Christine Giesbrecht, COTA/L

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. She has provided OT in schools across Charlotte to children from preschool to high school graduation and specializes in Handwriting Without Tears. Christine is passionate about providing OT to support children's development, education, confidence, and success. She thrives on building a connection with children and supporting them with skilled interventions to achieve success in the school setting and beyond. Outside of work Christine enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her husband, two cats, and adventurous rescue dog.
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Christine Giesbrecht, COTA/L

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

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.

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Tori Southerland, M.S., OTR/L
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.

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Michelle Pelletier, B.S., OTR/L
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.

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

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

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

Logan is an Occupational Therapy Assistant at Thrive Therapy.

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Emily Cliber, CPC, CPB, CPPM
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.

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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!

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