Seaside Staff
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
Kathie Duhon
Occupational Therapy
Kathie is a graduate from Purdue University with a B.S in Child Developments and Family studies. She then pursued her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at the University of Indianapolis. Kathie has been working with children of all ages and varying diagnoses for over 20 years. Kathie has extensive training with infants and children with neurological challenges. In addition, she also specializes in feeding birth to 3. Kathie lives in Greenville, SC with her daughter Reagan and their dog, Gracie. Kathie joined the ATS family in 2012.
- Favorite Color: Purple
- Favorite Food: Pizza
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Mountains
- Favorite Hobbies: Anything outdoors, hiking, kayaking, running, and paddle boarding
- Professional Interests: Sensory Processing/ASD, ADHD/Learning challenges, Feeding disorders, Infants
- Professional Certifications/Training:
NDT
Craniosacral Therapy
IM Pediatric Best Practice Certification
iLs Advanced, Practitioner Certification
Infant/Pediatric Massage Therapy
Many years of Feeding Therapy courses and CEU’s
Chris Davison
Occupational Therapy
Chris is a graduate from Greenville Technical College COTA program. Prior to receiving his degree, he studied percussion at Anderson University. In addition to providing occupational therapy services at ATS, he teaches drum and guitar lessons. Chris is certified in Integrated Listening Systems and Interactive Metronome. He lives in Simpsonville with his wife Jerri and their spunky little girl Eliza. Chris joined the ATS team in 2011.
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Food: French Fries
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Pawley’s Island, SC
- Favorite Hobbies Tennis, ping pong, basketball, cards and board games, movies, traveling, Clemson sports, and spending time with family and friends.
- Professional Interests: Therapeutic benefits of music and Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Professional Certifications and Training:
Interactive Metronome
Integrated Listening Systems
Emily Bollmann
Occupational Therapy
Emily is a graduate of Missouri State University with a B.S in Exercise and Movement Science. She received her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. She has experience working with clients of all ages; however, her passion lies in the treatment of children with sensory processing disorders and feeding difficulties. Emily enjoys participating and leading research for ATS and the OT field. She currently lives in Taylors, SC with her boyfriend, Fred and their dogs Charle and Run and enjoys traveling to see family and friends. Emily joined the ATS family in June of 2016.
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Food: Pizza and ice cream
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere new
- Favorite Hobbies Running, traveling, hiking, and trying new things
- Professional Interests: Sensory Processing, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Feeding, and Learning Disabilities
- Professional Certificates and Training:
Level 1 STAR Institute Research Mentorship
IM Pediatric Best Practice Certification
ILS Pediatric Practice Certification
AIEOU Feeding
Courtney Knox
Physical Therapy
Courtney is a graduate from Gannon University with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She is an American Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Courtney has experience working with patient populations ranging from birth to 22 years in a variety of pediatric settings, including; schools, outpatient, and home based therapy. Courtney’s passion lies within serving infants and medically complex patients. She lives in the Greenville area with her two dogs.
- Favorite Color: Pink
- Favorite Food: Sushi
- Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
- Favorite Hobbies Traveling, hiking, hanging out with her dogs, embracing new experiences, and spending time with her family and friends
- Professional Interests: Infants, Medically Complex, Torticollis/Plagiocephaly, Autism
Rebecca Holeman
Occupational Therapy
Rebecca is a graduate of North Greenville University with a B.S in Health Promotion and Wellness Exercise Science in 2016. She then went to the Medical University of South Carolina, earning her Masters of Occupational Therapy in 2018. Rebecca was born in Indiana. While her parents were missionaries, Rebecca lived in Bolivia, South America for 3 years. Her family landed in Mauldin, SC where she grew up playing sports, serving as a buddy at Miracle League Baseball, serving in her church, and working at a summer camp in Kentucky for both typically developing and special needs children and adults. Rebecca has 1 sister (her best friend), and currently lives in Mauldin, SC with her parents and their German Shepherd mix, Diamond. She began working at ATS, Kids in September 2018.
- Favorite Color: Blue
- Favorite Food: Ice cream, Mexican, and Chick-fil-a
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Mountains
- Favorite Hobbies Spending time with her family and friends, sports, hiking, and traveling
- Professional Interests: Sensory Processing, Learning Disorders, Developmental Delays, Assisting children in community sports and activities, Supporting children and their families
- Professional Certifications and Training:
IM Pediatric Best Practice Certification
iLs Practitioner Certification
Carsen Knight
Occupational Therapy
Carsen is a graduate of the Greenville Technical College OTA program. She was born and raised in Greenville, SC. Carsen has experience working with the pediatric population in a clinical and community-based setting. Her passion for children came from babysitting at an early age. In her free time, you can find Carsen spending evenings in downtown Greenville with her husband and friends. Carsen lives in the Greenville with her husband, Rob. She began working at ATS, Kids in April of 2018.
- Favorite Color: Pink
- Favorite Food: Sushi and Pizza
- Favorite Vacation Spot: The beach
- Favorite Hobbies: Spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, and traveling
- Professional Interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delays, and Handwriting
- Training and Certifications:
Learning Without Tears
Integrated Listening Systems (iLs)
Julia Nadzam
Physical Therapy
Julia is a graduate from University of South Carolina with a B.S in Exercise Science. After graduating, she began working as a personal trainer for four years training children, adolescents, and adults. She then decided to purse a career in Physical Therapy. Julia graduated Greenville Technical College PTA program and then began working for ATS. Julia enjoys baking and spending time with her husband, Eric and their two dogs, Bo and Humphrey. She joined the ATS team in November of 2017.
- Favorite Color: Pink
- Favorite Food: Pizza and ice cream
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Edisto Island, SC
- Favorite Hobbies Jigsaw puzzles, baking, spending time with her husband and dogs
- Professional Certifications and Training:
B.S. Exercise Science
AAS Physical Therapist Assistant
ACSM Exercise Physiologist
Personal Trainer Certification
Haley Ranson
Occupational Therapy
Haley is a graduate of Clemson University with a B.S in Psychology. Haley received her Masters of Occupational Therapy from Medical University of South Carolina. Haley was born and raised in Camden, SC. Haley’s interest and passion for OT comes from her parents, both who are occupational therapists. Haley has experience with various populations; however, her passion lies within the pediatric population. Haley has additional training in ABA therapy, working in a home-based setting in the Clemson and surrounding cities. Haley lives in Greenville, SC. She joined the ATS team in September 2019.
- Favorite Color: Teal
- Favorite Food: Hibachi
- Favorite Vacation Spot: A beach or lake
- Favorite Hobbies: Going to concerts, cooking, traveling, Clemson Football, and spending time with family and friends
- Professional Interests: Sensory Processing Disorders and Autism
Kody Hall
Intake Coordinator
Kody is a graduate of Anderson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He joined the ATS family in January 2019. He loves seeing the difference ATS makes in the lives of our patients and their families. Kody enjoys helping others find joy and the courage to be themselves. “If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou
- Favorite Color: Carmine Red
- Favorite Food: Salad
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Denver, CO
- Favorite Hobbies Playing the piano, traveling, and trying new restaurants
- Professional Interests: Making people smile
