Our Team
Owner: Dr. Shawn M. Williams, OTD, OTR/L
Shawn has been practicing Occupational Therapy for over 25 years. He received his Doctorate in Spring of 2024, an Advanced Master's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008, after double majoring with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Occupational Therapy. Shawn has 25 years of experience of working with adults for general OT and hand therapy, as well as pediatric experience with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing dysfunction, and negative behaviors. Through the years he has researched sensory and reflex treatments to improve brain stimulation and processing. He focuses on looking at the entire person and treating all areas that need to be addressed.
Practice Manager: Hailee Williams, LE, CLT
Shawn's wife, Hailee is heavily involved with the clinic. She is their biggest support at the home raising their children, and also helps with daily needs at the clinic. She has years of front office and customer service experience. She is a licensed Aesthetician, Certified Laser Technician and a certified PT Technician. The Williams couple will work to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
Marketing Liaison / Administrative Assistant: Mackenzie Pierce
Kenzie is our Administrative Assistant and Marketing Liaison. Kenzie is involved in marketing for the company and frequently goes out to our physician's offices throughout the week. She is Hailee and Shawn's daughter and is also one of the K's in SHARKKS. She has worked in the medical field ever since she graduated and left her previous job as a medical assistant in plastic surgery to join our team. She can assist in almost any matter going on in the clinic and is always happy to help patients out. She has a little boy that she loves spending her time with. She has a huge love for kids, and you will always catch her sneaking over to our pediatrics side throughout the week! She loves to spend time with her friends and family on her free time and take trips with her son up north to visit her dad when she can. Kenzie treats all patients like family, and you can always count on her trying to help out with any situation.
COTA/L: Mindy Lyons
Mindy is an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Mindy completed one of her 8 week fieldwork experiences with SHARKKS Therapy and began her career here. In addition to working with patients, Mindy helps out in the front office and with marketing. Outside of work, Mindy enjoys playing Soccer, coaching gymnastics, and baking.
OTR/L : Stephanie Bujnoski
Stephanie is an Occupational Therapist. She received her B.S. degree in Exercise Science and attended Gannon University in Erie, PA where she received her M.S. in Occupational Therapy. She completed one of her 12-week fieldwork experiences with SHARKKS Therapy and moved to AZ to start her career here. She enjoys working with all the little kiddos at SHARKKS. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her sisters and exploring the area!
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Front Office Coordinator: Naomi Barela
Naomi grew up in a military family. She played golf in high school and just recently got married this past March. She has a multipoo name Khloe aka CoCo Bear. Naomi is a fun loving aunt to 6 nieces and 2 nephews that she enjoys spending time with. She has years of customer service and front office experience. She is also a licensed aesthetician and a certified chiropractic assistant.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Tech: Rylee Pierce
Rylee is part of the SHARKKS Therapy team as a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Tech. She has been working with kids for about seven years now, including time as a Pre-K teacher, and it’s always been something that brings her joy. She has always knew she wanted to be in a role where she could support children’s growth—and joining SHARKKS has been an exciting step into a whole new way of doing that.
As someone who’s still learning the ropes in the therapy world, she feels lucky to be surrounded by such an experienced and supportive team. She assists during sessions, helps with materials, and gets to be part of fun, play-based activities that help kids feel confident and engaged. Every day she is learning more, and is genuinely excited to grow in this field.
Outside of work, you can usually find Rylee hiking, spending time with friends and family, or trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Whether she is in the clinic or out on a trail, she loves staying active, connected, and open to learning something new.
Rehab Technician/Patient Liaison: Ryan Koronich
Ryan is a Rehab Technician/Patient Liaison. He has a BS in Exercise Physiology from Northern Arizona University and is currently working on his Personal Trainer certification and will be going back to school for his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Ryan worked as a technician while going to school and started with Sharkks in August. Outside of the office Ryan loves being in the gym and participating in all things sports and being outdoors as much as possible.
COTA/L: Jamie Hyler
Jamie is a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) with 12 years of experience in helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life. Jamie holds an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant and is a certified and licensed OTA. Jamie specializes in pediatrics, geriatrics, and neurological rehabilitation. Jamie's passion for helping others achieve their full potential is evident in his positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and unwavering dedication to providing the highest quality of care.
Marketing Liaison / Rehab Technician: Blake Harris
Blake is our Marketing Liaison and Rehab Technician at Sharkks. He has 4 years of experience in personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Blake has his Bachelor's degree in Marketing at Cleary University in Michigan where he also played 4 years of collegiate baseball. Blake is very passionate about health, fitness and nutrition. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time outdoors and all things relating to baseball.