MEET OUR TEAM

 Graduated from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and a double minor in Psychology and Sociology. She attended her last year of schooling at the medical campus in Dallas, Texas. After internships in Texas, Louisiana and Alabama she moved to Daphne, Alabama in 1993. She has been practicing Occupational Therapy in the Mobile and Baldwin County area ever since. 

Celina has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient  rehabilitation, acute care, pediatrics,  skilled nursing, assistive living, home health and outpatient hand therapy.  In 2014 she attended The Academy of Lymphatic Studies and completed 135 hours of training  to become a certified lymphedema therapist and a certified compression garment fitter. 

Celina is originally from Beaufort, South Carolina but primarily grew up in south Georgia. She now resides in Daphne, Alabama with her husband and 4 children. When not attending an activity for one of her children she enjoys attending church, traveling, camping, exercising and entertaining friends and family. 

Graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including an Outpatient Hand Clinic, Acute Care, Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing facilities in both Alabama and Florida, and Home Health. In 2006, she became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist and Compression Garment Fitter through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies. In 2015, Julie completed the Recertification course for Lymphedema management.

Julie is from Robertsdale, AL. She now resides in Daphne with our ETC mascot Lucy. Julie has two grown boys and a daughter in law. She enjoys attending church, spending time with her family and friends, exercising and enjoying the beach.

Ashley Little graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2018 with a Master's of Science degree in Occupational Therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including home health care, and three skilled nursing facility locations. In 2021, she completed 135 hours of training to become a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies.

Ashley lives in Daphne with her husband. She enjoys crafting, hiking, painting, and visiting with friends and family.

 Hillary is a dedicated occupational therapist with a strong foundation in rehabilitation and patient-centered care. She earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences and became a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in 2024.

Hillary began her career as an occupational therapy assistant after graduating from Wallace State Community College, gaining valuable hands-on experience that continues to shape her clinical approach. She has worked across a variety of settings, including subacute rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities, and has completed specialized clinical fieldwork in hand therapy and pelvic floor therapy.

She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Therapy from the University of South Alabama, which supports her holistic perspective on patient wellness and engagement.

Outside of her professional work, Hillary enjoys practicing yoga and birdwatching, activities that reflect her appreciation for balance, mindfulness, and connection with nature.

 Attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Jefferson State Community College.  She earned an Associate’s Degree from Jefferson State Community College in 1998 as an Occupational Therapy Assistant.  She is from the Birmingham area and has been living in Baldwin County since 2004.

Jennifer has worked in a variety of settings, including acute care, skilled nursing facilities, adult inpatient rehabilitation, adult and pediatric outpatient rehabilitation, school setting, transitional living center, and home health.  She attended a four-day Lymphedema management seminar through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies in December 2014, earning a Certificate of Competency in Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy.  Since then, she has been employed by Edema Therapy Company.

Jennifer lives in the Fairhope area with her husband and two daughters.  In her spare time, she enjoys attending church, going to the beach, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.

Danielle graduated from Darton College in 2010 with an Associate's degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. Originally from Leesburg, Ga and moved to Baldwin County in 2013. She has worked in a variety of settings including acute care, skilled nursing facilities, adult and pediatric outpatient, and home health. She earned her certificate of Competency in Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy in 2015. "Getting to treat these patients with their chronic diagnosis brings joy to me in knowing that I can make a difference and make their ability to live with lymphedema much more manageable." Danielle lives in Spanish Fort with her husband and three children. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, shopping, and decorating.