Cecilia Hunt

Operations Manager

Cecilia is from Lynchburg, Virginia. She is currently in the process of earning her degree online in Health Services Management at University of Maryland. Her goal is to create an efficient and streamlined environment while growing professionally with her team. When Cecilia is not working, she enjoys the beach, hiking the VA mountains, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and going on long runs with her dog, Iris. She has competed in two half-marathons and plans to do more.
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Favorite food: She loves all foods and has no fear of trying something new
Favorite color: Green
​Favorite movie: The Lion King

Kaylee Isaac

Mount Pleasant Patient Coordinator

Kaylee was born in Mansfield, Ohio, but moved to Charleston when she was 10 years old. She graduated with an associate’s degree from Keiser University for Medical Billing and Coding in 2018. She has been in the pediatric field for 3 years and absolutely loves it! She has a daughter that was born in early 2022, a dog, and a cat. She is a lover of all animals (she even relocates spiders). In her spare time she loves to make crafts, bake, read, and paint. She also LOVES anything related to Halloween.

Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite color: Green
​Favorite movie: Hotel Transylvania

Sandra Nieves

Ladson Patient Coordinator

Sandra is originally from the island of Puerto Rico, located in the Caribbean Sea. She moved to Summerville in 2004 looking for a change in her life. Sandra loves being able to help families and see the positive impact we have on children and their families. She has been working in pediatrics for over 5  years now. In her free time you will find Sandra in her garden with her plants creating new ideas. Sandra also enjoys spending time with friends creating memories while sharing delicious food and tropical juices.

Favorite food: Italian 
Favorite color: Black
Favorite movie: Moana and Coco

Emily Riser

Director of Community Outreach / COTA

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 from Trident Technical College. Emily currently works in the Ladson clinic and has experience in early intervention. Her experience includes, but is not limited to, working with children with Autism, developmental delays, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Sensory Processing Disorder. In addition to treating patients, Emily enjoys being part of the operations team and forming relationships with providers, families, and local businesses. In her free time, Emily loves 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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Nicole Schneider

PT, DPT, OMT-C

Clinic Director
​Natural Environment / Ladson Clinic

Nicole grew up in Greenville, SC and has worked her way towards the coast. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Motor Development from the University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!) and went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. While in undergrad, Nicole worked with children with motor development delays from age 2-12. While in grad school at MUSC, Nicole completed training in outpatient orthopedics and pediatrics.  She has worked the past 11 years in outpatient orthopedics working with adults and children with a variety of diagnoses. Nicole works in the Natural Environment and in our Ladson clinic. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses to include developmental delay, cerebral palsy, toe walking, clubfoot, torticollis, arthrogryposis, and autism. In addition to being a wonderful PT, she is also our Ladson and Mount Pleasant Clinic Director. She helps both offices run smoothly with her ability to plan and communicate. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, two daughters, and dog. She loves listening to music and going to the beach.

Favorite food: Mexican food especially guacamole and chips
Favorite color: Teal
​Favorite movie: One is just too hard to pick!
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Angela Schmidt

Billing Manager

Angela was born and raised in Charleston, SC. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a degree in Health Information Management-Medical Billing/Coding. Angela has 13 years of experience in medical billing and coding, medical records, and medical office management. In her spare time, Angela enjoys photography, paranormal investigating, picnics, listening to music, and spending time with her husband. 

Favorite food: Southern comfort foods
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite movie: Toy Story
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Mindi VanHulst

Ladson Office Manager/Patient Coordinator

Bio Coming Soon!
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