Brooke Hensley
COTA/L
Special Interests & Certifications: sensory integration, oculomotor and vision impairments
Brooke earned her associates degree in occupational therapy assisting at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte in 2015 and has been working in pediatrics ever since. Brooke found her passion in pediatric occupational therapy while working as a certified nursing assistant for a little girl with cerebral palsy. Prior to a career change in OT, Brooke earned her bachelors degree in mass communications from the University of South Carolina in 2009. She worked as a news producer in Charleston, SC from the time she graduated until she moved home and fell in love with working with children with disabilities.
Brooke also has experience in pediatric therapy social media and marketing. Brooke is trained in primitive reflex integration, the medical, motor, and behavioral feeding approach, and the neuroanatomy sensory systems. She also has extensive experience in treating children on the autism spectrum, kids with sensory processing disorders, neurological challenges, oculomotor and vision impairments, fine motor and developmental delays, as well as diagnoses of various genetic disorders, ADHD and anxiety. Brooke loves helping kids thrive and learn through creative play, as well as building a relationship with families and caregivers, providing them with the education, modifications, and adaptations they need to provide the best care for their child.
When not working, Brooke is home in Indian Land, SC with her husband and two young kids. She loves spending time with family all around Charlotte, where she was born and raised. She also loves sensory play with her kids, watching movies, and crafting.
