About Us
Why Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy for children is an important part of a child’s development. It focuses on the activities that are required to do tasks and participate in daily life. The therapist will provide treatment for sensory and motor skills, self-help, play, social skills, school readiness, fine motor skills, and cognitive development.
Through these activities, children can learn things like self-care skills. They also learn to prepare a snack, act appropriately at school or in social situations, and more. Occupational therapy is often recommended for people who have difficulties with such tasks as dressing, feeding themselves, or using the toilet independently.
OT isn’t something that will help a child overnight. It will take time and practice. However, pediatric occupational therapists have the skills to make this a fun learning experience at the same time. There will be times that the child will become frustrated and need a break and that’s okay too. We work with patients to build up their comfort level and help them achieve their goals in a positive manner.
Our Team
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Kyle A. Brodie, OD
Dr. Brodie was born in Findlay, Ohio and his family moved to Indiana when he was 8 years old. He graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in biology/genetics. He then graduated from the University of Houston, College of Optometry in May of 1994. He started practicing in Maumee, Ohio upon graduation. He has worked in almost every type of optometric practice setting in Toledo and Perrysburg, but his true passion is practicing as an independent optometrist. His main practice is located at 5655 Monclova Road in Maumee, Ohio and he has a small part-time practice in Woodville, Ohio. He examines patients of all ages, and he likes to help patients that are struggling in performing in life or at school/work due to various sensory issues.
He met the love of his life at Ball State and has been married to Lori since August of 1989. They have 3 awesome children - Nick, Abby, and Joe. He is a huge fan of Elvis, Bob Seger, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and especially THE Ohio State Buckeyes.
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Liz Wargo, OTD, OTR/L
Elizabeth Wargo, OTD, OTR/L has been an occupational therapy practitioner for 23 years. She began her career after graduation from Lourdes College in 2000, eventually obtaining her doctoral degree from The University of Toledo in 2008. Dr. Wargo completed her doctoral dissertation on a case study using the P.L.A.Y. Project method while working in outpatient pediatrics. Dr. Wargo has school based therapy experience as well, has been the program director for an occupational therapy assist program and has additional certifications in working with children. She has been married to Shawn for 13 years and has wonderful twin boys who are 9 years old. Dr. Wargo loves the lake, kayaking and her three dogs, Max, Pepper and Graycie.
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Ashley Reed, BS, COTA/L
Ashley has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for seven years. An alumni of Brown Mackie College and the University of Toledo, she has worked at Brodie Wargo Vision and Sensory Therapy since 2020. Ashley has a passion for working with both young children and adults, and enjoys getting to know each and every patient to help them achieve their goals. Ashley has been married to her husband, Darren, for 5 years and they have two sons named Crew and Brooks. She enjoys spending time outside kayaking, fishing, and going on adventures.
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Mary Rashedi, BS, COTA/L
Mary Al-Sorghali BS, COTA/L is originally from Toledo, OH. She graduated from The University of Toledo in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Occupational Therapy. In 2018 she graduated from Owens Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant. Her goal was to work with the geriatric population and soon began working as an occupational therapy assistant in a LTACH after graduation and licensure. However, she soon discovered a passion for neurology, vision-based treatments and primitive reflex integration with the pediatric population. Since 2022, she has worked at Brodie Wargo Vision and Sensory Therapy Center, furthering her passion for visual and brain-based treatment approaches for the pediatric population.