Meet the People Behind the Care
Therapist-owned.
Family-centered.
Built with compassion
Compassionate
support for a better everyday.
Compassion Pediatrics was created by clinicians who believe children thrive when therapy is personal, practical, and connected to the people and places that matter most.
✓ Person-Centered Support ✓ Home & Community Services ✓ Family & Caregiver Partnership
More than a therapy provider.
We partner with families to help children build confidence, independence, communication, movement, and skills that carry into everyday life.
MEET THE OWNERS
Clinical leadership with a personal reason to care
Clinical leadership with a personal reason to care
Clinical leadership with a personal reason to care
Compassion Pediatrics is led by husband-and-wife clinicians whose professional experience and commitment to family-centered care shape the practice from the top down.
Founder • Owner • CEO
Dr. Yanet Ybarra
OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Yanet is the founder and co-owner of Compassion Pediatrics, a pediatric therapy company dedicated to helping children with developmental needs thrive through occupational, physical, and speech therapy.
She earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from A.T. Still University in Arizona and has extensive experience working with children in home health, ABA settings, clinic-based care, and telehealth.
She has contributed to the field of occupational therapy through research and publication, including work recognized in Willard & Spackman’s Occupational Therapy. As a bilingual provider, Dr. Yanet offers care in both English and Spanish so families can feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their child’s therapy journey.
Co-Founder • Co-Owner • President
Dr. Michael Ybarra
PT, DPT, MHA
Dr. Michael is a co-owner of Compassion Pediatrics and is passionate about helping children reach their fullest potential while supporting families every step of the way.
He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in December 2024, graduating with High Honors while building Compassion Pediatrics alongside his wife and co-owner, Yanet Ybarra.
With more than 15 years of experience in physical therapy, Dr. Michael also holds a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and has served in leadership roles across Indiana, New Hampshire, and Arizona.
A former collegiate baseball athlete, he incorporates functional strength training into his approach to help children build strength, confidence, and independence.
Experienced professionals. One shared purpose.
Every role matters—from the first referral conversation to the therapy session itself. Our team is committed to making families feel supported, informed, and welcomed.
Gisell Espinoza, SLPA
Gisell is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant with more than 10 years of experience supporting children and families.
Originally from Nogales, Arizona, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Speech and Language Sciences, along with Spanish, from the University of Arizona and later completed a Master's degree in Behavior Analysis at Arizona State University.
She is passionate about helping children develop communication skills through engaging, meaningful therapy experiences and brings knowledge and compassion to every session.
Annette Mahan, M.S., CCC-SLP
Annette is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience.
She holds a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Her experience spans hospitals, nursing homes, schools, teletherapy, and outpatient clinics. She believes communication is at the heart of human connection and is committed to compassionate, individualized, evidence-based care.
Holli Pineda
Holli supports families from their very first point of contact, guiding them through referral, intake, and onboarding with care, organization, and clear communication.
She works closely with families, providers, and the clinical team to coordinate services efficiently and make each step feel welcoming and manageable.
Nicole Gonzalez, COTA/L
Nicole is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with four years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
An Arizona native and graduate of Pima Medical Institute, she is passionate about helping children develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in daily life.
Nicole is bilingual in English and Spanish and enjoys creating fun, engaging, supportive therapy sessions tailored to each child's unique needs.
Who we are
Built to bring therapy into the places life actually happens.
Compassion Pediatrics was founded with a deep passion for helping children reach their full potential and supporting families every step of the way.
As a therapist-owned practice, we believe therapy should go beyond the clinic. It should empower children in everyday environments including the home, community, and school and help families turn clinical goals into meaningful progress.
Our approach is family-centered, play-based, and tailored to each child’s individual strengths and needs.
✓ Therapist-owned pediatric practice
✓ Occupational, physical, and speech
therapy
✓ Home, community, and teletherapy
options
✓ English and Spanish support
Care should be clinically strong and deeply human.
Compassion
Families deserve to feel heard, respected, and supported—not processed.
Individualized Care
Therapy should reflect each child's actual strengths, needs, routines, and goals.
Family Partnership
Parents and caregivers are essential members of the child's care team.
Meaningful Progress
The goal is functional growth that improves participation in everyday life.
Ready for the next step?
Meet a team that sees more than a diagnosis.
Connect with Compassion Pediatrics to discuss occupational, physical, or speech therapy and learn what the next step may look like for your family.
Compassion Pediatrics
Pediatric Therapy • Throughout Arizona
Occupational, physical, and speech therapy for children across Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek, and surrounding East Valley communities.
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