Tessa received her undergraduate degree in Speech and Hearing Science from SUNY Cortland. She completed her education at Utica College where she received her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Today, Tessa provides OT to children ages 3-5 yrs in Tioga County and Tompkins County.
In her free time, Tessa enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 dogs, decorating her home and engaging in one of her favorite past times; painting. In her work, Tessa believes that the multi sensory experience of creating art is a way for children to achieve relaxation, and is often a medium used in therapy sessions to encourage children to discover and develop important skills.