Spartanburg Pediatrics 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
Blaire Campbell
Clinic Director of Spartanburg Clinic
Blaire is a 2001 graduate of Greenville Technical College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She has experience in both adult and pediatric therapy. Blaire is certified in the Interactive Metronome program, Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) and specializes in teaching fine motor and handwriting skills. She lives in Spartanburg with her daughter, Charli Mycah.
- Favorite Color: Pink
- Favorite Food: Seafood!!!
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Beach
- Favorite Hobbies: Shopping and Event planning
- Professional Interests: Developmental Delay and Handwriting skills
Brittany Emery
Occupational Therapy
Brittany is a 2013 graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina’s Occupational Therapy program. She earned her undergraduate degree from Clemson in 2011 in Food Science and Technology, with an emphasis on Nutrition. She is certified in the SOS feeding program, Integrated Listening Systems (iLs) and specializes in feeding and handwriting skills (especially Lefties!). She lives in Spartanburg with her husband, Aaron, daughter, Cecilia, and her dog, Stormie, and cat, Wall-e.
- Favorite Color: Purple
- Favorite Food: Mozzarella Sticks
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Disney World
- Favorite Hobbies: Reading and watching Clemson football
- Professional Interests: Feeding difficulties, developmental delay, and handwriting
Jordan Byess
Occupational Therapy
Jordan joined the ATS team in August 2015 after prior experience as a school therapist. She graduated from Furman University in 2011 with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. In 2013, she attained a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Jordan is pursuing certifications in Integrated Listening Systems (iLS) and Interactive Metronome. She lives in Greenville with her husband, McClain.
- Favorite Color: Yellow
- Favorite Food: Shrimp, French fries
- Favorite Vacation Spot: British Virgin Islands
- Favorite Hobbies: Reading, trying new restaurants, renovating our “fixer upper” house
- Professional Interests: Autism, developmental delays, feeding difficulties
Casey Phillips
Occupational Therapy
After graduating from North Greenville University with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Casey went on to further her education and found her passion in Occupational Therapy. Casey has experience in both geriatric and pediatric settings as well as with the school district. She finds joy in helping to better the lives of the children and families she works with. Casey and her husband Jared live in Welford, with their 3 kids, Will, Walker and Addie..
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Food: Chips and dip
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Beach
- Favorite Hobbies: College football, Taking pictures
- Professional Interests: Sensory Integration and Problem Feeders
Jamie Thompkins
Physical Therapy
Jamie graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2009 with her Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has always had a passion for working with the pediatric population and their families and had done so in a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, home and school. Jamie currently lives in Greer with her husband, Lee, daughter, Myer James, son, Porter and chocolate lab, Wyboo.
- Favorite Color: Green
- Favorite Food: Mexican
- Favorite Vacation Spot: The Beach
- Favorite Hobbies: Shopping, Gamecock Football
- Professional Interests: Birth to Three population, Developmental Delay
