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sarah williams
MOT, OTR/L
Special Interests & Certifications: Sarah has a special interest in feeding, pelvic floor & GI issues, NDT, oculomotor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation and improving independence in daily activities. Sarah has taken a variety of courses, such as the following: "Assessment and Integration of Primitive Reflexes for Improved Independence in Daily Activities," "Pediatric NDT Intensive Handling Techniques a Course Developed by Gail Ritchie Techniques," "Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding, and the Lactation Savvy Therapist by The Lactation OT," "Set 'Em Up for Symmetry: A New Era in Treating Torticollis and Plagiocephaly," "AEIOU: An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding," "Zones of Regulation," "Safe Zone training," and "Handwriting Without Tears."
Sarah received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Minor in Biology from Florida State University. She obtained her Master in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. She was born & raised in sunny south Florida and moved to the Queen City, Charlotte, in 2022.
Sarah has experience working with the medically fragile pediatric population in Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care centers, working with infants & children with complex feeding disorders, working in adaptive school systems & the natural home environment, outpatient pediatrics, special needs dance programs, and adult inpatient rehabilitation. Sarah is highly passionate about working in pediatrics and loves to add a personal & creative touch to each session whether it be baking doughnuts with patients, painting giant race tracks, having a dress-up runway show or making pirate themed obstacle courses. ​
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Sarah believes in being the change she wants to see in the world and strives to build a more culturally receptive and aware generation of healthcare professional (through hosting seminars, workshops, and being a change agent). She practices patient-family first care that incorporates creativity, play, family and collaboration. She understands that every child should have the opportunity to learn, grow, feel supported, feel heard and most importantly smile throughout their therapy journey. She believes that "it's the little things" that make big differences.
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Outside of work, Sarah enjoys being an auntie, dancing, watching anime, reading, learning languages (currently: Spanish, Japanese, Creole) and exploring local pastry shops.
