Dillen Hartley
Occupational Therapy, Clinic Owner

Dillen is a graduate of the University of Pretoria with a degree in occupational therapy. Dillen was born and raised in a gold mining town in South Africa. He moved to the United States in April of 1996. Dillen and his business partner, Niel Visser, started Advanced Therapy Solutions in 2003. Dillen and Niel manage and own five therapy clinics; two adult clinics and three pediatric clinics in Spartanburg and Greenville. Dillen enjoys teaching and mentoring students and other therapists. He is very motivated in building therapeutic alliances with team members, parents, and teachers. Dillen is passionate, dedicated, and motivated to serve as a husband, father, therapist, friend, leader and a child of God. Dillen lives with his amazing wife Miki and their three sons, Jakob, Austen, and Michael.

• Favorite Color: Blue
• Favorite Food: Sushi
• Favorite Vacation Spot: Park City, Utah
• Favorite Hobbies: Carpentry, playing games, camping, traveling, and snow boarding
• Professional Interests: Sensory Processing and Learning Disorders
• Professional Certifications and Training:
  STAR Institute Research Mentorship
  IM Pediatric Best Practice Certification iLs Advanced Practitioner Certification
  Brain Gym
  Safe and Sound Therapy/ Polyvagal Theory
  DIR/Floortime
  Handwriting Without Tears