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Kendall BarkleyOTR/LKendall is from Columbia, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina, and went on to receive her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. While at the University of St. Augustine, Kendall gained experience in outpatient pediatrics and the school setting. Kendall currently provides treatment in natural environments including homes and daycares. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses included but not limited to Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delay, and Down Syndrome. In her spare time, Kendall enjoys going to the beach, watching Gamecock football, trying restaurants in Charleston, and spending time with friends and family.
Favorite food: Biscuits and gravy Favorite color: Turquoise Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo |
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Heather MichalakOTR/LHeather is from Fairfax, Virginia. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health Science at the College of William and Mary (Go Tribe!), and went on to receive her Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. While at MUSC, she gained experience in acute inpatient, school and outpatient pediatric settings as well as working in pediatric respite care locally. Heather is currently primarily a home-based occupational therapist for CCTC and is part time in the clinic setting. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses included but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, PICA, sensory based feeding difficulty, and other neurological disorders. In her spare time, Heather loves playing with her deaf dog Puff, traveling the globe, reading, and enjoying time in the sun with loved ones.
Favorite food: Doughnuts Favorite song: Under the Bridge Favorite author: Irene Nemirovsky |
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Amy MorinOTR/LAmy grew up in Lewiston, Maine. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health and Occupation and went on to receive her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA. There, she gained experience in outpatient, school and pediatric settings and volunteered as a gymnastics and swim coach for the Special Olympics. She currently treats patients in the outpatient clinic, as well as in the home and natural environments for early intervention services. In her spare time, Amy enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and staying active outside.
Favorite food: Grilled Cheese Favorite color: Yellow Favorite movie: Finding Nemo |
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Emily RiserCOTA/LEmily was born and raised in Hanahan, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health at the College of Charleston and went on to earn her Associate in Applied Science as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Trident Technical College. Emily currently works in the clinic and in the natural setting with experience in early intervention. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and a range of sensory diagnoses. In her free time, Emily enjoys camping, kayaking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her two dogs.
Favorite food: Pizza Favorite color: Light blue Favorite movie: The Lion King |
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Jessica ThompsonOTR/LJessica has been with CCTC since 2014. She is from Mt. Pleasant, SC. Jessica studied Music and Psychology at the College of Charleston and went on to earn her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from MUSC. Before attending MUSC, Jessica gained experience as an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Therapist. She has special interest working with children with developmental delays, Down Syndrome, dyspraxia, and other neurological disorders. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing her violin, watching Gamecock football, and playing with her dog, Kaya.
Favorite food: Tacos Favorite color: Blue Favorite movie: Beauty and the Beast |
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Laura WestBS, COTA/LLaura was born in San Antonio, TX and raised in Charleston, South Carolina from the age of 6. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Anderson University and went on to earn her Associate in Applied Science as an Occupational Therapy Assistant from Trident Technical College. Laura currently works in the clinic and in the natural setting with six years of experience working with ages 0-18. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses including Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and a broad range of sensory and neurological diagnoses. Laura enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling to the mountains, and exploring outdoors.
Favorite food: Anything chocolate Favorite color: Soft teal and pink Favorite movie: The Little Mermaid |
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Jeffre YoungbloodCOTA/LJeffre was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She earned her Associate in Arts as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with a Psychology focus from Trident Technical College. Jeffre worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist before going back to school to pursue Occupational Therapy. Her experience includes but is not limited to working with children and teens with Autism, developmental and intellectual delays, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, a variety of sensory diagnoses as well as picky eating and sensory challenges with feeding. Jeffre enjoys playing board games, card games, and spending time with family and friends during her spare time.
Favorite food: boiled peanuts Favorite color: sage green Favorite movie (kids): Coco |