Deepening Expertise to Support Mental Health Needs

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the role mental health plays in our lives, to promote mental well-being, and to continue to destigmatize mental health needs in our communities. 

For the past two years, Developmental FX has had the opportunity to deepen our capacity to address mental health needs thanks to generous funding from Caring for Denver. Caring for Denver has a mission “to address Denver’s mental health and substance misuse needs by growing community-informed solutions, dismantling stigma, and turning the community’s desire to help into action.” With their support, we have been able to add to our existing mental health services by creating an externship program and have upskilled our entire therapy team in the delivery of mental health support.

With these two arms of our Expand grant we have been advancing our Therapy that Fits® approach to working with clients according to each individual’s unique profile. This work includes contributing to a more understanding and aware environment in our communities related to mental health needs. We recognize that mental health is fundamental to overall health, and we are dedicated to taking meaningful steps to support our community. By working together, we can promote a culture of understanding, acceptance, and support for everyone's mental well-being.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Caring for Denver for their partnership and their ongoing commitment to advancing mental health services in our community!

In Memory of Carol Reagan

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the recent passing of Carol Reagan, who served on the DFX Board of Directors. Carol was the ADA and Title VI Compliance Supervisor at Denver International Airport, where she coordinated efforts to improve the travel experience of people with disabilities. A passionate advocate, she helped to expand DFX's engagement in the broader disability community. Carol will be greatly missed by her family and all who were fortunate to have known her.

It's Spring and DFX is Growing!

DFX is growing to enable us to serve you better! We now fully occupy two buildings on the Clayton campus - 3615 G (The Grove) and 3701 H (The Harbor) and you'll be noticing some new faces in the clinic as we welcome additional team members this summer.

Please be sure you have downloaded the Ocean Friends app so you can receive convenient messages from your child's therapist. Thank you for navigating these exciting changes with us!

Getting to know Wellness Works Management Partners

DFX is excited to introduce our partners at Wellness Works. Below are the photos and bios of the key people helping us streamline our billing process. We feel lucky to be working with this experienced and passionate team!

Brandon Seigel is a fun-loving family man with a purpose: to change the way that healthcare is delivered! For over 15 years, Brandon has been on a mission to support pediatric therapy organizations in delivering the highest caliber of care to their communities through unlocking greater function in the business operations. Brandon

feels blessed to have a wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law as Occupational Therapists. Brandon has experienced the therapy world as a spouse, parent, private practice leader, and a coach. He identifies as the Chief Problem Solver for the

organizations he supports with a goal of being both solution-oriented and purpose-driven.

With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Karen Browne is a seasoned professional specializing in billing and healthcare management with a particular focus on orthopedics and therapy. She currently works at Wellness Works,

where is plays a key role in streamlining operations and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of healthcare billing processes. Known for her dedication, diligence, and

strong work ethic, she is committed to delivering high-quality administrative support that enhances patient care and organizational effectiveness. Based in Florida, Karen enjoys spending free time at the beach, biking, and making memories with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.

Nicole Baez is the Authorization Manager at Wellness Works Management Partners, where she helps families get the care they need by managing the insurance process with care and precision. Originally from Germany, she’s lived in many states as a proud military spouse and brings flexibility, compassion, and dedication to everything she does. Nicole is passionate about pediatric therapy and continues to grow her knowledge through ongoing healthcare education. Now based in Florida, she enjoys beach days with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.

Rene DePuy is a certified professional coder with over 30 years of experience in the medical billing, coding, and consulting field, specializing in accounts receivable management. She is experienced in numerous EHR programs and has owned and operated a company with over 30 clients and 20 employees, adapting to the ever-changing healthcare environment. Rene’s expertise spans many specialties, including occupational, speech, and physical therapy, internal medicine, OB/GYN, nephrology, cardiology, rheumatology, neurology, orthopedics, and pediatric practice, just to name a few. She is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders.

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