Occupational Therapists help people develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Our therapists help people who have physically, visual or cognitive impairments improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. They “give people the skills for the job of living”.
Karen Allen Hislop
karen@therapy-a.com
Training & Education: Karen has been practicing occupational therapy for over 20 years. She earned a bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy at the University of North Dakota, and completed her MBA at Troy State University.
Specializations & Certifications: Karen formed Therapy Achievements in 2009 with the goal of providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for people with stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, cancer and lymphatic disorders. She has completed extensive training and is certified as a Driving Rehabilitation Specialist, a Neuro NDT Therapist, a Lymphedema Therapist, a Parkinson’s LSVT BIG Therapist, a SaeboFlex Technology Therapist, a VitalStim Therapist, and a Seating Specialist for Wheelchair fittings. Her vision is to create a company where patients and staff can thrive and reach their potential.
Home Town: Bemidji, Minnesota Favorite Restaurant: Cyn Shea’s Café and Catering Favorite Treat: Chocolate Covered Strawberries What She Does For Fun: Gardening, Bike Riding, Skating
Kristen Hall
kristentherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Kristen received her Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from Brown Mackie College. Prior to completing her degree in occupational therapy, she worked as a cosmetologist.
Specializations & Certifications: Kristen is a certified lymphedema therapist and enjoys the diversity of patients and the wide range of diagnosis they have at Therapy Achievements. She particularly likes the personalized attention she is able to give them in the out-patient setting.
Home Town: Oneonta, Alabama Favorite Restaurant: Catfish Cabin in Albertville Favorite Treat: Chocolate covered strawberries What She Does For Fun: Playing with her daughters; taking day trips to nearby aquariums, parks & zoos; shopping. “Spending time with my family is the most important thing to me when it comes to fun”.
Melissa Flowers
melissaftherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Melissa received her Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from Wallace State College.
Specializations & Certifications: Melissa is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist. Prior to working at Therapy Achievements, she enjoyed working in a variety of settings including sub-acute rehab, out-patient and in-patient rehab.
Home Town: Hartselle, AL Favorite Restaurant: Connors/ Taziki’s Favorite Treat: Ice Cream What She Does For Fun: Going to the park with her daughter, Playing hand bells with her church, baking
Kerri Plankenhorn
kerritherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Kerri graduated from UAB 1983 with BS in Occupational Therapy.
Specializations & Certifications: Kerri has advanced training in orthopedics, geriatrics and dementia. She is a Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach and is working on certification as Exercise Coach.
Home Town: Huntsville, AL Favorite Restaurant: Maki Fresh Favorite Treat: Gluten Free treats from Mason Dixon What she does for fun: playing tennis, working out at the gym, gardening, reading to learn, spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren.
Kim Litton
kimtherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Kim graduated from Texas Women’s University with BS in Occupational Therapy.
Specializations & Certifications: Prior to working at Therapy Achievements, Kim practiced in a variety of settings including out-patient, home health and in-patient rehab.
Home Town: Decatur, AL Favorite Restaurant: Mezza Luna Favorite Treat: Mississippi Mud Pie What she does for fun: sewing and spending time with her family.
Joanna Patel
joannatherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Joanna graduated from Mississippi State with a B. S. in Educational Psychology. She then went on to earn her M.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Specializations & Certifications: Joanna has completed substantial training in rehabilitation treatment for individuals with brain injury, stroke, and Lymphedema. She enjoys the variety of patients that she is able to work with at Therapy Achievements.
Home Town: Madison, AL Favorite Restaurant: Phil Sandavol’s Favorite Treat: Gluten-Free Cupcakes from Mason Dixon What She Does For Fun: Spending time with family, traveling, reading, and being out in nature.
Paige Arant
paigetherapya@gmail.com
Training & Education: Paige earned her Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy from Wallace State.
Specializations & Certifications: Paige has worked in inpatient settings as well as Home Health. Paige enjoys working with patient’s with Stroke, TBI, Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Home Town: Cullman, AL Favorite Restaurant: Saffron Favorite Treat: Turtle Cheesecake What She Does For Fun: Spending time with her daughter, fostering animals from local shelters, walking her two dogs