Hi, I’m Amy

Or Dr Amy Wheadon, OTD, OTR if you want to get ‘official’

I’ve been a runner and weight lifter for the past 25 years, an OT who has practiced in pediatrics for more than 25 years, and for the last 18 years, I’ve also gone by the title of Mom.

And, I am an adult with sensory processing differences.

About a decade ago I made the connection that high intensity exercise (running and lifting weights) helped improve my sensory processing. Working out helped me to feel focused, productive, calmer, more comfortable in my own skin, and generally just a happier person…
Noticing the impact it had on me, I started incorporating exercise as a primary change agent within my practice and recognized that the kiddos were demonstrating similar outcomes.

This inspired me to infuse my love of exercise with my passion as a pediatric OT to create, design & research the ExerSHINE Kids Power Bootcamp Program

Once we started researching the program, we found astounding measurable results, which backed up what me, my team, and countless parents, teachers and professionals were already noticing…

Things like significant measurable improvements in

• tactile processing
• body awareness
• balance and motion
• praxis and planning
• ADL performance
• IADL performance
• Increased focus for peer interactions & social participation

And because I’m an experienced pediatric OT I know how to artfully combine exercises with meaningful child friendly themes for maximum engagement and participation!

Now I want to share this with you!