This is Jessica Carter, the owner of SPOT Therapy. She gained her Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of St. Augustine in 2019, and studied pediatrics at the John Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Clinic before moving back to her home town on the coast. Jessica is a specialized Feeding Therapist through the SOS approach, Certified Infant Massage Coach, Certified in the evaluation and treatment of Torticollis, and has a passion for helping children gain independence and joy in their daily activities and routines. She enjoys playing tennis, painting, spending time with her two beautiful children and husband, and loves her two dogs Elle Woods and Ali May.  

Mr. Bryan is part of our wonderful office staff that is here to answer your questions and concerns about scheduling, insurance, and referral needs. Bryan was born and raised in Ocean Springs and served our country in the Army National Guard for 9 years. Bryan loves spending time with his family, and camping and hiking in his free time. Bryan is here to serve you and your family to ensure you are able to access essential services for your child. 

Meet Tessa Steele, our Lead SLP. She earned her Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi. Tessa is from the Gulf Coast and returned home after her studies to service families on the coast. Tessa has a passion for working with children to gain communication, feeding, and oral motor independence. She is an SOS Trained Feeding Therapist, with further training in Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention and adult VitalStim. Tessa enjoys working with children of varying diagnoses and strives to provide quality and family centered services. 

Taylor graduated with her master of occupational therapy degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2018. Taylor has special interests in autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing, primitive reflex integration, and ADHD. She has completed coursework in these areas to obtain her CPRCS and ASDCS certifications. In her free time, you can find her spending time with her own two children, Jackson and Madilyn, and her husband, Tanner. She enjoys a quiet getaway, a good cup of coffee, and a creative outlet.

Meet Grace Lindsey, a certified occupational therapy assistant at SPOT Therapy. Grace gained her Associates of Applied Science degree from Pearl River Community College. Soon into her career, Grace realized the unwavering passion she held for the pediatric population. With her special interests in sensory integration and music therapy, Grace strives to provide quality and unique therapy to each patient. 

Katelynn received her Masters of Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College in 2019. She has 5 years of pediatric experience in schools and outpatient pediatric clinics across New York and North Carolina, and she moved to the gulf coast in June 2023. Katelynn uses holistic approaches to assist children and their families, and is skilled at implementing sensory integration and reflex integration techniques to help children fully participate in their everyday activities.

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Meet Madison Hudson! She earned her Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Mississippi. She has pediatric experience from the schools here on the Gulf Coast. Madison is passionate about working with children and their families to help her patients obtain communication, feeding, and oral motor independence. She is a Feed the Ped’s trained feeding therapist. Madison is dedicated to providing quality, family centered services.  

Meet Caitlyn Barnes, a certified speech-language pathologist at SPOT Therapy. Caitlyn earned her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. She moved to the Gulf Coast in July 2021 and has enjoyed working with children and families in the community. Caitlyn is dedicated to helping children obtain communication, feeding, and oral motor skills and is passionate about culturally competent, quality care. She plans to continue specializing in feeding but has frequently worked with autistic and bilingual/multicultural families.

Marie Massey earned her BS in Exercise Physiology from Mississippi State University in 2021 and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama in 2024.
During her studies, Marie gained a wide range of experiences, particularly enjoying her pediatric rotation. She has experience working with children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, genetic conditions, CIDP, and autism spectrum disorder. Marie believes in providing family-oriented care and working as a team to create play-centered goals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Imogen.

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Erika, our dedicated Office Manager, brings a sunny disposition and a wealth of experience to our team. Born and raised in the vibrant state of Florida, Erika now calls the beautiful Gulf Coast home, where she resides with her loving family. When she's not hard at work, you can find her exploring downtown, soaking up the sun on the beach, or whipping up delicious meals in the kitchen.

With over 9 years of experience in sales and administrative roles, Erika is a skilled professional who excels at managing our office operations. Her passion for children and families shines through in her interactions with our patients and their loved ones. She is committed to providing top-notch services to the Gulf Coast community and always approaches her work with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

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