Meet our Therapists
Our team comprises highly skilled and experienced therapists specializing in CranioSacral Therapy, SomatoEmotional Release, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and the Safe & Sound Protocol. We are constantly updating our knowledge and skills to ensure that we provide the most effective and innovative therapies for all of our clients.
Natalie Bledstein
OTR/L, CST-D, SEP
Natalie is a graduate of UW-Madison, with degrees in Art (1988) and Occupational Therapy (1995). Over the course of her career, Natalie has consistently been drawn to private practice, as she has found the ability to best meet client and family needs in this environment. Passionate about lifelong learning, Natalie is USC-WPS certified in the Sensory Integration & Praxis Tests, and has achieved both Techniques and Diplomate certifications in CranioSacral therapy. Always curious to learn new information to support client goals, Natalie has studied modulated music systems (Therapeutic Listening and Integrated Listening Systems), reflex integration through the Musgatova Institute and Rhythmic Movement International, fine motor and handwriting skill development through Handwriting Without Tears and First Strokes, vestibular processing (Astronaut Training and other courses), and multiple courses in vision (ocular-motor skills and visual-perceptual skills) as relates to the populations she serves. She has studied trauma informed practice, the Safe & Sound Protocol, and screening for and bodywork applications to address tethered oral tissues. She is honored to play a role in her clients’ lives, celebrating progress and being present with them a short distance on their journey.
Natalie believes in paying forward the benefits she has received from being mentored by others, teaching Craniosacral Therapy workshops as a Certified Instructor for the Upledger Institute, acting as a mentor for therapists, and leading a craniosacral therapy study group. You can find more information about her here.
Kristel Roebbeke
MOTR/L
Kristel is a Wisconsin native whose own children lead her on a health and pediatric occupational therapy journey. She has been providing CranioSacral therapy for over 10 years and has completed CranioSacral Therapy 1 & 2, Somato Emotional Release 1 & 2, and Pediatrics 1 through the Upledger Institute. Kristel also enjoys providing orofacial myofunctional therapy, and she will soon complete her OMT credential. Kristel has professional continuing education in self-regulation, sensory processing, primitive reflexes & rhythmic movement, vision, fine motor skills, myofascial release, reiki, and lymphedema treatment. Previously Kristel has worked as an OT in a variety of settings including skilled nursing, acute inpatient, adult outpatient, lymphedema and cancer rehab, a chiropractic office, a public charter school, and independent practice. She is very excited that Journeys OT allows her to work with adults and children in a holistic environment. When she is not working, Kristel loves family time outdoors with her husband and two boys, experimenting with her gluten-free sourdough, and reading in the sauna.
Neilana Golz
MOTR/L
Neilana earned both her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Carroll University. She joined Journeys Occupational Therapy in 2022 during her Level II fieldwork and, after completing her graduate program, chose to continue serving clients here.
With a heart for truly seeing and supporting each individual she works with, Neilana blends her deep knowledge of human behavior with specialized therapeutic techniques to help clients reach their fullest potential. Her commitment to learning began before graduation, completing professional continuing education in Upledger CranioSacral Therapy and later hosting and participating in Developing and Deepening Your CranioSacral Presence.
Neilana has also studied treatment approaches for executive function challenges, anxiety, auditory processing difficulties, and sensory processing disorder. She is certified to provide the Safe and Sound Protocol developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, as well as Therapeutic Listening, both of which support trauma recovery, sensory integration, and auditory sensitivity. Clients and colleagues alike value her calm presence, genuine compassion, and dedication to helping others move forward in their journeys toward wellness and independence.