Occ. and Phy therapy

Occupational/Physical Therapy

Michelle Miller, COTA/L

I have been happily married to my college sweetheart since 1996. I graduated with an associate of science in occupational therapy from ULM, Monroe, LA in 1996. I have two beautiful children. My family and I live in Monroe, LA from where I make the commute to Monticello twice a week. We are very involved in our church, Rowland Road Baptist. In my spare time I enjoy photography, cooking for friends and scrapbooking.

As occupational therapists we work with children of various skill levels. Most of the children we serve have a disability such as Autism, Attention Deficit, Down's Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy that limits their abilty to perform at an age appropriate skill level. We assess and treat delays in fine motor control, eye-hand coodination, handwriting, and visual perception.

We also assess the child's ability to concentrate and maintain appropriate behavior in classroom as related to sensory processing. Any referrals to OT should be made through Drew Central's special education coordinator, speech therapist, principal or 504 coordinator. We welcome any questions or comments.

Pamela Cook, OTR/L

I am married to Franklin Cook and have three daughters, Jordan, Melissa, and Summer. I live in Rison. I love to read, cook, and spend time with my family. I became part of Drew Central as an occupational therapist in 1998. I graduated from UCA in 1995 with a bachelor of science in Occupational Therapy. I am very in my church's AWANA program.

As an occupational therapist in the school system, I work with children who have developmental delays, fine motor delays, sensory processing delays, etc. that may affect academic performance. In the community setting I treat persons who have limited physical ability to perform activities of daily living or work skills. Our company TherEX, currently provides services at Drew Memorial in outpatient, inpatient and home health settings.

Monica Nappier

I am a 2005 graduate from South Arkansas Community College with an associate of physical therapy degree. I live in Monticello with my husband and two boys. I am very involved with my church where I serve as nursery coordinator.

Physical Therapists assess and treat students who have delays in gross motor coordination and/or strength that limits their ability to perform school activities. In the community we treat persons who are debilitated, recovering from strokes, have on the job injuries or sports injuries. Our company, TherEX, provides PT for Drew Memorial Hospitals outpatient, inpatient and Home Health Department.

Dave Adams, MSPT, DPT

I am married and have 3 children. (2 boys and 1 girl) I love to hunt and be outdoors. I have worked with children in the school setting in 7 years. at Drew Central Elementary. I do supervisory visits, evaluations, and goal planning.

Physical Therapists assess and treat students who have delays in gross motor coordination and/or strength that limits their ability to perform school activities. In the community we treat persons who are debilitated, recovering from strokes, have on the job injuries or sports injuries. Our company, TherEX, provides PT for Drew Memorial Hospitals outpatient, inpatient and Home Health Department.