About Us

We believe that every life is beautiful. Our personal mission is to find beauty, meaning, and purpose in every day, every challenge, and every interaction. 

It's our mission to create joyful learning experiences through child-driven interventions that are meaningful to each family's unique journey. 

We will provide support for families and children throughout development in all areas of daily life, with the intention to nourish each child's beautiful life.

Sara is a licensed occupational therapist and owner of Belle Vie Therapies. Sara has completed extensive training in child trauma, receiving certifications as a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), Certified Trauma Practitioner - Clinical (CTP-C), as well as Anxiety Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (A-RSP). She has developed a multidisciplinary child trauma treatment program as well as an OT program within a children’s behavioral health trauma clinic. 

Sara is passionate about continued education, through trainings, courses, and daily interactions with her clients. Sara plans to continue her education and research in child trauma, neurosequential development, sensory processing treatment, and completing Michigan State University's trauma certificate programs. 

In her free time, Sara enjoys trying new recipes, watching sunsets, spending time at the lake, and cuddling with her cats. 

She attended Western Michigan University for both her undergraduate and graduate studies. She received her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Health Services with a minor in Psychology, and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. 

Sara accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross Complete, Priority Health, Cigna, and Meridian insurances. 

Danielle is a licensed occupational therapist.  She is specialized in both feeding and sensory treatment, with 5 years of experience in pediatrics. She completed extensive training in both, obtaining the specialty certificate in feeding, eating, and swallowing (SCFES) from the American Occupational Therapy Association.  Other trainings include Talk Tools, Beckman Oral Motor, TR-eat Model, SOS Approach, Vital Stim, and an intensive mentorship at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing Disorder. She is also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). Danielle is a mobile therapist, evaluating and treating in the client's homes, she accepts private pay clients. 

Danielle is passionate about working with families and children to create meaningful progress and is always learning more through continuing education. She plans on creating a semi-intensive outpatient feeding program in a setting that feels like home. 

In her free time, Danielle loves to spend time up north with her husband Christopher and cuddling with her cats Emmy and Sydney. 

She graduated from Michigan State University with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology- Adapted Physical Activity and her Master of Occupational Therapy from Baker College Center for Graduate Studies.

Contact Danielle at bellevietherapies@gmail.com