Occupational Therapy Providers
Michelle Desjardins, MS, OTR/L
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Occupational Therapist
Michelle is a registered and licensed occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is licensed in New Hampshire and Maine. Michelle attended the University of New England in Maine where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Occupational Therapy in 2003 and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2004. Michelle brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience working with both children and adults, and will be joining our amazing team on December 1, 2025. Michelle lives on the seacoast with her husband and two daughters. Michelle is currently accepting new patients. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Email: mdesjardins@garrisoncityspeech.com
Marissa Dunn, COTA​
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Marissa is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) who brings warmth, creativity and a playful spirit to her work with children. She graduated from North Shore Community College and is licensed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. She has experience across outpatient, private school and outdoor settings, and specializes in play-based, child-led intervention that helps kids explore, move and learn in ways that feel natural and fun. Marissa loves that her job lets her work closely with children and their families to find creative ways to support meaningful progress in fine and gross motor development, sensory processing and emotional regulation. Families describe her as kind, calm and deeply compassionate, and they value the collaborative, safe, joyful environment she creates. Outside of work, Marissa enjoys being outdoors, hiking, and spending time with her husband, dog and horse. When she's not outside, she enjoys crafting and sewing.
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Email: mdunn@garrisoncityspeech.com
