Meet Our Therapists

  • Tori Long, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist, Lead Therapist

    After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Georgia College and State University, Tori pursued her Master’s of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from Augusta University.

    Tori’s passion for the pediatric population began long before her professional career, where she has worked in pediatrics since graduation. She has expanded her knowledge across various diagnoses including but not limited to Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, developmental delay, and sensory processing. Tori has specific interest and experience working with children with sensory feeding difficulties and is also well versed in treating pediatric clients with retained primitive reflexes.

    Tori has expanded her knowledge in feeding through the SOS Approach to Feeding continuing education course and has 3 years of experience implementing this approach in her feeding therapy sessions.

  • Melissa Murphy, OTR/L

    Co-Owner, Registered Occupational Therapist

    After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology from Georgia Southern University, Melissa pursued her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine.

    Holding the title for Best of the Best Occupational Therapist 2020 and Best of the Best Occupational Therapist 2021 by the Macon Telegraph, Melissa’s passion for pediatrics is evident.

    Melissa has significant experience with medically complex diagnoses and her skilled areas of interest include treating neurological disorders/conditions, infant positioning and handling, primitive reflex integration, and visual impairments.

  • Chandler Edge, COTA/L

    Co-Owner, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

    After pursing an education in Early Childhood/Special Education at Mercer University, Chandler received her Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Middle Georgia State University.

    Chandler has spent the majority of her professional career specializing in pediatrics, where her passion and knowledge surrounding the pediatric population continues to grow.

    Chandler has significant experience with IDEA’s thirteen categories of disabilities, primitive reflex integration, positioning and handling, sensory processing, and both sensory and infant related feeding disorders.

  • Leighton Jacobs, CCC-SLP

    Speech-Language Pathologist, Lead Therapist

    After receiving her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Communicative Disorders at the University of Alabama, Leighton received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Alabama.

    Leighton has been a pediatric speech therapist for the past seven years. Leighton specializes in working with several diagnoses including Apraxia, Autism, Developmental language delay, Phonological impairment, neurological and/or genetic conditions, infant feeding and oral motor deficits in early childhood.

    She has been trained in AEIOU feeding therapy techniques and strongly believes in Autism acceptance and neurodiversity.

  • Raelyn Sumrall, CCC-SLP

    Speech Therapist

    After receiving her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Armstrong State University, Raelyn received her Master’s of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia Southern University.

    Raelyn has experience working with various diagnoses in diverse populations across the lifespan. Raelyn has a passion for pediatrics and has been a pediatric speech therapist for the past five years. Raelyn specializes in working with several speech and language diagnoses including Voice and resonance disorder, Fluency disorder (stuttering), Childhood apraxia of speech, Developmental language delay, Articulation disorder, Phonological impairment, and Cognition.

    Raelyn has special interest and extensive training on the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and believes that every child can and deserves the power to communicate!

  • Krysta Stokes, COTA/L

    Office Manager, Occupational Therapy Assistant

    Krysta graduated in 2015 from Middle Georgia State University. She received her Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant.

    Krysta has been practicing occupational therapy for the past 8 years in Augusta, Ga. She has experience working in geriatrics, acute care, and pediatrics. She has spent her past 5 years in management and she enjoys helping others in the clinic and the office. Her passion is working in pediatrics and she is thrilled to return to the specialty she has loved since the start of her career, here in Perry, Ga. Krysta’s areas of interest include handwriting skills, feeding therapy, and gross/fine motor development.

  • Kayla Martin - Therapy Technician

    Kayla is currently an undergraduate student attending Middle Georgia State University for a Bachelors of Rehabilitation Science degree. Her goal is to attend a Masters program for Occupational Therapy and become a treating therapist.

    Kayla began as a volunteer at Beyond Measure in April 2022 and now works within the front office, as well as, observing and assisting the therapists throughout sessions. Kayla has enjoyed meeting every wonderful patient and their families and being able to be a part of such a vibrant environment has brought the most joy into her life!

  • Melissa Moody, COTA/L

    Occupational Therapy Assistant

    After receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Florida Southern College, Melissa received her Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy from South University in Tampa, FL.

    Melissa has experience in pediatrics, home health and skilled nursing, however most of her experience is found in pediatrics working with a large variety of diagnoses. She has a heavy background in aquatic therapy where she did aquatic therapy for 3+ years. She also has a background in sensory integration, strengthening and positioning, feeding, and kinesiotaping. Melissa is also currently working on a certification in sensory integration.