Anna Miller, OTR/L, ATP, pediatric occupational therapist and owner of Regulated Relief

MEET ANNA

Anna Miller, OTR/L, ATP

Owner & Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Anna has been practicing occupational therapy since 2012, gaining experience across a variety of clinical settings. While she values a broad clinical skill set, her greatest passion is supporting children through play, sensory integration, and strong therapeutic relationships.

At Regulated Relief, Anna provides child-led, neurodivergent-affirming care that recognizes each child’s individual strengths and needs. Her advanced pelvic floor training allows her to combine toileting and pelvic health support with sensory and regulation strategies—helping children and families approach difficult milestones with greater confidence and less stress.

Play-Based • Child-Led • Neurodivergent-Affirming • Pelvic Health Focused

Care That Respects the Whole Child

Clinical language is always evolving, but our words deeply matter. Anna strives to use inclusive, respectful language that empowers children and their families rather than defining them by perceived “deficits.”

Her work focuses on connection, regulation, strengths, and meaningful participation—helping each child feel understood, capable, and supported.

Children deserve care that celebrates who they are—not care that asks them to become someone else.

Specialization & Clinical Expertise

Anna has a particular interest in applying neurodivergent-affirming principles to toileting and pelvic health. By combining advanced pelvic floor training with sensory integration and regulation strategies, she helps children navigate the unique barriers they may encounter while developing these important skills.

Pediatric Pelvic Health

Specialized, age-appropriate support for toileting, continence, constipation, and related pelvic health challenges.

Sensory Integration

Understanding how sensory processing can affect regulation, body awareness, routines, and participation in daily life.

Regulation-Based Care

Supporting the nervous system first so children are better prepared for connection, learning, and new experiences.

Neurodivergent-Affirming Practice

Respecting individual communication, sensory, movement, and learning differences without treating identity as a deficit.

Clinical Background & Training

STAR Institute for Sensory Processing

Anna completed a Level 1 Mentorship through the STAR Institute and previously served as a staff therapist at the Institute in Denver, Colorado.

DIR®/Floortime™

She is a certified DIR®/Floortime™ therapist, using a developmental, individual-difference, and relationship-based approach.

Rocky Mountain University

Anna serves as adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, helping prepare future occupational therapists.

Illinois Assistive Technology Program

She also works full-time with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program, staying connected to tools that support participation and independence.

Anna Miller sitting on a boulder in a desert landscape while hiking

Beyond the Clinic

Although her career took her across state lines for a time, Anna is a proud Illinois native and is happy to be practicing again in her home state.

When she is not working with families or teaching, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and attending concerts with her husband. They are also devoted college basketball fans—ILL-INI!

Illinois Native • Hiking & Kayaking • Live Music • College Basketball

Our Approach

Evidence-based care. Child-led sessions. Meaningful progress.

Child-Led

We follow your child’s lead to build trust, engagement, and lasting progress.

Strengths-Based

We focus on what your child can do and build from their unique strengths.

Regulation-First

We support the body and nervous system so learning and growth can happen.

Evidence-Based &
Individualized

We combine proven methods with a plan tailored to your child’s needs.

Pelvic Floor Specialization

Specialized support for toileting, pelvic health, and related challenges.

Neurodivergent-Affirming

We celebrate neurodiversity and honor each child exactly as they are.

Let’s Find the Right Support for Your Child

Every child and family is different. Reach out to learn more about Anna’s approach and whether Regulated Relief may be a good fit.