Our Team
PHYSICAL THERAPIST/ Co-Owner
Crystal Sumner, PT
Crystal is a co-owner and a physical therapist at Play with Purpose Therapy. Crystal’s interest in physical therapy began in high school when she started volunteering in a local clinic. She then worked as a PT tech while getting her undergraduate degree. Crystal obtained a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Kennesaw State University. She then went on to obtain a Masters of Physical Therapy. Crystal has always had a desire to work with children, which is where she started following graduation in 2004. She has worked with pediatric population for over 17 years. She is trained in the use of TASES (estim), Total Muscle Release (TMR), NICU care, and torticollis. When not in the clinic, Crystal enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. She enjoys going camping with the family and attending her local church. She enjoys reading, designing and listening to music.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST/Co-Owner
Melanie Silvers, OTR/L
Melanie is a co-owner and an occupational therapist at Play with Purpose Therapy. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia; later she attended Brenau University and graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Melanie has worked in early intervention and with the pediatric population in a professional capacity for over 20 years. She has received specialized training in primitive reflex integration, sensory integration, SOS Approach to Feeding, Feed the Peds, and Beckman Oral Motor Protocol. She has clinical training in the NICU, treating preterm infants with feeding difficulties. She enjoys working with all children, but her primary interest is with infants and children with feeding and swallowing difficulties. Melanie resides with her husband and 3 sons in Adairsville. She loves summer time and trips to the coast, the hotter and sunnier the weather… the better! She enjoys camping, running, and watching Georgia football. Go Dawgs!
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
BethAnn , OTR/L
BethAnn has been practicing as an occupational therapist for 4 years now. She always has had a passion for working with kids but fell in love with pediatrics while on her fieldwork during graduate school. She is originally from Pennsylvania and attended Gannon University for her bachelor and masters degree. After graduating she moved to Georgia and began working as an occupational therapist. She has been working at Play with Purpose for 3 years and love the collaborative, fun and supportive environment we have! In her free time you can find her drinking coffee, playing soccer, reading, and spending time outdoors with her husband and two dogs!
Speech Therapist
Natalie Mathis, SLP
Natalie Mathis received her Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Georgia in 2022. During her graduate career, she was a PIPS scholar which focuses on providing interdisciplinary practices to young children with complex, multiple disabilities and their families. There, she also completed her master’s level thesis entitled, Understanding College Students’ Knowledge and Perceptions About Early Language Environments under the direction of Dr. Jennifer Brown. Her clinical experiences include extensive hours working with pediatric articulation, language, feeding, and alternative augmented communication clients in a variety of settings. Natalie prides herself her ability to implement natural, play-rich environments during therapy and establishing rapport with her clients. Principles of evidence-based practice, natural environments, and functional outcomes are pillars in her personal speech-language pathology practice. In her free time, you can find Natalie baking for her loved ones, reading, quilting, hiking, or drinking coffee from one of her many, many mugs.
Occupational Therapist
Allison Reynolds, OTR/L
Allison received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Georgia, and went on to complete a master’s degree in occupational therapy at Brenau University. She always had a passion for working with children but her interest in occupational therapy began in high school, where she was first introduced to the field and began shadowing pediatric OTs. That early exposure confirmed her desire to become an occupational therapist. Outside of the clinic, Allison enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their dog Blaize, reading, watching Friends, and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs! She enjoys warm weather—spending time at the beach or the lake!
Occupational Therapist
Belle Dominy, OTR/L
Belle is an occupational therapist at Play with Purpose Therapy. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in exercise science with a minor in psychology from Kennesaw State University. She then received her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Brenau University. She believes that meaningful progress happens when therapy feels safe, supportive, and fun. Belle’s goal is to create a space where kids feel safe to explore, learn, and grow. She takes a child-centered approach and collaborates with families to support meaningful growth both in and out of the clinic. In her free time, you can find Belle spending time with family, going to the movies, taking a walk in nature, curling up to a good book, or getting creative with junk journaling.
Speech Therapist
Vonda Fielder, SLP
Vonda is a seasoned therapist who first started her career in the field of Human Services. Thinking she would eventually go into social work, Vonda became interested in speech-language pathology when her first job out of college led her to interact with a family in need, in which the youngest child of the family was partially Deaf, needed hearing aids, and required the services of a speech-language pathologist. After Vonda watched the child thrive upon receiving speech and language services, she knew that becoming a speech-language pathologist was something that she would love to do. So two years after graduating from college, Vonda returned to school to get a master's degree in speech-language pathology. In her career, she has been trained in ABA therapy as well as TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention), and specializes in working with children of all ages who have speech and language deficits that may sometimes present as behavioral challenges and/or inappropriate social skills. When Vonda is not working, she enjoys spending time with her immediate family (husband, 2 sons, pet potbellied pig) and extended family members. Her hobbies include camping, roller skating, arts & craft projects, planning events, and binge watching shows and movies that other people think are weird.
Occupational Therapist
Jamie Gentry, OTR/L
Jamie graduated from Shorter University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in Education. She later earned her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University. Jamie has always loved working with children in multiple different capacities, but her favorite role is to do so as an OT, helping them build the skills they need for success in everyday activities. She has completed continuing education and specialized training in several areas, including reflex and sensory integration, the CAN-EAT approach, BAL-A-VIS-X, and vision based interventions, among others. Jamie is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association, and enjoys attending the national conference each year to stay current on evidence-based practice and innovative treatment strategies. She lives with her fiance and their growing crew of pets, including their dog, 3 cats, chicken and fish. In her free time she loves to travel and explore new places. She also enjoys a great cup of coffee and finding ways to be creative!