Occupational Therapists in Southern Pines, NC
Helping people regain the ability to do what their day requires.
43 verified providers in Southern Pines
Finding a occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
What does an occupational therapist do?
Occupational therapists (OTs) help people regain or develop the ability to do the activities their day requires — getting dressed, cooking, working, driving, parenting, going to school. They work with patients recovering from stroke, injury, or surgery; with adults adapting to chronic conditions like arthritis or Parkinson's; with older adults focused on safe independence; and with children whose sensory, fine-motor, or developmental challenges affect daily function.
Most OTs hold a master's or doctoral degree (MOT, OTD) and complete extensive supervised practice before licensure. Many sub-specialise — hand therapy (often with a Certified Hand Therapist credential), paediatrics, sensory integration, low-vision rehab, mental-health OT, neuro rehab, or worksite ergonomics. Matching the sub-specialty to your situation matters more than star ratings.
When to see an occupational therapist
Common referrals: after a hand or upper-extremity injury or surgery, after a stroke, when arthritis or chronic pain is changing what someone can do at work or at home, when an older adult is becoming unsteady or having more difficulty with daily tasks, or when a child is having trouble with handwriting, attention, sensory regulation, or fine-motor skills relative to peers.
OTs and physical therapists are sometimes confused. The rough split: PT focuses on movement, strength, and gross-motor function; OT focuses on what someone needs to be able to do with that movement in real life. Many recovery plans involve both, working in coordination.
Occupational Therapists in Southern Pines, NC
TAMMIE BONDURANT SMITH, COTA
Tammie Bondurant Smith, COTA, is an occupational therapy provider in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to support their independence and quality of life through occupational therapy services.
TAMARA KORPAK
Tamara Korpak is an occupational therapist based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop skills and strategies that support independence in daily activities and improve quality of life.
SOLANGE ROBIN NEILL, COTA/L
Solange Robin Neill is a licensed occupational therapy assistant (COTA/L) practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop skills for daily living and improve their functional abilities through therapeutic activities and interventions.
SHARON KAYE HUNEYCUTT, COTA/L
Sharon Kaye Huneycutt is a certified occupational therapy assistant in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through occupational therapy services.
RITA BIANCO PENA, COTA/L
Rita Bianco Pena is a certified occupational therapy assistant serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials as a COTA/L, she provides occupational therapy services to support client independence and well-being.
NINA DIANE BRITT, COTA
Nina Diane Britt is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Southern Pines, NC. She works in occupational therapy to support clients in their daily activities and independence.
MEREDITH H WILLIAMS, COTA
Meredith H Williams is a certified occupational therapy assistant practicing in Southern Pines, NC. COTA Williams works with patients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and functional independence.
MAGGIE MARIE LOWRY
Maggie Marie Lowry is an occupational therapist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies that support their daily functioning and independence.
KENDRA LEIGH BJORN, COTA/L
Kendra Leigh Bjorn is a certified occupational therapy assistant in Southern Pines, NC. She works to help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities and regain independence in their routines.
KAREN TILLER, COTA
Karen Tiller is a certified occupational therapy assistant based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to help them build skills and independence in their daily activities.
JENNIFER TAYLOR, COTA
Jennifer Taylor, COTA, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to help them develop or regain skills for daily living and independence.
ERIN MOON, COTA
Erin Moon is a certified occupational therapy assistant in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to support their daily living and functional abilities through occupational therapy services.
DEBRA BARNES
Debra Barnes is an occupational therapist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop practical skills and strategies for daily living and functional independence.
DAWN MARIE SAGEMAN, OTA/L
Dawn Marie Sageman, OTA/L, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their functional abilities and independence in daily activities.
CYNTHIA DENISE MCCALL, OTA
Cynthia Denise McCall, OTA, is an occupational therapy assistant based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to help them develop or regain skills for daily living and independent function.
CHRISTINE FENSLEY
Christine Fensley is an occupational therapist based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their ability to engage in meaningful daily activities and improve their overall function.
CHERYL LOHMAN, COTA/L
Cheryl Lohman is a licensed occupational therapy assistant (COTA/L) serving Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies that support daily living and independence.
BRITTNEY SHEA WOLFE, OTA
Brittney Shea Wolfe, OTA, is an occupational therapy assistant practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their ability to engage in daily activities and meaningful occupations.
BELINDA H MUSICK, COTA
Belinda H Musick, COTA, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their independence and daily functioning through therapeutic interventions.
ANGELA DAWN MARCEAU, COTA/L
Angela Dawn Marceau is a licensed certified occupational therapy assistant in Southern Pines, NC. COTA/L Marceau works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through occupational therapy.
AMANDA MARIE YOUNGGREEN, COTA
Amanda Marie Younggreen, COTA, is an occupational therapy practitioner in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their independence and daily functioning through occupational therapy services.
ALEXANDRIA STARK
Alexandria Stark is an occupational therapist based in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their independence and participation in daily activities.
TAYLOR ROSETO
Taylor Roseto is an occupational therapist based in Southern Pines, NC. Roseto works with patients to support their ability to engage in daily activities and meaningful occupations.
STEFANIE ANN BURTON, OTR
Stefanie Ann Burton, OTR, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop skills and strategies that support independence in daily activities.
STACEY CUNNINGHAM
Stacey Cunningham is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their independence and function in daily activities. Cunningham is available to discuss how occupational therapy services may benefit you.
RANDI MICHELLE LAWS, OTR/L
Randi Michelle Laws is an occupational therapist, OTR/L, serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and meaningful activities.
RACHEL M PESSAGNO, OTR/L
Rachel M Pessagno is an occupational therapist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. As an OTR/L, she provides occupational therapy services to support clients in their daily activities and functional goals.
PATRICIA ANN ZOELLNER, OTRL
Patricia Ann Zoellner is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to support their independence and participation in daily activities through therapeutic intervention.
NITA FOWLER HALLORAN, OTR/L
Nita Fowler Halloran is an occupational therapist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. As an OTR/L, she works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence. She is available for occupational therapy services in Southern Pines.
MICHAELA MARIE MCQUAIG, MOT OTR/L
Michaela Marie McQuaig is an occupational therapist (OTR/L) in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop skills and strategies that support independence in daily activities and meaningful engagement in life roles.
LESLEY MYERS, OTD
Lesley Myers, OTD, is an occupational therapist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Myers works with patients to support their independence and participation in daily activities.
LEIGH ANNE POLLARD, OTD
Leigh Anne Pollard, OTD, is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their ability to engage in meaningful daily activities and improve their overall function and independence.
KRISTEN RENEE GUTMAN, OTR/L
Kristen Renee Gutman is an occupational therapist, OTR/L, providing services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and meaningful activities.
KATHERINE LEANN BAILEY, OTR/L
Katherine Leann Bailey is an occupational therapist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. As an OTR/L, she works with patients to develop skills for daily living and meaningful activities.
KATHERINE DOOHER, COTA/L
Katherine Dooher is a certified occupational therapy assistant serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She works with clients to develop skills and strategies that support daily living and independence.
JEROME LE-AN, OT
Jerome Le-An, OT, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. As an occupational therapist, Le-An works with patients to support their participation in daily activities and meaningful roles.
HEATHER JEAN DILL, OTR/L
Heather Jean Dill, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence through therapeutic intervention.
GREGORY MICHAEL SHAHUM, PhD MHA OTR/L
Gregory Michael Shahum is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. With credentials including a PhD and Master of Health Administration, he brings extensive expertise to occupational therapy practice.
ELIZABETH MERRILL, OTR/L
Elizabeth Merrill, OTR/L, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to help them develop the skills and strategies needed for their daily activities and independence.
CHRISTINE MAY ABBOTT, OTR
Christine May Abbott, OTR, provides occupational therapy services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop and maintain skills for daily living and meaningful activities.
CASSIE JONES, MOT OTR/L
Cassie Jones is an occupational therapist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. As a registered and licensed occupational therapist, she works with clients to develop skills and strategies for daily living and meaningful activities.
CASSANDRA NICOLE SPENCER, MS OTR/L
Cassandra Nicole Spencer is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. With her MS and occupational therapy license, she works with patients to support their daily functioning and independence.
CAMRYN JOHNSON
Camryn Johnson is an occupational therapist in Southern Pines, NC. Johnson works with patients to improve daily functioning and independence through therapeutic techniques and personalized treatment planning.
Frequently asked
How many occupational therapists are listed in Southern Pines, NC?
Our directory currently lists 43 NPI-verified occupational therapists in Southern Pines, NC. This count updates as new providers are approved, so the number reflects current inventory rather than a static snapshot.
Do these occupational therapists accept TRICARE or military insurance?
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
Do I need a referral for occupational therapy?
Insurance plans vary. Medicare and many commercial plans require a physician referral for OT to be covered; some accept direct access. Confirm with your insurer before booking. Even when not required, having a primary-care provider involved keeps the broader care plan coordinated.
Does insurance cover OT?
Most commercial plans, Medicare, and many Medicaid plans cover medically necessary OT, often with a copay and an annual visit cap shared with physical and speech therapy. Pediatric OT for developmental concerns is widely covered. School-based OT for children with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is provided through the school at no cost to the family.
What's the difference between OT and physical therapy?
PTs focus on movement, strength, and gross-motor function (walking, balance, range of motion). OTs focus on the activities someone needs to do with that function — getting dressed, cooking, returning to work, using their hands at school. Many recovery plans involve both. A good way to think about it: PT works on the body; OT works on what the body needs to accomplish.
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