Therapists
Our Staff
PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
Keri Stoorza, PT, c/NDT: wigglewormspt.ks@gmail.com
Keri opened Wiggle Worms in 2006 in an effort to bring specialized pediatric care to more children in our area. She graduated from the University of New England in 1998, and has worked in many pediatric settings, including: early intervention, school settings, and out- patient pediatrics. Keri is certified in neuro- developmental treatment (NDT), which is an advanced hands on approach to facilitate function in the pediatric patient. Keri also has advanced training in treating infants with torticollis which is a condition affecting an infant’s head and neck. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family while hiking, surfing, skiing, and ice skating.
Grace Laughlin, PT, DPT : Wigglewormspt.gl@gmail.com
Grace is a licensed physical therapist in both Maine and New Hampshire. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England in 2020 and completed her pediatric residency from the University of New England/Maine LEND program in 2021. Prior to this, Grace received her Bachelor of Science in Health, Exercise and Sports Science at University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Grace is a credentialed clinical instructor (CCI) and has experience working in school-based and outpatient pediatrics, as well as clinical rotations in skilled nursing and outpatient orthopedics. Grace is originally from Arizona but is proud to now call Maine her home. When not working, she enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and exploring all Maine has to offer with her Labrador retriever.
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
Jackie Kutcher, PTA : Wigglewormspt.jk@gmail.com
Charity Perrier, PTA : Wigglewormspt.chp@gmail.com
SPEECH THERAPISTS
Maura Johnson, M.S., CCC/SLP: myspeechlanguagepathologist@gmail.com
Rebecca Plasan, M.S., CCC-SLP: myspeechlanguagepathologist.rp@gmail.com
Rebecca is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Maine and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2016 with a master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology. Over the past 5 years, she has worked in various school and clinic settings and has experience with a range of speech and language related diagnoses. In her free time Rebecca enjoys being outdoors with friends, mountain biking, and going on adventures with her dog.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Alexis Rigazio, OTR/L: Wigglewormspt.aes@gmail.com
Alexis graduated with her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University in 2018. She is registered with the NBCOT and licensed as an OT in the state of Maine and New Hampshire and contracts with the Child Developmental Services. She has taken continuing education in the Learning Without Tears Program and has experience utilizing the Zones of Regulation program to promote self-regulation. She has experience working with multiple diagnosis providing treatment interventions for: developmental delays, fine motor, visual perceptual, visual motor, sensory processing disorders, emotional regulation and other challenges. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family and exploring the seacoast!
Norah Brennan, MS, OTR/L: wigglewormspt.nb@gmail.com
Norah is an occupational therapist with a passion for pediatrics. She obtained her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of New England in 2015, and in 2017, she completed a post-professional fellowship through the Maine LEND program. Over the past six years, she has worked in a variety of OT settings including: special-purpose schools for children with multiple disabilities, public schools, early intervention, therapeutic summer camps, teletherapy, academia, and adult rehabilitation. Norah has advanced training in Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Autism, and handwriting instruction through Learning Without Tears. In her spare time, Norah enjoys reading, traveling, shopping at Target, camping, and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Kelly Pitre, OTR/L : wigglewormspt.kp@gmail.com
Kelly earned her bachelor's in Psychology at Florida International University. She then went on to complete her Masters degree in occupational therapy at University of New England, where she graduated in 2019. Since then, she's exclusively worked with the pediatric population. Kelly specializes in treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, developmental delay. She has experience utilizing the Learning Without Tears Program for handwriting and the Zones of Regulation program to promote self-regulation. Kelly enjoys being able to use a play-based approach to help children attain their goals in fun and meaningful ways. In her free time, she loves to enjoy the Maine outdoors, try new restaurants, travel and spend time with her family and friends.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
Debbie McGauley, COTA: wigglewormspt.dm@gmail.com
'With a Bachelors' Degree from the former Bradford College, Bradford, MA, Debbie returned to school to earn an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy at North Shore Community College in 1990. She spent the majority of her O.T. career working with public school children in the Boston, MA area, Haverhill, MA and in Melbourne, FL public schools. She has come out of her Maine retirement to continue to help little ones as it is her passion. She enjoys gardening, nature, knitting, books, interesting films and documentaries, and time with family, close friends and her little black kitty, Rosie.'
ADMINISTRATION
Donna McKinnon: wigglewormspt@gmail.com
BILLING
Sara Laine: wigglewormspt.sl@gmail.com
Sara has two degrees from Ultimate Medical Academy. One is administration and the other in billing/coding. She has worked at Wiggle Worms for 5 years, 3 years ago she left the office and is now working from home in Florida doing the billing. Sara lives at home with 3 cats and a daughter. When she is not at work, she likes going to the beach, exploring Florida, gardening, and reading!
Keri Stoorza
