About Me
Michelle Nigl-Chang, OTR/L
Michelle has been practicing occupational therapy since graduating from the University of Puget Sound in 2001. She spent the first half of her career in pediatric acute care at OHSU/Doernbecher Children's Hospital where she treated a variety of patients, performed splinting, and helped to start the special needs car seat program. Since 2013 Michelle has been in private pediatric occupational therapy practice in Portland, Oregon, where she has supported children and their families across the spectrum. Michelle has advanced training in pediatric splinting, feeding using the Get Permission Approach®, child development and reflex integration, fine motor and visual skill building, Handwriting Without Tears® and the Size Matters Handwriting Program®, Therapeutic Listening®, and the Interoception curriculum®. Michelle is currently in process of becoming a certified ADHD professional (ADHD-RSP).
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Michelle values the connection made with both the child and the child's caregivers. This allows for a rapport to be built that deepens the level of communication and increases the growth potential of the client. Critical to her success, and ultimately that of her client's, she credits her ties to the community and collaboration with other professionals. Michelle's goal is to help foster balance, growth, confidence, and joy in the child's life.
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In her spare time Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, their two dogs, and young cat. You might also find her in her kitchen baking or off on a camping adventure.
Testimonials
Sam F., Parent
My daughter has graduated from Kids N Play, but we are forever thankful for Michelle's services, knowledge, and advocacy. Her guidance and expertise was truly life changing for our family. Her clinic is warm, fun, clean, and friendly, and the homework she gives is catered to your child so you can make the most out of your sessions. Michelle was available to talk and answer questions throughout the week, which helped me so much as we navigated our journey. My daughter loved her time at Kids N Play and I'm happy to say we still keep in touch with Michelle! I'd recommend her to any parent looking for OT services for their child.
Autumn C., Parent
Working with Michelle was a wonderful experience. She expertly adapted her approach and treatment to the needs of the day to work toward our goals. Our son left feeling better and more confident in himself with each session. Cannot recommend her enough.
Amber S., Parent
Kids N Play OT is owned and operated by a caring, inquisitive, skilled practitioner that my children and I have worked with for many years. I cannot say enough about her willingness to meet kids and families where they are with compassion and knowledge!