Our Certified Instructors & Specialists

Jo.Ha.Ku. Founder & CEO

NATALIA KONDRATENKO

Chief Children physical development instructor, certified by ChildCare Education Institute (USA), involved in childcare and education of trainers, instructors, parents for more than 15 years. Has two higher educations and MBA grade, an author and founder of the internationally represented Jo.Ha.Ku® Physical Development Program since 2012 and owner of the Jo.Ha.Ku® Trademark in Ukraine and European Union. 

Jo.Ha.Ku. Family Center Founder (Tbilisi) 

OLGA NIKONCHUK-DARRAS

Professional Instructor and Coach of Children physical development, certified by the ChildCare Education Institute (USA), founder of the family center for early physical development Jo.Ha.Ku. Family Cente” in Tbilisi, methodologist and trainer. Since 2018 brought Jo.Ha.Ku® franchise from Ukraine to Georgia. Brings her enthusiasm and passion for teaching about brain and SI.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Administrator

EKATERINA GREULI

For Katerina, the important thing in Jo.Ha.Ku. Center is that it helps children and parents. She sees the results of Jo.Ha.Ku. classes and empathizes when the parents begin to give up. Katerina wants to give each of them a piece of faith: the one that is in our centers believes that we are doing a very big job and giving chances for a more comfortable and fulfilling life for kids in the big world that awaits them outside the walls of the Jo.Ha.Ku. Centers.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Neuropsychologist

MARYNA FEDULKO

Academician of the Department of Mental Health of the Academy of Higher Education of Ukraine, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Association of Neurologists, Member of the Ukrainian Anti-Stroke Association

Research interests: pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of neurological and mental diseases, vascular diseases of the brain, neurocognitive impairment, pain syndromes in neurology.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

TETIANA HAVRYLIUK

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in autumn 2021. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Kyiv, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

ARINA RODCHENKO

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in autumn 2023. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Irpin, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Intern, Brand Ambassador

TETIANA SOVA

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood intern, got the learning courses in summer-autumn 2023. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes for her son in Kyiv and gets the experience within Jo.Ha.Ku. team coaching. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards in conjunction with child psychology.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

ALIONA BEBESHKO

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in autumn 2023. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Vyshgorod, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards in conjunction with child psychology.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

LILIA RISTICH

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in autumn 2024. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Irpin, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards in conjunction with child psychology.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

TETIANA KROPOTOVA

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in autumn 2023. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Vyshgorod, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards in conjunction with child psychology.

Psychiatrist, Parent-Child relationship Expert

PAVEL PEREPELKIN

Еxpert on parental alienation. Leads classes on alienated children and stepfamilies with strategies that can guide counselors in working with this difficult parent-child dynamic. Practices a nuanced view. There are times when both parents contribute to and could benefit from parenting education or family therapy.

Research interests: neurocognitive impairment, disorders of psycho-emotional states.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Neurotherapist

ANDRIY MARTYNENKO

Candidate of Medicine, Member of the Ukrainian Anti-Stroke Association.

Research interests: methods of treatment that increase the effectiveness of treatment for alcohol, tobacco and drug addiction, psychotherapeutic correction of personality changes, disorders of psycho-emotional states, methods of treatment of various dependencies, diagnosis and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor, Socio-Therapist for Teenagers

YANA NOVIKOVSKA

Motor, Physical & Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in November 2019. Founder of the Therapy Project for teenagers Life experience in 2 countries. Member of European Youth Parliament, UA. Plans to open Youth Development Center.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor

EKATERINA KUZAVLEVA-ADAMCZEWSKA

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers
Certified in January 2023.

The researcher at independent.academia.edu

Clinical psychologist, Neuropsychologist

LARISA LEPP

Larisa began her practice as a neuropsychologist in a neurological hospital in 2012. Diagnosed stroke patients and discovered her own ideas how to help her patients. Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Psychology at the University. Since 2018 works in Georgia and since 2020 in Jo.Ha.Ku. Family Center in Tbilisi. Larisa continues the professional education for most important children neuro- topics.

Neuropsychologist, Psychologist

KONSTANTIN LEONOV

Neuropsychologist, psychologist with a specialization in “Social Psychology”, Belarusian State Pedagogical University. Works with children with special needs and developmental disorders. Before moving to Georgia in March 2022, he worked at the BALANCE children's correctional center in Minsk. Specialist in sensorimotor correction using the method of replacement ontogenesis. He also uses other neuropsychological techniques, elements of ABA therapy and TEACCH in his work.

Speech Pathologist

ELENA GORODETSKAYA

Elena has over 25 years of experience in the following areas: start and develop speech; development of cognitive skills and thinking; staging, automation of sounds; vocabulary development; development and formation of correct grammatical forms, etc. Works with preschool children, adolescents and adults, including those with special needs.

Continues the learning.

Trainer in adaptive physical education, ASD therapist

DANIIL GRIGORENKO

Work experience as an individual assistant since 2012 and as a trainer since 2018. Works according to the “Otisium” (Autism with sport) methodology, which was trained by its author Erdal Ates (Turkey). Certified trainer in hydro-rehabilitation (swimming) for children with ASD, owns the basic methods and principles of Applied Analysis and Behavior (ABA).

External Psychologist, Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist

OLENA BOZHOR

As EMDR Therapist Olena directs attacks the root cause of patient emotional pain, eliminating the problem at its source. When traumatic events happen, the brain can’t process the memories normally. Olena helps to process thoughts that became associated with pain, anger, fear and emotional distress. Widely practices art therapy for children and adults.

Psychologist & Parent support group Leader

KSIUSHA REITZEN

Participates in complex diagnostics, is engaged in helping families with special children. In his work, he adapts individually to each child, taking into account the individuality and all the features. Carefully and respectfully treats children and their parents during personal consulting in the Jo.Ha.Ku. Family Center in Tbilisi.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Instructor and Sensory Integration Therapist

TETIANA PRODAN

Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in January 2023. Manages the Jo.Ha.Ku. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development Classes in Family Center in Irpin, Ukraine. Continues education in the field of harmonious development of children based on international standards in conjunction with child psychology.

Practicing Psychologist

JULIA TSIRULNIKOVA

Works with trauma, child-parent relationships, value-semantic sphere. Master of Psychology, Articles, and abstracts published in scientific domestic and foreign journals, such as Sciences of Europe, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, etc. Courses: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Emotional and Behavioural Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Post Traumatic Disorder in Psychotherapeutic Work with Adults, Art Therapy in Individual and Group Work.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Sensory Integration Therapist

IVAN PESHIY

Educator, tutor, inclusion specialist, leader of group and individual classes, since 2019 a practitioner of sensory integration and body-oriented therapy. Leads the Sensory Development Classes in Jo.Ha.Ku. Family Center in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Speech Therapist

ALISA ORLOVA

Helps children and adults to improve their communication and language skills. No matter what’s affecting the ability to speak or communicate effectively, Alisa can improve the patient's quality of life. Works with children who has trouble talking, hearing or using language.

Jo.Ha.Ku. Early Development Instructor

NANA GUGUNAVA

Master of sports in swimming, baby and toddlers fitness specialist. Motor, Physical and Sensory Development in Early Childhood the theoretical and practical course necessary for the care of infants and toddlers in family daycare homes or childcare centers. Certified in September 2019.