Kendra Rutledge, OTD, OTR/L
CEO, Occupational Therapist
Kendra is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Get Set Grow Therapies, LLC. Kendra graduated from Belmont University with a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2010 and also attended the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for undergraduate studies. She has trained in the outpatient clinic setting, school setting and home setting. Her vision has always been to create a space to provide specialized pediatric therapy services where families might otherwise have to travel to larger cities or other parts of the country to receive care. Kendra has received training in DMI therapy Level A and B, Therasuit and Universal Exercise Unit, Sensory Integration, Beckman Oral Motor Feeding Protocol, SOS Feeding Strategies, Handwriting Without Tears, Aquatic Therapy Techniques, NDT for Infants, TASES, and years of mentorship and study of childhood development. She is passionate about helping families obtain services and meet goals to help children in their natural environments. Kendra and her husband have four children and enjoy spending time outdoors!
Alexis Eakes
Front Office Scheduling Coordinator
Alexis recently obtained a Bachelors degree in Exercise and Health Science from Bryan College and is completing her Masters Degree in Business Administration. During her college career, she ran Cross Country and Track. She loves health and fitness and her passion for childcare development led her to a career in pediatrics.
Jessie Johnson
Patient Care Coordinator
Bio coming soon.
Diana Morrow
Accounts Coordinator
Diana is excited to be a part of Get Set Grow Therapy! She is one of the first people you meet at Get Set Grow and ready to make therapy an exciting experience for you and your child. She obtained a BA Degree in Communications and minors in sociology and psychology from UTC. In her free time, she loves the outdoors, hiking, and all things family. She has two children that are both getting married soon!
Abby Richey
Referral and Scheduling Coordinator
Abby moved to Chattanooga 2 years ago from Coalfield TN, and absolutely loves it here! She has been in the customer service field for over 10 years and it’s always been her passion to help others. She is the first you will talk to at GSG! In her free time she enjoys spending time with my family, reading a good book and grabbing an iced coffee.
Emery Arnwine
Administrative Assistant
Emery is a 2023 graduate of Cleveland High School and a current student at Cleveland State Community College. She is currently in the nursing program!
Rebekah Aranda, OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Bekah graduated from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 2019 and then completed her doctorate in Occupational Therapy at The University of Tennessee – Chattanooga in 2023. She has worked in pediatrics in many different settings with many different roles and is thankful now get to be a pediatric OT! In the world of pediatrics, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and adapt. She is excited to be working with the families at GSG!
In her free time, she loves to play pickleball, spikeball, go camping, hiking, and do anything outdoors with her husband!
Jocelyn Freyman, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Jocelyn is a graduate of Cleveland State University’s Occupational Therapy program, Class of 2013. She has experience providing occupational therapy services in the pediatric outpatient and school-based settings. Jocelyn has a passion for the pediatric population and believes that children learn best through play! She loves adding creativity and using play in her therapy sessions. When she is not in the clinic, Jocelyn enjoys reading and spending time in nature with her husband, their two children, and goldendoodle.
Jennifer Hout, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Bio coming soon.
Jennifer Juhl, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Bio coming soon.
Malissa Roberts, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Bio coming soon.
Lenna Watlington, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Lenna is a native of Jackson, Tennessee and have been in East TN for 29 years. She graduated from Roane State Community College in 2004 with an Associates Degree in Occupational Therapy. She fell in love with pediatrics during her fieldwork and has worked as a COTA/L in pediatrics ever since. She enjoys working with all ages but especially LOVES working with birth to 3 years.
She has 3 beautiful grandchildren and her hobbies include bass fishing, cookie decorating and riding our Harley-Davidson–She is on a mission to ride in all of the lower 48 states, 25 down, 23 to go.
Olivia Chapman, DPT
Physical Therapist
Olivia Chapman, a Cleveland native, has been a practicing Physical Therapist since 2010. She graduated from Lee University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science, then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University. Olivia received her Level A and B DMI certification in 2022. Olivia is married and has three young boys that definitely keep her on her toes! She enjoys hiking, reading, and baking in her free time.
Laura Davis, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Laura has been a PTA since 2010 and after having children of her own, realized she wanted to pursue pediatrics. She loves working with children and helping them learn skills that will make a significant impact on their lives.
Laura graduated from South College in Knoxville, TN in 2010. She has lived in Cleveland, TN her whole life and has been married for 7 years and has two boys who are 2 years old and 5 years old. For fun, she likes playing outside, isiting family and friends, and taking beach trips when they are able.
Andrea Herod, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Bio coming soon.
Neha Mehta, MPT
Physical Therapist
Neha is a Physical Therapist and joined our team in 2022! Neha received her training from Maharasthra University of Health Science and the University of Pittsburgh. Neha has practiced physical therapy with pediatrics for several years in different areas including New York and India. Neha has worked in the outpatient, inpatient and home care setting. She recently obtained TASES continuing education as well as DMI Level A. Neha and her husband reside in Chattanooga, TN.
Lauren Flatt, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Lauren joined the GSG team in September 2023. Bio coming soon!
Catherine Guitierrez, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Bio coming soon.
Andrea M. Hills MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Andrea graduated from Illinois State University in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Speech/Language Pathology in 1981 and a Master of Science in Speech/Language Pathology in 1983. Her experience includes working with both children and adults with speech and language disorders, feeding and swallowing disorders, voice disorders, stuttering and cognitive disorders. She has worked with patients diagnosed with Autism, cancer, birth injury, traumatic brain injury and stroke. Andrea has provided services in hospitals, outpatient clinics and home health. She was the owner/operator of a pediatric private practice in Illinois and also served as a Director of Rehabilitation Services at a hospital. She is a certified member of ASHA, The American Speech/Language Hearing Association.
Andrea lives in Chattonooga with her husband. She has three grown children and one grandchild. She enjoys swimming, weight lifting, gardening, and spending time with her family, friends, and sweet mini golden doodle.
Stacie Hirsch
Speech Language Pathologist
Bio coming soon.
Abigail King, CF-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
Bio coming soon.