Dr. Jennica Pridemore graduated from The University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In 2016, she graduated from The University of North Georgia with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is certified in Vestibular therapy from AIB and Dry Needling from SMI. She has experience in home health/outpatient pediatrics, acute care and outpatient orthopedics through her clinical rotations and has practiced in outpatient orthopedics. Jennica and her husband, TJ, love spending time with friends and family.
Shiesha Rucker received her Master’s of Science in Communicative Disorders. She is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a deep passion for helping individuals improve their communication skills and quality of life. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she has worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in speech and language disorders, cognitive-communication impairments, and swallowing difficulties. She is dedicated to staying current with the latest research and techniques in the field in order to provide the best possible care for her clients. She believes in a personalized, clinician and client-centered approach to therapy, and is committed to helping each individual reach their full potential and achieve their communication goals. In her spare time, Shiesha enjoys being with her husband and three kids, shopping and hanging out at the beach.
Cheyanne is a graduate of the University of Central Florida where she received her Bachelor's in Health Sciences. She is also a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences where she received her Master's in Occupational Therapy. Cheyanne’s passion for working in pediatrics stems from a job at the Conductive Education Center of Orlando from 2016-2021 where she provided therapeutic services to children and adults with neurological and motor disabilities. She also has experience working in the inpatient rehab setting from a clinical rotation at a level 2 trauma center. Cheyanne is passionate about creating an inclusive and fun environment during her therapy sessions. When she’s not at work, she enjoys cooking, going to the gym, and hiking.
Dr. Tori Pou is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia where she received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2009. She has been practicing physical therapy for 8 years in various settings such as Early Intervention services, home health, outpatient pediatrics, and pediatric inpatient rehabilitation. In her 8 years of practice, she has treated a variety of diagnosis from general developmental delay, brain injury, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, torticollis, and many other syndromes that result in abnormal tone. She currently provides care for pediatric patients within their home through Early Intervention services. She also works in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta treating pediatric patients with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and multi-system trauma. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and is certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention. She is passionate about advocating for her patients to ensure that her patients receive the best care possible to facilitate her patients reaching their highest potential. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Sam, and her four girls.
Tori Pou, DPT
Lisa Cole is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who has been practicing since 2014. After having her own children, she developed a strong passion for working with pediatric clients and helping children build communication skills through individualized, engaging therapy.
She is bilingual, learned Spanish as a second language after age 12, lived in Ecuador, and recently relocated from South Florida, where she focused on supporting the communication needs of the Hispanic community. Her experience allows her to effectively support bilingual children and families while navigating the challenges of second-language acquisition.
Dr. Lyndsey Nichols graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May 2021. Before earning this degree, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of North Georgia. Dr. Nichols has experience from her clinical rotations in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient orthopedics/pediatrics. Most of her 32 weeks spent in these multiple locations focused on post-operative, orthopedic, developmental delay, trauma, neurology, oncology and cardiorespiratory. She enjoys taking her dogs and hiking.
Kiera Linton, MOTR/L - OT Lead
Nordys Guerrero, MS OTR/L
Nordys Guerrero is a licensed Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience. She is deeply passionate about her work and finds great joy in helping pediatric clients make meaningful progress through engaging, play-based therapy. With a strong background in behavior analysis, Nordys brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to understanding and supporting each child and family she serves.
She is honored to work in a multicultural environment, which has enriched her practice and allowed her to learn from cultures around the world. Nordys enjoys connecting with fellow innovators and professionals who share a commitment to growth and creativity.
Outside of her professional life, she treasures time with her beautiful family and enjoys DIY projects, gardening, traveling, exploring new adventures, and cooking.
Dominic Holt, BCBA
Cheyanne Hevey, MS OTR/L
Lindsey Holmes has been an SLP for over 10 years. She received her bachelors as well as her masters in communication disorders from Auburn University. She has worked as an SLP for in-home therapy groups, private clinics, rehabilitation centers, and in the schools. She loves working with kids, especially when she gets to work on speech sound disorders. She is a mom of two and she loves football, antique shopping and good food.
Paula Nagorski is a graduate of Brenau University where she received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Paula has experience in settings such as skilled nursing facilities and outpatient pediatrics. She provides services in clinic in Gainesville and home based services in the Cumming and Dawsonville areas. Paula lives in Cumming with her husband and six children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Paula Nagorski, MS OTR/L
Lifting Spirits Therapy Services, Inc
Pediatric Rehabilitation
Claudette graduated with a Bachelors of Science and a Masters of Occupational Therapy from Dominican College in New York. After graduating, she worked in early intervention and pediatric settings both home and school. The last 11 years has specialized in pediatric settings provided services including sensory integration and engagement in therapeutic activities to children both on the spectrum and/or with physical challenges.
Erin Nichols earned a Master's of Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Valdosta State University. While achieving her higher education, she enjoyed working in child development centers in Gainesville, Georgia. Erin has clinical experience with pediatric clients in schools, private clinics, and home health settings. She has worked alongside children diagnosed with: articulation, fluency, and language disorders. She is passionate about supporting the language development of children through play-based activities. In her spare time, Erin enjoys hiking, cooking, and volunteering.
Jennica Pridemore, DPT
Claudette Brumant, MS OTR/L
Yuridia Garza is a graduate of Brenau University where she received her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2002. She has practiced as an occupational therapist in various settings including pediatric home health care, clinic-based therapy, aquatic therapy, equine assisted therapy, adult acute inpatient rehabilitation, and inpatient pediatric rehabilitation. Currently, she serves patients in the home and natural environments in Hall, Dawson, and Forsyth Counties as well as outpatient setting in her Gainesville, GA Clinic. Additionally, she has been working at Children’s Health Care of Atlanta Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (CIRU) on the weekends for the last 9 years. Yuridia has extensive practice and continuing education in Sensory Integration theory and practice, Neuro-Developmental Treatment, Equine Assisted Therapy and Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy, including the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, Shaker Course Training, SOFFI Method, and the Can Eat Approach amongst others. Yuridia is NDT/Bobath Certified in the Management and Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia, Certified in Physical Agent Modalities, is a Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner (KTP), Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and Level II Clinician in Hippotherapy. She obtained the AOTA Pediatrics Board Certification in May 2017. Yuridia has a good working relationship with Brenau University and enjoys working with Level I and Level II students. She enjoys working out, traveling, sports (GO DAWGs!), and spending time with her fiancée Jay and sons, Chevy and Max.
Lisa Cole, CCC-SLP
Dominic, a native of Memphis, Tennessee, began her career while studying at the University of
Tennessee, Martin (UT Martin), where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While
completing her undergraduate studies, Dominic obtained the positions of case manager, and mental health technician, supporting adults with mental health and intellectual disabilities as well as seniors
experiencing behavioral/mental health crises. Later, Dominic began working with children through an internship at UT Martin, where her passion for the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sparked. She went on to obtain her Master's Degree in Psychology with a focus in ABA in 2017, and eventually relocated to Georgia to continue her journey. While working in the field, Dominic has been able to provide direct behavior therapy to numerous children diagnosed with Autism and other disabilities, consultation services to schools and providers in her community, and support to many families. She also serves as Secretary for a nonprofit organization, Black Applied Behavior Analyst, Inc., that provides support and recognition for Black professionals in the field of ABA.
Dominic leads with compassion in her work and has an intense devotion to underserved communities. In
her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, Bo and Cookie, visiting the lake,
and traveling.
Shiesha Rucker, CCC-SLP
Lindsey Holmes, CCC-SLP
Office: (770) 615 - 7676 Fax: (770) 615 - 0177
500 Spring St SE Suite 101, Gainesville, GA 30501
ygarza@liftingspiritstherapy.com
Kiera is a graduate of Georgia Southern University where she received her Bachelor's in Liberal Arts and Social Studies and a graduate from Nova Southeastern University where she received her Master's in Occupational Therapy in 2019. Prior and during her schooling, Kiera worked at various daycare centers and has long history of working with children of all ages. Kiera is passionate about working alongside clients, families, and caregivers to provide the best care and treatment through collaboration, creativity, and commitment. Kiera enjoys lifelong learning and spending quality time with family and friends. She also enjoys music, dancing, and working out.
Lyndsey Nichols, Lead-DPT
Erin Nichols, CCC-SLP
Jeremiah Werner, BCBA
Jeremiah Werner has been practicing in the field of ABA since 2013 after graduating with Bachelors in Psychology and Bachelors in Linguistics from the City University of New York in Queens, New York. After a short period of pursuing sociolinguistic research in New York City, Jeremiah found his passion working with children in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Since then, he has graduate from Arizona State University with a Master of Education: Applied Behavior Analysis and obtained certification as a behavior analyst. Jeremiah’s areas of practice include in-home services, community-based programs, and school systems. Jeremiah has experience with early intervention, group-based therapy, school system behavior management in both special education classrooms and immersion programs. Since then, Jeremiah has transitioned to center-based ABA practice for children 2-10 years of age. He currently resides and practices in Gainesville, Georgia. When not at work, Jeremiah spends his time with his wife and 2 children.