Administrators

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After earning her undergraduate degree at the University of Kentucky, Sara went on to receive her Masters in Speech Pathology.  She gained a wide variety of experience including rehab, hospital, schools and private practices.  She currently works with Coastline in the schools, clinic and day cares.  Sara lives in Wilmington with her husband and two children. She enjoys volunteering in her children’s classrooms and spending time with family and friends. Sara is passionate about providing quality therapy services and loves working with the best therapy group in Coastal North Carolina.    

Jenny graduated from Auburn University before earning her Masters in Speech Pathology from the University of Central Oklahoma.  She brings 16 years of experience to Coastline Therapy Group including early intervention, private practice, with adults in rehab and hospital settings. Jenny loves working with her clients in our Wilmington clinic and day cares and is thrilled to be part of the wonderful therapy team at Coastline.  She is certified in  SKI – HI; Hanen; and Parkinsons Proficiency.  In her spare time, Jenny enjoys volunteering with the turtle project, traveling with friends and family, kayaking, and square dancing.  

Katie received her B.S. and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology with minors in Psychology and Anthropology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She has enjoyed building relationships with clients and their families while working in Telepractice, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled-nursing facilities, private practice, and school settings in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Katie now lives in gorgeous Wilmington and loves going to the beach, running and hiking, fundraising for non-profits, and spending time with her wonderful husband, Ryan. Compassionate, client-centered care is her motto and she looks forward to working with you!   

Evann is a recent graduate of North Carolina Central University's Communication Disorders Master of Science Program and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship Year at Coastline Therapy Group. She received her undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in  Psychology. During her graduate studies, she gained clinical experience in a variety of settings including schools, an inpatient hospital, and an adult neurogenic communication group. Prior to attending graduate school, Evann was an SLP-A for three years in a school system in Tennessee. 

Originally from Cookeville, TN, She is now excited to be living in Wilmington and enjoying the nearby beaches and exploring the town. Evann is passionate about providing quality therapy services and enjoys attending trainings and seminars to provide to most up to date therapy to her clients.  

Sarah attended James Madison University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and minor in Exceptional Education. She continued to pursue her career and education by also obtaining a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Sarah always knew she wanted to be a Speech-Language Pathologist as before she even completed her degrees she worked as an SLP aide in the pediatric setting and as an SLP assistant in between degrees. This only confirmed her desire to help people at all stages in life find a way to have their voice heard. Sarah completed her Clinical Fellowship year and obtained her Certificate of Clinical Competency while working at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Chatham, VA. While Sarah enjoys working with all ages and populations, she found her heart leading her back to where she started in pediatrics and spent the last year working in a developmental pediatric setting where she gained experience working with a variety of children helping to address their speech, language, feeding, and literacy needs. Sarah enjoys working with all populations and collaborating with other disciplines to provide a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach to her patients. When she is not in the clinic Sarah can be found throwing tennis balls down the beach with her Labrador (Dallas) and Golden Retriever (Bentley) or planning trips to visit her family, especially her nephew, in VA.    

ShaNa’ graduated with a BS and MS in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Louisiana at Monroe. Since graduating in 2016, ShaNa’ has

worked within a variety of settings and with diverse populations of clients. She completed her Clinical Fellowship year (CFY) and obtained her Certificate of Clinical Competency while working at a Skilled Nursing Facility in Alexandria, LA. While ShaNa’ enjoys working with people of various ages and populations, children have a special place in her heart. Since an early age, she has always had a desire to work with children. Her most recent employment was with the Rapides Parish School Board consisting of providing language, articulation, and fluency therapy to students of varying ages and with different diagnoses. It was while serving in this role that her passion was reaffirmed. Outside of the work

environment, ShaNa’ can be found working with the youth at her church, reading a book, singing, or spending time with her family and friends.

Makayla graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2017 with an undergraduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and minors in Psychology and Sociology. She received her Master’s degree in in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2019. 

Throughout graduate school Makayla worked extensively with the pediatric population in a variety of settings. She has experience with the evaluation and treatment of language delays/disorders, articulation and phonological disorders, as well as communication delays secondary to autism, genetic syndromes, and developmental delays. In addition, Makayla has specialized training in auditory-verbal therapy for children who are deaf/hard of hearing. Makayla believes in making therapy functional and interactive for children, and in the importance of collaborating with families and other professionals to encourage the best quality of life and communication outcomes across settings.

Renea graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA  in Biology in 1995 and from East Carolina University with a BS in Physical Therapy in 1997. She has enjoyed working with clients of all ages in a variety of settings including hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient clinics, schools, and daycares. Renea is passionate about her work and dedicated to helping children and their families achieve their goals. She and her husband, Robbie, have 3 wonderful children, Nick, Ryan, and Callie. Renea loves spending time with her family and friends, days spent at the beach, gardening, cooking with her husband, and adventures with Baxter, the family dog.  

Shelly is a native North Carolinian, and has been practicing Physical Therapy for over 20 years. She earned an undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill and completed her Master of Physical Therapy degree from East Carolina University. After initially working in western NC, she relocated to Delaware for 18 yrs. There, she gained experience in a variety of settings and helped clients of all ages reduce their pain, recover from surgeries, and regain or retrain movement to enable return to activities, sports, and quality of life.  Shelly is excited to bring her experience back to NC and continue her passion of helping others reach their wellness and performance goals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, helping at Open Hands Farm in Castle Hayne, exercising and taking walks on the beach.

Becca graduated from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2016 with an Associates degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. She has since worked with the pediatric population in a variety of settings, including the school system, outpatient clinics, home care, early intervention, developmental daycare, and more. Becca is passionate about her calling to work with children and families to achieve their goals. She is happily married to her husband, Jordan, and enjoys spending time with their dogs. 

Chad a multiple sport athlete with experience playing collegiate club lacrosse and Semi-Pro football while graduating from UNCW. Chad gained over 5 years full time work experience with an Orthopedic and Sports Rehab Physical Therapy office where he learned extensive manual techniques, and critical thinking skills addressing complex sports injuries with and from an US Olympic team level Physical Therapist. Chad attended Martin CC to attain his PTA license, during this time he worked as a Sports Performance Coach and trainer at Fitness Unlimited in Washington NC.  Chad currently serves as Head Strength and Conditioning Director at Coastal Athletics an indoor sports complex.  Chad’s treatment style blends: addressing functional deficits with specific progressional movements while targeting overall awareness in the body and using manual techniques to accomplish targeted goals with an ability to empower each patient individually in their rehabilitation process through Patient education and an open communication loop.  When off work Chads life is fulfilled by time with his daughter and wife or chasing his next outdoor or offshore adventure.