Meet the Owner
My name is Linda Veldman. I am so excited to be the new owner of Cool Beans Therapy Clubhouse! I have 25 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy, 20 of those years in pediatrics. I was born and raised in the North West Province of South Africa, and I graduated from the University of Pretoria. My husband and I moved to the United States in 1997. We lived in Glasgow, Kentucky for 10 years where I worked in a smaller community hospital. I gained experience in outpatient, inpatient, home health, and schools. I started a support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I completed many continuing education courses on ASD and Sensory Processing. I also completed the certification in the evaluation and treatment of Sensory Integration.
After 10 years, we moved to Roanoke, Virginia. I worked in an outpatient facility where I continued my specialization in pediatrics. While in the Roanoke area, I also had the opportunity to work with a functional neurologist. I gained a unique perspective on neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, developmental delays, and ADHD, but also genetic disorders like Down syndrome. I learned about the profound relationship between the vestibular, ocular motor, and neurological systems and the magic of neuroplasticity.
My husband is an engineer, and I have 3 little girls who have all of a sudden grown up into beautiful young women. We also have 3 dogs whom we love very much: two Pembroke Welsh Corgis and a German Shepherd/Border Collie Mix. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I’m thrilled to be joining the Cool Beans Therapy community. I look forward to getting to meet you and partner with you and your family wherever you are in your journey!