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Physical Therapy Team Leader, “Mrs. Chris”, graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BA in Biology in 1989 and obtained her MS degree in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia in 1992. As a military spouse, she has gained a vast array of experience while transferring to various stations as required by her husband’s career. Chris has worked in a wide array of pediatric settings including hospitals/rehabilitation, outpatient clinics, schools, early intervention, aquatic therapy and hippotherapy. She is married and has two wonderful children. Chris enjoys time spent with her family, playing at the beach, and is an avid user of essential oils for the promotion of health and wellness.

OT Team Leader, Megan, graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in 2017 from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She completed her Master's of Occupational Therapy degree at Emory and Henry College in November of 2019. Throughout her education she has had the opportunity to work within a variety of settings and with a diverse population of clients. She is now working at her "dream job" as an occupational therapist, serving the Wilmington community in hopes of helping children and adults discover independence while using a playful and imaginative approach. Megan is getting married in September of 2020 to her fiance Noah. They moved to Wilmington last year with their dog, River, and cat, Luna.  

School Based SLP Team Leader, Jaclyn, graduated from Richard Stockton University in 2008 with a B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. She then earned her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University in 2015. Jaclyn found her passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder while at the Kennedy Krieger Institute at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)  in Baltimore, MD serving preschool and school age students. She went on to work in diverse public school settings throughout Maryland as well as the private setting working with toddlers through adults. Giving her clients every opportunity to find their voice is the reason why Jaclyn became trained in PECS, PROMPT, and a variety of communication softwares including TouchChat, LAMP, and Proloquo2Go. Jaclyn truly loves working with the pediatric population to help them improve all areas of their speech and language skills! When she's not working she is exploring Wilmington with her husband, Steve, and two children, Madison and Thomas.  

Speech Team Leader, Whitney, graduated from Ball State University of Indiana where she earned her BS and MA degree in Speech Language Pathology. She has a background with pediatrics in an outpatient setting. She has a heart for pediatrics and is looking forward to working with Coastline in the schools and clinic. She has a passion for ollaboration with parents and other professionals to offer holistic services for each child’s needs. Whitney enjoys biking, taking care of her plants and going to the beach.

Burgaw Team Leader, Sarah, studied Psychology, Business and Life Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and graduated from Cape Fear Community College with a degree in Culinary Arts in 2008, and a degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2014. Sarah has worked with individuals throughout the lifespan to put the FUN in FUNCTION and to be as independent as possible in all areas of their lives. Sarah and her husband, David share a sweet son, Noah. 

Ashley is a board certified occupational therapist licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, and New Jersey. She earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from Seton Hall University in 2017. She has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages in a variety of settings including short term rehabilitation, long term care, and in the school setting. Ashley has most recently worked in the rehabilitation setting and is a Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist. Ashley is excited to join Coastline Therapy Group and looks forward to continuing to help both children and adults live as independently as possible. 

Ashley is originally from New Jersey and just relocated to the Wilmington area with her pup, Lexie! In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, working out, and hanging out with her dog.

Tara graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. She then earned her master’s degree in occupational therapy from East Carolina University in May 2020. She has always had a passion for pediatrics and is dedicated to helping children reach their goals through client-centered intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration. She is excited to be back in Wilmington so she can eat at all the local restaurants and hang out on the beach! In her free time, she enjoys board games, wakeboarding, reading a good book, and playing with her dog, Piper. 

Mariah earned her Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree from Western Michigan University in 2015. She has extensive experience in the OT field working with individuals across the lifespan in several settings including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Her clinical experience lies heavily in neuro rehab but also includes orthopedics, poly-trauma, pediatric sensory processing disorders and autism. She loves a good challenge and works very well in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Originally from the Chicago area, Mariah has lived in Michigan, California, Oregon, and now continues her journey to the East Coast. When she’s not working, Mariah enjoys spending time with her friends and exploring the great outdoors with her bull terrier, Pig.

Chrissy was born and raised in South Jersey. She appreciates how fortunate she was to have grown up in a loving home with her five sisters. Chrissy received her AS in Applied Science and Occupational Therapy Assistant from Atlantic Community College. She then graduated with her BS in Occupational Therapy from Penn State University. Lastly, Chrssy attended Thomas Jefferson University receiving her certification in  Caregiver Training in home environments and home adaptations. She is also a Certified Driving with Disabilities instructor. Chrissy holds NBCOT and AOTA affiliations. Chrissy has worked with and treated people of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics during her 20+  year professional career. Her expertise lies in treating developmental delays, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Sensory Integration Disorders, neurological conditions, Dementia and functional decline due to physical disabilities. She puts an emphasis on being a team player to achieve the patient’s highest potential. Her friendliness and upbeat attitude make OT fun and rewarding for everyone she has the pleasure to work with. In 2015, Chrissy moved to Wilmington with her husband and rescue dogs. Since then, she's grown accustomed to the Carolina lifestyle. When she’s not working, she enjoys quality time with her family, friends, rescue dogs, traveling  and being outdoors.

Alyson is a North Carolina native who has lived in the western, central, and coastal parts of the state. She as lived in Wilmington since 2005 and graduated from Cape Fear Community College in the spring of 2022 with an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting. She has experience providing occupational therapy services in pediatric settings, geriatric settings, as well as non-traditional community-based settings. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her husband, two children, their dog Roxy, family, and friends. She is excited to be a team member of such an amazing company like Coastline Therapy Group and to make a positive impact on the lives of the people she treats. 

Sarah graduated from SUNY Cortland with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science in 2015. She attended D'Youville University where she earned her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Sarah has experience working with many different age groups including with adults in a hand therapy clinic, where she treated upper extremity dysfunctions and neurological conditions. Sarah really enjoys working with the pediatric population and is especially interested in primitive reflex integration and using sensory integration to serve her clients' needs. What she loves most about Coastline Therapy Group is the opportunity to work with such a wide range of ages. Sarah moved to Wilmington from Buffalo, New York and has loved her time here so far. She misses snow but really enjoys the beautiful weather here everyday. Sarah likes going to the beach and pool, trying new restaurants, working out, and spending time with her family and friends.  

Megan received her Bachelors of Human Performance and Health, followed by her Masters of Occupational Therapy at the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2017. Since then she has furthered her education with specialized trainings in stroke care and women’s health. Megan is excited to join the Coastline Therapy team as she has always had a passion for pediatrics and loves working with children because “We get to use games and every day play to help facilitate a child’s development. One of the best parts of being an OT is seeing how excited and proud both the kids and their parents get when they accomplish something that is challenging for them. In this setting, every goal and milestone reached feels like the biggest celebration.” 

Cameron is a recent graduate of Radford University’s Communication Science and Disorders Master of Science Program and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year at Coastline Therapy Group. She received her undergraduate degree in Communication Science and Disorders from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. During her graduate studies, she gained clinical experience in a variety of settings including acute-care, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient, a children’s hospital and school setting. Cameron has a passion for collaboration with related professionals and strives to make therapy functional, engaging and fun. Originally from Raleigh, NC she is happy to be back in her home state following graduate school. During her free-time she enjoys swimming, the beach, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  

Missy graduated from Western Carolina University with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and minors in Psychology and Entrepreneurship. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from North Carolina Central University. She will be completing her clinical fellowship at Coastline Therapy Group. Missy’s practicum experience in graduate school included a variety of different settings; however, her heart belongs to working with young children. Missy is compassionate about each of her clients and is determined to meet each of their needs. Missy is originally from the western part of North Carolina and is excited to begin exploring the Wilmington area!

Katherine earned a Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Illinois State University and Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. Since graduating, Katherine has worked with the pediatric population in a variety of settings, to include outpatient clinical facilities, brick and mortar schools and virtual schools via teletherapy. She has had experience with providing phonological, articulation, fluency, receptive/expressive and pragmatic language therapy, and completing formal articulation and language evaluations. Katherine believes in the importance of establishing rapport and trust with the students, teachers and their families to have a positive and successful therapy experience. In her free time, Katherine enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, relaxing at the beach and walking her two large dogs.

Olivia received her M.A. is Speech- Language Pathology from North Carolina Central University and her B.S. in Communication Disorders from St. Josephs College- Long Island. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship here at Coastline Therapy Group. Olivia has a strong clinical interest in Early Intervention, Floortime Therapy, AAC and working with children with special needs. She believes in building a strong rapport with her clients and their families while helping each client work toward their goals. Originally from Long Island, Olivia is looking forward to living closer to the ocean again and enjoying the warmer weather. Her favorite animal is ducks and on her free time you can always catch her at the beach or the pool. Wherever there is water, Olivia is most likely there!

Margo graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders from Bridgewater State University, and later earned a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Worcester State University, located in Massachusetts. Margo’s career spanned 38 years, working with children and adults with mild to severe communication disabilities.  She retired after 25 years in the Wrentham Public School System and moved to North Carolina with her husband. Margo’s continues love for children inspired her to work part-time on the staff of Coastline Therapies. She presently is a school and daycare based therapist, and is also supervising CFY and Speech Aide therapists.

Laura graduated with both Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from the University of Northern Iowa.  She obtained an emphasis in Neurogenic Communication Disorders as well as a Teaching Endorsement. 

Laura completed her Clinical Fellowship Year in Honolulu, HI, providing speech therapy to students in highly diverse, urban schools. She remained in Hawaii for six more years and discovered her passion of working with children ages 0-3 in their homes. 

Laura, her husband, and their two children moved to Wilmington in 2006 where she continued working exclusively with young children.  She has gained extensive knowledge treating a wide variety of disorders in this population.  Laura is passionate about working with young children and finds it very rewarding to see the tremendous progress that can be made in the early years.

Laura specializes in the treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech.  She also enjoys teaching American Sign Language to children to enhance their communication. 

When Laura is not in the clinic, she enjoys going to the beach with her dog, working out, kayaking , cooking and playing piano. 

Kaela received her bachelor’s in communication sciences and disorders from UNCG in 2018 and her master’s in speech language pathology also from UNCG in 2020. She is a CCC-Speech-Language Pathologist with special interests in working with clients who are language delayed, deaf and hard of hearing, AAC, and children with

Autism. She has experience providing services within UNCG’s speech & hearing

clinic, in school setting, preschools, daycares, and home visits. Kaela has always had a passion for working with children and helping them learn and grow

developmentally. Kaela became a Speech-Language Pathologist because her younger sister was born with a rare brain disorder that caused various

developmental and intellectual disabilities, including profound hearing loss.

Growing up, Kaela always loved participating in speech therapy sessions with her sister, and that is what lead her on the path of helping children with various special needs. She strives for therapy sessions with high parent involvement while also keeping the kids engaged and motivated. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her two dogs, her fiancé, and going to the beach!

Elisa received her Bachelor’s from James Madison University and Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. During her studies she has gained experience with people of all ages, from infants to geriatrics in a variety of settings including a community school, outpatient clinic, rehab facility, and acute care. She has treated people with a broad range of diagnoses including receptive/expressive language disorders, articulation/phonological disorders, fluency disorders, apraxia, autism, dysphagia, and cognitive communication. One of her favorite things about speech therapy is seeing people make meaningful progress that positively impacts their daily lives. In her free time, she enjoys snuggling with her cat (on her terms of course), doing anything on the beach, and trying new places to eat! 

Talia graduated from Penn State with both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology.  Throughout graduate school Talia worked extensively with the pediatric population in a variety of settings.  Her clinical skill set includes treating and evaluating clients with various communication needs including articulation, receptive language, expressive language, fluency, phonological awareness, selective mutism, social communication, and complex communication needs involving AAC usage.  Talia strives to create a therapy environment where children feel comfortable to be themselves and can make therapy gains while having fun!  In her free time she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and spending time in the great outdoors. Talia recently moved to Wilmington from Pittsburgh, PA and is excited to pursue her passion in a beautiful coastal town.  

Erica was born and raised in Washington state. She enlisted in the United States Army when she was 19 years old. After she got out of the Army, she and her husband moved to Florida where she then earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida in 2021 before moving to Jacksonville, NC. Erica now has a one year old daughter, Clara June, who is her love and joy and also her mini me. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and her three dogs, cat and snake. Erica is passionate about speech, family and animals. 

Kaitlin graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology and is a recent graduate of Ohio University’s Communication Sciences and Disorders program. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship year at Coastline Therapy Group. During her graduate studies, Kaitlin gained clinical experience in an outpatient clinic, school setting, and early intervention. Kaitlin recently relocated to Wilmington from Youngstown, Ohio and is excited to explore the area! 

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.

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. 

A Maryland native, Devin graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Susquehanna University in 2013 and was also a collegiate swimmer, ending her career as an All-American. Devin moved to Wilmington in 2015 and graduated from the PTA program at Craven Community College in June of 2020.  She had a variety of experiences in her clinical education including a pelvic rehab/lymphedema clinic and an aquatic therapy clinic, where she was able to work with all different types of patients including pediatrics, geriatrics, military personnel and cancer survivors. Devin’s passion is in aquatics and hopes to one day call herself an aquatic therapist. In her spare time, Devin is the head coach of the local club swim team NSEA Swim located in the Northside neighborhood of Wilmington. She also enjoys exercising, going to the beach, traveling and spending time with friends.

Rory graduated from Saint Francis University (SFU) in 2021 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. While at SFU, Rory competed as a Division 1 swimmer and was a board member of the Physical Therapy Pro Bono clinic. Rory was first introduced to the CTG team in Spring 2021 when she completed her final clinical rotation. Rory has experience treating a diverse set of patients, but is very passionate about treating pediatric and neurological conditions. With her background in swimming and therapeutic knowledge, she enjoys incorporating aquatic therapy into her treatment sessions. Rory is also LSVT BIG certified and enjoys working with patients that have Parkinson’s Disease. Originally from central NC, Rory is looking forward to exploring the Wilmington area, taking in the sunshine, and being a part of the CTG team. 

Kaitlin received her B.S. in Public Health Sciences from Clemson University, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2015. She has experience in many settings including outpatient and inpatient pediatrics, aquatics, orthopedics, neuro rehab, home health, and SNF.  Her passion for PT undoubtedly lies in pediatrics, serving children of all ages and diagnoses. In her free time Kaitlin enjoys paddleboarding, running, being anywhere on the water, and of course cheering on her Tigers!  

Emily attended Ithaca College for both her Bachelor’s and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. Originally from Long Island, New York, Emily moved to Philadelphia after graduating with her DPT to work with children in both outpatient and early education settings. With experience in a variety of physical therapy settings, Emily is particularly passionate about treating pediatric patients and helping them reach their best physical potentials. She recently moved to Wilmington with her husband in pursuit of warmer weather and beautiful beaches. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, exercising, and taking care of her dog, Oliver.