Kendall Barkley

OTR/L

Kendall 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. 
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Favorite food: Biscuits and gravy
Favorite color: Turquoise
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo
 
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Heather Michalak

OTR/L

Heather 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.
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Favorite food: Doughnuts
Favorite song: Under the Bridge
Favorite author: Irene Nemirovsky 
 
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Amy Morin

OTR/L

Amy 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 Riser

COTA/L

Emily 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. 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 Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and a range of sensory diagnoses. In her free time, Emily enjoys camping, spending time with family and friends, playing with her two dogs, and boating on the lake. 

​Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite color: Light blue
Favorite movie: The Lion King

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Sarah Rudolph

OTR/L

Sarah is originally from Parkersburg, West Virginia. She earned both her Bachelor’s of Liberal Arts with a Human Occupation focus and her Master’s of Occupational Therapy from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH. While at Xavier, she gained pediatric experience in the outpatient, school, and emerging practice settings; she also volunteered at a therapeutic horseback riding center. Sarah currently treats patients in the natural environment for CCTC. In her free time, Sarah enjoys running, baking, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends. 

Favorite food: Ice cream
Favorite movie: Trolls
​Favorite place: Breckenridge, Colorado 
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Calli Studebaker

OTR/L

Calli is from Dayton, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in Allied Health at Otterbein University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Kettering Medical College. While she was there she gained experience in outpatient hand therapy and outpatient pediatric therapy. Her doctoral project consisted of working with kids diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and conducting wheelchair evaluations. Before attending Kettering she gained experience working as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist. Calli is currently working with CCTC as a full time home health therapist working with kids of various diagnoses. In her spare time she enjoys playing with her dog, Apollo, traveling, trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends. 
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Jessica Thompson

OTR/L

Jessica 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 West

COTA/L

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