“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered neuropsychological assessments that help families and healthcare teams navigate complex neurological, cognitive and developmental challenges. I believe in combining scientific expertise with creativity and empathy to offer insights that lead to meaningful change.”
Krestin brings a unique combination of scientific rigor, clinical empathy, and creative insight to her work, offering thorough, accessible and actionable evaluations. She helps families and patients navigate complex neurocognitive challenges with clarity and compassion, all while embracing the humanistic aspects of neuroscience.
Krestin is a pediatric neuropsychologist with over 25 years of experience specializing in the assessment and treatment of neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental conditions. She completed her PhD at the University of Florida and further training at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/Johns Hopkins Medicine. Krestin has held faculty positions at the University of Florida and the University of Pittsburgh, where she trained the next generation of neuropsychologists, physicians and allied health professionals. Most recently, she served as Director of the NeuroDevelopmental Center at West Virginia University, where she led interdisciplinary teams in the evaluation and care of individuals with complex neurodevelopmental disorders.
Krestin’s clinical expertise includes the neuropsychological evaluation of children with epilepsy, brain injury, cancer, genetic conditions, autism spectrum disorder, movement disorders, and learning challenges. She provides clear, actionable assessments that support informed decision-making and individualized intervention planning.
In addition to her clinical work, Krestin has a long-standing interest in arts and medicine. She served as the Scientist in Residence at the UF Arts in Medicine program and has conducted research on the intersection of movement, creativity, and cognition. Her work focuses on the role of dance and embodied cognition in supporting neurodevelopment, particularly in children with ASD. She believes that healing and growth occur where science, empathy and creativity meet.