Abby Wirth, MOT, OTR/L

Abby is an Arizona native and received her bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Human Development from University of Arizona in 2016. Wanting to get out of the heat, she moved to Colorado to obtain her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2018. She worked with children with disabilities as a respite and support care provider during her high school and college years, finding her passion to promote independence in daily activities and provide as many opportunities as possible for these children…otherwise known as occupational therapy! Abby is happy to be here at THRIVE and loves that she gets to share her silly self each and every day with the children.

Melody Taban, OTD, OTR/L

Melody Taban was born and raised in Los Angeles where she also received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California. She spent 6 months in Israel volunteering at a kindergarten to learn more about occupational therapy prior to changing coasts (west coast to east coast). She moved to the city of brotherly (and sisterly) love, known as Philadelphia, where she received her Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree at Thomas Jefferson University. She loves museums, hikes, being in nature, her dogs, friends, and family, and has a great passion for art and meditation which she believes is a healing medium for people of all ages. She aspires to learn and do more programming and research throughout her career, and to build communities that welcome families of all different shapes and sizes.

Sana Moore, OTR/L

Sana has been with Thrive since 2009 and has been practicing pediatric occupational therapist for 21 years. She received her Bachelors in Biology and graduated from the OT program at Loma Linda University in 1998. She has completed many continuing education, including receiving her Sensory Integration and Praxis Test certification and the Advanced Practice Certification in Feeding from the Board of Occupational Therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including out-patient pediatric clinics, in- home therapy, schools, and NICU. Sana enjoys movies, nature walks, cooking, yummy coffee and spending time with family and friends. She loves being part of the Thrive team and looks forward to working with her families and helping her kiddo’s blossom.

Shelley Leonor, MOT, OTR/L

Shelley began life on the East Coast and then transported to CA over 20 years ago. After working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for a few years she returned to school to obtain a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at Loma Linda University. With experience working in many different OT settings she’s chosen to return to her first love with children. Shelley is thrilled to be joining with THRIVE and looks forward to the opportunity to be a blessing to her kiddos and their families. She also hopes to help begin some group classes to provide more opportunities for kiddos and parents to learn and grow together.

Erika Skeoch, MOT, OTR/L

Erika Skeoch was born and raised in Southern California. For a change of scenery, she moved up to Northern California to obtain her undergraduate degrees at Pacific Union College, receiving her associates degree in health science and bachelor’s degree in health communication. After undergrad, Erika came back to Southern California to complete her master’s degree from Loma Linda University, graduating from the Occupational Therapy program in June 2021. Erika has spent a lot of time working with children in her local and church communities, where she found her heart and passion to work with kids. When Erika is not at work, she loves to bake, sing, play sports, watch “The Great British Baking Show”, and hang out with friends and family. Erika is overjoyed to be sharing her creative and energetic side with children and is grateful to be part of the THRIVE community. 

Hazel Moran, MOT, OTR/L

Hazel is Salvadorian but was born and raised in California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from La Sierra University in 2016. She spent 9 months in Argentina getting to know different cultures, traveling, and studying the Spanish language in more depth. She then continued her studies at Loma Linda University completing her master’s in occupational therapy and graduated June 2020. She has worked with kids intermittently throughout high school, college, and graduate school through volunteering at church, babysitting, and through her fieldwork experience at a mental health facility and at an outpatient clinic for children with special needs. She loves singing, traveling, eating, and spending time with her friends, family, husband, and her dog, Maya. Her passion is to help promote independence in daily activities using meaningful activities and play. Her desire is to connect with each and every one of the families and children that she is serving and to be a source of support and comfort. Hazel is excited to be a part of the Thrive tribe and looks forward to meeting you!

Sydney Lao, MOT, OTR/L

Sydney hails from the Coachella Valley. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from University of California, Riverside and Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Loma Linda University. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys thrifting, upcycling clothes, and going to concerts! Sydney is passionate about working with kids and is happy to be a part of the Thrive Tribe!

Erica Stevens, OTD, OTR/L

Erica Stevens was born and raised in Maryland. She received her bachelor’s in Health in Human Performance at Union College in Nebraska. During her undergraduate degree, she lived for 10 months on Majuro (an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean) as a 3 rd grade teacher, where she found her passion for working with kids. After undergrad, she stayed in Nebraska attended Creighton University to receive her Doctorate in occupational therapy in 2023. Erica enjoys being in nature, playing sports, and spending time with her friends and family. She is so grateful and excited to be a part of the Thrive team!