Staff Spotlight Vlog: Physical Therapists
Time to have some fun and learn more about our team here at Carolina Therapy Connection! Go behind the scenes to get a glimpse of our culture and meet our work family. During this episode of our new Staff Spotlight Vlog series, meet our pediatric physical therapists: Jessica, Lauren and Emily. These ladies work hard each day to promote independence, increase participation, facilitate motor development and function, improve strength and endurance, enhance learning opportunities, and ease challenges with daily tasks and routines.
More About Jessica, Lauren & Emily
Jessica graduated from East Carolina University in 2008 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since graduating, she has had experience working in several settings, including acute care, outpatient clinics, home health, and the school system; through working in all of these settings, Jessica has found that her passion for working with children and their families has grown stronger. She values working closely with her patients and their families in order to provide the most comprehensive and individualized treatment plans. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and being outside with her husband and twin sons.
Lauren graduated from Elon University with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Lauren has always had a passion to work with children. While in school she completed a majority of her clinical rotations in pediatrics, including both the outpatient and school system settings. She is a Certified Autism Specialist through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. Lauren is a huge sports fan and loves cheering on the NC State Wolfpack and Carolina Panthers. In her free time she also enjoys cooking, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.
Emily graduated from High Point University in 2020 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since her first semester of PT school she knew she had a passion for pediatrics, neuro, and serving Hispanic populations. Her final clinical rotation included Early Intervention in the East Carolina area. Emily is a Georgia Bulldog fan and enjoys spending her free time outdoors, traveling, cooking, and hanging out with her dogs and family.
Stay turned for more Staff Spotlight Vlogs with our amazing team! Meet them HERE and keep an eye out to see them in more videos soon.
