Now available in Concord, Gastonia, Lincolnton, and Rock Hill clinics.
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book evaluationOur pediatric physical therapists help prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of movement disorders in children. We address gross motor skills that involve the muscles of the body and help improve children’s coordination, gait, posture, and overall body awareness.
Occupational therapy focuses on learning by doing, and how the mind and body must work together to perform daily functions. Our occupational therapists assist with everyday living, caring for oneself, returning to school / home, and returning to play / leisure activities.
Our speech-language pathologists are trained to diagnose and treat disorders related to speech, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing. We help children with communication delays through development of oral motor skills, language comprehension and use, and appropriate social skills.
We apply constraint induced techniques to encourage kiddos to use their involved side by constraining the strong side, promoting physical and mental development. Our specialized therapists will work with you and your child to determine if this service will improve your child’s health and development.
Currently only available in our Gastonia clinic on 2675 Court Drive. Aquatic therapy can benefit children who are receiving physical therapy for injury, pain, or developmental delays which affect muscular strength and coordination. It can also be hugely beneficial for children with sensory needs.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or behavior therapy helps children with autism and other learning disorders to grow and thrive.
Apraxia |
Auditory Processing Issues |
Autism Spectrum Disorders |
Asperger’s Syndrome |
Cerebral Palsy |
Delayed Gross Motor Skills |
Developmental Delays |
Feeding Disorders |
Down’s Syndrome |
Fine Motor Skills |
Genetic Disorders |
Handwriting |
Hypotonia |
Motor Planning and Coordination Difficulties |
Muscular Dystrophy |
Orthopedic Impairments |
Sensory Integration |
Spina Bifida |
Therapeutic Listening |
Visual Motor Skills |
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) |
Melissa earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. In addition to her doctoral degree, she is also certified in integrative dry needling. As a pediatric physical therapist, Melissa provides treatment for children with gross motor developmental delays, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, torticollis, toe walking, and other various orthopedic diagnoses. When treating children, she incorporates play as well as hands-on facilitation techniques in order to achieve optimal benefit and outcomes. Melissa prides herself on providing individualized treatment to every child she treats, and her goal for each patient is for them to regain function to the best of their abilities so that they can participate and fully function in daily activities. The most rewarding part of what she does is seeing a child get excited about meeting a milestone or goal in treatment. When she’s not treating, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, walking at the beach or hiking, and watching sports like football, hockey, golf, and soccer.
Robin is an OT.
Andrea is an FDPA.
Laura is a BCBA.
Jessica is an FDPA.
As our lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Tasha brings more than two decades of experience in behavior analysis and therapy to the Compleat KiDZ team. She is experienced in evaluating and treating patients in a variety of settings including in schools, in clinics, and in the home. She loves seeing the difference that ABA services make in the lives of her patients and leads our ABA team in outreach efforts in our Charlotte and Raleigh communities. Education: M.S. in Behavior Analysis and Therapy, Southern Illinois University, 2007 B.S. in Communication Disorders and Science, Southern Illinois University, 2001
Jill Hunter is an occupational therapist at our outpatient clinic in Rock Hill, SC.She earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. As a pediatric OT, Jill treats children from birth to 21 years old for conditions such as: sensory processing disorder, cerebral palsy, ADHD, developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, neurological conditions, down syndrome, TBI, and torticollis. She approaches treatment with a focus on deficits in fine motor skills, sensory processing, motor coordination, activities of daily living, hand writing, social skills, strength, visual motor, visual perceptual and play. For Jill, the most rewarding part of being an occupational therapist is seeing the excitement a child has when they can do something that they couldn’t achieve before. Training: University of South Carolina, Bachelor of Arts in Public Health; University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Master of Occupational Therapy.
As a pediatric physical therapist at our Gastonia clinic, Kacie work with children with a variety of diagnoses, including developmental delay, torticollis/plagiocephaly, down syndrome, spina bifida, toe walking, cerebral palsy and many more. She strives to improve each patient’s balance, coordination, strength, flexibility and motor function to improve their quality of life and allow them to keep up with their peers. Kacie earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Nazareth College. In addition to her degree, she completed a Fellowship in Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities from the University of Rochester. In her free time, Kacie loves to travel, hike, play sports, eat out and spend time with family and friends. Training: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY.
Kyle is an OT.
Laura is a pediatric speech language pathologist and the clinic lead at our Concord, NC location.She brings a wealth of experience to the Concord team, with experience treating both pediatric and adult patients for a variety of feeding and swallowing disorders. As a peds therapist, she treats children with a variety of different conditions including: Autism, Down Syndrome, feeding/swallowing disorders, language disorders, phonological and articulation disorders. Laura earned her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Medical University of South Carolina. In addition to her degree, she is certified in Vital Stim and FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing). For Laura, the most rewarding part of being a pediatric speech therapist is seeing the excitement on a patient’s/caregiver’s face when they achieve their goals. Training: B.S. in Health Science from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA; Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Amanda is a pediatric occupational therapist at our Compleat Kidz outpatient clinic in Concord. She works with children of all ages that present with a variety of conditions including sensory processing disorders, feeding problems, ADHD, developmental delays, Autism spectrum disorders, neurological conditions, and more. At Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan, Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine as well as her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degrees. Her previous experience includes school-based OT, skilled nursing, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Amanda believes the most rewarding part of being a pediatric therapist is when a child learns a new skill and is excited to share it with others! Training: B.S. in Rehabilitation Medicine and M.S. in Occupational Therapy from Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan.
Emily is a pediatric physical therapy assistant at our outpatient Gastonia clinic. She treats patients with a variety of diagnoses, including toe walking, developmental delay, torticollis, autism, down syndrome, and many more. She earned a B.S. in Kinesiology from Anderson University in SC and her A.A.S. in Physical Therapy Assistant from Chattanooga State Community College in Tennessee. In addition to her degrees, she is also a Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM). Emily strives to provide the best care possible to help each child she treats achieve their best qualify of life. She works to develop relationships with both the child and the child’s family to achieve the best outcome possible. The most rewarding part of providing pediatric physical therapy is knowing she helps each patient acquire the skills and confidence to complete activities they may never have achieved before. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, taking long walks, spending time with family and friends, fitness, and drinking lots of coffee. Training: B.S. in Kinesiology from Anderson University in Anderson, SC; A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant from Chattanooga State Community College in Chattanooga, TN.
Sarah is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist at our outpatient clinic in Lincolnton, NC. As a pediatric OT, she works with children from birth to 21 years old to address deficits in the areas of developmental delay, sensory processing disorder, motor coordination and balance, torticollis in infants, ADLs, social interactions, and play. Sarah earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Davidson College and her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Before joining the Compleat KiDZ team as an OT, Sarah was also a teacher for Gaston County Schools, where she taught 7th Grade Language Arts with inclusion classes. Training: BS in Psychology from Davidson College; Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Courtney Broderick is a Speech Language Pathologist at our outpatient clinic in Lincolnton, NC. As an SLP, she works with children with a variety of conditions including pre-verbal language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and school-age language delays. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master of Science degree in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington. Prior to becoming a speech-language pathologist, Courtney received a Bachelor of Science from University of Maryland in Marketing and Supply Chain Management and worked in events and marketing in Washington, DC before deciding to pursue a career as a SLP. Courtney has experience with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of disorders. Her areas of professional interest include early intervention, pre-school language disorders, apraxia of speech, articulation, and adolescent traumatic brain injury. Training: MS, Medical Speech Language Pathology from the University of Washington; BS, Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Washington.
Christine is an enthusiastic occupational therapist who enjoys working with children of all ages. She works with patients with an array of conditions such as Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Sensory Processing Disorder, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, TBI, and Torticollis. She has focused on motor coordination difficulties, strength and balance, fine motor skills / handwriting, visual perceptual problems, sensory regulation, and feeding aversions. Christine brings a wealth of experience to the Lincolnton team. Before joining Compleat KiDZ, she has worked in skilled nursing and as a school-based therapist, with her role as an OT in Stanly County Schools providing services to children in grades PreK-12, collaborating with IEP team and other related services to ensure children are functioning optimally within their school environment. For Christine, the most rewarding part of being a pediatric OT is watching her patients improve on their goal areas and having fun during treatment sessions. In her free time, she enjoys movies, yoga, and dancing; she grew up dancing an array of genres, from ballet to jazz, tap, lyrical and more. She also has played the violin for over 10 years. Training: Major in Sociology and Minor in Psychology from Central CT State University; Master of Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University in Massachusetts
Kimberly Lind is an occupational therapist at our outpatient Compleat KiDZ clinic in Lincolnton. She received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science from Liberty University and earned a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in Norcross, Georgia. Kimberly is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina. Kimberly is passionate about helping kids achieve their greatest potential while making therapy a fun experience. She has a background in early intervention as well as a special interest in treating children with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and congenital hand conditions. She is also certified in Fascial Movement Taping. Training: Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology, Exercise Science from Liberty University; Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University Specialties/ Certifications: Certified in Fascial Movement Taping and specializing in physical disabilities.
Mikaela Maddock, DPT, is a pediatric physical therapist at our Concord clinic near Charlotte. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia. In addition to her degree, she is also an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor. Mikaela grew up in Buffalo, NY, and is excited to be in Charlotte away from the snow! She brings a wide range of experiences to the team; before coming to work at Compelat KiDZ, she also provided acute inpatient physical therapy for hospital patients in Cincinnati. As a pediatric physical therapist, Mikaela work with children with a variety of diagnoses including developmental delay, torticollis, cerebral palsy, and other neurologic and orthopedic conditions. She works with her patients and their families so that each child can reach the maximum level of function possible. In her free time, Mikaela enjoys hiking, golf, and doing anything outside! Training: DPT, Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA; BS in Biology, University of Dayton in Dayton, OH
Shayla is an occupational therapist at our Gastonia clinic who earned her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. In addition to her degree, Shayla also specializes in therapeutic listening and stroke rehabilitation, and hopes to soon add Beckman Oral Motor techniques to her OT tool belt. Before joining Compleat KiDZ, she worked in short term rehab with adults, working with patients who experienced strokes, joint replacements, and generalized deconditioning; she also has experience as a travel therapist, staffing various skilled nursing facilities across the East Coast. For Shayla, the most rewarding part of being a pediatric occupational therapist is establishing a positive rapport between a child and caregiver, so that both child and caregiver are empowered to continue meeting goals and improving even after therapy ends. Training: Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Pittsburgh; Bachelor of Science, UNC Charlotte.
Georgina earned her Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. As a Speech Language Pathologist at our Gastonia clinic, she enjoys working with children, using a child-centered approach in order to help them achieve their speech and language goals. For Georgina, the most rewarding part of being an SLP is empowering children to express their wants and needs through the use of play and exploration. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, Crossfit, hiking, cooking and enjoying time with friends and family. Training: BS in Psychology and Neuroscience, Queens College – City University of New York; MS in Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina University.
Melissa earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ. In addition to her doctoral degree, she is also certified in integrative dry needling. As a pediatric physical therapist, Melissa provides treatment for children with gross motor developmental delays, autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, torticollis, toe walking, and other various orthopedic diagnoses. When treating children, she incorporates play as well as hands-on facilitation techniques in order to achieve optimal benefit and outcomes. Melissa prides herself on providing individualized treatment to every child she treats, and her goal for each patient is for them to regain function to the best of their abilities so that they can participate and fully function in daily activities. The most rewarding part of what she does is seeing a child get excited about meeting a milestone or goal in treatment. When she’s not treating, Melissa enjoys spending time with family, walking at the beach or hiking, and watching sports like football, hockey, golf, and soccer.
We offer pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and ABA (behavior therapy).
Our therapists also provide specialties including not limited to:
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Beckman Oral Motor
Feeding/ Swallowing Therapy
Gait Training
LAMP Words for Life
Manual Facilitation Techniques
Neuro Re-education
Primitive Reflex Integration
PROMPT
Sensory Integration
Serial Casting
Therapeutic Listening
VitalStim
Wheelchair Evaluations
For physical therapy, occupational, and speech therapy, we can treat patients ages 0-18. For ABA therapy, we are currently equipped to treat early learners, ages 0-7. You can visit our ABA services page to learn more. Please contact us if you are unsure whether or not your child can receive therapy from us.
No, you can get evaluations and treatments at our clinics without a physician prescription / referral.
However, many insurance plans including Medicaid DO require a referral before offering coverage for our services. If you would like to be referred for ABA services, please bring this letter to your physician to ensure your child can receive services as quickly as possible: Compleat KiDZ ABA Letter to Physician
Whether or not you are referred to us, we will work closely with your child’s physician, teachers, and other caretakers to ensure the best treatment for your child.
Most forms of pediatric therapy treatment will be covered by most major insurance companies as long as you have a doctor’s referral for the service. However, Phonological and Articulation Disorders, with the exception of congenital conditions, are often not covered under private payer insurance plans. Contact your insurance provider to see if treatment for these conditions is covered.
Compleat KiDZ accepts most major insurance providers including Medicaid. Please see our Insurance/Payment section for a complete list of accepted providers.
Because of the variety of services offered and the differences in individual insurance plans, it is difficult to estimate the total cost of treatment for an individual. We do offer flat fee private pay rates for individual sessions: Initial eval – $90 1 hour session – $70 30 min session – $40 See the Insurance/Payment section for more information about payment options and what insurance providers we accept.
We recommend you arrive about 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. We will go over necessary paperwork with you and conduct an evaluation. The initial evaluation will last about an hour, after which our front desk will work with you to set future appointment times. If your child has an IEP, please bring it to the first appointment.
Bring cash, check, or credit card to make your co-payments at the beginning of your appointments. Co-payments must be made prior to services rendered. We are able to accept one payment for multiple visits if it is more convenient for you, as long as payment is made before the scheduled appointments.
If you must miss an appointment, call our Front Desk to reschedule your appointment. You must call 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time. Failing to call at least 24 hours in advance will result in a $25 no show fee.
If your child is sick, please call our front desk to reschedule your appointment.
Severe weather conditions may cause our clinics to operate on delayed opening / early closing schedules or to fully close for the day. Delayed openings or closure due to weather will be posted on our website no later than 7:30 am each business day. If the clinic closes early, our front desk team will contact patients whose same-day appointments are impacted by the clinic closure.
To refer a patient for services at Compleat KiDZ, please fax a referral to the appropriate number:
For Physical, Occupational, or Speech Therapy services, fax 888-244-5493.
For ABA Therapy services, fax 888-258-7388.
For questions regarding ABA referrals, please call our services coordinator at 833-KIDZ-ABA, or 833-543-9222.
Compleat KiDZ accepts most major insurances. Check the box to the right to see if your insurance provider is accepted by Compleat KiDZ.
Come prepared to make your insurance co-payment each appointment. The amount of your co-pay is set by your insurance company. If you are not able to make your co-payment at the time of service, ask either our reception or checkout desk team member to set up terms for a deferred payment plan.
Compleat KiDZ understands that the cost of health care can put a strain on our families’ finances. We are willing to work with you to set up a payment plan that works within your budget. Compleat KiDZ offers healthcare financing plans through Care Credit and United Medical Credit.
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