Sharla has a Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill and has over 40 years of experience in pediatric occupational therapy. She has practiced OT in a variety of settings including early intervention programs; a university-based, statewide multidisciplinary developmental evaluation clinic; a private practice clinic dedicated to sensory integration therapy; an inpatient psychiatric hospital for children and adolescents and its associated in-house school; and public schools in MA, NM and VA.

Sharla is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. She has certification or advanced training in the following areas/programs: Therapeutic Listening®, The Alert Program for Self-Regulation®, Brain Gym®, Handwriting without Tears®, the SIPT (Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests), the Wilbarger Deep Pressure Protocol®, and The Zones of Regulation ®.  Sharla has worked for Pediatric Therapies, Inc. since 2002. Sharla enjoys consulting and teaching and has supervised occupational therapy fieldwork students and Certified OT Assistants practicing in schools.  Over the course of Sharla’s tenure, she has provided multiple teacher in-service trainings geared toward the specific needs of the staff.  Sharla loves helping children succeed in their everyday environments and loves sharing her knowledge of OT with teachers, administrators, parents and peers.

Outside of school, Sharla most enjoys her time with two granddaughters! She also enjoys sewing costumes, attending live theater, and following women’s tennis.  She lives in Chesterfield with her husband of 38 years.

Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Adrienne developed a love for occupational therapy soon after graduating high school while working as a hand therapy tech. She later relocated to central Virginia to work toward taking the next steps in becoming a certified occupational therapy assistant. 

She graduated from Jefferson College of Health Sciences in 2017 followed by many years practicing as a COTA in an outpatient setting specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation for patients of all ages. Adrienne also holds extensive experience from numerous healthcare settings including hospital, inpatient, home health, and skilled nursing facilities. She is also proficient in splinting, functional casting, and treating various orthopedic conditions as well as neurological rehabilitation, traumatic brain injuries, and gerontology. 

Although raised in an urban area, she prefers a slower pace of life as she now resides in Chatham with her husband, daughter, and Chocolate Lab. Adrienne personally enjoys time with her family, fitness, running, cooking, crafting, visiting the beach, mountains, or just simply being outdoors. Her husband, daughter, and herself are also fond of wild game hunting, farming, and raising Black Angus and Hereford cattle. 

Since joining our team in August of 2024, Adrienne applies a holistic approach as she continues to build her OT skillset as a school based occupational therapy assistant! 

Inspired by her mother, a lifelong special educator, Megan earned an Associate of Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Health Sciences, and a Master of Occupational Therapy with a minor in Psychology in her home state of Connecticut before moving to Virginia to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. Megan has a diverse background, with experience in clinical, educational, and community settings and a passion for serving children with Autism. Since 2019, Megan has served as a treating and supervising therapist. In 2023, Megan began her role as the Lead Occupational Therapist for our Halifax therapy team

Since 2020, Marlo’s served as a supervising therapist with Pediatric Therapies, Inc. Marlo experience includes serving adult and pediatric clients.  As a member of our team, she enjoys using her expertise to support students and her team members.

Erika has been a COTA/L for 12 years with experience in various settings. Recently, she has been in the school setting for 3 years, where she enjoys collaborating with educational staff to make school a wonderful experience for the kids she serves. She enjoys spending time with her son, reading and spending time outside.

Allison received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Emory and Henry School of Health Sciences in 2021 and is licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Prior to her graduate degree, she graduated from East Carolina University in 2017 with a major in psychology and a minor in child development. Allison has practiced as an OT in outpatient pediatrics and skilled nursing facilities. Originally from Caswell County NC, Allison enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and daughter. She especially loves playing outside with her daughter, Sutton, traveling with her husband, Daniel, and attending East Carolina football games in the fall.

Ally received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University and her undergraduate degree in Exercise, Sport, and Health Education with a concentration in Allied Health Sciences from Radford University. During her undergraduate and graduate programs, Ally gained experience in outpatient pediatrics, outpatient orthopedic and neurology
clinics, early intervention, schools, memory care, and inpatient rehabilitation. Upon graduation, Ally began her career in the outpatient pediatric setting, where she gained valuable experience supporting children with a wide range of developmental, sensory, and motor needs, working closely with children and their families to provide holistic, client-centered care. She is passionate
about helping children thrive through meaningful, strengths-based approaches that honor each child’s unique abilities and interests.
Inspired by her mother, an elementary and inclusion teacher, Ally developed a passion for working with children in the school environment. She joins Pediatric Therapies in 2025 and looks forward to helping students access and succeed in their education, and collaborating with school staff and families.
Outside of work, Ally enjoys spending time with her husband, Logan, their two dogs, Maggie and Chipper, and their cat, Cheddar. Ally loves participating in and watching sports, hiking, traveling, and being with family and friends. She is a central Virginia native and looks forward to serving her community.

Ally has worked for Pediatric Therapies for one year. She enjoys collaborating with the teachers and other therapists to provide a holistic approach to each student. In her spare time, Allyson enjoys attending her children’s sporting events and taking care of her chickens.