Meet Our Team
Elizabeth C. Belliveau, OTR/L, CGP
Clinical Director/Owner
Elizabeth graduated from Dominican University in 2002 with her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. Driven to help individuals experience success early in life and to empower parents to understand and better help their children, Elizabeth began Pediatric Pathways in 2009. She has spent almost two decades attending seminars across the country to attain information on the most current and relevant techniques and therapeutic strategies to help her young clients achieve success. She has taken countless professional courses in the area of sensory processing/sensory integration and has received training from the most well respected and knowledgeable therapists, psychologists and doctors in the field of pediatrics. Elizabeth has extensive experience treating all neurobiological disorders of childhood, using powerful approaches such as the H.O.P.E. Method, Integrated Listening Systems (iLs), Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Therapeutic Listening, S.O.S. Approach to Feeding and Astronaut Training, to name a few. Elizabeth is dedicated to understanding and successfully treating the root cause of the rampant disorders that children are being diagnosed with everyday. To that end, after witnessing a colleague and dear friend cure her son of Autism using the Gut And Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) diet, she completed her certification as a GAPS practitioner in 2014. This training allows her to more effectively guide her families in making dietary decisions that will assist in healing, sealing and nurturing their child’s gut and its microbiome. Elizabeth currently lives with her husband and two sons in Gilroy. In her spare time, she enjoys activities with her family and friends and engaging in yoga, weight training, riding her peloton, gardening and cooking.
Lori Kishimura, M.S., OTR/L
Clinical Supervisor
Lori decided to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy while attending UC Davis, where she graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Biology. She always had a passion for working with children, so Lori naturally gravitated toward the field of pediatrics and eagerly began volunteering at a pediatric Occupational Therapy clinic in her hometown of Gilroy. She later continued working as an Occupational Therapy Aide and Office Assistant during her studies. After earning her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy at San Jose State University in 2010, Lori returned to Gilroy to work as a pediatric Occupational Therapist. She joined the Pediatric Pathways team in the summer of 2013, where she continues to pursue her passion in helping her young patients and educating and supporting their families. She is dedicated to keeping herself up-to-date on the latest research and most effective treatment methods in pediatrics and has completed her training in the H.O.P.E. (Harper’s Optimal Protocol for Enrichment) Method, Therapeutic Listening Program, the iLs Safe and Sound Protocol, Astronaut Training, the Alert Program, the S.O.S. (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding, the Wilbarger Therapressure Protocols, Handwriting Without Tears, and Social Thinking, to name a few. In 2019, Lori earned a scholarship to attend a week-long intensive mentorship at the STAR Institute for Sensory Processing in Denver, Colorado. There, she was mentored by some of the most respected and influential therapists and researchers in the field of pediatrics and sensory processing disorder (SPD). Lori currently lives in San Jose with her husband and Shiba Inu "doghter" and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, strength training, yoga, hiking, gardening, cooking, and eating delicious food!
Gabrielle Spinosa, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
“Gaby” joined the team at Pediatric Pathways in August 2018 after the completion of her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University in Hamden Connecticut where she was enrolled in a 5.5 year seamless (undergraduate to graduate) Occupational Therapy program. From the age of 14 years old, she was exposed to the world of OT through the eyes of her younger sister who was receiving occupational therapy services. Once this love of therapy was discovered she began volunteering at summer schools, private clinics, and nursing homes in order to expose herself to all areas of the growing field. While at Quinnipiac, Gaby was able to develop clinical experience in a variety of settings but always knew that pediatric therapy was where she was meant to be. Since initiating her career, Gaby has furthered her knowledge by completing her training in the H.O.P.E. (Harper’s Optimal Protocol for Enrichment) Method and the S.O.S. (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding. She continues to strive to learn the newest and best evidenced based research in order to better assist the children of the clinic. Gaby currently lives in Castro Valley in her spare time she enjoys hiking, swimming, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Angelica Ramirez, M.S., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Angelica has always loved learning from and advocating for others, both in the Bay Area and around the world. She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from UC Santa Cruz in 2012 and has spent time traveling, teaching, and learning in a global context. She wanted to help her students at a more foundational level and started her journey towards becoming an OT in January 2016 as a volunteer at Pediatric Pathways. She continued to be a part of the Pediatric Pathways team as an aide and office assistant while pursuing her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She joined the team as a therapist in 2021 and has learned about the latest research, protocols, and training including the H.O.P.E. (Harper’s Optimal Protocol for Enrichment) Method, the iLs Safe and Sound Protocol, and the S.O.S. (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding. Angelica currently lives in San Jose and enjoys hiking, traveling, baking, drinking tea, and anything DIY. She’s a big crafter and is always looking forward to her next project.
Emily Boykin, M.S., OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Emily’s passion for helping others and making a positive impact, has been a driving force throughout her life. From an early age, her volunteer work and roles as a camp counselor sparked her desire to connect with people and bring meaningful change to their lives. Emily earned her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, with a minor in Psychology from UC Davis in 2021. It was during her undergraduate studies that she discovered her calling in Occupational Therapy, with a pivotal moment occurring in 2019 when she shadowed at Pediatric Pathways, solidifying her interest in pediatric OT.Continuing her journey, Emily pursued her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. During this time, she gained valuable experience across various OT settings, including private pediatrics, school-based therapy, acute care, and mental health. However, her natural affinity for pediatrics became her true focus. She volunteered extensively at Pediatric Pathways while completing her studies, further igniting her passion for working with children.In 2024, Emily officially joined the Pediatric Pathways team as a Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist. She has since dedicated herself to expanding her knowledge and expertise in the areas of functional neurology and brain-based therapy. Emily has immersed herself in Pediatric Pathways’ rigorous training and mentorship program and completed several of the H.O.P.E. (Harper’s Optimal Protocol for Enrichment) Method courses, iLs’ Safe and Sound Protocol training, as well as Mealtime Works for Feeding. Emily is committed to ongoing professional development and looks forward to continuing her growth in the field of Pediatric OT!Outside of her work, Emily enjoys spending time outdoors with activities like biking, hiking, and taking day trips. She also loves doing puzzles and cherishes time with family and friends.
Magalí Brecke, LAc MTCM
Functional Nutrition Consultant
Magalí Brecke, LAc MTCM joins the Pediatric Pathways team with seven years experience working with individuals and families using Traditional Chinese Medicine and Functional Nutrition as the cornerstone of her practice. Throughout her career, Magalí has emphasized real-world tools, like food preparation and direct experiential learning, to enable foundational shifts in habits for health, starting deep within the gut. Magalí has worked with complex gut disorders, autoimmune processes, cancer recovery, and hormonal issues, as well as within the chronic Lyme disease community. With an intense focus on the gut microbiome and the gut-brain connection, Magalí works closely with her clients to evaluate areas of challenge and opportunity, starting with diet, food quality, and the state of the digestive system. Using a tangible, hands-on approach, Magalí works to educate through action, providing practical interventions that happen daily, in the kitchen and in the home, complimented by supplement regimens and lab work when needed. Her work with Pediatric Pathways is perhaps the most important of her career thus far in that when we can potentiate strong guts in childhood, we give our children a foundation for lifelong resilience and vitality. Her work with Functional Nutrition is often felt to be the “missing link” in the progression of OT treatment, enabling significant strides forward as the gut heals, seals, and begins to truly feed the brain and body as a whole.
Tiffany Benavidez
Office Manager/ Occupational Therapy Aide
Tiffany has lived in the Bay Area her entire life and recently made the move to Gilroy, a place she loves for its diverse culture, proximity to beaches, and beautiful weather. With a passion for working with children, Tiffany has gained experience in various roles, both as a volunteer and through her previous work at a private elementary school. She enjoys bringing laughter, humor, and silliness into her work and is deeply passionate about supporting kids. Pediatric Pathways provides Tiffany with the perfect environment to thrive, where she can continuously improve her skill set while working with children. Always eager to learn, Tiffany has pursued knowledge in several fields, becoming both a licensed Esthetician and a licensed Phlebotomist. She has a deep interest in skincare, understanding ingredients, and learning how our bodies function to optimize health.When she's not in school or expanding her knowledge, Tiffany enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, swimming, traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
