About Us

Samantha Cohen

PT, DPT, PCS, CEO

Growing up with a brother with special needs, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy were constants in clinic owner Samantha Cohen’s life. Samantha decided to open her practice to make a more impactful difference in more lives through education and mentoring. She firmly believes that by mentoring other therapists to make the same impact on patients that she does, she can increase care towards kids exponentially.

Melissa James

OTD, OTR/L

Melissa James is an Occupational Therapist at All Abilities. Melissa grew up in Colorado Springs, left for college, and came back after her schooling to begin her career. She attended Morningside College where she received a BS in Biology and graduated with distinguished honor. Melissa then attended Creighton University for her Doctor of Occupational Therapy graduating with honors. Her board certifications include NBCOT and her specialty includes vision, feeding, and DRI. She has worked in outpatient pediatrics for 9 years and holds additional certifications in oral motor therapy (Beckman), DIR/Floor time (Advanced), functional vision (CFVS), Integrated Listening Systems, physical agent modalities, and infant NDT with Lois Bly. She enjoys knitting as well as creating patterns for knitting, cuddling with her cats, and coloring. Melissa’s dream vacation would be to go somewhere quiet and beautiful with horses that she could ride and cats she could pet. Her vacation spot would also have historic places to visit and places to sight see.

Frances Squires

OTD, OTR/L

Frances grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. She graduated from Boise State University in 2020 then completed her Doctorate at Shenandoah University. Frances loves connecting with patients and families along with getting to watch them grow. She believes every small step is a win and should be celebrated! In her spare time she likes to hike, camp, and explore with her husband and her two dogs. One day she hopes to walk the trails of El Camino!

Ivy Warnell

PT, DPT

I grew up in a small town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I recently moved to Colorado from Waco, Texas where I graduated from physical therapy school. When I am not working, I love to spend time outdoors hiking, playing pickleball, and working out. I also love trying new coffee shops, reading a good book, and staying in to spend time with my pets, family, and friends.

Danielle Turner

PTA

Danielle Turner is a Physical Therapist Assistant at All Abilities Therapy. She graduated from Pikes Peak State College in May 2024 with her Associates of Applied Science after completing the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Prior to this, she gained valuable experience working in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Danielle enjoys camping, hiking, and paddle boarding in her free time, as well as reading and watching movies. She loves helping people grow, gain confidence, and achieve important milestones, and she appreciates the creativity her role allows since every child is unique, and no two sessions are ever the same. Danielle’s dream vacation is to visit London and explore several parts of Europe.

Kristen Anderson

PTA

Kristen Anderson is a Physical Therapist Assistant at All Abilities. She graduated with an Associates of Applied Sciences for Physical Therapy Assistant in 2020 with honors from Concorde Career College in Aurora, Colorado. She had been practicing pediatric physical therapy for four and a half years at a home healthcare company. Growing up in Cody, Wyoming Kristen enjoyed attending rodeos and being close to the mountains. She also enjoys exploring her artistic side by painting, crocheting, and other crafts. She is learning to play the cello, loves playing board games with friends, and going on walks with her dog. Kristen’s dream vacation is to visit New Zealand to see all the diverse biomes and enjoy the scenery.

Leslie York

COTA

Leslie graduated from Harding University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and then went back to school at Nashville State and received her Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy. She was born and raised in Nashville TN and lived there until January 2026 then moved to Colorado Springs to enjoy nature, hiking, and a more balanced life. Her passion is working in pediatrics. She loves being able to watch kids meet their goals and milestones and find unique and interesting ways to help them meet their goals along the way. She also loves the outdoors, traveling, adventure, spending time with friends, playing games, having a good cup of coffee, and just some good conversation.