Meet Our Instructors

Tara Simmons, M.A. COTA/L, Owner

Tara currently practices as an Occupational Therapy Assistant specializing in the pediatric population. She has experience working in long-term care and in rehabilitation. Tara has worked with special needs children, teens, and young adults for 15 years. Tara served as the family events coordinator with the Autism Society of Berks County for 3 years. Tara holds an Associates degree in both Psychology and Occupational Therapy and a Bachelors degree in Healthcare science. She also holds a Masters degree in Leadership for sustainable communities, and is a current PhD candidate.Tara is certified in personal training for special populations and is CPR and First Aid certified in both adults and infants. She is a strong advocate for the special needs community and takes pride in being the voice for those who need assistance. In her free time, Tara enjoys spending time with her 11-year-old son and husband. She enjoys running, exercising, and is a triathlete!

Leah Domin, COTA/L, Instructor

Leah currently practices as an Occupational Therapy Assistant within the pediatric realm. Leah enjoys working with the pediatric population because the possibilities for learning are endless for both the children and herself. She enjoys hiking and biking in warmer weather and skiing during the winter months!

ELIZABETH M. BENTZ OTD, OTR/L, SIPT, RYT-200 , Yoga Instructor

Dr. Bentz has 20 years of experience, having worked in social services and as an Occupational Therapist, serving children and young adults in school settings, pediatric outpatient clinics, cyber-charter schools, and in the home environment. With her certification in Tai Chi and yoga, she shares her knowledge of movement, restorative breathing, and mindfulness with families to create a calming space where children can thrive and grow. As the owner of Family Tree Yoga, Elizabeth believes in providing heart-mind-body holistic approaches that inspire everyone’s greatest physical and emotional health. She continues to advocate for families to reconnect at home and on the yoga mat through education, awareness, and fun.

Elizabeth believes in providing heart-mind-body holistic approaches that inspire everyone’s greatest physical and emotional health. Through her continuing education in Tai Chi and yoga instruction, she has learned how movement, restorative breathing, and mindfulness can support a person’s participation in daily life activities, including rest and sleep. She is certified as a Tai Chi for Rehabilitation instructor through the Tai Chi for Health Institute by Dr. Paul Lam. She received her Registered Yoga Teacher certification (RYT-200) through Tula Yoga at the Restorative Center in Exeter, PA. As the owner of Family Tree Yoga, Elizabeth will continue to advocate for families to reconnect at home and on the yoga mat through education, awareness, and fun.