Deana Lesher, Founder & Owner, Pediatric Connections, Occupational Therapist
Organization: Pediatric Connections
Specialization:
Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration (MNRI)
Safe Sound Protocol
Rhythmic Movement Training (RMT)
Trauma-informed occupational therapy
Sensory and motor integration
How to Get Started
Therapy services are scheduled directly through Pediatric Connections.
Website: pediatricconnectionsot.com
Phone: 913-257-5808
Scheduling: Visit pediatricconnectionsot.com/contact and complete the form
About Deana Lesher
Deana Lesher is the founder and owner of Pediatric Connections. She earned her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Kansas and has more than 30 years of experience serving children and adults.
Deana specializes in helping clients succeed in activities of daily living at home, school, and in the community. The Pediatric Connections team is uniquely trained to detect, interpret, and teach clients how to regulate sensory information. Deana is the area specialist in reflex integration and sensory-motor interventions that address brainstem development as a foundation for trauma recovery.
Deana and her team help clients of any age move out of survival patterns and into healthy connection patterns. Creating safety in the body is central to cognitive, physical, and emotional growth and development.
Training & Certifications
Core specialist with the MNRI Method.
Certified in CranioSacral Fascial Therapy with the foundation and infant programs.
Certified provider of Listening Programs:
Personal Reflection
Favorite Scripture:
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
— Matthew 5:14–16
Therapy Providers at Joy Meadows
Every provider uses the Joy Meadows Foster Care Therapy Center as a secondary office location. Multiple independent therapy providers operate from the center, allowing families to access specialized care in one place and enabling collaboration when a whole-child approach is needed.
Appointments, treatment plans, and billing are managed directly with each provider.
Therapy Mentors at Joy Meadows
Volunteer Therapy Mentors support families by caring for children during sessions, allowing caregivers to participate fully in therapy without added stress.