Sarah Sawyer

Sarah Sawyer is our Clinical Director at OTA The Koomar Center, where she oversees all therapeutic activities. An expert in the field of occupational therapy with a particular expertise in Sensory Integration, Sarah has extensive clinical experience working with children and families.

Sarah began her career in the United Kingdom working with children, adolescents and adults with Sensory Processing Dysfunction (SPD) across home, school and clinic-based settings. In 2003, she was awarded the Elizabeth Casson Trust Scholarship from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK, to attend Tufts University to complete her post-professional masters. Her thesis focused on therapists’ clinical reasoning. Sarah has broad experience evaluating and treating individuals with SPD and has specialized training in Listening Therapies, Trauma and Visual Vestibular difficulties. She has a particular interest in working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum and has specialized training in the DIR® Floortime Approach.

As well as leading our team of dedicated therapists at OTA, Sarah regularly trains and presents to educational facilities and other professionals, broadening understanding of Sensory Processing Dysfunction and Sensory Integration Therapy. A leader in our field, Sarah has been providing exceptional care for more than 17 years, and is committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality for our clients and families.