the balanced kid, inc.

Christine Jurjovec, OTR/L

Christine is the Founder, Clinical Director, and Senior Clinician of The Balanced Kid, Inc which opened its doors in April of 2018 in Westmont, Illinois. After dedicating her career working solely in private, pediatric occupational therapy specialty practices, she had the amazing opportunity to open her own boutique OT practice focusing on what was so important to her including Ayres Sensory Integration and Relationship-Based Approaches to support the whole child and family system. Christine has advanced training and certification in Ayres Sensory Integration (WPS-SIPT Certified), DIRFloortime, Therapeutic Listening, Yoga for the Special Child, and Pediatric Pilates and Child Development. Christine has dedicated herself to providing ongoing, therapeutic approaches along with continuous parent and caregiver education and support. She finds professional collaboration is necessary to support the whole child and the therapeutic experience. The Balanced Kid, Inc. opened its second space in Naperville, Illinois in December of 2019 as the practice has grown to support the Chicagoland Western Suburbs and surrounding communities. Christine enjoys sharing her knowledge, experiences and insights within her communities to further enhance the knowledge and education on the importance of quality occupational therapy using the foundations of Ayres Sensory Integration while supporting the social and emotional needs and mental health for her clients and families.

Christine graduated from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.