Michelle Pelletier, B.S., OTR/L

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. She worked at Schwab Rehabilitation in Chicago and National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington DC, specializing in orthopedic, stroke, and spinal cord injuries. She then transferred her focus to pediatrics, working in a private clinic and in the Alexandria, VA public school system. After moving to Charlotte, Michelle began working with pediatrics in the home health setting. She is originally from Dayton, Ohio. Michelle has been practicing for over 10 years. She has additional experience with feeding therapy and is trained in the SOS feeding approach. When not working she enjoys hiking, tennis, spin class, walking the dogs, and watching one of her children’s many sporting events!
Michelle Pelletier, B.S., OTR/L
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Meet The Rest of our team

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

Ashley Heiligenstadt, COTA/L
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!