Meet Our Team
Experienced, compassionate therapists dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential. Our team brings together decades of combined experience across occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and family-centered care.
Sarah Ahmed
Sarah is the founder and owner of Noor Pediatric Therapy. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL. She has over a decade of experience working with children and adolescents.
Her background in recreational therapy, behavior therapy, and occupational therapy consists of strong collaboration with other practitioners across multi-disciplinary clinics, providing her with extensive knowledge in working with the whole person. Besides providing 1:1 therapy sessions, Sarah enjoys parent/caregiver coaching to empower caregivers in their parenting journey.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys exploring new coffee shops and spending time with friends and family!
Fun Fact
Sarah is a huge animal lover, has 2 cats, & has volunteered in cat rescue for over a decade!
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology — Exercise Science and Health Promotion, University of Illinois Chicago
- Master of Occupational Therapy, Elmhurst University
Areas of Focus
Izabelle Brekher
Izabelle was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, and after living in Florida and New York, is excited to be back home.
Her journey into speech-language pathology was inspired by both personal and family experiences. As a child, she worked with a speech-language pathologist for her stutter, and also saw the impact of therapy when her great-grandfather was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. These experiences shaped her passion for the field. She especially enjoys working with children and loves building connections, learning from their perspectives, and celebrating their growth.
Izabelle is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client's needs. She values collaboration with families and professionals to support meaningful progress, and is committed to advocating for her clients and helping them find their voice in any form.
In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog, Basil, exploring local coffee shops with her fiancé, trying out new restaurants and working out!
Fun Fact
Izabelle is fluent in Russian!
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language and Communication Disorders, Nova Southeastern University
- Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Gannon University
Areas of Focus
Namirah Malik
Namirah discovered occupational therapy during high school in her College 101 class, and as cliche as it sounds, the description of the profession spoke to her heart! She always knew she wanted to help people, but was not sure what her niche would be. From there, she shadowed and volunteered with different occupational therapists and continued to fall in love with the field!
Namirah has extensive experience working with children in different settings and loves how fun sessions can be made. She enjoys connecting with children and making a difference in their lives at a young age, because that is when it matters the most.
In her free time, Namirah likes to read, go on walks in nature, watch tv shows, explore new places, and spend time with her family and friends!
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Boston University, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Areas of Focus
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