LIVEly Function & Strength for Everyday Life

LIVEly Function & Strength for Everyday Life OT with strong emphasis in movement & play. Aimed to improve emotional regulation, strength, coordination, attention & function for life!

Motherhood has shaped not only who I am personally, but also how I support and care for the families I work with every d...
05/10/2026

Motherhood has shaped not only who I am personally, but also how I support and care for the families I work with every day.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there 💖🤍

You might notice your child…• seems a little clumsy or uncoordinated• has trouble sitting still or staying focused• avoi...
04/14/2026

You might notice your child…

• seems a little clumsy or uncoordinated
• has trouble sitting still or staying focused
• avoids certain activities
• gets frustrated easily
• struggles to finish what they start

And it’s easy to think they’ll just “grow out of it.”

But a lot of these things are connected to underlying skills like coordination, motor planning, and regulation.

The good news? These are skills that can absolutely be built—with the right kind of support and opportunities to practice.

This is exactly what I focus on in OT—helping kids build these skills in a way that feels successful, not frustrating 🤍

Kids Therapeutic Bootcamp is back this summer 💪This has always been one of my favorite ways to help kids build strength,...
04/10/2026

Kids Therapeutic Bootcamp is back this summer 💪

This has always been one of my favorite ways to help kids build strength, coordination, confidence, and self-regulation in a way that feels fun—not like therapy.

Through movement, games, obstacle courses, and group challenges, kids work on:
✔ motor planning
✔ balance + coordination
✔ body awareness
✔ focus + regulation
✔ teamwork + confidence

Perfect for kids who may need a little extra support with:
• coordination
• focus / attention
• confidence
• sensory regulation

📍 Prior Lake
👧 Ages 4–7
👦 Ages 8–11
👥 Small groups / limited spots

Sessions will run 2 mornings/week Monday and Thursday this summer:
⏰ 7:30–8:15 AM
⏰ 8:30–9:15 AM

Exact dates coming soon—message me or email me at [email protected] if you’d like details or want to reserve a spot 🤍

This is more than just helping in the kitchen 🤍When kids are involved in everyday tasks like cooking or baking, they’re ...
04/08/2026

This is more than just helping in the kitchen 🤍

When kids are involved in everyday tasks like cooking or baking, they’re building executive functioning skills in a way that actually sticks.

Things like:
✔ following steps
✔ planning + sequencing
✔ problem solving
✔ attention + focus

And maybe most importantly—confidence.

It might take longer.
It might get messy.

But giving kids the opportunity to do instead of just watch is where real growth happens.

Start small. Keep it simple. Let them feel capable 🤍

(Re)INTRODUCTION because It’s OT Month… and honestly, a lot has changed since I last introduced myself 🤍Hi, I’m Michelle...
04/01/2026

(Re)INTRODUCTION because It’s OT Month… and honestly, a lot has changed since I last introduced myself 🤍

Hi, I’m Michelle—pediatric occupational therapist and the heart behind LIVEly.

What started as a dream to combine my love for fitness and OT has grown into something much deeper over the years. I’ve had the opportunity to work with kids and families on building strength, coordination, and skills—but more importantly, confidence, regulation, and independence.

Because OT isn’t just about doing tasks better—
it’s about helping kids feel capable in their everyday lives.

My approach blends movement, connection, and function—meeting kids where they’re at and helping them succeed in ways that actually feel meaningful.

✨ coordination
✨ fine motor + visual motor skills
✨ emotional regulation
✨ confidence & independence
✨ Executive function skills

That’s what I care about most.

And if I’m being honest—my perspective has grown not just through my work, but through life too. I understand more now how important it is for kids (and families) to feel supported, not just “worked on.”

If you’re new here, I’m so glad you’re here. And if you’ve been here for a while—thank you for growing with me 🤍

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me:
🏋🏼‍♀️ at the gym
☕️ grabbing coffee
🌅 outside whenever I can
🤍 or spending time with my daughter and people I love

If you’re a parent or teacher looking for simple, real-life ways to support your child, you’re in the right place 🤍

03/31/2026

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s trying again.

Activities like this challenge coordination and confidence. 💪
Missing, adjusting, and trying again… that’s where the growth happens. 🧠

✨ Now offering Executive Function Coaching ✨I’m excited to begin offering executive function coaching for middle and hig...
02/19/2026

✨ Now offering Executive Function Coaching ✨

I’m excited to begin offering executive function coaching for middle and high school students who are experiencing challenges with:

• Task initiation
• Planning and organization
• Managing school demands
• Follow-through and independence

This is structured, skills-based support (not therapy or tutoring) designed to help kids and teens build practical systems that work in real life — with parent collaboration built in.

I will be opening a limited number of spots as I begin this service.

If you’d like more information or want to see if this is a good fit for your family, feel free to message me.

09/04/2024

Huge congratulations to this kiddo right here! He’s been trying to figure out this bike riding business for quite a while and his mom text me just 10 days ago! Here’s a video of day 1 with me and the second video is day 2 with me! He’s off to all sorts of adventures now 👏🏼🚴‍♂️😁

Coming up with the plan, shopping, organizing your materials and initiating the task to complete at hand then following ...
07/30/2024

Coming up with the plan, shopping, organizing your materials and initiating the task to complete at hand then following through are all parts of executive functioning and cooking/baking is such a FUN way to work on these skills! Even better when you have a tasty treat at the end of your session ❤️🤓

What a fun way to end this round of bootcamp with the theme of Hometown Heroes just in time for National Police week! We...
05/17/2024

What a fun way to end this round of bootcamp with the theme of Hometown Heroes just in time for National Police week! We were so lucky to have Prior Lake Police stop by to do a few exercises with the kids and check out the squad car 🚓🚒🚑

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