Ashley Heiligenstadt, COTA/L

Ashley is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Thrive Therapy. She has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from James Madison University and earned an A.A.S in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at CPCC in 2020. She has spent the last couple of years providing OT to children in schools across the Charlotte area. Ashley values developing relationships with not only the children she works with but their parents and teachers to provide the most comprehensive therapy. Outside of work Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and two fur babies (a cat and a dog).
Ashley Heiligenstadt, COTA/L
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Meet The Rest of our team

Ashley Heiligenstadt, COTA/L
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Ashley Heiligenstadt, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ashley Shapiro, MS, OTR/L
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Ashley Shapiro, MS, OTR/L
MS, OTR/L

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Alexis Aldridge, MS, OTR/L
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Alexis Aldridge, MS, OTR/L
MS, OTR/L

Alexis is a pediatric occupational therapist with a Bachelor’s from UNC Chapel Hill and a Master’s from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She specializes in sensory processing, fine motor skills, emotional regulation, and feeding therapy, with an SOS Feeding certification earned in 2023.

Tori Southerland, M.S., OTR/L
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Tori Southerland, M.S., OTR/L
Owner & Occupational Therapist

Tori is the owner and primary Occupational Therapist at Thrive Therapy. Tori has over 10 years of clinical experience in various pediatric settings.

Michelle Pelletier, B.S., OTR/L
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Michelle Pelletier, B.S., OTR/L
Lead Occupational Therapist

Michelle has a bachelor's degree in Psychology, a master's degree in Education, and a post-baccalaureate certification in Occupational Therapy from Xavier University.

Susan Waters, COTA/L
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Susan Waters, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Susan is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Thrive Therapy with 25 years of OT experience.

Logan Tafur, COTA/L
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Logan Tafur, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Logan is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Thrive Therapy.

Christine Giesbrecht, COTA/L
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Christine Giesbrecht, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Christine is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Thrive Therapy. She earned an A.A.S in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at CPCC in 2018.

Emily Cliber, CPC, CPB, CPPM
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Emily Cliber, CPC, CPB, CPPM
Billing/Insurance Specialist

Emily grew up in CT but now lives outside of Richmond, VA. She has her bachelors in Business Administration and certification in coding, billing and practice management.

We're Hiring!

We are always looking to add to our dynamic team of therapists. See our open positions and apply today!

Ready to Join the Thrive Family?

We invite you to join our family and discover the services and collaboration opportunities we offer. With years of experience in pediatric therapy, we specialize in early childhood development, sensory processing, and motor coordination skills. Together, we can help your child thrive and have a fulfilling life. Contact us today to learn more!