CFCE Founders

CFCE was founded in 2008 by Roxanne and Jim Waechter. Roxanne and Jim are grandparents of twins with cerebral palsy. When the twins were 6 years old Roxanne traveled with the twins and her daughter-in-law to Tucson, Arizona to a Conductive Education (CE) summer camp. Observing the twins at the camp, Roxanne saw them make considerable progress. She was then determined to bring CE to Colorado. Roxanne worked tirelessly developing the program and ensuring CE would be available for children in Colorado and the surrounding states. Starting with eight children, CFCE currently serves over 50 children from within and outside of Colorado. The twins, now adults, still attend CFCE programs. Roxanne and Jim, although retired, remain as members of the Board of Directors and contribute to CFCE through fundraising and visioning. Roxanne continues to help with the newsletters and administrative functions when needed.

CFCE Therapists

Jennifer Doyle - Executive Director and Conductive Therapist

Jennifer trained as a physical therapist in England before working at a specialized Conductive Education school. During her time at the school she received intensive training in Conductive Education and worked as part of a team of therapists delivering intervention using the method of CE. In 2010 she moved to Colorado and began working as a conductive therapist at CFCE. She became the lead therapist in 2011 and worked as the Program Director until 2015 when she became Executive Directer. Jennifer has a gift of seeing potential in every child she meets, no matter their ability. She has worked tirelessly to ensure CFCE programs are available to as many children as possible while maintaining incredible quality of care. 

When she isn't working, Jennifer enjoys exploring Colorado with her husband, son, and daughter.

Jalyss Zapfletts – Program Director and Lead Conductor, DMI therapist

Jalyss first encountered Conductive Education and discovered her love for working with individuals with disabilities when her youngest brother, who has cerebral palsy, began attending Conductive Education sessions. After volunteering as a class assistant she decided, at 12 years old, that she wanted to become a conductive therapist. After finishing her bachelors in psychology, Jalyss trained in Birmingham, England, at the National Institute for Conductive Education to complete her degree in Conductive Education. She began working with CFCE as Lead Conductor in June 2017 and became Program Director in mid-2018. Jalyss has increased her therapeutic scope by becoming an Introductory level C trained DMI therapist.

When not working, Jalyss enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Laura Meyer - Conductive Therapist, Massage Therapist

Laura completed her bachelor's degree in Conductive Education in 2017 from Birmingham City University, England. In 2018, Laura decided to move to the United States and worked in two Conductive Education centers in the US before joining CFCE in 2023 as a full time conductor. Laura has experience working with children, adolescents and adults and enjoys working with individuals of many different abilities. Laura loves to work in a multidisciplinary team where there are different perspectives and a team can collaborate and share ideas and expertise to ensure each individual receives the best therapy program possible.  This approach enables individuals to attain uniquely suitable goals and lead a more independent lifestyle.
 

When Laura's not working, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, skiing, hiking with her dog, reading, paddle boarding and kayaking.

Maddie Peters - Occupational Therapist (OTD, OTR/L)

Maddie became interested in OT because of her brothers. Both were born with disabilities and started receiving services early in life. After exposure to a variety of therapies, Maddie knew  OT was the best fit. She started her OT program knowing she wanted to work in pediatrics but then also developed a love for OTs role in mental health. Maddie has been working to develop the OT program at CFCE for the past few years, doing both individual sessions with students, and supporting the team in integrating OT methods and approaches in group programs. Maddie utilizes a trauma-informed care approach in all of her work and has a special interest in behavior, sensory processing, and autism. She has training in oral motor assessment and intervention and reflex integration.

When Maddie isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her family.

 Donna DiMasi - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

 Donna is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with 32 years of experience specializing in neurological rehabilitation and       developmental disabilities. Her career began working extensively with adults with neurological impairments, and she has most   recently focused on children with autism, cerebral palsy, and other neurological disorders. She joined CFCE in 2024 and enjoys   working within the interdisciplinary team and seeing the amazing work being done. Donna is passionate about helping individuals   build functional skills, independence, and confidence through meaningful, purposeful activities. 

When not at work, Donna enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and traveling.

CFCE Administrators

Marie Patrick and Jenny Cyr

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CFCE Board of Directors

Peter Doyle

Jennifer Doyle

Shaun Shahmardian

Warren Baker

Nathan Charlan

CFCE provides programs in both Northern Colorado and the Denver Metro area.  Please visit our programs page to find more details about our program options to see what might work best for your child.