Josie graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2019 with a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She has been working with both pediatric and adult populations for 7 years with a passion to restore communication in order to maximize quality of life and independence. Although she misses the cold and snow sometimes, Josie feels right at home down south and is able to enjoy all things outdoor!

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JLougee@betterdaystherapies.com

Jessie graduated from Methodist University in 2020 with a Doctorate In Physical Therapy. She has been working in pediatrics for 5 years and enjoys creating fun treatment plans for her patients to stay engaged and progress towards goals. Jessie is from Georgia and enjoys being close to her family and visits them often. She loves spending time at home with her family of 3 and 2 dogs!​

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JLanford@betterdaystherapies.com

Shelby graduated from Augusta University in 2023 with a Masters of Health Science in Occupational Therapy degree. She has spent the majority of her professional career in pediatrics enjoying helping parents and children navigate sensory processing. Shelby loves helping people get back to doing what is meaningful and important to them to become the best version of themselves. She spends her free time reading, baking, thrifting and spending time her her husband and 2 cats.  ​​​​​​

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SCannon@betterdaystherapies.com

Nicole graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Arts degree in Occupational Therapy in 1996. She has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings throughout her career, and has enjoyed incorporating animal assisted therapy into her practice as the proud handler of Canine Companions Facility Dog Westley since 2022. Nicole is also an actor, and can often be found recording audiobooks in her professional home studio or performing on a stage somewhere.

Westley is a trained facility dog that is used to work alongside his OT partner to help motivate kids for therapy. He knows over 40 commands to address a variety of skills with patients of all ages and abilities! Westley loves obstacle courses, playing outside and baking dog treats with his therapy friends! He enjoys spending his free time at home chasing around  his 3 other fur-siblings!​

Haley graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies before completing her Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy in 2017. She has built a diverse professional background spanning school-based settings, home health, and pediatric clinics. Grounded in evidence-based practice, Haley loves using creative, play-based interventions to help her patients build confidence, gain independence, and reach their full potential. In her free time, she enjoys staying active outdoors and planning fun family camping adventures with her husband, son, and daughter.

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HThielemier@betterdaystherapies.com

Maggie graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2021 with a Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. She has loved serving the pediatric population in the CSRA for the past 5 years, and has a special passion for articulation and early language development. Maggie believes therapy should be engaging, functional, and individualized, and she values collaboration with families to support meaningful progress. In her free time, you'll find her reading, on a beach, or riding horses.

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Mchildress@betterdaystherapies.com

Lindsey earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Augusta University in 2024 and has a passion for working with kids. She has experience in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric settings, including working at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia on the weekends. Lindsey loves helping her patients build confidence and strength to reach their goals through a compassionate, playful approach. Outside the clinic, you can find her spending time with her fiancé and friends, trying new foods, solving puzzles, or brushing up on her gymnastics skills."

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Lgerman@betterdaystherapies.com

Cody graduated from Augusta University in 2018 and has a background with insurance and billing. He specializes in submitting and tracking claims for Better Days Therapies patients. He has been an employee with Better Days Therapies for 1 year and enjoys helping our families get reimbursed. Cody enjoys playing golf and spending time at home with his family of 3 and 2 dogs!

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billing@betterdaystherapies.com      

Courtney graduated from the University of Florida with her bachelors in 2018. She received her PTA degree in 2023 and has a background in healthcare. She has a passion for helping others and enjoys connecting with families to get them the services they need. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys baking, spending time with her husband, and snuggling with her cat!

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