Amy Dubey

Owner, OTR/L,
Adv. iLsP, AIB-VAM,
CIMP, SIPT

Occupational Therapist

I have been an Occupational Therapist (OT), since 2000. Before becoming an occupational therapist I received my Bachelor of Science in 1993, in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Logistical Management and Human Resources.

Therapy has been my dream job since my youth. I spent 3 years not walking due to an injury playing outside. I had several surgeries and years of Physical Therapy. This is where my interest in therapy began. During those years of not walking my mother made me find a way to participate in everything from playing to chores. She used to say, "Amy, you don’t know if you will always be like this, so figure out a way and do it." So I learned to hop on one foot while cutting the lawn, cleaning the house by scooting around, playing lots of cards and training our dog some really neat tricks. Then in 2001 I had Bell’s Palsy on the right side of my face (Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face). I could not keep my right eye open, my right side of upper lip kept getting bit, and my face was numb. Having this gave me the experience with losing the ability to move or sense a part of my body that I wanted to use daily and also how frustrating it was to not be able to use it or know if it would ever return. Most of it returned but there are still some deficits with muscle movement and vision.

In 2003 I started Therapy Solutions to provide private practice services to clients in Northern Michigan. My passion to help others has continued to grow exponentially year after year! I sought out additional training, certifications, education, and experiences to enhance my understanding of the nervous system and brain and how it impacts persons with deficits in these areas. In addition, I continually reach out to clients, caregivers, and attend educational events to learn how to assist families who are dealing with deficits in a family unit. On a personal note, I am a wife and mother of 2 young men. I love being physically active in outdoor activities including skiing, swimming, biking, hiking etc. My love of dogs has motivated me to raise 3 puppies to be Leader Dogs for the Blind. In my "spare" time I am an active member on 2 boards in the Northern Michigan community.

My training includes:

  • Complete Concussion Management certificate (since 2020)

  • Certified in Vestibular Assessment and Management (since 2018)

  • Certified Brain Injury Specialist (since 2010)

  • Advance trained Integrated Listening System Practitioner (2013)

  • Certified Interactive Metronome Provider (2005)

  • Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (2003)

  • Webinars, conferences, courses, and presentations

Current Member of:

  • Michigan Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA)

  • National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT)

  • American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

  • Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI)

  • Brain Injury Network of Northern Michigan (BINNMI)


Elizabeth Mansfield

OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

We welcomed Elizabeth in March 2025 to Therapy Solutions as a full-time Occupational Therapist.

Her bio will be coming soon.


Jack Warder

CCC-SLP

Speech Therapist

I am a speech-language pathologist (SLP). I graduated in 2021 from University of Colorado- Boulder with degrees in Speech-Language Disorders and Linguistics, then got my masters in 2024 from University of Southern Illinois in Communication Disorders and Sciences. I have always been drawn to both language and working with children, so I’ve always known that speech pathology was the career I was bound for.

As I began my education in the field, I became most passionate about providing communication to children without access to it through Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and sign language. I’ve spent the past 6 years working and teaching in clinical preschools that focus on language development approaches to learning. These included classrooms for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, clinics designed to help clinicians diagnose children with complex disabilities, and being lead teacher in a Pre-K classroom. Despite my love of children, a professor advised that I get experience working with adults to experience all that the field has to offer, so I did my final internship at Therapy Solutions. I fell in love with the outpatient setting and how different each treatment was. I am still able to see children, but I also get to treat cases in adults that I would never be able to otherwise.

I had initially planned to move to Michigan for just 5 months to finish my clinical hours; however, northern Michigan won me over, and I have decided to stay here. Other than working, I go hiking, climbing, and swimming as often as possible. I also enjoy making art such as painting, crochet, silversmithing, and embroidery. I am always continuing to work towards my eventual goal of becoming a Deaf-blind teacher and participating in the Deaf community as much as possible.


Kevin Laughlin

Administrative Coordinator

Having grown up here in Northern Michigan I’ve always had a love for this area and the community here. I grew up across the bay in Harbor Springs and now reside here in Petoskey with my wife and two children and we feel so blessed to call this area home. Together we enjoy the numerous nature trails in the area, camping in our beautiful Upper Peninsula and occasionally a round of Disc Golf here and there.  

Throughout the winding path that led me here to Amy and Therapy Solutions I’ve always sought to give back to the community that I have been a part of my whole life. In High School I was lucky enough to be a part of a State Champion Cross Country team. That experience taught me early on how important team work and team dynamics are. Here at Therapy Solutions, you really get to experience how powerful a cohesive team can be as all of our clinicians work together to improve the lives of our clients. It is so rewarding to be a part of such a hard-working, talented and compassionate team here in this clinic. Being able to assist in providing such a vital service to Northern Michigan and beyond has been a true blessing and watching our clients progress on a week-to-week basis is a constant reminder of how strong and adaptable we truly are. 


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Ruby Dubey

Therapy Dog

My name is Ruby Dubey and I am a Yellow Labrador Retriever and this is my story:

In September 2015 I was born in Rochester Hills, Michigan. My career was already chosen for me before I was born. I was to become a Leader Dog for the Blind. At 3 months old I began living at my foster home, in Wolverine, Michigan and received intense training for becoming a Leader Dog: hours of learning to sit, stay, off, come, around, heel, not eat food off the floor, not to bark, walking up curbs and on stairs, plus many other skills. It was really hard work for me, just being a puppy and all. When I was 1 year old I was returned to Rochester Hills to the Leader Dogs for the Blind training facility. I made it past basic training and began my community work. After 8 weeks at the school and some goofing off, Leader Dogs for the Blind decided that I was not focusing enough all the time. So I became “career changed” and was offered back to my foster family who welcomed me back home.

Now I have a new career; one I never knew existed! I am a Therapy Dog! What that really means, I am not sure. All I know is that I get lots of hugs, pets, treats, loving, walks, and I get played with most of my days. It’s really a great job and easy to do. I still lose focus at times, but someone always helps me to get back on track. They call it “squirrel!”

So, even though I am not what I thought I would be, a Leader Dog, I have found a new purpose and like what I have become. I hope to get a chance to meet you.