Dr. Leeann Hodge
OTR, PPDOT, MOT
Leeann holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology from Texas Tech University and earned her Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in May 2026. Her OTD capstone project focused on developing a home exercise program application for families in pediatric care. She also completed her clinical OT training at Texas Woman’s University in Dallas, gaining experience across outpatient, telehealth, and acute care settings.
Her professional career spans outpatient pediatrics as well as pediatric and geriatric acute care. She specializes in sensory integration and pediatric development, holding two key certifications:
- S.O.S. Approach to Feeding Therapist (2021): Evaluates and treats children experiencing feeding difficulties and related sensory challenges.
- USC Ayres Sensory Integration Specialist (2022): Specializes in early childhood development and Autism Spectrum Disorder through advanced training in sensory integration.
Currently an occupational therapist at Whole Life Therapy, Leeann applies her advanced clinical training to empower children in a neuro-affirming environment, helping them build independence and reach their full potential.
Desiree Tanner
OTR/L, CLT, CCST
Desiree Tanner, OTR/L, CLT, CCST, is a licensed occupational therapist with over eight years of clinical experience specializing in lymphedema, chronic swelling, lipedema, and oncology rehabilitation. She holds a Master of Occupational Therapy and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Tennessee State University. Her professional credentials include certification as a Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Cosmetic Surgery Therapist, and Certified Revital Cancer Rehabilitation Therapist, alongside her Texas OT license and national NBCOT certification.
Her clinical expertise encompasses complete decongestive therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, compression strategies, scar and tissue mobilization, and comprehensive cancer survivorship care. Throughout her career, Desiree has held clinical and leadership roles across multiple healthcare institutions. She currently provides specialized occupational and lymphedema therapy at Open Hands Lymphatics and UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, focusing on post-operative and oncology-related recovery. Previously, she served as an oncology occupational and lymphedema therapist at Baylor Scott & White Health, managed a 30-patient outpatient cancer rehabilitation caseload, and acted as clinic director and therapist at Results Physiotherapy. Additionally, she founded Resetting Your Roadmap in 2024 to provide virtual coaching supporting women navigating life during and after cancer.
Cheyenne Wood
OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS
Cheyenne is a pediatric occupational therapist serving North Texas, specializing in helping children develop sensory, motor, and functional independence skills for everyday life. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in Denton. For her doctoral capstone, she designed and implemented an evidence-based Unified Sports program for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, aiming to foster social inclusion, confidence, teamwork, and occupational justice within the community.
Her professional background spans multiple pediatric outpatient settings, as well as experience in school-based and skilled nursing environments. As a certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Cheyenne focuses on core clinical areas including sensory processing and regulation, reflex integration, fine motor and visual motor development, bilateral coordination, motor planning, emotional regulation, and overall daily living skills.
Rather than addressing symptoms in isolation, Cheyenne’s approach centers on identifying the underlying sensory, motor,neurological, and environmental factors that affect a child’s progress. She prioritizes a family-centered practice,collaborating closely with parents and caregivers to ensure that therapeutic gains translate directly into meaningful daily routines and environments outside the clinic.
