Meet Our Staff
Brooke Malott OTD, OTR/L
Brooke is a board-certified occupational therapist and Co-Founder and CEO of both Functional Friends Therapy and the Functional Friends Foundation. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from Kettering College, where she also completed her undergraduate studies in Healthcare Management with a Pre-Occupational Therapy focus.
Her passion lies in helping individuals gain greater independence and supporting them in engaging meaningfully in the activities that matter most—whether at home, in school, or in the community.
Brooke has extensive experience working with children and young adults across a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, and Developmental Delays. Her professional background spans outpatient pediatric therapy and school-based occupational therapy, giving her a comprehensive understanding of how to support children across different settings.
Through Functional Friends, Brooke is committed to creating inclusive, therapy-driven programs that blend clinical expertise with real-world connection—empowering her clients and their families every step of the way.
Ashley Holland OTD, OTR/L
Ashley is a board-certified occupational therapist and the Co-Founder and President of both Functional Friends Therapy and the Functional Friends Foundation. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree from the University of Findlay and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wright State University.
Ashley is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to succeed in the activities that are most meaningful to them—whether those are things they want to do, need to do, or are expected to do.
She brings extensive experience working with children across a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Delays, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and sensory processing differences. Ashley has experience working in outpatient pediatrics and school based settings.
Through Functional Friends, Ashley is dedicated to creating accessible opportunities for growth, inclusion, and meaningful connections for families and children.
Kelsey Haynes PT, DPT
Kelsey graduated from the University of Dayton with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She is originally from Beavercreek, Ohio and completed her undergraduate work at the University of Dayton where she studied pre-physical therapy. Kelsey is passionate about helping patients learn how to strengthen and care for their bodies.
She has experience working with a variety of populations across the lifespan including children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, developmental delays and more as well as adults with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal diagnoses. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her nieces and nephew.
Brooke Thompson MOT, OTR/L
Brooke is a board-certified Occupational Therapist who holds a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree from the University of Cincinnati, along with a minor in Psychology. Before earning her MOT, she gained valuable clinical experience working as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Brooke has worked with a wide range of individuals, from adults in trauma and critical care to children with diverse needs, including Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), Feeding Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and sensory processing challenges.
She resides in Miamisburg with her husband and their three children.
Ashley Singer CCC-SLP
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Ashley is a Speech-Language Pathologist based in Englewood, where she lives with her soon-to-be husband and their golden doodle, Betty. She earned both her bachelor’s and Master‘s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Bowling Green State University and is a proud graduate of Northmont High School.
Ashley has a special interest in leading social groups and supporting young adults as they work toward greater independence and communication in daily life. She strives to create a supportive, engaging environment that empowers her clients to build confidence and meaningful connections.
Kim Rose - Community Engagement Coordinator
Kim has a passion for creating welcoming spaces for families of children with special needs to connect, build friendships, and feel supported. As a parent currently raising a child with a disability, she brings deep empathy and personal understanding to her role.
Kim has spent years supporting children and families. She previously taught preschool and has worked as a paraprofessional, supporting students with special needs in the school setting. She also ran a social media community and blog offering support, encouragement, and connection for women navigating pregnancy and infant loss.
After spending nearly a decade moving around the country as a military spouse, Kim and her family are happy to have put down roots in Ohio.