Our Team
Meet the pediatric specialists who support families at PRIMES: Warm, experienced and fully focused on early childhood development.
Dr. Inbal Shamir, Ph.D
Founder and CEO
Dr. Inbal Shamir is the founder and CEO of PRIMES Pediatric Development Center, where she brings over 21 years of experience in sensory-motor therapy and a lifelong passion for child development.
Dr. Shamir specializes in supporting infants and toddlers with sensory-motor challenges and developmental delays, helping each child reach their full potential through tailored, evidence-based care.
Danielle Cordova, M.S., OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Danielle Cordova is a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience.
Danielle is passionate about helping children overcome challenges and achieve their developmental goals in a supportive and engaging environment.
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Barbara Leverone, M.A.
Developmental Movement Specialist
Barbara Leverone is a Developmental Movement Specialist with extensive experience working with typically developing infants, premature babies, and children with special needs.
Barbara has also supported at-risk families, including teenage parents, mothers with postpartum depression, and substance-exposed newborns.
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Ayala Erich Pomerantz, M.A.
Early Communication Specialist
Ayala Erich Pomerantz is an accomplished Pediatric Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience in early intervention.
Specializing in pediatric development, Ayala has particular expertise in addressing communication disorders and autism in infants and toddlers.
How We Work
At PRIMES, children are supported by a team that understands the earliest years at the deepest level. Our therapists bring advanced pediatric training, years of hands-on experience and a warm, child centered approach that helps families feel confident from the very first session.
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We work together across disciplines to understand each child’s needs and build a coordinated plan that supports motor development, sensory processing, communication, feeding, behavior and daily routines.
Parents know that their child is not receiving care from one provider in isolation but from a team that shares ideas, collaborates and sees the full picture.
Every therapist at PRIMES was carefully chosen not only for clinical expertise but also for compassion, clarity and the ability to guide parents with simple, practical strategies.
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If you’d like to learn more about how we can support your child— we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch!
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