Sarah received her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from University of Central Arkansas.
From
Raised in NLR, AR, still reside there.
Community Involvement
Special Olympics Arkansas - annual sponsorship and participation in SO-ROW in conjunction with Stronger Together Fitness, New Life Church, Arkansas Down Syndrome Network.
Personal Interests
CrossFit, Softball, coaching and training up my children as athletes, true crime shows/podcasts.
Special interests
Primitive reflex integration, play based therapy, Level 1 Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Certification.
Motivation
I opened PlayRx to allow myself to define a company based in the qualities that I found to be most effective within my years as a treating therapist: Play-Based, Family oriented, education/training/collaboration with community partners/daycare centers. I love the overall vibe and feel that my Staff at PlayRx presents. PlayRx Clinicians are extensions of myself in their clinical excellence and character and I am so proud of each of them for their unending interest in clinical growth, sharing of their views/clinical opinions, seeking out and sharing relevant continuing education and therapy materials, and the love and care that they extend to our community partners and parents/caregivers.
Brenna Kelley - COTA/L - Director of Clinical Operations
Education
Baptist Health Schools, Bachelors In Applied Management ATU
Personal Interests
Favorite food: Pizza; Favorite color: Blue; I love anything outdoors and time spent with my husband, son Trace, and our yellow lab River.
Motivation
Watching kids learn and achieve new milestones is the greatest blessing! Kids find happiness and excitement with the smallest things!! I have been blessed to be a part of PlayRX since the very early days! Hearing the passion and drive behind the scenes of our wonderful owner left no doubt that this is where I wanted to be and what I wanted to be a part of!!
Occupational Therapy Staff
Kaelyn Turner - MOT, OTR/L- OT Team Leader
Education
Kaelyn received her masters degree in occupational therapy from Texas Woman's University in Denton, TX.
Special interests
Neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy, brain injuries, seizures, autism, and ADHD, as well as sensory integration, and SOS feeding.
Community Involvement
I am a young adult leader at New Life Church.
From
I am from Sherwood, AR and attended high school at Sylvan Hills (go bears!).
Personal Interests
I love working out, traveling, and spending time with my husband!
Motivation
I opened PlayRx to allow myself to define a company based in the qualities that I found to be most effective within my years as a treating therapist: Play-Based, Family oriented, education/training/collaboration with community partners/daycare centers. I love the overall vibe and feel that my Staff at PlayRx presents. PlayRx Clinicians are extensions of myself in their clinical excellence and character and I am so proud of each of them for their unending interest in clinical growth, sharing of their views/clinical opinions, seeking out and sharing relevant continuing education and therapy materials, and the love and care that they extend to our community partners and parents/caregivers.
Rachel Kamarunas - MOT, OTR/L
Education
Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas
Personal Interests
Reading, my dogs, spending time with family, makeup
Motivation
Rachel prefers to spend the time God has given her to help others by serving children and their families, to help them grow and develop together, and provide client centered care to improve child participation and skills through their personal interests to meet personal and family goals.
Cora Lentz OT, OTD
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy - University of Central Arkansas
Community Involvement
I am a co-director for Community Connection's ACTS Jr. program in Conway!
From
Conway, AR
Personal Interests
I love spending time with my family/friends, singing, acting, and playing my flute! I will never say no to attending a show or a concert (especially if it's Taylor Swift)!
Motivation
I have known I wanted to be a pedatric therapist from the moment I decided to pursue OT. There is something so rewarding about helping kids achieve their goals, and the fact that I will get to do so at a place that is so passionate about empowering kids through play-based therapy is so special to me! I love the welcoming and friendly environment at PlayRx.
Madison Bowlan OT, OTD
Education
I obtained my Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.
Community Involvement
Volunteering for Camp No Limits; Second Baptist Church in Conway, AR
From
I grew up in Carlisle, AR (go Bison!) but have lived in Conway, AR since 2017.
Personal Interests
I love cheering on the UCA Bears during football season, reading a good book, quilting, spending time outdoors, horseback riding, traveling, and spending time with friends and family!
Motivation
My motivation springs from personal experience benefiting from therapy services as a child and witnessing my parents navigate the complexities of the healthcare system. I strongly believe a person cannot know what it’s like to need OT, PT, or ST until they have walked in someone else’ shoes. I am dedicated to becoming the therapist every child deserves: one who facilitates learning and growth, who identifies what make each child “tick”, who empowers every child to defeat all odds and overcome life’s obstacles, and meets every child and their family where they are. I wholeheartedly believe that PlayRX provides the ideal environment to achieve these goals, thanks to its exceptional team and unwavering dedication to its mission and values.
Rylee Holland, COTA/L
Education
Bachelor of Science: Family and Consumer Sciences - University of Central Arkansas & Associate of Applied Science: Occupational Therapy Assistant - Arkansas Tech University
Special interests
Early Intervention
From
Bryant, Arkansas
Personal Interests
I love anything art-related (drawing, painting, etc.), reading, spending time in nature with my husky, Ocean, and hanging with my friends and family!
Motivation
Knowing that I can support kiddos through learning and growing during these critical developmental stages of their lives motivates me. Seeing how creative, loving, and imaginative they all are amazes me every day and encourages me to continue to change as many precious lives as I can!
Rainey Holland, COTA/L
Education
Arkansas Tech University- Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant
Special interests
Early Intervention
From
Bryant, Arkansas
Personal Interests
Rainey enjoys art, travel, hiking, spending time with friends, family, and my husky Ocean
Motivation
I love helping kiddos develop and grow more confident in everyday life skills through creativity and play!
Physical Therapy Staff
Hannah Nelson - PT, DPT- Website and Social Media Content Lead
Education
I obtained my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.
Special Interests
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and toe walking.
From
I grew up in Texarkana Arkansas and then lived in Conway for seven years.
Personal Interests
I love painting, cooking, refinishing furniture, going to concerts, spending time with my dog, crafting, and coffee.
Motivation
I absolutely love helping kids develop new skills and become confident in trying new things. I enjoy finding fun ways to make learning gross motor skills into a game. My co-workers are fantastic and it is such a pleasure to get to play all day.
Speech Therapy Staff
Gracen Miller - M.S., CCC-SLP- ST Team Leader
Education
Graduated from Harding University with a Master's degree in Speech Pathology in 2019.
Special interests
Pediatric feeding and dysphagia, traumatic brain injury, and early intervention.
Community Involvement
My husband previously served on staff at a local church. We love connection and fellowship with pre-teens and families.
From
I was born and raised in the Kansas City, Missouri area, but have resided in Arkansas for the last 10 years while attending school and now raising a family. My husband and I have a beautiful baby girl and two dogs (a Siberian Husky and a Yorkie-poo!).
Personal Interests
When I’m not at work, you can catch me hanging out with my family at home or at a park, watching crime or cooking shows, or tapping into my hobby of family photography!
Motivation
I chose to work at PlayRx because of their vision and passion for empowering and equipping children through play-based therapy. The owner and other therapists here really love their jobs and the kiddos we treat. You can tell they put their everything into each session and have the kids best interest at heart! I also enjoy that, not only do we serve children at our clinic, but we also push into the daycares in Sherwood and NLR, as well as work alongside teachers and parents, to help generalize therapy-learned skills into the classroom and daily routines.
Madison Morris
Education
Madi received a Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders.
Special interests
Language, Cognition, Feeding/Swallowing, and Voice
Community Involvement
Madi is a caregiver for seniors in Conway.
From
Bryant, AR
Personal Interests
Madi enjoys reading, being outdoors-leisurely walking/hiking, baking, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Motivation
"I really enjoy early intervention and the major impact it can have on the minds of young children. play Rx offers a sense of comfort yet challenges me as a growing professional."
Graduated with a Master's in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona.
Special Interests
Neurodiversity and Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
From
Maumelle, AR
Personal Interests
The Oxford comma, teaching my dog to talk and perform new tricks, and plants and gardening.
Motivation
Addie takes her work so seriously that she wanted more time to write out her motivation. Her coworkers are impressed by her professionalism and her dedication to empower all kids by helping them increase their communication abilities. She goes out of her way to look for ways to improve the lives of the children around her and educate the adults around them to ensure best practices.
Suzanne Schwander, M.S., CF-SLP
Education
Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Special Interests
Pediatric feeding and swallowing and early intervention
From
Little Rock, AR
Personal Interests
I really enjoy tending to my plants, spending time outside (i.e. going on walks, kayaking, practicing yoga, swimming), and reading all things fantasy!
Motivation
I have always had a calling to work for children. I knew I wanted to work in Pediatrics from the start even before I chose this profession. What I love about being a speech-language pathologist working in pediatrics the most is the play-based intervention. It excites me to think about new activities for therapy and ways to enjoy the work we do with our patients.
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Special Interests
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Personal Interests
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Motivation
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Office Staff
Carol O'Connor
Education
Attended Tarrant County Community College for General Studies, and Fortis Institute where I completed a Certified Medical Assisting Program.
From
Fort Worth, Texas
Personal Interests
I spend most of my time going on adventures with my kids, playing board games, and you can find me on the Kickball field Sunday afternoons.
Motivation
I get a real kick out of that warm fuzzy feeling when I know I've made a difference in someone's life. Whether it's guiding families through obtaining therapy with PlayRx or diving headfirst into a community event and volunteering, it's all about spreading those good vibes!