The Team

Southern Pediatric Therapy team posing in front of the sign on the land of the land where the new home of SPT will be built.

Our therapists and administrative staff are committed to providing exceptional pediatric therapy services and supporting children and families.

In 2018, after twelve years of perseverance, prayer, and strategic planning, Southern Pediatric Therapy opened in Hernando, Mississippi. The clinic offers occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and music therapy to the community and local schools. What began as a one-person team has evolved into a thriving ensemble of thirty professionals.

Our team is committed to serving your whole family with passion as we aim to make a lasting impact on your child’s life. At SPT, we have a team of 30 professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care through a wealth of education, certifications, and specialized training. Here's a glimpse of our collective expertise.

  • Our team holds a wide range of academic degrees including:

    • 5 Associates Degrees

    • 24 Bachelors Degrees

    • 15 Masters Degrees

    • 3 Doctorate Degrees

  • Our team has advanced training in various therapeutic approaches, equipping us to address a wide range of challenges.

    • National Board Certified for Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)

    • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

    • Music Therapy Board Certified (MT-BC)

    • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

    • Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology

    • Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

    • Myofunctional Therapy Certified

    • Certified Lactation Counselor

    • SOFFI Certified Professional

    • Feeding Specialist

    • Certified Infant Massage Instructor

    • Certified Autism Specialist

    • ADHD Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider

    • Kinesiology Taping for Pediatrics

    • AEIOU Feeding Therapy

    • Certified Anxiety Informed Professional (CAIP)

    • Certified in Animal Assisted Therapy (C-AAT)

    • Functional Movement Training (FMT)

    • Beckman Oral Motor Therapy Certified

    • Sequential Oral Sensory Certified (SOS)

    • Pediatric Clinical Specialist

    • Neurologic Music Therapy

    • Apraxia Kids approved provider

    Our dedication to learning never stops. Our team is actively working toward additional certifications as we take pride in continually growing our expertise to ensure every child receives the best care possible.

Administration

Occupational Therapy

A collection of certification logos and badges related to occupational therapy, cancer rehabilitation, anxiety, ADHD, breastfeeding, autism, kinesiology taping, pediatric feeding, and pediatric occupational therapy specializations.

Physical Therapy

Speech Therapy

Collage of logos for various training programs, certifications, and methods related to speech and feeding therapy, including TalkTools, TummyTime Method, Apraxia Kids, GOMAP, and others.

Music Therapy

Work With Us!

We are growing and always looking to expand the services we offer to our community. If you have high ethical standards and a passion for serving children and families, we’d love to meet you. Please send your resume to info@spt-team.com to join our expert team.

We are committed to supporting children and families. Our therapists and administrative staff provide exceptional pediatric therapy services. While immediate openings may not always be available, we’re always considering new candidates to join our team.

Woman reading a book with a young child on her lap, smiling, indoors.
Child supported by an adult during a physical therapy session, stepping on colorful foot-shaped markers on a wooden floor.