Danielle Amster is a seasoned occupational therapist with 25 years of experience guiding individuals across the lifespan toward greater ease, function, and resilience. A graduate of Columbia University, Danielle founded SensoryWellness with a clear vision: to create a therapy space where children, teenagers, and adults could feel seen, supported, and empowered.

Drawing on her deep expertise and ongoing study of sensory processing theory, reflex integration, neuroscience, and the biology of trauma and self-regulation, Danielle developed a unique, root-cause approach to therapy. Her work helps clients move beyond coping strategies by restoring foundational mind-body connections, unlocking the capacity for meaningful and lasting change.

Under Danielle’s leadership, the SensoryWellness team has helped hundreds of clients—from young children to seniors—regulate their nervous systems, build emotional resilience, and thrive in their daily lives. She is passionate about training the next generation of therapists, regularly teaching professional workshops and mentoring clinicians to deliver the same depth of care that defines the SensoryWellness model.

Known for her compassionate presence, systematic methodology, and genuine investment in her clients’ success, Danielle continues to innovate within the field. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to make life easier for individuals struggling with sensory and self-regulation challenges—and to prove that it is never too late for change.

Chavi started her career as a massage therapist and earned her diploma in Massage and Bodywork in 2011. Having trained in both the UK and the USA, she combines a holistic approach with science-based methods to achieve a total mind-body experience for each client.

Through her work as a massage therapist, Chavi became aware of the number of adults struggling with sensory processing disorder and the lack of understanding and treatment available for adults. This prompted her to return to school and she completed her degree in occupational therapy at Eastwick college where she received the Award of Excellence in AAS.

Chavi is passionate about helping her clients feel understood, find solutions, and the strength within themselves to heal and live a more comfortable life. Her experience includes helping adults and children with sensory processing disorder, developmental delays and self-regulation difficulties, utilizing a trauma-informed approach.

Chavi strives to continuously expand her repertoire of modalities in order to provide up-to-date intervention for the best client outcome. Areas of interest include sensory and reflex integration and trauma recovery.

Fradel Rena completed her graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from Long Island University in 2021. She began her career in West Lawrence Care Center Nursing Home and continued to Yaldeinu, a School for children with special needs, where her gentle and warm nature has been beneficial for treating her clients. She continued her education in topics such as sensory integration, reflex integration, and executive functioning.

Fradel Rena enjoys using her skills sets to help benefit her clients’ lives in a permanent way. Her sense of fulfillment lies in seeing her clients improving both physically and emotionally.

She is passionate about expanding her knowledge in the mind and body connection and constantly continues her education to further help her clients.

Ariella completed her graduate degree in occupational therapy from Columbia University in 2005, where she received the Award for Excellence in Gerontology. Ariella has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, specializing in helping those with sensory processing disorders, learning disabilities, social-emotional challenges, and autism spectrum disorders. Her holistic approach allows her to seamlessly combine body-based methodologies with her training and experience helping those with trauma, anxiety, and difficulty with self regulation.

Ariella’s dedication to learning and professional growth adds depth to her clinical expertise. She continuously participates in post graduate trainings and strives to bring new information to her clients on a regular basis.

Ariella has a passion for helping people no matter the age find their strengths from within and move beyond their obstacles. She believes each person has their own unique journey and she feels honored and blessed when she is able to be a part of that journey.

Lea Price, PT

Lea completed her graduate degree in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College in 2003. She has worked with patients from infancy to adulthood across the spectrum of life. For the past 13 years Lea has specialized in working with children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, and sensory processing disorders. Additionally, she has experience working with a multitude of diagnoses related to motor and neurodevelopmental delay and dysfunction such as Cerebral Palsy and Down syndrome. She is passionate about treating the whole person in helping them achieve their functional goals.

Lea is a lifelong learner, and is excited to constantly learn new methods and techniques to help her patients optimize success and achieve their potential.

Outside of work, Lea loves to run and spend time with her husband and five children, especially while traveling to national parks and other beautiful destinations.

Tzippora Rothberg, OTR

David Amster, MS, CNS

David is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and holds a graduate degree in Clinical Nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health. David uses a holistic and individualized approach that includes assessing both diet and lifestyle factors that contribute to functioning. He specializes in helping those with digestive health challenges including food sensitivities, irritable bowel syndrome, and autoimmune related digestive issues.

David finds great satisfaction helping people heal and strengthen their physiological systems through diet, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. His unique model of assessment and evaluation also allows for optimal results for those experiencing anxiety, sensory processing difficulties, and trauma.

David is dedicated to staying on top of the latest research in the field and how findings can be applied in a clinical setting. When he isn’t seeing clients he is likely engrossed in a continuing education course or reading the latest research paper.

Outside of work David spends time cooking healthy dinners for the family and enjoys outdoor adventures with his wife and 5 children.