Our Staff
Peggy Ann McCourry, MS, OTRL
Owner of Sensory Systems Clinic West, PLC
Post-professional Masters from Boston University in 2008. BS received from WMU in 1982. She has worked in the OT field for over 40 years in a variety of settings including skilled care facilities, adult rehab, sensory integration based clinics, Dept of Defense schools and Early Intervention programs. Peggy is certified in many different therapy techniques and enjoys supervising OT students at many local colleges.
Peggy opened this clinic in 2011 with the vision to help the surrounding communities after moving to Michigan with her husband when he retired from West Point Army Academy. She has 2 adopted children and 2 granddaughters.
Kayley Bodenberg, COTAL
Kayley is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA). She graduated from Grand Rapids Community College and grew up in Wayland. She has always had a passion for helping others and making a difference in their lives. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, listening to music, doing hot yoga, reading, spending time with family and skiing.
Favorite Quote: You do not just wake up and become the butterfly. Growth is a process. — Rupi Kaur
Cassidy Burkholder, MS, OTRL
Cassidy graduated in 2014 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University. She was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to Wayland in 2018, where she resides with her husband and daughter, Brielle. Cassidy has experience working in acute care rehabilitation, outpatient pediatric therapy and has a background in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) specializing in Autism. Cassidy has always had a passion for working with children and strives to improve the lives of her clients and their families. She is certified in the Astronaut Training Program and Bal-A-Vis-X (Rhythmic Balance/Auditory/Vision exercises for Brain and Body Integration), Integrated Listening Systems (iLS) Safe and Sound Protocol and the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. In her spare time, Cassidy enjoys playing with her daughter, practicing yoga, watching Michigan Football, and creating memories with her family.
Stacie Clewell
Medical Billing Specialist
Stacie graduated in 2018 with an Associates degree in Accounting from Baker College. She graduated in 2020 with a Medical Billing Administrative Specialist Associate of Applied Science degree from Ross College. She previously graduated in 1996 from Ross Medical Education with a Medical Assistant certificate. She has previous experience working in hospital and physician office settings.
She was born and raised in Dorr, MI until age 10 then moving to Shelbyville, MI were she still resides with her husband and 3 boys, Zeus the labradoodle, Sunny the parakeet, and Bentley the pig. Stacie enjoys spending her time with her family first and foremost. She also enjoys crafting, creating things on her embroidery machine, and cricut machine. She loves being outdoors, and watching her kids play sports for Wayland Wildcats.
Tyler Dykstra
My name is Tyler Dykstra. I graduated as a COTA in 2021. One of my fieldwork placements took place in a school environment and that was when I realized that I wanted to continue to work with children. I also had the opportunity to work at Senior Care Partners PACE, where I assisted the geriatric population in helping them learn how to continue to live independently as their health decreased. I was recently a manager of a sports camp for school aged children with disabilities, and helped them learn about different sports while focusing on teamwork and enhancing their social-emotional skills. I enjoy being outside, spending time with family and friends, and disc golfing. In the winter months, I enjoy being on the slopes and I am a PSIA/AASI certified ski and snowboard instructor. I have a strong work ethic and enjoy seeing other people succeed.
Madison Filter, OTRL
Madi graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Neuroscience in 2021 and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2024. She brings hands-on neuro, mental health, and pediatric experience through her level II fieldwork placements at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation and Sensory Systems Clinic West. Madi currently lives in Grand Rapids with her husband, dog, and cat. Madi enjoys hiking, traveling, golfing, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Danielle McCarty, MS, OTRL
Danielle graduated from Davenport University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Medical Case Management. In 2020, she received a Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Davenport University. Danielle has had level II fieldwork experience at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital and here at Sensory Systems Clinic West. Danielle grew up locally and continues to live in the area with her family. She enjoys camping, hiking, soccer, painting, and spending time with family and friends.
Alexandra Obetts, MS, OTRL
Alex is a graduate from Central Michigan University with a major in psychology and minor in child development. She worked at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services (child and adolescent unit) for 3 years while starting her graduate program at Davenport University for Occupational Therapy. Alex graduated in May 2017. Her first job was here at Sensory Systems Clinic West. She was here for 1.5 years, before moving to the Pacific Northwest. She worked in western Washington for the next 5 years in outpatient hand therapy, acute care and outpatient neurology. She moved back to Michigan for family and friends. Alex has three nephews and one niece. She is often playing with the kids and sneaking in some occupational therapy. Alex enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking/camping, and spending time with friends/family.
Jeanne Trompeter, MS, OTRL
With a BA in Special Education from Michigan State University and a MS in Occupational Therapy from Western Michigan University, Jeanne’s professional and personal experiences include working with adults and children with intellectual and developmental impairments, adults and children in psychiatric care, non-profit advocacy, and the Peace Corps. She has worked with infants and families through Early On, as well as with adults in the acute care setting. Jeanne continues to pursue continuing education in her desire to meet the unique needs of each child she sees.
Jeanne, her husband and their 5 children have lived in Kalamazoo for the last 10 years after having lived on the East coast as well as overseas. Whenever possible, Jeanne tries to get outside for a run, walk or bike ride… or on a good day, all three!
Returning soon: Abbie Butts, MS, OTRL
My name is Abbie Butts, I’m 23 years old and originally from Grand Rapids, MI. I’m thankful to be one of the Occupational Therapists here at SSCW! I’m a recent college graduate from Western Michigan University. I have experience in School-Based OT and Outpatient Pediatrics. I love working with children and young adults of various abilities in helping them become as independent as possible in meaningful activities. I love reading, hiking, and spending time with family.