NTS Southeast (Pearland)

Lara Hiers, PT -Clinical Director

6516 West Broadway Street Suite 132,
Pearland, Texas 77581

832-736-9200

Purchased from Pediatric Rehabilitation of Pearland
 

Lara Hiers, PT (Clinical Director-Southeast)

Lara received a Master of Physical Therapy from Emory University in 1997.  She has been a pediatric therapist for 9 years, working at Bay Area Rehab Center and in local school districts.  In June of 2003, she started Pediatric Rehabilitation of Pearland, which joined the NTS family in June of 2005.  Lara has a special interest in treating kids with cerebral palsy, especially in wheelchair seating and adaptive equipment.  She is also a certified Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation provider.  In her spare time, Lara enjoys time with her husband David and children Megan and Will playing sports, reading books and enjoying the great family activities in the Houston area.

Kathy Burt, BS, OTR

Kathy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas in May of 2000.  Kathy began her career at Park Plaza Hospital, followed by 6 years on the inpatient rehabilitation unit of Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. She previously worked at Pediatric Rehabilitation of Pearland for 1 year, and has now been at Neurodevelopmental Therapy Services since March of 2007. 

Kathy has continued her education by taking advanced courses in sensory integration and autism spectrum disorders.  In 2004, she earned an Advanced Specialty certificate in Pediatrics from Texas Woman’s University, where she is currently working to complete her Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.  Away from the clinic, Kathy enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, ages 4 and 2, as well as cake decorating, scrapbooking, and traveling.

Stephanie Romo OT

Certified in Kinesiotaping and many hours of continuing education in feeding disorders and treatment techniques. Coordinator of Assistive Technology in Deer Park ISD.

Jenny Shelton, MS, CCC-SLP

Jenny earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences degree with a specialty in Communication Disorders from the University of Kansas in 1994.  She received a Master of Science in Speech -Language Pathology from Central Missouri State University in 1996.  She has worked in a variety of settings including: Long Term Care (3years), public schools (7 years) and private practice (4years).  She has primarily provided assessment and therapy for children from 2-17 years of age.  She has experience working with children with a variety of disorders.  Jenny works at the Southeast location full time.

Donna Tharp, ST

Donna received her associate degree at Kilgore College while participating in the Rangerette organization.  She completed her bachelor degree in Speech Communication at UT Austin and received a masters’ degree in Special Education from TWU in Denton.  She has been a speech therapist in Deer Park ISD for 29 years working with children of all ages.  Donna has been with NTS since 2005. 

Adrianne Winn

Receptionist Southeast

I joined NTS in Sept 2005 as the front desk receptionist.  I worked for a few years at HISD in the PPCD classroom.  This summer I plan on going back to school to finish my nursing degree.  My favorite thing to do is spend time with my one year old son that I love spending every free moment with.

Rachel Pesl

Southeast Office Manager

Rachel joined NTS in January of 2006 as their office manager.  She has worked with children and in the medical field for 6 years.  Rachel is currently taking night classes at San Jacinto College working on her associates.  Rachel enjoys spending time with her very large family.