We can transform your child’s bedroom into the ultimate hybrid space—sensory gym by day, cozy bedroom by night
I offer fully customized Sensory Gyms tailored to the unique needs of your child, family and home. We can design these therapeutic play spaces into your spare room, playroom or basement allowing your kiddo 24/7 access to movement, play and exploration. Live in the city or don’t have a square foot of extra space?? No problem! We can design around the bed and furniture and convert your kid’s bedroom into the ultimate hybrid space. They’ll be the happiest kid on earth or outdoor space.
Regardless of whether your child is neurodivergent or not (currently receiving or requires any therapy), daily sensory-motor play and explorative movement is essential for regulation, learning, and overall development of all children. An in-home Sensory Gym or therapeutic play space not only facilitates this enriching play but also gets them off of the screens - and instantly elevates any home-based therapy they may be receiving.
I also consult with sensory gyms, schools, etc. for new gym designs or existing gym modification, upgrades and fabrication of custom equipment.
My design and fabrication experience got started building skateboard ramps when I was 12. As I got older, I moved on to furnishings and other creations, always appreciating a home improvement project and problem solving with power tools. Where did this come from? I like to attribute it to my mom’s brother, uncle Bearnd, a master craftsman in South Carolina and her father, grandpa Opa, who crafted sailboats in post-war Berlin with nothing more than primitive tools and his bare hands.
After nearly 20 years as an OT, I finally merged my clinical background with this love of fabrication and design. In 2017 a new passion was born. I’ve been creating custom Sensory Gyms ever since for families in the US and abroad, along with fabricating specialized equipment for local gyms here in NYC.
I love the challenge of designing therapeutic spaces that organize, challenge, and inspire kids by addressing their unique sensory, motor, and emotional needs. A space should not only promote regulation and engagement, but also encourage movement out of upright and in all head and body positions, and offer a variety and interplay of features, enhancing core strength, sequencing and motor planning, and overall sensory integration… while most importantly keeping it fun!
I absolutely love the challenge and process of designing unique spaces to meet the individual sensory, motor and emotional needs of a child.
Interested in a Sensory Gym in your home for your child?
Whether it’s a full basement or a small bedroom, we’ll create a beautiful space perfectly tailored to your child. Whether they’re a sensory seeker with boundless energy or prone to withdrawal and feeling anxious, we’ll design a safe space that supports their unique sensory, motor, and emotional needs.
My clinical and design worlds come together to create inventive therapeutic spaces that meet the needs of children of any age and any sensory-motor-emotional presentation. My fabrication team has the experience and courage to make any of my wild ideas a reality… and your child’s dreams come true.
My clinical expertise and design skills come together to create innovative therapeutic spaces tailored to children of all ages and sensory-motor-emotional needs. With a fabrication team ready to make even my wildest ideas a reality, we can make your child’s dreams come true.
A few examples of the types of features I design:
Every family, home, and design project is unique and the process ultimately varies with each one. Below you will find a general step-by-step guide to give you an idea of what to expect.
sensory gym by day, bedroom by night!
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Fill out the contact form for a free phone consultation to discuss your child, the space, and your general budget/vision
If local, we'll visit to measure and further discuss your child and the vision for the space. If not, you'll send a floor plan, photos, videos, and complete a child questionnaire followed by a call
Relax while we create 3D renderings of your beautiful custom new Sensory Gym. When done, we’ll review the design and make any necessary adjustments via video call
Custom fabrications and equipment ordering begins. If you aren’t local, my team can handle fabrication and ship everything or we can send plans for your team to build
Finally, contractors will complete installation under my supervision. If you don’t have anyone, I can recommend someone. If you aren’t local, I can oversee in-person or via video call
Watch your child enjoy their new space!
That appreciate that our sensory gym is more than just a space—it’s a place where their children thrive. We continuously strive to create an environment where children can explore, grow, and succeed on their developmental journey.
we prioritize creating a fun, safe, and therapeutic space tailored to meet the unique needs of every child. Here's what parents have to say about our sensory gym design:
