Join Our Coastline Team!

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Angela graduated from Brightwood College in 2012 with an A.A.S. focused on

Operations Management. She furthered her education by pursuing a B.S. in Business

with Human Resources Management degree to enhance her knowledge and skills in

personnel management and relations. With over ten years of experience in the

healthcare industry, Angela has worked in clinical and operational roles. She is

dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of patient care for the community is being

provided, which is why she is thrilled to be on the Coastline team. Angela relocated here

after her Marine husband received orders. She quickly fell in love with the warm and

welcoming nature of Southern hospitality, making it her permanent home. During her

free time, Angela cherishes moments spent with her husband, two sons, dog Roxy,

family, and friends. She enjoys relaxing at the beach, exploring nature through hiking

adventures, serving the community, attending sporting events, and indulging in new

culinary experiences.

Bianca, local to Wilmington, NC for over 10 years, lingered long after attending UNC Wilmington for Philosophy and Religion. She has since, been an integral part of the physical therapy community. She brings her own southern hospitality and charisma into the work environment, making sure each and every client feels welcomed and appreciated. Bianca is also an active participant in the local art community; she greatly enjoys promoting and distributing her artwork for various charities and festivals. She’s also a huge plant lady and dog mom, so feel free to show her pictures of your fur babies or plant babies.  

Itzel was born in San Bernardino, California and raised in Raleigh North Carolina. Itzel started volunteering here with us during her undergrad and after recently graduating with her B.S. in Exercise Science from UNC-Wilmington, she decided to join the team and make Wilmington her home. She has a strong passion for kids and always strives to radiate her positive energy throughout the clinic. Itzel also hopes to go to graduate school to study Occupational Therapy.  She is also currently pursuing her passion for fitness as she is in the process of getting her personal training certification.  Itzel is a very outgoing and adventurous person, she loves to explore new places, as she recently road tripped to the Grand Canyon. 

Bryttnie was born in El Paso Texas and raised in Northern New Jersey. Wanting to slow down from the constant fast paced living in the North, she made the decision to leave NJ and start over somewhere in the south. Looking at the map, Wilmington just sounded like home. Bryttnie has an ever effervescent personality that matches all the energy our kiddos have in our clinics. Her interests include riding motorcycles, knitting, crochet, and making new friends. 

 I was born and raised in Oregon and moved to North Carolina five years ago with my family. I have always enjoyed vacationing here, visiting my grandparents, the friendly locals and the slower pace of life. I have worked in the medical field for some time now and have always had a heart for pediatrics. I am excited about being a part of Coastline Therapy Group, in the time I have been here they have already made me feel like family.  

Karleigh was raised in a small town in Duplin County, North Carolina, but relocated to the Wilmington area to obtain a degree at UNC-Wilmington. She recently graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and plans to attend graduate school to pursue her Master's in Occupational Therapy. She has always had a passion to work in Pediatrics and is excited to be a part of the Coastline team. In her free time, Karleigh enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family, and traveling to new places! 

Tabitha was born in Helen Georgia and raised in Bradenton Florida. She recently moved to Wilmington wanting to explore a new area that still felt like home with the beach so close by. She is finishing up her bachelor’s degree online at Florida Gulf Coast University majoring in Healthcare Administration. She was raised in a family full of kids, so helping children has easily become something she is passionate about. She enjoys going to the beach, shopping, and traveling to new places.  

Meagan is a coastal NC native, born and raised in Wilmington. She graduated from Miller-Motte College in 2015 with an A.A.S. focused on Electronic Medical Records. She also decided to pursue her love for photography and has her own small business where she specializes and enjoys working with children and families. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Josh, and they have three beautiful kids, Colton, Caine, and Evelyn. In her free time she loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, taking trips to the mountains, gardening, working out, and snuggling her cat, Cleo. Meagan has always had a passion for healthcare and helping others and is excited to be a part of Coastline Therapy Group!

Liz graduated from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania with a B.S in Public Health with a concentration in health administration! Liz grew up in Pennsylvania about an hour outside of Philadelphia. She wanted to ditch the snow and live by a beach, so she moved to Wilmington, NC in 2021! On her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, being with friends, photography and obviously watching the Philadelphia Eagles! 

Our Sweet Charlie is our Coastline Mascot. She embodies everything we strive to be: super sweet, loving, playful, gentle, and kind to all she meets. Charlie-Girl loves snuggling with our therapists in between patient visits and she offers her belly for gentle rubs as a reward to kiddos that follow directions and have a good attitude during their treatments. Charlie loves to greet our guests from behind the front desk with a happy smile. She also loves to sit with the admins to keep them company as they work on schedules and authorizations!

Ryan graduated from Sacred Heart University with a B.S in Health Science and later received a M.S. in Occupational Therapy. Ryan Joins Coastline Therapy Group after working in the Rehabilitation outpatient associated with a regional hospital. Ryan brings a wide array of clinical experiences ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in a variety of settings. Ryan is a kid at heart and you can always find him on the ground with the kids. He brings the attitude to make therapy functional and fun. When not at work you can find Ryan near the water enjoying the outdoors. Fun fact: Ryan is United States Marine Corps Veteran.   

Brittney graduated from the OTA program at Cape Fear Community College in May of 2018. She came to know Coastline Therapy Group after having the opportunity to complete one of her final fieldwork rotations at the Wilmington location and was blessed with the opportunity to begin her occupational therapy career with CTG just a couple months after graduation. Brittney finds joy in engaging clients in activities that are not only meaningful and fun, but also help increase their independence in their daily life activities. She enjoys being creative and problem solving alongside caregivers to best support patients and families. Brittney enjoys hanging out with friends and family, biking, boating, reading and long walks. 

Alyssa graduated from Elizabethtown College in August 2020 with her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Alyssa is originally from Long Island, NY and moved to Wilmington following her last clinical rotation at CTG. Since working in pediatrics, she has found her niche in sensory integration and loves using her creativity, imagination and problem solving skills to advocate for and improve the lives of others. Alyssa has completed research on trauma informed care and prides herself in utilizing this treatment approach with patients and families. Alyssa enjoys spending time at the beach, boating and hanging out with her family & friends.

Kendall was born in Whiteville, NC and moved to Greensboro in 2013. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography in 2017. She relocated to the Wilmington area in 2019 and was accepted into the OTA program at Cape Fear Community College in 2021. She graduated with an A.A.S. from the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at CFCC in May 2023. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, teaching dance, nannying, and working in skilled nursing facilities across Columbus, Bladen, and New Hanover counties. She developed a passion for pediatrics at a young age and can't wait to continue making an impact on young lives. She completed a fieldwork rotation with Coastline during her time at CFCC and she is excited to join the Coastline Team as a board certified OTA, licensed in North Carolina. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, friends, and two dogs, Linda and Lacey. 

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Marco made his way to Wilmington, North Carolina where he's proudly called "home" for several years. He enjoys living is this beautiful beach town with his wife and two children. Marco has worked in the healthcare industry for over 12 years and is deeply passionate about equipping people to live with the highest quality of life. As a graduate of Cape Fear Community College's Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in 2023, Marco looks forward to a long and impactful career in the field of Occupational Therapy.  In his free time Marco enjoys making fun memories with his family, caring for his 20+ bonsai trees, and pursuing artistic hobbies like sculpting or drawing.

Sara graduated from the University of Kentucky with both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Speech-Language Pathology.  She gained a wide variety of experience working in rehab, hospitals, schools and private practices. She currently works in the Coastline Therapy Clinic and specializes in early intervention for speech sound disorders and late language emergence. Sara is passionate about helping children learn to express new sounds and words for the first time and teaching parents how to carryover the child's new skills to the home environment. Sara lives in Wilmington with her husband and two beautiful children.   

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.

Lauren is a recent graduate of the University of Toledo where she obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech Language Pathology. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship with Coastline Therapy Group at Parsley Elementary School. During her graduate studies, she gained experience in a variety of clinical settings including a pediatric outpatient clinic, charter and public schools, aphasia center, and acute care hospital. Lauren has a passion for working with children and is excited to begin her career in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. In her free time, Lauren enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her friends & family.  

Kristen is a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech Language Pathology. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship with Coastline Therapy Group at Malpass Elementary School. During her graduate studies, she gained experience in a variety of clinical settings including a neuro-rehab and balance outpatient clinic, aphasia clinic, and public schools. Kristen has a passion for making therapy fun, engaging, as well as functional. During her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and baking. Originally from Ohio, Kristen looks forward to exploring Wilmington with her family and spending plenty of weekends at the beach! 

Morgan earned a B.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and a M.S. degree in Speech Language Pathology from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Morgan looks forward to completing her Clinical Fellowship year with Coastline Therapy Group.  She enjoys working with individuals of all ages and a variety of diagnoses. During her graduate studies, she gained experience working with individuals in the school, clinic, hospital, and home settings. Morgan always strives to create a positive and engaging environment for all of her clients and their families. Morgan just recently moved to Wilmington from Williamsport Pennsylvania, and is excited to start her new journey in this beautiful town. In Morgan's free time, she hopes to enjoy the many beaches that Wilmington has to offer. 

Adrianne is from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She studied at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, where she attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in 2013. In North Philadelphia, and subsequently, the Delaware beaches, Adrianne was employed as a home health caretaker and therapeutic support staff worker for preschoolers, as well as a paraeducator in middle and high school settings. Adrianne's proclivity to support pediatric patients across the lifespan led her to complete her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Radford University in 2019.  Through clinical experience in hospital, school, daycare, outpatient, and home-based settings, she developed specialized interests in early intervention, autism spectrum disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech.  The outpatient rehabilitation sector of speech-language pathology has become Adrianne's passion, as she can focus on play-based intervention and person- and family- centered care. When Adrianne is not at work, she can be found lifting weights or running, exploring her love of music by playing piano or attending live performances, or reading a book at the beach.  

I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with an undergraduate degree in speech language and hearing sciences. Recently, I received my Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Throughout graduate school I have gained experience working in a variety of settings including schools, outpatient clinics and acute care facilities. I also have had experience working with a variety of diagnoses in both pediatric and geriatric populations. I am excited to begin my career as a speech language pathologist with Coastline Therapy Group! During my free time I love to spend time at the beach and with my family and friends.  

Stephanie received both her bachelor and master degrees in Speech - Language Pathology from The University of Tennessee. Stephanie has 20 years experience with a variety of diagnoses in her field, during which she provided services in hospital, home health, and outpatient settings. She has special interest in treatment of feeding/swallowing disorders across the lifespan. Stephanie believes in establishing a strong relationship amongst patients, family, and providers to achieve maximum success. Stephanie recently relocated to Wilmington, NC and enjoys college sports, time with her family and dogs, and of course beach life.    

Megan Graduated from California State University, Sacramento with her B.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2019. She is originally from California but has recently moved to the Jacksonville, NC area with her husband and pup Dallas. She enjoys working with a variety of skill levels, AAC, children with Autism, and speech and language disorders. She has also worked in a variety of settings such as home health, clinic health, and the school setting. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, going on new adventures, and going to the beach. 

Tori Graduated from Arizona State University with her B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences in 2022. She was born and raised in North Carolina, and recently just moved back home from San Diego CA with her husband and baby! Tori loves to work with pediatric children in educational settings primarily focusing on language, articulation, and fluency therapy, and believes everyone deserves to be able to communicate.  

Kelly graduated from the University of Akron where she obtained her graduate degree in speech-language pathology. She recently moved to North Carolina to begin her career! During her graduate studies, she gained experience in a variety of clinical settings including a pediatric outpatient clinic, an ENT center, an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, and a public school. Kelly has an interest in working in AAC (alternative and augmentative communication) and hearing loss, but is passionate about working with children of all ages and abilities. She is excited to begin her career in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina. In her free time, enjoys reading, cooking and hanging out with her friends, family, and fiance! 

Abby holds a Bachelor of Science from Messiah University and a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University. Before pursuing her masters, Abby completed a developmental psychology curriculum at the University of Oxford with a focus on theory of mind and language acquisition. She then worked in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for 2 years at a medical clinic in Hawaii where she expanded her passion for communication and her understanding of complex behavior. From there, Abby moved to NYC to complete her masters through which she gained a wide breadth of experience working in acute care, pediatric rehabilitation, private practice and school settings. 

Abby’s goal is to help clients reach their communicative potential and ultimately achieve greater confidence, independence and joy in their daily lives. She enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with friends and family. Abby is excited for this new chapter in Wilmington and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship at the Wrightsville Clinic.

Carmen graduated from The University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2019 with a B.A. in Recreational Therapy and is a recent graduate of The University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she earned

her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Throughout her undergraduate and graduate studies, she acquired experiences across populations and settings including: the NC school system, the Burn & Trauma Unit of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Adult Neurological Unit of Duke University Hospital, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Women’s Hospital at Moses Cone Hospital. She has clinical experience with autism, articulation, expressive and receptive language, pragmatics, cognitive-

communication, and feeding therapies. Carmen is so excited to be back in the town of her alma mater as a Clinical Fellow with Coastline. She looks forward to providing speech, language, and feeding services to children and their families to ultimately increase a child’s quality of life. During her free time she enjoys reading books, spending time on the beach, running/exercising, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Alexis graduated from Western Carolina University in 2020 with an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Alexis is a recent graduate from the University of South Carolina where she received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is excited to complete her Clinical Fellowship year with Coastline Therapy Group and move from South Carolina with her family. Alexis has gained experience during her studies in settings with all ages, from infants to geriatrics in an outpatient clinic, school setting, acute care settings, and skilled nursing facilities. She has clinical experience with early intervention, AAC intervention, pediatric feeding, articulation, language, fluency, and cognitive disorders. Alexis fell in love with the field of Speech-Language Pathology when she experienced a stroke at the age of 7 and received speech therapy in the school she attended. Alexis strives to deliver services that make a long-lasting impact on clients and their families just like it did for her.  

Britney graduated from Lehman College CUNY with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology with a minor in Early Childhood Education and a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Iona College. Britney has experience working with the pediatric population in the school setting and outpatient settings.  She has gained experience working with a variety of communication needs for various disabilities. Her clinical skill set includes treating and evaluating various communication needs including, articulation, expressive language, receptive language, social skills, and complex communication needs. Britney believes in the importance of establishing rapport with clients and their family’s to have a positive and successful therapy experience.  

Bryant gained a B.S. in Neuroscience from UAB and is a recent graduate from the University of Montevallo with a Masters in Speech Language Pathology. He has experience in schools, clinics, and hospitals with clients ages 2 to 100. He has a desire to get to know clients to learn what a their specific goals are and work toward those. He enjoys board games, word games, volleyball, baseball, and golf and will take any opportunity to incorporate games into therapy activities. Bryant and his wife, Savannah, just moved from Alabama to Wilmington. They love taking their retired racing greyhound, Ruth, to the beach so she can run around. 

 Lauren (Ren) grew up in a small town in northeastern NC, and graduated with a B.S. in speech and hearing sciences from East Carolina University. She attended North Carolina Central University for her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and is passionate about the pediatric population. During her time at NCCU, she gained experience in a school setting and early intervention-focused private practices, specifically with Spanish/English dual-language learner populations. She loves the creativity that working with pediatrics requires, and has a passion for helping facilitate early language development. She strives to form professional and meaningful relationships with her clients and their caregivers to provide the best outcome for her clients’ speech/language development. An NC local, her dream was always to finish school and live near the ocean! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, weightlifting, surfing and fishing. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship at South Topsail Elementary.  

 Emma earned her B.S. in Speech and Hearing Sciences from East Carolina University. She recently graduated with her masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Jacksonville University. Throughout her graduate program, she gained field experience in a variety of clinical settings such as public school, rehabilitation facility, outpatient clinic, prescribed pediatric extended care, early intervention, and hippotherapy with equines. She recently relocated from the sunshine state and is excited to begin her career with Coastline where she is able to pursue her passion for increasing quality of life for the pediatric population. Her goal in therapy is to create safe and encouraging environment with the ability for clients and families to flourish. In her free time she can be found anywhere by the water, exploring the area, and trying new foods. She is excited for her new adventure in this coastal town! 

Madison graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2020 with her B.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Madison is a recent graduate from Western Carolina University where she obtained her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology. She will be completing her Clinical Fellowship Year with Coastline Therapy Group at Summersill Elementary School. During her graduate studies, she gained experience in a variety of clinical settings including a preschool, charter and private schools, a private practice for all ages,  a rehabilitation hospital, and a long-term acute care hospital. One of Madison’s favorite things about the field of Speech-Language Pathology is seeing the excitement on her clients faces as they make meaningful progress towards their goals. Madison is excited to begin her career in her hometown of Wilmington, N.C. and plans to spend her free time playing with her cats and roller skating at Long Leaf Park.