Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Cornelius, NC
Samantha L., OTR/L, CAS, IMSC
Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Myofunctional Therapist at Integrative Wellness & Therapeutics
- Certified Autism Specialist (CAS)
- Certified Ayres Sensory Integration Therapist
- SOS Trained Feeding Therapist
- Integrative Myofunctional Specialist (IMSC)
Experience & Approach
Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Utica University. She brings experience across the full lifespan — from infants to older adults — with a focused passion for helping children and families build the skills and confidence needed for greater independence in everyday life.
Samantha delivers evidence-based, holistic care tailored to each child's unique needs. She holds credentials as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), Certified Ayres Sensory Integration Therapist, SOS Trained Feeding Therapist, and Integrative Myofunctional Specialist (IMSC). Advanced training in primitive reflex integration and ocular motor function extends her ability to address developmental, sensory, feeding, and regulation challenges at their root.
Outside the clinic, Samantha spends time with her husband and two children. She enjoys hiking, board games, live music, reading, and soccer.
Specialized Training
- Ayres Sensory Integration
- SOS Approach to Feeding
- Primitive reflex integration
- Ocular motor function
What OTR/L, CAS, IMSC Means
- OTR/LOccupational Therapist Registered and Licensed
- A nationally credentialed therapist who has passed the NBCOT board exam and holds an active state license to practice occupational therapy.
- CASCertified Autism Specialist
- An advanced credential awarded to professionals who have completed specialized training in autism spectrum disorder assessment, intervention, and support strategies.
- IMSCIntegrative Myofunctional Specialist Certification
- An Integrative Myofunctional Specialist is a therapist with specialized training in myofunctional therapy using a comprehensive, whole-body approach. The certification focuses on the relationship between oral function, breathing and airway, feeding, posture, sensory-motor development, reflex integration, and overall function — looking beyond isolated symptoms to support more coordinated, functional outcomes. Learn about the IMSC certification course.
How Samantha L. Helps Families
Occupational Therapy
Therapy that builds fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills — with primitive reflex integration — to help children gain independence.
Explore Occupational Therapy →Myofunctional Therapy
Exercise-based treatment that improves tongue posture, swallowing, breathing, and speech by retraining oral and facial muscles.
Explore Myofunctional Therapy →Pediatric Feeding Therapy
Specialized therapy that helps children overcome feeding difficulties, picky eating, and oral motor challenges for safe, confident eating.
Explore Pediatric Feeding Therapy →Pediatric Intensive Therapy Program
High-frequency OT, PT, and speech therapy with photobiomodulation as an adjunct — a concentrated intensive that accelerates neurodevelopmental progress.
Explore Pediatric Intensive Therapy Program →
