A Place to Spread Your Wings

OUR MISSION

Butterfly Therapies, Inc. strives to bring a holistic approach to each child’s development using occupational therapy. We focus heavily on family inclusion and education during treatment sessions as well as fostering communication with the entire team for an integrated approach. It is our belief, that every child has potential and our aspiration, to enhance the growth process.

Butterfly Therapies, Inc. was established in 2009 by Karyn. It was a life-long dream for her to create a client-centered space for children to thrive and grow. By creating a smaller environment, tailored to each child’s specific needs, Karyn and her staff strive to provide holistic, advanced practice, exceptional occupational therapy.

Karyn Buky, OTL

Karyn has worked as an occupational therapist for over 28 years in all settings from pediatric to geriatric, in hospitals, schools, homes, and community-based programs. She maintains her roots in the communities she serves by teaching and volunteering. She also has extensive experience working with a variety of children in private practice as well as within the school systems. Her areas of specialty include treating children with sensory processing disorder, Autism, trauma, visual motor deficits, and handwriting delays. Karyn has advanced training in Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, and Handwriting Without Tears. In her spare time, you can find Karyn in her garden, hiking, reading, walking her two pups (Jack & Shasta), and always trying to find the most extraordinary sunset ever.

Rachel Ferre, MOT, OTR/L

Rachel is a licensed and registered occupational therapist with a passion for working in the outpatient setting with children overcoming sensory processing challenges. Her training and specialties include Therapeutic Listening, Astronaut Training, and Handwriting Without Tears. Rachel graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in Public Health Policy and a minor in Psychology and Social Behavior. She then earned her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she was a member of the Pi Theta Epsilon Honor Society. Rachel has previous experience working as a school-based occupational therapist and as a registered behavior technician, providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for children in both the home and school settings. Her interest in sensory processing led her to develop a sensory camp to promote skill development, self-regulation, and social skills among school-aged children. Rachel is passionate about helping children to succeed in new and difficult tasks, to increase their independence, and to find confidence in their abilities. While off work, Rachel enjoys riding her Pelaton, playing with her pup, Zoey, and tandem bike racing with her father.

Rachel Minahan, MOTR/L

Rachel is a licensed and registered occupational therapist with experience in multiple clinic and school settings working with children with a variety of abilities. Her training and specialties include Astronaut Training, Therapeutic Listening, and Handwriting Without Tears. Rachel graduated from Messiah University with a bachelor’s in Biopsychology. She then earned her master’s in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. A California native, Rachel is delighted to be back on the west coast near family and friends. Rachel has a passion for helping children and their families thrive by increasing children’s independence and tapping into their creativity. When not at work, Rachel enjoys paddleboarding, reading, and spending time with her two chickens, Clementine and Petunia.