Our Team
Our team is our greatest asset — passionate professionals with diverse backgrounds, united by a commitment to excellent care for El Paso families.
An El Paso native, Claudia Yagel has dedicated more than 15 years to serving children and families in the community she calls home. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas at El Paso in 2011 and her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2022.
Throughout her career, Claudia has focused exclusively on pediatric care, with specialized expertise in autism, sensory processing, and helping children build the skills they need to participate more fully in everyday life. She is a Certified Autism Specialist and remains committed to advancing her knowledge to provide children and families with high-quality, evidence-informed care.
In addition to leading Yagel Therapy Services, Claudia is a Clinical Assistant Professor in UTEP’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, where she helps educate and mentor the next generation of occupational therapists.
For Claudia, Yagel Therapy is more than a business—it’s a commitment to the children, families, and El Paso community that have been part of her story from the beginning.
She teaches UTEP’s doctor of occupational therapy students — training the therapists El Paso will hire next.
Shelley has been an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 17+ years, with the last nine focused on the pediatric population. She earned her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Western New Mexico University in 2007. Outside of work she rides her horses and competes in rodeos.
Marie is an El Paso native and proud UTEP alumna. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a few years later, returned to pursue her degree as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. With over 17 years of experience serving the El Paso community in speech therapy, Marie is passionate about pediatric home health and providing compassionate care to her patients and their families. She values building lasting relationships and takes pride in staying connected with the families she serves. Outside of work, Marie enjoys hiking, gardening, discovering new spots for great food and entertainment around the Sun City, and spending quality time with her family and great friends.
Connie has 25+ years of experience in the medical field. She manages all office operations, procedures, and billing, and is driven by helping patients get every service they need without delay. She has a great love for her husband, children, and grandchildren.
Yvonne has over 25 years of management/supervisory experience in retail, restaurants, luxury dealerships, and now in the medical field. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in business management from the University of Texas at El Paso. Go Miners! 🤙
She has been the East Clinic Manager for almost 2 years now. She’s dedicated to her job, loves the patients, and respects their families. She also loves the team of great therapists she works with. She has the privilege of being a mom of 3 beautiful girls, and believe it or not, she’s a young “glama” as well.
Silvia brings more than 14 years of experience in the medical field and a passion for building relationships and connecting families with care. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing from The University of Texas at El Paso. Silvia also earned her Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from St. Catherine University in 2022, to have direct contact with making a difference in children’s lives.
Her unique background enables her to support patients, therapists, families, and community partners in meaningful ways. As Yagel Therapy’s Business Development Manager, Silvia represents Yagel at local events and helps expand services throughout El Paso. Outside of work, she has a passion for traveling and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Samantha is an Occupational Therapy Assistant with four years of experience working with children and helping them build confidence, independence, and skills for everyday life. She enjoys creating fun, meaningful therapy experiences tailored to each child’s unique needs. In addition to her clinical role, Samantha supports Yagel Therapy Services with billing and special events.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with family, attending concerts, traveling, and exploring her love of true crime and horror.
David is a purpose-driven and compassionate individual who aspires to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He currently has his bachelor’s in Kinesiology and has been working in the clinics for the past two and a half years, both as a Rehab Tech and in an administrative position. Through physical therapy, he hopes to make a meaningful impact by helping others feel seen, supported, and empowered to become stronger both physically and personally.
Hello, my name is Neomi. I enjoy new experiences and connecting with new people. I’m passionate about my job and my education. I love spending time with my family and watching movies. Whether it’s painting, exploring El Paso, or just hanging out with friends and family, I always look for ways to make life more exciting and meaningful.
Ms. Mary always has a smile and is ready to help however she can. Her warm, caring voice is usually the first thing parents hear when they call — a good early indicator of the environment you are about to join. When she is not working she is running around with her four granddaughters.
Ameli is happy to be part of the Yagel Therapy Services team and enjoys being behind the scenes, helping things run smoothly — always up for learning something new and finding ways to stay organized. Outside of work, Ameli loves road trips, finding new places to explore, discovering new music, and time with two small dogs who never fail to bring a smile.
Isabella loves being part of a team that supports local families and their children, helping create a warm, welcoming experience and being someone families can count on along the way in their children’s rehabilitation therapy. Outside of work, you’ll usually find Isabella outdoors, hiking or on a little camping getaway through New Mexico or Texas. A huge fashion and art lover, Isabella is proud to call the frontera home.
Come by, call, or send a note — we’ll tell you honestly whether an evaluation makes sense for your child.
