The staff is incredibly professional, competent, and patient.
HeatherA compassionate and dynamic team of occupational therapists.
AboutPlay Therapy is a compassionate and dynamic team of occupational therapists who are sensitive to the needs of the children and families that they serve.
Hanley Bradfield, COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lauren Cadd, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Lauren received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University where she was president of the occupational therapy honor society, Pi Theta Epsilon, and recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Student in her cohort. While completing fieldwork at the Hirsch Academy, Lauren fell in love with working with children with sensory and motor differences. She was excited to join the About Play team, with its focus on holistic and intuitive approaches to supporting children and families.
Lauren lives in Oakhurst with her husband, 3 children and dogs. She enjoys spending time outdoors, playing board games and volunteering in the community.
Kate Drummond, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Owner, Director
Occupational Therapist, Owner, Director
Kate is the founder and owner of AboutPlay Therapy. She received her degree in Occupational Therapy in January 1997 from Keuka College, New York. Kate has worked in hospitals (adult and pediatric) including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston, outpatient clinics, and in the natural environment. In 2002, she began seeing clients privately, starting AboutPlay therapy in children’s homes. Kate received her post graduate certification in Sensory Integration through University of Southern California and Western Psychological Services in 2012, and is certified to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT). She is contributing data to the new test being developed to replace the SIPT, the Evaluation of Ayers Sensory Integration (EASI), with an international team.
Kate also has certification in Rhythmic Movement Training, Levels 1, 2 and 3, Myofascial Release (MFR) I, and the Haller Method, based on the work of Maxine Haller, OTR/L. Kate is an intuitive empath, and has always had a passion for holistic healing. She has trained in a number of holistic clinical modalities including aromatherapy, reflexology, meditation, and yoga. She is trained in Vibrational Synergy Levels 1 and 2, and is a Reiki Master. She has created an energetic modality called Auric Light Alchemy that she uses in both her adult practice, The Energetic Heart, and AboutPlay. Kate is passionate about the multifaceted ways that a person can heal and evolve, and is especially excited to help bridge intuitive and energetic practices with traditional occupational therapy in order to serve her clients in the best way possible. Kate lives in metro Atlanta with her husband, 3 children, and 2 dogs.
Rebecca Fiscal, MEd, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Rebecca received her degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2017. While completing her OT degree, she worked at About Play Therapy supporting group work, the Hirsch Academy as a volunteer and after-school teacher, and as a tutor for students with special needs. Rebecca completed her OT fieldwork as a school OT in Gwinnett County and at R.G. Rhodes Geriatric Rehab at Wesley Woods. Prior to becoming an occupational therapist, Rebecca earned a Master degree in Education from Mercer University in 2001, and for 12 years taught K-5th in City Schools of Decatur and at the Neighborhood Charter School in Grant Park.
Rebecca has always been intrigued by the complex layers of physical, mental, emotional, and energetic aspects that makes up a person. As a result, she takes a holistic approach when assisting individuals to reach their goals, and to live fully. She has been trained in Vibrational Synergy Levels 1 and 2, and has been trained in and practices a variety of meditation and yoga practices. In addition she has received training in Level 1 of the Haller Method, based on the work of Maxine Haller, OTR/L. Currently, Rebecca works part time at About Play, full time as an OT for the Dekalb County School System, and does OT PRN for geriatric rehab centers.
Rebecca resides in Avondale Estates with her two daughters and two dogs. Her favorite activities are traveling, planning/hosting gatherings and events for friends and family, folk dancing, doing yoga and meditation, and snuggling and laughing with her children and dogs.
Andrea Gilkey, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Andrea received her bachelor’s degree in fine art from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. After graduating, she worked for several years as a freelance photographer, doing everything from product shots to photojournalism for local newspapers. While on a photo assignment at a skilled nursing facility/assisted living community in Brooklyn, she discovered occupational therapy and quickly realized she had found her calling.
She became an occupational therapist in 2022 after close to ten years as an occupational therapy assistant working with the pediatric population in a variety of settings. She began working at AboutPlay as an OT assistant in 2018, then returned to school at Georgia State University at the start of the pandemic. She is thrilled to be back at About Play, working as an OT with some of the most skilled and passionate OT professionals she has ever come across. She has received additional training in hippotherapy, Brain Gym, Handwriting Without Tears, is a Reiki Master and is working towards getting her certification in the Haller method, among others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, watching Matlock, doing yoga and meditation, making arts and crafts and being outdoors as much as possible.
Maggie Hall, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Maggie received her Occupational Therapy degree from Brenau University in August 2015, and began working at About Play in October 2015. Before her masters degree, she worked as a music teacher at the Hirsch Academy (volunteer), floortime player through Floortime Atlanta, and created and led outdoor/music/art camps for children of all abilities since 2005. Maggie currently works with Outdoor Rec. Adventures as well, an outdoor therapy company that works with schools in Decatur and Atlanta to further develop and facilitate social interaction skills, gross motor, balance, and executive functioning skills.
Maggie is working on her full certification in the Haller Method (based on the work of Maxine Haller), and certified in Brain and Sensory Foundations (integration of primitive reflexes). She is trained in Reiki levels 1 & 2, and believes nutrition, herbal remedies, and supplementation support the health and well-being of her clients, and encourages clients to seek guidance and support in this area. Maggie attended the Waldorf School of Atlanta from kindergarten through 12th grade, and developed a love for the arts, outdoors, hard work, and creativity that she hopes will bring energy and dedication to the Occupational Therapy profession. In her free time, Maggie enjoys crafting, gardening, cooking, hiking, yoga, and playing Appalachian and Old Time music.
Karla Olivares, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Karla received her Occupational Therapy degree in 2015 from Texas Tech University Health. Sciences Center, and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. During her studies and throughout her career, she has focused in the mental health aspect of OT. In Texas, Karla practiced as a pediatric OT in a large outpatient clinic, and privately supported women during the postpartum period, inspired by her own motherhood journey and wishing to do her part to bridge the gap of maternal services for women in South Texas. Through this experience, Karla dove into maternal mental health and received training from Postpartum Support International, and attended several International Trauma Conferences to further support clients from the inside out, in addressing their own childhood trauma, attachment wounds, nervous system dysregulation, and applying mindfulness-based practices. She provided free support groups for birthing people to support them in their postpartum journey and conscious parenting approach, which deeply connected her to her community in South Texas. Karla has also trained in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), meditation, and holistic health coaching. Karla currently works at About Play and Northside Hospital.
Prior to being an OT, Karla had a life-changing experience as a Servant Leader Intern for the Children’s Defense Fund’s Freedom School program, which inspired her to serve at-risk populations and further understand systems of oppression for marginalized communities and people of color. A native of Mexico, Karla migrated to the US as a child and grew up in Houston, Texas. Karla is bilingual in English and Spanish, bicultural, and passionate about providing culturally-relevant, holistic, and trauma-sensitive care to her clients. She is currently working towards her certification in Brain and Sensory Foundations. Outside of work, Karla finds joy in exploring Atlanta with her spouse and two young children, reading memoirs, traveling, visiting Mexico and sharing her culture and cuisine with her kids, connecting with friends, trying new foods, and watching arthouse films.
Riley Wagner, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Riley received her Occupational Therapy degree from Georgia State University in August 2022. She specialized in early childhood intervention through the Early SPOTS certificate program and joined the AboutPlay team shortly after graduating. Prior to becoming an OT, she studied Medicine, Health, and Society at Vanderbilt University where she played club lacrosse, frequented local farmer’s markets, and tutored elementary aged children in the Nashville area.
Riley has been taking classes in Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training (primitive reflex integration) for over 10 years and is now a certified consultant and instructor of the work. She has also received training in Brain Gym and Touch for Health and is a Reiki Master. Riley believes that our energetic well-being supports our physical, mental, and emotional health and strives to provide an open and loving space to facilitate her clients’ growth. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, going for walks, cooking, traveling, and doing yoga.
My 9 year old PG2E kid with severe sensory processing integration issues and significant asynchronous development has been working with AboutPlay for several years now. His needs include fine and gross motor, social and emotional development. We have had a fabulous experience with AboutPlay, the staff is incredibly professional, competent, patient and wonderful at creative solutions to encourage my child’s involvement in tasks he doesn’t want to work on. We have seen huge improvements in his developmental issues and their work has been a significant contributor to his ability to function in real world settings. I strongly recommend their services.
MD FACC, parent