Our Practice

Beacon Pediatric Therapy became a vision of Sara Wilbert in March of 2022 after learning that many families in Ocean County were having difficulty finding and accessing much needed therapy services. The mission of Beacon Pediatric Therapy evolved into providing a child directed and family centered approach to meeting the needs of the whole child. From the start of development as an infant to building confidence of the growing child, Beacon Pediatric Therapy focuses a child’s strengths and unique talents while supporting their challenges to improve independence and fulfillment during daily routines, mealtimes, socialization and play.

Meet Our Team

Beacon Pediatric Therapy Services Occupational and Speech Therapy for Kids

Sara Wilbert – Owner
Occupational Therapist

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Beacon Pediatric Therapy Services in Forked River, NJ . I am Sara Wilbert, founder/occupational therapist and this is my family. I have been an occupational therapist for over 24 years. My goal is to help your child be the best version of themself through meaningful play and interventions that promote independence and fulfillment. I live in Forked River, New Jersey with my husband, two teenagers and 3 pups.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2001 at the University of Hartford and completed my fieldwork education in areas of mental health, physical disabilities and pediatrics. My work experience includes public and private school based practice, early intervention, and adult rehabilitation.

Training and Continuing Education:

  • Torticollis and Plagiocephaly
  • Myofunctional Therapy
  • Reflex Integration and Sensory Integration
  • Certified in Tummy Time Method
  • Visual perceptual & Functional Visual Skills
  • Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT) with Asanas for Autism
  • SOS Feeding approach
  • ASD Clinical Specialist
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Forked River, Toms River NJ
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Forked River, Toms River NJ
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Forked River, Toms River NJ
Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Forked River, Toms River NJ
Casey Moyer Occupational Therapist

Casey Moyer
Occupational Therapist

Casey lives in Forked River and is a graduate of Lacey Township High School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology Health Professions with a minor in Psychology from Kean University. She received her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of the Sciences. Her clinical fieldwork experience spans various settings, including neurological deficits, orthopedic diagnoses, and pediatrics. She currently works as a school-based therapist, providing services to students from preschool to high school in public, nonpublic, and special service schools. She will be joining Beacon part-time in addition to her school position.

“I am dedicated to learning and growing in my field, with a passion for pediatric development. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, reading, spending time outdoors, and cherishing moments with friends and family (especially my nephews).”

Rebecca Walsh Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rebecca Walsh
Occupational Therapy Assistant

Rebecca is originally from Bucks County, PA. She married her husband in 2009. They moved to the Silverton area of Toms River, where they live with their three cats. Prior to becoming an OTA, Rebecca worked with children most of her life—nannying, summer camp, preschool teacher, you name it! While working as a paraprofessional in the Toms River school district she became inspired by an occupational therapist that she worked alongside of. She decided to return to college and earned her Associates degree to become an OTA at Rutgers in 2022.

“While going back to school as an adult was one of the most difficult things I have ever done, and it may have taken me longer than most to find my passion, I am so very grateful for the journey. I truly believe I have the best job in the world!”

Continuing Education/Specialty Areas:

  • Astronaut Training
  • Feeding Therapy
  • Reflex Integration
  • Functional Vision Therapy

Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Forked River, Toms River NJ

Shannon Harrer – Occupational Therapist

Shannon Harrer
Occupational Therapist

Shannon graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in 2000 where she found her passion working with children. She has a wealth of knowledge in the field of pediatrics working with children in school based services for over 25 years.

Shannon currently lives in Barnegat with her husband, three teenage children and their cat and dog. When not working Shannon enjoys spending time with family, walking local trails, reading and training her dog new tricks like jumping through a hoop, jumping into her arms and taking a bow.

Jessica Kolk – Speech Therapy Clinical Manager

Jessica Kolk
Speech Therapy Clinical Manager

Jessica works behind the scenes to support our growing speech therapy department. She provides clinical guidance to our speech therapists as well as heads program development to fully support the children we serve at Beacon.Jessica is a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her Master of Science degree from La Salle University in 2010. For 15 years, she has been nurturing young minds in school-based services, specializing in helping elementary-aged children find their voice and communicate confidently.

Residing in the charming town of Forked River, Jessica shares her life with her loving husband, adventurous son, and two playful pups. When she’s not at work, you can find her lost in a good book, savoring family time, or embarking on new adventures with her little crew.

Ryanne Fetzer – Speech Language Pathologist

Ryanne Fetzer
Speech Language Pathologist

I’m Ryanne Fetzer, and I recently earned my Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Stockton University. During graduate school, I completed clinical fieldwork in diverse settings, including adult neurorehabilitation and public schools in Ocean County.

I have a passion for working with children, using a play-based approach to therapy to help them succeed. This approach enables me to create an engaging and interactive environment for my clients. Outside of work, I enjoy playing softball, traveling to Myrtle Beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Ryleigh Leggio – Speech Language Pathologist

Ryleigh Leggio
Speech Language Pathologist

As a speech-language pathologist, Ryleigh is dedicated to helping children build confidence and communication skills in a supportive, engaging environment. She earned her Master’s in speech language pathology from William Paterson University. She is passionate about ongoing growth and learning within the field. She strives to create a fun, welcoming space where every child feels encouraged to reach their goals. Outside of work, Ryleigh enjoys sunset walks, a competitive (but friendly!) game of pickleball, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Samantha Saccal – Clinic Assistant

Samantha Saccal
Clinic Assistant

Sam began working at Beacon as a student volunteer in our office in September 2023 to accumulate her volunteer hours needed to apply to the Doctoral program at Monmouth University for Occupational Therapy.

Sam is an asset to our office. She checks in our families as they arrive with a warm and friendly smile. Sam helps our therapists set-up for treatment sessions, keeps our office immaculate all while providing great customer service when the phone rings. She is now studying to be an Occupational Therapist at Monmouth University and we cannot wait to see all that she accomplishes!

Lori D'Aleo - Clinic Assistant

Lori D’Aleo
Clinic Assistant

Lori has experience as a Certified Activity Director with seniors and enjoys supporting people of all abilities. She is currently completing her RYT-200 Yoga Certification at Kean University, focusing on gentle, adaptive movement. Lori is passionate about creating a warm, welcoming space for everyone at the clinic.

When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys time with her poodle, Cece—who she says has a more extensive wardrobe than she does!

Hailey Hopkins – Occupational Therapist

Hailey Hopkins
Occupational Therapist

Hailey received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from University of Scranton. She is from Bayville, has 3 brothers that she considers her best friends, and a fluffy french bulldog named Cashew. During her college program, she completed a clinical rotation with Sara at the original Beacon office, where she discovered her passion for pediatric occupational therapy. Now, she strives to create supportive, playful, and motivating experiences that empower children to reach their fullest potential. In her free time, she loves to scrapbook, read, and spend quality time with her loved ones.
Jennifer Shrestha - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jennifer Shrestha
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Jennifer lives in Lacey with her husband, their teenage daughter, son and cat. She is an OTA with 20 years of pediatric experience in the clinic and school setting. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NYU and an Associate of Science from CUNY.

Jennifer is passionate about using creative and engaging activities to help children succeed in their therapy sessions. Her areas of continuing education extend to sensory processing, handwriting, visual motor and perceptual skills, executive functioning, fine motor development, and working with children on the autism spectrum. In her free time, Jennifer can be found cheering on her son at soccer games, supporting her daughter on the stage, or participating in community theater.

Tracy Mangan – Client Services Manager

Tracy Mangan
Client Services Manager

Tracy brings a diverse background in customer-focused roles, including experience as a Patient Care Coordinator, Dental Receptionist, and Women’s Supervisor in retail. She also ran my own face painting business, which allowed her to blend creativity with community connection. Outside of work, she loves watching her grown children perform on stage, discovering new festivals on weekends, and enjoying all things Disney.