putting the pieces together
our team
carina langenbach
OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Carina Langenbach is the founder and owner of Neuro Connections Occupational Therapy. Carina immigrated from Germany in 2006, where she began her education in the field of occupational therapy. Since then, she has been working with various patient populations and diagnoses ranging from pediatric to the aging adult.
She specializes in the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration MNRI® Method, undergoes continuous training to advance her practice and has published a case study demonstrating the effectiveness of the MNRI technique on an individual with an acquired brain injury. She is also a certified Integrated Listening System Provider.
Carina has completed her doctorate in occupational therapy from Creighton University and holds a faculty position educating future occupational therapy assistants.
katie Kocsis
BA, COTA/L, NTMTC
Katie is a certified occupational therapy assistant, specializing in neuro-protective, developmental occupational therapy for the pre-crawling infant and beyond. She began her neuro OT journey in a level IIIB Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, working with premature babies and medically fragile infants and their families. She is certified in Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy, Infant Massage, and has training in pediatric kinesio taping and effective sensory diets and provides her services in Denver, CO and its surrounding area.
Katie also has ample experience working with adult patients in an acute care hospital, as well as being a faculty member, teaching in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program from which she graduated in 2016. She was awarded the inaugural National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Innovation Award in January 2021 for her research and work with infants experiencing drug withdrawal in the NICU. She believes strongly in using a patient-centered, holistic approach in therapy and loves when patients and families see the wonderful things that OT can do for them!
Katie is a native Coloradan and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, skiing, rock-climbing, cheering for the CU Buffs, and exploring the many restaurants and breweries that Denver has to offer.
Marina George
COTA/L
Marina is a certified occupational therapy assistant and obtained her degree in occupational therapy from Pima Medical Institute in Denver, Colorado. Marina is a native to Germany where she was educated as a special needs educator and obtained extensive experience working in a school for children and adults diagnosed with severe developmental delays. Marina has also experience working in a hospice setting for children, where she supported families and their children.
Marina specializes in the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration MNRI® Method. She is also trained in Shiatsu massage, has completed multiple continuing education courses in the area of mental health, sensory processing disorders, and the Feldenkrais method. She consistently undergoes additional training to advance her practice.
In her free time, Marina loves to watch the Denver Nuggets and the Denver Broncos! Swimming is her stress relieve remedy and if she is not found in the beautiful state of Colorado – she is out and about exploring new cities and countries around the world.
ashley franken
COTA/L
Ashley is a certified occupational therapy assistant. She provides Occupational Therapy services for individuals across the entire lifespan in Colorado Springs, CO and its surrounding areas. Ashley obtained her degree in occupational therapy from Pima Medical Institute in Denver, Colorado. Since then, she has been working with various patient populations and diagnoses ranging from pediatric to the aging adult. Ashley specializes in the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration MNRI® Method intervention and Trauma Informed Care. She has completed multiple continuing education courses in sensory processing, mental health in children & adolescents, as well as social and behavioral techniques. She continues to undergo training to advance her practice.
In her free time you can find Ashley exploring the beautiful Colorado Mountains, volunteering for the Special Olympics and being involved in her community.