The Team
Our therapists and administrative staff are committed to providing exceptional pediatric therapy services and supporting children and families.
In 2018, after twelve years of perseverance, prayer, and strategic planning, Southern Pediatric Therapy opened in Hernando, Mississippi. The clinic offers pediatric occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, pelvic floor therapy, and nutrition services to the community. What began as a one-person team has evolved into a thriving ensemble of thirty professionals.
Our team is committed to serving your whole family with passion as we aim to make a lasting impact on your child’s life. At SPT, we provide the highest level of care through a wealth of education, certifications, and specialized training. Here's a glimpse of our collective expertise.
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Our team holds a wide range of academic degrees including:
12 Associates Degrees
24 Bachelors Degrees
24 Masters Degrees
3 Doctorate Degrees
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Our team has advanced training in various therapeutic approaches, equipping us to address a wide range of challenges.
Occupational Therapy-Related:
National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Certified Autism Specialist (CAS)
ADHD Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider (ADHD-RSP)
Kinesiotaping / Pediatric Kinesiology Taping
Therapeutic Listening
Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)
Certified Anxiety Informed Professional (CAIP)
AEIOU Feeding Therapist (Trained)
Handwriting Without Tears (Trained)
Animal-Assisted Therapy (C-AAT)
Functional Movement Training (FMT)
Early Identification (AOTA badge)
Cancer Rehab Level 1 (AOTA badge)
Speech-Language Pathology:Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP)
Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
Natural Language Acquisition Trained Clinician
Myofunctional Therapist (AOMT-C)
Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Tummy Time Method Certified
Breathe Baby Ambassador
Beckman Oral Motor Certified
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Certified
Physical Therapy:
Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS)
Kinesiology Taping for Pediatrics (Certified)
Music Therapy:
Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC)
Nutrition:
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC)
Administrative:
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Certified Medical Biller and Coder (MCBC)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Our dedication to learning never stops. Our team is actively working toward additional certifications as we take pride in continually growing our expertise to ensure every child receives the best care possible.
We’re Growing!
SPT is breaking ground on a brand NEW OFFICE soon! Our future home will be located just down Byhalia Road from our current location—right next to DeSoto Family Dental Care—in a newly developed medical office park. This move will allow us to expand our services, offer even more specialized care, and continue creating a welcoming, kid-friendly space for families in our community. Stay tuned for updates as construction begins!
Administration
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Jennifer Pacileo
OTR/L, CIMI-2, CAS
Owner, Occupational Therapist,
Pelvic Floor Therapist -
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Derek Pacileo
Owner, CFO
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Ashley Albonetti
Accounts Receivable Analyst
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Kim Cooper
Lead Patient Services Coordinator
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Monica Solbrack
Patient Services Coordinator
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Nayely Aragonez
Medical Receptionist
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Sherrie Ledet
Medical Receptionist
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Mary Kate King
Marketing & Event Coordinator
Occupational Therapy
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Kristen Harmon
MOTR/L, CBS
Lead Occupational Therapist -
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Ashley Robertson
COTA/L, C-AAT, CAIP
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
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Mollie Wadsworth
COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
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Megan Barton
COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
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Bri Morgan
OTR/L
Occupational Therapist -
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Valerie Laidlaw
COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
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Nyesha Butler
COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant -
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Jane Larkin
OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapy
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Alma Godoy
PT, DPT
Lead Physical Therapist -
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Hannah Walton
PT, DPT, PCS
Physical Therapist -
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Briee Encalade
PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Speech Therapy
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Emily Williams
M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
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Abbey Sandridge
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Julia Pitts
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist -
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Ginny Swindoll
M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC, AOMT-C
Speech-Language Pathologist
Infant Feeding Specialist -
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Taylor Olivi
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Vivian Hale-Cox
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Haley Lonidier
M.S, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Katie Brownlee
MS, CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Ashland Johnson
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Music Therapy
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Anna "Gracie" Conley
MT-BC, NMT
Board-Certified Music Therapist
Nutrition
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Shiloh Lancaster
MS, RDN, CSPCC, LD
Pediatric Registered Dietitian
Animal-Assisted Special Program
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Gator
Therapy Dog in Training
Work With Us!
We are growing and always looking to expand the services we offer to our community. Our therapists and administrative staff are committed to serving families and providing exceptional pediatric therapy services. If you’re looking for a hands-on opportunity to grow in the field of pediatric therapy, we’d love to be part of your journey!
We welcome students, observers, interns, and fieldwork placements to come learn alongside our experienced team. Whether you're seeking observation hours or just want to learn more about the field, our team is happy to give you a closer look at what we do each day.
