Welcome to Bright Beginnings Occupational Therapy & Wellness

where breakthroughs begin!

Holistic Pediatric Occupational Therapy & NeuroAdaptive Intensives in DFW

At Bright Beginnings OT and Wellness, we provide powerful, holistic, and effective therapy designed to help children thrive. Our approach combines evidence-based pediatric occupational therapy with innovative NeuroAdaptive Therapy to target the brain, nervous system, and body for faster, lasting results.

Whether your child is navigating challenges with sensory processing, self-regulation, attention, motor coordination, or daily self-care skills, we meet them exactly where they are — and help them move forward with confidence.

Why Families Choose Bright Beginnings OT


We treat the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — addressing root causes, not just symptoms.

Holistic Approach

Our blend of hands-on occupational therapy and advanced NeuroAdaptive techniques, including low level laser therapy, supports brain healing, boosts coordination, and enhances emotional regulation.

Effective & powerful therapy

collaborative care

We partner with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to ensure continuity of care and maximize progress.

convenient options for busy families

With our mobile therapy model and inviting clinic space, you choose the setting that works best for your child. From sensory play in the backyard to handwriting practice at the kitchen table to focused NeuroAdaptive Therapy sessions in the clinic, we make therapy fit seamlessly into your family’s life.

personalized plans for real progress

No two children are alike — and neither are our therapy plans. Each session is engaging, goal-driven, and tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs. We focus on building skills that last a lifetime, empowering your child to learn, play, and grow with confidence.

Bright Beginnings is here to help your child not just catch up, but truly shine!

📍 Serving families in Richardson, Plano, Dallas, and the greater DFW area.

Let’s get started

Discover how our pediatric occupational therapy services can make a difference in your child's life. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and take the first step towards unlocking your child's potential.

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Hi there!

I’m Katie Shelffo, OTR/L, MOT

Occupational therapist and OWNER of Bright Beginnings OT & Wellness

I’m a National Board Certified Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience, a mother of two, wife to Jeff, a child at heart, and a curious, nerdy researcher at my core.

I founded Bright Beginnings OT & Wellness to meet the unique needs of children and their families through a whole-child, holistic wellness approach. Our therapy blends the best of evidence-based pediatric OT with innovative NeuroAdaptive Therapy to target the brain, body, and nervous system — accelerating progress in attention, regulation, coordination, and confidence.

We believe therapy should happen where it matters most— whether that’s at home, preschool or private school, our clinic, a local sensory gym, or another community setting. This ensures your child can practice and master skills right where they’ll use them every day and feel comfortable. 

Parents aren’t just observers here — you’re active partners in the process. Stepping beyond the waiting room, you’ll learn strategies, activities, and tools you can use between sessions so your child’s progress continues long after therapy ends. My goal is that you leave every session feeling empowered, equipped, and encouraged.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy focuses on the things a person wants and needs to do in their daily life. For kids, these meaningful occupations can include:
  • Play 
  • School participation
  • Social engagement
  • Activities of daily living
Occupational therapists are skilled in the evaluation and development of a child’s skills that support their confident participation in daily life. 
Katie is not only a fantastic therapist, she’s a hands-down wonderful person. She was a part of my child's therapy team at a point when things were at their most difficult and frustrating for us, but she always approached all of us with patience and kindness. She knew how to get my child to cooperate and put in the work and she listened to and was supportive with me. Feedback was always meaningful and she’d share resources and techniques to implement therapy at home.  She even made us a Peppa Pig motivation chart on her own time that still gets wall space at our space! Katie is a stellar therapist that made a huge difference in my whole family’s wellbeing.
- Celine S.

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  • Step One

    Fill out the Contact Me form with your information, and I will follow up with you within 48 business hours to set up an appointment.

  • Step Two

    Your child participates in an Evaluation to determine if they would benefit from OT. After the evaluation, you will receive a full report, meet with me to answer your questions, review your child’s treatment plan, goals, and schedule their sessions.

  • Step Three

    Get started with OT sessions (and the fun!). I will come to your child at home, the park, or their preschool. I will keep you informed and empowered every step of the way, and provide ideas to use between sessions to boost progress.

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