Meet Our Team

Allison Rish, MPT

Founder & Lead Physical Therapist

With more than 20 years of experience helping children move, grow, and thrive, Allison Rish, MPT, founded Enriched Movement to change the way therapy feels for families.

After years working in our local hospital system and as a school-based physical therapist, Allison saw how insurance rules often dictated what care families could receive, rather than what kids actually needed. That realization inspired her to create a space where therapy could be truly child-centered, family-driven, and flexible.

Her passion for intensive therapy began while collaborating on research with The Ohio State University, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Seeing the remarkable progress kids made through focused, hands-on therapy changed her perspective forever.

Today, Allison brings that same evidence-based yet deeply personal approach to every session, blending movement, play, and science. She’s especially passionate about tools that help kids improve posture, strength, and alignment, including functional electrical stimulation (FES), TheraTogs, and whole-body vibration.

Through Enriched Movement, Allison has built a team of therapists who share her vision: to meet kids wherever they are, at home, in the park, or in the clinic, and help them make meaningful progress that carries into everyday life. Families often share that they see more growth in a few weeks here than in months of traditional outpatient therapy.

At the heart of it all, Allison’s mission is simple: to empower kids and families to move with confidence, play with purpose, and thrive in every environment.

Jessalyn Dickerson, MSOT, OTR/L, BCP

Occupational Therapist

Jess is a board certified, pediatric occupational therapist with nearly a decade of experience in working with children and youth aged from birth to 21. She possesses advanced training in Ayres Sensory Integration® and uses this lens to add perspective and understanding of a child's abilities and challenges. Jess is committed to continuously enhancing her knowledge and skills to provide high-quality, meaningful and evidence-based services that optimize the potential of those under her care. Her therapeutic approach is centered around play and establishing genuine connections with her clients, ensuring that each child feels secure and enjoys participating in OT.

Residing in Hilliard with her husband, Jess is a proud parent to two lively, imaginative children and their dog, Goose. She is an avid baker, DIYer and loves crafting with her hands. Her diverse set of skills from her many hobbies often find their way into the OT setting, enabling her to devise innovative strategies. Some have affectionately dubbed her the “MacGyver” of OT due to her resourcefulness and creativity.

Allie Lucas, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Allie Lucas is a 2025 graduate of The Ohio State University with a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She is passionate about empowering children of all abilities to thrive in their daily lives.

For the past seven years, she has supported children and families as a direct support professional and independent provider through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Through these roles, Allie has had the privilege of working with across a wide range of strengths and needs—an experience that has shaped her deep commitment to celebrating differences, fostering independence, and helping each child engage in the meaningful activities that make their day brighter. 

Allie’s therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in function. She believes in partnering closely with children and their families to identify what truly matters to them—whether that’s making daily routines smoother, play more fun, or participation more accessible. She strives to create sessions that are purposeful, playful, and empowering.

Outside of work, Allie is a proud cat mom to her black cat, Ziggy. She loves anything that involves art and creativity, finds joy in staying active and has a passion for traveling and seeing the world.
Allie aims to support every child in reaching their full potential and living a meaningful, joy-filled life.

Allison Van Fossen, DPT

Physical Therapist

Allison earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Lincoln Memorial University in the spring of 2025, following a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Butler University. A lifelong learner, she is dedicated to growing her skills and knowledge to provide the best possible care for her patients. She has a special passion for working with children, young adults and their families; helping each individual work toward their goals and reach their full potential.

Raised in Lewis Center, Ohio, Allison attended Olentangy High School and spent more than 13 years as a competitive dancer at Northpointe Dance Academy. Her dance experience sparked her initial interest in physical therapy and fostered a deep appreciation for movement that continues to guide her practice today.

After recently moving back to Central Ohio with her husband, Allison is excited to be closer to family and reconnected with the community. Outside the clinic she enjoys cooking, baking, spending time outdoors and making the most of family time.

Sarah Meeker, MS CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Sarah is a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years
of expertise in childhood development. Her background spans multiple settings,
including schools, outpatient clinics, and home health services, equipping her with a
comprehensive perspective on client needs. Sarah is highly experienced in treating a
broad range of pediatric communication disorders, including Autism/pragmatic
language, augmentative and alternative communication, language disorders,
articulation/phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and motor speech disorders.

Her therapeutic philosophy is rooted in a personalized, family-centered approach. By
involving parents directly in the process and incorporating therapy strategies into
functional, everyday tasks, Sarah helps families achieve meaningful and lasting
outcomes. She believes that therapy should be both effective and fun, and she works to
empower caregivers by providing practical tools that align with their lifestyle.

Kylie Shafer, COTA/L

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (Master of Occupational Therapy student anticipated 2027)

Kylie Shafer is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Master of Occupational Therapy student at Muskingum University, where she is set to graduate in 2027. She completed her Occupational Therapy Assistant education at Rhodes State College and has experience working across diverse settings, including pediatrics, acute care, and adult outpatient rehabilitation.

Kylie is passionate about providing client-centered care and values collaboration with families and the therapy team to help each child reach their fullest potential. She strives to create a fun, supportive, and engaging environment that encourages children to grow in confidence and independence.

Outside of work, Kylie enjoys traveling and exploring new places. Some of her favorite destinations have been New York City, Québec City, and Cabo San Lucas. She also loves attending music festivals and spending time with friends and family.

Tanya Tiegler

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Tanya Tiegler, Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Tanya Tiegler is an Intervention Specialist with a certification in Blindness and Visual Impairments for students aged 3-22. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Northern Illinois University and has been working as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired for 30 years, in the public school setting, supporting children with a wide range of ocular impairments as well as cerebral visual impairment (CVI). 

Tanya’s approach recognizes that vision is complex and can be affected by how the eyes function, how the brain processes visual information, or both. After a thorough functional vision assessment that looks at unique visual behaviors, challenges, and strengths, Tanya will create a plan of strategies that support how a child uses their vision and/or other senses most effectively. Because vision helps guide movement and participation in daily living and recreational tasks, Tanya works closely with parents, caregivers, and therapy teams to build practical, everyday supports and help children develop the skills and confidence they need to fully participate in everyday tasks and activities. She likes to guide, encourage, and equip children and their families as the children grow, learn, and discover their abilities through the best possible visual or sensory access. 

At home, Tanya spends time with her husband and their dog, Lola. Although her two boys have moved out of the house, they live close and visit often. She enjoys reading, cooking, and playing board games or cards with friends.  She continues to work as a care partner at a retirement community and loves listening to stories about the resident’s lives and travels. Through her work at Enriched Movement, Tanya wants to support children with visual impairments by focusing on sensory efficiency skills and empowering students to reach their full potential in all aspects of life, not just in school.  Above all, her work is centered on partnership, and she looks forward to building collaborative relationships with families and therapists.