Our team
Courtney Schuler, MS, OTR/L
Courtney is a wife and mother of two young children. She began her career as an Occupational Therapist after earning undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Child Development and Family Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at East Carolina University. She has been practicing in the area of pediatric occupational therapy for over 15 years with experience primarily in private practice, but also home health and school settings.
Courtney’s career as a pediatric OT has focused on the evaluation and treatment of Sensory Processing, as it can impact every aspect of a child’s daily life. She has completed extensive training in the treatment with Sensory Processing Disorder, with professional development in Zones of Regulation, Astronaut Training, Praxis/ Motor Planning, Visual Perception, Ocular Motor Skills, Fine Motor Development and Handwriting Skills, MNRI reflex integration, and NDT upper extremity treatment in Pediatrics. In addition, she is a certified provider of Therapeutic Listening, Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding, Integrated Listening System, and Safe & Sound Protocol.
Courtney has a passion for sharing her knowledge of sensory processing and how it impacts the daily functioning of everyone. She has been a presenter twice at the North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Conference, as well as presenting workshops in the community to teachers, parents, and other professionals. In addition to being an OT, she has been a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) for 11 years, which has taught her the importance of mindfulness for self-awareness and regulation. It has also taught her practical strategies for use in her own life as well as when working with children.
Courtney strives to make therapy fun and motivating for the children she works with. She believes that collaboration with families is key families to develop individualized home programs in order to maximize positive and functional outcomes. It brings Courtney so much joy to witness the progress of the children she works with and the positive impact that therapy has family’s daily lives. She feels fortunate to have a career that helps children to thrive in all environments.
Deena Miller, OTD, OTR/L
Deena Miller is an Occupational Therapist driven by a commitment to helping children overcome challenges and thrive. Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from California State University, Northridge, and a Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, Deena embarked on a path of continuous learning and professional growth. She remains committed to evidence-based treatment strategies and has expanded her expertise through specialized education in Sensory Integration, the SOS Approach to Feeding, CAN-EAT Approach, Primitive Reflex Integration, Astronaut Training, and Therapeutic Listening. Moreover, Deena has completed advanced training in reflux and infant feeding, which focuses on the crucial developmental period of 6 to 16 months.
What sets Deena apart is her unwavering commitment to children beyond her professional responsibilities. As a mother to a young son who was born prematurely, Deena has taken her skills and knowledge to her own home, actively assisting her child in overcoming challenges related to gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and feeding abilities. This personal experience has provided her with unique insights that go beyond what traditional education can offer. It fuels her passion and dedication as a feeding therapist, enabling her to connect with families on a deeper level and provide them with empathetic and effective support.
