Jackie Brown, DrOT, OTR/L
email: appletreeot@gmail.comJackie Brown, DrOT, OTR/L
Owner, Occupational Therapist
Jackie graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA with a bachelor of science degree in occupational therapy in 2000. She completed her clinical doctorate in occupational therapy at the University of Puget Sound in 2019. Jackie enjoys working with clients who have sensory processing disorders, autism, and is passionate about educating parents regarding their child’s specific needs. In her free time Jackie enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, exploring new places, bowling, reading, fishing, playing Pokemon Go, collecting board games and spending time with friends and family. Specialized Training Certified in Sensory Integration (Certification #1602) Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (Certification # ACAS172631) DIRFloortime® Provider: Basic Certificate DIRFloortime® Provider: Certfiicate of Proficiency The Alert Program® Astronaut Training Beckman Oral Motor Protocol Provides Craniosacral Therapy Techniques (All Ages: Birth & Up) The Listening Program® Praxis Reiki Master Social Stories™ Therapeutic Listening® (Basic and Advanced) Career Highlights • Opening Apple Tree Therapy, LLC in 2013 • 2010 Alaska Occupational Therapy Association Vice President • Presenting on numerous occasions about sensory processing • Completing training for Advanced Certified Autism Specialist • Training and mentoring many new graduate and student therapist and therapy assistants. • Advancing her skills in body and energy work with both Reiki and Craniosacral Therapy techniques. • Author of children’s book Meet the Overs and the Unders: Making Sense of Sensory Processing. • Completing her research project and doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
About Us
Apple Tree Therapy, LLC is the lifelong dream of owner, Jackie Brown, and her
husband, Wayne, to open a private practice occupational therapy clinic for children of all ages
in Kitsap County (Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Silverdale and more). Integrating families
into the treatment process and development of their children’s skills is an important part of the
occupational therapy provided at our clinic. Their vision is to provide the highest quality therapy
services to the community (children, parents, grandparents, physicians, and other clinicians)
while helping children reach their highest potential.
Jennifer Jarest, MSOTR/L
email: jenniferjarest@appletreeot.comJennifer Jarest, MSOTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jenn graduated from University of New England with her master of science degree as an occupational therapist in 2015. She is currently pursuing her clinical doctorate in occupational therapy at the University of Puget Sound. Her interests include the areas of pediatrics, autism, sensory processing, assistive technology, feeding and hippotherapy. In her free time Jenn enjoys reading, hiking, camping, scrapbooking, photography, playing with her dogs, socializing with friends, baking Specialized Training Certified Autism Specialist (Certification #CAS178113) ESA Certificate Therapeutic Listening® (Basic) Career Highlights • Completing her Certified Autism Specialist training • Working within the school systems • Providing hippotherapy (Equine Assisted Therapy) under supervision • Finishing training for Therapeutic Listening®. • Pursing her doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
Ruthanne Vargas, OTR/L
email: ruthanne@appletreeot.comRuthanne Vargas, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Ruthanne graduated from San Jose State University in San Jose, CA with her bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. She has over 8 years experience as an occupational therapist working in pediatrics, geriatrics, and head injury. In her free time Ruthanne enjoys reading, working out, volunteering with her children’s sports, band, boy scouts, and church activities. Specialized Training Certified in Sensory Integration (Certification #4672) Certified Autism Specialist (Certification # CAS169766) Provides Craniosacral Therapy Techniques (All Ages: Birth & Up) Therapeutic Listening® (Basic) Career Highlights • Completing her certification in Sensory Integration • Completing training as a Certified Autism Specialist • Working in private and school based pediatric settings • Working as a home manager in a head injury home • Working as a daycare preschool teacher for 13 years • Prior foster care and repsite care provider • Finishing traininig for Therapeutic Listening®. • Advancing her training with manual therapy techniques, such as craniosacral therapy.
Matt Barry, COTA
email: matt@appletreeot.comMatt Barry, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Matt graduated from Pima Medical Institute with his associates degree as an occupational therapy assistant in 2011. He completed his bachelor of science degree in Health Science Professional Development and Patient Care in 2019. His interests include working with children of all ages, and autism spectrum disorder. He is excited to be at Apple Tree Therapy LLC to grow his skills in the traetment of sensory processing, Therapeutic Listening, and DIRFloortime. In his free time Matt enjoys spending time with his children, cooking, church activities, and being outdoors Specialized Training Autism Certificate (Certification # AC192980) Therapeutic Listening® (Basic) Career Highlights • Completing his associates degree as an occupational therapy assistant. • Completing his bachelors degree in Health Science Professional Development and Patient Care. • Completing his Autism Certificate Training. • Becoming trained in Therapeutic Listening
Nanette Johnson
email: nanette@appletreeot.comNanette Johnson
Front Office Manager/ OT Aide
Nanette graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Admistrative Justice. After having her children, Nanette made the bold decision to step out of her retail management career to become a full time mom. When Jackie, her lifelong best friend opened Apple Tree Therapy and her children were in enrolled in school she made the decision to start a new career. She loves being part of helping the wonderful children and their families by supporting our amazing therapists. In her free time Nanette enjoys Disney, weight training, Disney, reading, Disney, being a mom, Disney, going to movies, Disney, dancing, and taking family trips to Disney Parks. Specialized Training Autism Certificate (Certification # AC166033) Reiki Master Career Highlights • Worked in management since 17 years of age • Loss Prevention Ambassador for Washington and Oregon • 2011 Kindercare Center Director of the Year for WA state • Completing her Autism Certificate training • Becoming a Reiki Practitioner
Wayne Brown
email: wayne@appletreeot.com
Wayne Brown
Owner/ Billing Specialist
Wayne helped open Apple Tree Therapy LLC in 2013 and has done many behind the scenes jobs including IT support, handyman, and billing. After 28 years working for a major retailer, Wayne joined the business full time in 2017 as a billing specialist. He loves that this job allows him to spend more time with his wife and daughter while being a larger part of working with children and their families every day. In his free time Wayne enjoys bowling, travelling, playing video games, Star Wars, building Legos, watching movies, and spending time with his family. Specialized Training Autism Certificate (Certification # AC17351) Reiki Master Career Highlights • Worked for a major retailer for 28 years • Travelled around Alaska providing IT support for his company • Completing his Autism Certificate training • Becoming a Reiki Practitioner
