Meet the TheraPlay LA Pediatric Therapy Team
Our multidisciplinary pediatric therapy team includes occupational therapists, speech therapists, feeding specialists, and sleep experts dedicated to helping children thrive. We provide comprehensive, root-cause therapy services in Los Angeles and beyond.
Esther has a passion for helping families improve sleep by guiding parents toward personalized, effective solutions. Drawing on her background as an occupational therapy medical professional, she combines neuroscience, sensory processing, child development, and evidence-based strategies to address the complexities of sleep. Rather than relying on one-size-fits-all methods, Esther creates individualized plans that support each family’s unique needs and parenting style. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her little one, hiking, singing, cooking, biking, and paddle boarding.
Marci Silver, MS, CCC-SLP, is passionate about raising awareness of the connection between sleep, airway health, and behavior in her role as Community Outreach Director. A certified speech-language pathologist, she provides myofunctional, feeding, speech, language, and cognitive therapy services and has extensive experience in pediatric healthcare and education. Marci is a strong advocate for collaborative, family-centered care and also hosts educational interviews and podcasts focused on communication and interdisciplinary care. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, running, and traveling the world.
Jonathon Tenorio is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who has worked alongside Dr. Marielly at TheraPlay LA since the start of his career. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge, and graduated from Stanbridge University’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program in 2021. Jonathon has experience supporting children and adults with a variety of diagnoses and is passionate about helping children build confidence and strength through a sensory-motor approach. When he is not working, he enjoys staying active, prioritizing health and fitness, and spending time with family, friends, and his four dogs.
Florencio “Flo” Lopez is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant who was born and raised in Los Angeles. After earning degrees in Kinesiology and Occupational Therapy Assisting, he gained experience working with both pediatric and adult populations across a variety of therapeutic settings. Flo has supported individuals with autism, neurological conditions, cerebral palsy, and other complex needs, and is passionate about helping children reach their goals through engaging, individualized care. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, cooking, watching sports, and spending time with his two daughters.
Ana Lopez is a certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) who graduated Cum Laude from Cal State LA with a degree in Communication Disorders. With over a decade of experience working with children in educational and therapeutic settings, she has supported individuals with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and speech and language disorders. Ana is passionate about helping children find their voice and is committed to partnering with families to provide comprehensive care.Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her dog, snowboarding, and traveling.