Our Therapists:










Sandra Glovak, OTR

Sandy has been the director at Sensory Systems Clinic since 1982.  She graduated from Wayne State University in 1976, and has completed training in Sensory Integration, Oral Motor, Neurodevelopmental Training, Integrative Manual Therapy, Interactive Metronome, Craniosacral Therapy, cranial therapy, Myofascial Release, Therapeutic Listening, Core Course Samonas Sound Therapy, DIR/Floortime, Attachment, Autism, Infant Developmental Assessment, Neurofeedback and many others.  She is certified to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests.   Most recently she completed an advanced mentorship in Sensory Processing Disorder.  She has co-authored a chapter in Case Studies in Infant Mental Health: Risk, Resiliency and Relationships (publisher is Zero to Three 2002, editor Shirilla and Weatherston) and co-authored (Deborah Weatherston, PhD and Julie Ribaudo, MSW) an article in Infants and Young Children, An Interdisciplinary Journal of Special Care Pediatrics (July 2002).  In 2005 she was recognized with the Occupational Therapy Alumni of the year award.  Sandy sub-specializes in continuing education training, assessment/evaluation, advanced cranial sacral work and management.

Amanda Zaagman, OTR
 Amanda graduated from Western Michigan University in 2004.  She completed her certification in Sensory Integration, trained in Craniosacral, Interactive Metronome, How to Jump Start Learning with Sensory Integration, DIR/Floortime, Handwriting Without Tears and more.  Although Amanda left to work in the schools a few years ago, she works at the clinic  intermittently.

Sherry Foster, OTR
 Sherry graduated from Wayne State University's Occupational Therapy department in 1973.  She thinks sensory processing is the most fascinating subject in the world and has been lucky to attend many workshops to learn new techniques, including Craniosacral Therapy.  Most recently she received her certificate in Floortime/DIR.  After working in the schools for 30 years, she is delighted to be doing the work she loves best here at Sensory Systems Clinic.
 
Peggy McCourry, MS, OTRL
Peggy McCourry, MS, OTRL received her Post-Professional Master's in Occupational Therapy from Boston University in 2008.  She received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University in 1982.  Mrs. McCourry worked as an independent contractor for a sensory integration based clinic, treating infants and preschool children and supervising occupational therapy students studying at local colleges from 2005-2009 in New York.  She also worked for over 17 years as an occupational therapist within the Department of Defense schools and Early Intervention programs treating children ages 0-14 years.  Mrs. McCourry has attended numerous OT national conventions and regional advanced trainings focusing on sensory integration, Craniosacral therapy, visual deficits, behavior management, motor skill development, and assistive technology.  She is a certified instructor for Interactive Metronome and Handwriting Without Tears.   She has her certificate in Floortime/DTR.  Mrs. McCourry has moved back to her home state of Michigan with her husband, who recently retired from the US Army as a Musician in the West Point Jazz Knights. They are the parents of two wonderful adopted children and grandparents of one lovely granddaughter.  
 

Amanda Oswald, OTRL

Amanda Oswald, OTRL is a 2002 graduate of Western Michigan University's Department of Occupational Therapy.  She holds certifications in Sensory Integration (SIPT), Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Handwriting Without Tears, Yoga for the Special Needs Child, Therapuetic Listening and Samonas Training.  Her continuing education coursework includes therapeutic taping, fine motor, and visual/vestibular treatment to name a few.  Amanda has had intensive experience working in clinical and school based therapy programs in Northeastern Illinois.  She recently moved back to Michigan with her husband and two little boys, and is very excited to be part of this progressive organization.  She finds working with children who have sensory processing disorders to be both exhilirating and rewarding.  Potential for making postive functional changes is endless!