meet our staff
TRACEY GOFF, PT, DPT
From a young age, Tracey has always had a desire to work with children and a strong passion to help others. Dr. Goff knew early on that pediatric physical therapy was the right career choice for her.
Tracey received her master’s degree in Physical Therapy from UMDNJ/Rutgers University and then went on to pursue her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Widener University completing her research in the area of Torticollis. She enjoys working with children of all ages and loves to see the smiles on their faces that accompany progress. Tracey has been a practicing physical therapist for 24 years with experience across many settings including: inpatient and outpatient rehab, aquatic therapy, home care and outpatient and school based pediatric therapy. She has extensive experience in working with pediatric neurological, orthopedic, and genetic disorders and believes it is important to keep up with the latest trends to provide the best possible treatment. Tracey has attended many continuing education courses including topics such as: torticollis, pediatric massage, manual therapy, balance strategies, pediatric yoga, scoliosis, autism, toe walking, gait analysis and training.
She is also certified in Infant Massage and administering ImPact Pre and Post Test for concussions. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy along with school, early intervention and pediatric sports fitness special interest groups. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 children, and her beloved chocolate lab, Koko. She loves traveling and taking walks with family and friends.
* Co-owner of TJG | Member of APTA and Pediatric Section of APTA
DEBORAH SIMMONS OTR/L
Deborah Simmons has been employed as an Occupational Therapist with over 40 years of experience. She received her Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy from Mount Aloysius College in 1983. She started her career immediately upon graduation in the Colonial School District as a COTA. Deborah then returned to college and graduated in 1993 from Misericordia University with a BS in Occupational Therapy. She received her SIPT Certification in 2008 from Sensory Integration International/The Ayres Clinic in Torrance CA. She has worked in a variety of settings over the course of her career including Long Term Care, Mental Health, Outpatient Hand Therapy, Acute Care, Home Health Care, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Ergonomics and Pediatrics. She is a current member of the DOTA. She has served as President of the Delaware Occupational Therapy Association for 2 terms and on a 2 year AOTA Task Force in Bethesda Maryland as a State Association President. Deborah is so proud to be the Co-owner of the Jungle Gym and is so blessed to be working with the pediatric population. She has worked as an Adjunct Professor at Delaware Technical and Community College in Georgetown where she taught Pediatric Conditions and Psychosocial Conditions for 6 years. She has 2 sons and resides in Middletown Delaware. When she is not working she loves to travel, community theater, spending time with her family, the beach and participating in paranormal investigations with DSGI.
* Co-owner of TJG
CASSY CANNON, PTA
Cassy joined The Jungle Gym family a little over 7 years ago and has enjoyed working with children, learning about the newest evidenced based practice to incorporate into her therapy sessions, and has a true passion for engaging children in fun activities while they work toward maximizing their function. She is passionate about the care she provides and enjoys being able to assist families as they journey through the rehabilitation process with their child. Prior to pursuing a career in physical therapy, Cassy worked as a licensed massage therapist and continues to have a strong interest in manual therapy. While not at work, she enjoys spending time with her 2 boys, taking them to baseball and the beach, and attending concerts.
SHELBY VINCENT, PTA
Shelby Vincent is a Physical Therapist Assistant that has been with us since January 2020. After graduation from Delaware Technical and Community College in 2017 she began her career at an orthopedic & aquatic outpatient clinic. Her areas of interest include pediatrics, lymphedema management and sports medicine. Shelby has always had a passion for working with children. She is driven by the overwhelming joy and fulfillment that comes from providing children and families with the tools and motivation to improve their daily function and participation in life. When Shelby is not in the clinic or at schools, she enjoys taking care of her pygmy goats, running, yoga and spending time with her family & friends.
Caitlin Davis, COTA/L
Caitlin Davis is a recent 2022 graduate of Delaware Technical Community College with an Associates degree from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She completed her Level 1 and Level 2 fieldwork at The Jungle Gym, confirming her desire to work with children. Caitlin’s passion for children started as a young girl as her mom managed a home daycare business for 35 years. Caitlin is able to bring fresh ideas into her treatment sessions in order to engage children to perform at their maximum potential. She strives to provide appropriate and unique treatment to each child in her care to ensure they receive the best service possible. When not working, Caitlin enjoys spending her time relaxing outdoors with her family, friends and pomeranians by her side.
SHERENA - OFFICE MANAGER
Sherena is a skilled office manager who has worked in the medical industry for over 15 years focusing on medical billing, coding, and business management, in addition to 5 years specializing in Insurance. She has billed for Pediatricians, Allergy and ENT, Obstetrics and gynecology and hospital-based outpatient services and surgery. She utilizes her knowledge and experience to help provide a seamless transition beginning with the authorization process through discharge from The Jungle Gym. She assists families throughout the admission process from start to finish to ensure a smooth transition with service initiation. Sherena strives to stay informed of the latest insurance trends. She has recently attended Coding and Billing for Physical and Occupational Therapy course and has earned the following certificates: CCSP Certified Coding Specialist Physician and RHIT; Registered Health Information Based Technician. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and traveling.