidence in daily activities through play-based and functional skill development.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Supporting strength, balance, coordination, and mobility so children can move through life with greater confidence and ability.
SPEECH THERAPY
Helping children strengthen communication, language, feeding, and social interaction skills in meaningful everyday ways.
ABA THERAPY
Providing individualized behavioral support to help children develop communication, social, emotional, and daily living skills.
COUNSELING
Offering compassionate mental health support to help children and families navigate emotions, relationships, and life challenges.
YOUR SUPPORT WILL CHANGE LIVES
Help us expand access to early childhood therapy and developmental care in the San Luis Valley
The Independent Explorers Program helps young children with developmental and behavioral challenges access compassionate, transdisciplinary care beyond the limitations of traditional healthcare systems.
OUR VALUES
Listen
Understand children's and families' needs and aspirations.
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Create
Forge opportunities for children and their families.
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Strengthen
Bolster children and family relationships; uplift our community by creating educational and employment opportunities.
OUR PEOPLE
Dr. Mikaila Pence
CEO
Angela Heersink
LICENSED COUNSELOR
Jordan Curtis
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Patrick Sparks
BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST
