Occupational Therapy
MEET OUR TEAM
We are Growing Our Occupational Therapy Team - Now Hiring
We are so excited to meet you but understand you may want to get to know your provider first.
Below is a quick highlight of the members in our occupational therapy department.
We are a growing team but believe in the importance of individualized care.
We believe in a strengths based method to teaching and aim to support not only the child but also the families we serve.
We provide comprehensive and individualized care to our patients using evidenced based practices
and we continue to invest in our learning through continuing education and team collaboration.
Jennifer Stell
OTR/L
Jennifer is very excited to have completed her first week at Communication Cottage therapy and
is looking forward to sharing her 26 years of experience with our team, and continue to grow her
knowledge while working with our wonderful team.
She graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Before recently relocating to North Myrtle Beach from New Jersey, she worked in a variety of
pediatric settings including schools, outpatient therapy, and Early Intervention. She has a strong
interest in treating sensory processing disorders and has received my certification in Sensory
Integration and administration of the SIPT evaluation. Her broad base of knowledge enables her
to support families and help their children achieve their optimal potential.
As the district occupational therapist at a school in New Jersey, she designed sensory rooms
that were featured in a south Jersey newspaper, social media and other school publications,
which encouraged local schools to create rooms in their school districts.
Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and dogs at the beach!
Julie Kosik
OTR/L
Education
Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy- Salus University
Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Science- Syracuse University
Minor in Psychology
Clinical Interests
Julie has experience working with children in the outpatient and school-based settings, both in person and in the virtual settings. She has experience serving children with a wide variety of diagnoses including autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. Julie is passionate about engaging children through play. She strives to meet children where they are at within a given session, at their individual developmental level, and within their family structure even if it may not look like she is “working” to the outside eye.
Hobbies
Julie enjoys going to the beach, spending time with family, reading, cooking, rooting for Pennsylvania teams— Go Pens, Go State (Penn State), and going to country concerts.
Madilyn Campbell
OTD, OTR/L
Education
I attended Lander University where I got my Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science. I then graduated from Presbyterian College with my doctorate of Occupational Therapy.
Clinical Interests
I completed a level II fieldwork in a school district where I fell in love with pediatrics. Before clinicals, I was not sure which direction I wanted to go and what population I wanted to work with but that experience helped me find my passion. Through my capstone I helped develop a student-run clinic where I found a passion for helping my community and expanding the reach of OT to rural communities! I can’t wait to combine my passions and grow as a new OT!
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, going to the movies, and spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend.
Chandler Nesmith
OTD, OTR/L
Education
Chandler is a new graduate occupational therapist. She attended Clemson University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Youth Development Studies. She graduated from Presbyterian College where she received her doctorate in occupational therapy.
Clinical Interests
Chandler has always had a passion for working with children. She completed a level II fieldwork in outpatient pediatrics and completed her capstone project at the J.O.Y. School in Pawleys Island where she worked directly with children with autism to develop a curriculum that was designed to increase social skills through sensory-based interventions. Chandler looks forward to each session with her patients and always strives to help them achieve their goals and reach their full potential. She is so excited to be part of the Cottage team and looks forward to learning and growing as a new OT!
Hobbies
Chandler enjoys spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend, attending Clemson sporting events (Go Tigers!), going to the beach, shopping, and playing with her dogs Lilly and Renn!
Destiny Aiken
COTA, Feeding Specialist
Education
Destiny graduated as a COTA from Cape Fear Community College in 2014
Clinical Interests
Since graduating she has expanded her knowledge through continuing education in a variety of skill sets including sensory integration, reflex integration, and feeding therapy. She is passionate about connecting families to education and resources to make them confident and successful as an integral role in their child’s development. Destiny has taken courses with Beckman oral motor, SOS, and TalkTools. She prides herself in holistic care, individual to each family and child’s needs. In her free time, She is approaching 10 years of experience within the field of Occupational Therapy.
Hobbies
Destiny enjoys her time with her family including her two young daughters. Her hobbies include acrylic painting, art, reading books, and enjoying church with her family.