Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness

04/28/2026

Occupational therapists do so much more than people realize — especially for adults navigating injury, illness, aging, or neurological changes. 💙

OTs help adults:
✔️ Regain independence after surgery or hospitalization
✔️ Improve memory, attention, and daily routines
✔️ Adapt the home for safety and fall prevention
✔️ Build strength and coordination for everyday tasks
✔️ Return to meaningful activities like cooking, driving, working, and hobbies
✔️ Support caregivers and improve quality of life

Our goal is simple: helping people live life as independently and confidently as possible.

If you or a loved one are struggling with daily tasks, recovering from a health change, or wanting to stay independent longer, occupational therapy may help more than you think!

📞 Contact Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness today to learn how OT can support healthy aging and everyday wellness.

03/31/2026

🌿 Pollen season is here… is your voice feeling it too?

If you’ve noticed more hoarseness, throat clearing, or vocal fatigue lately, you’re not alone. Allergies can take a real toll on your voice!

Here are 5 simple tips to keep your voice healthy during pollen season:

✨ 1. Hydrate (more than you think you need)
Allergies + antihistamines can dry out your vocal cords. Keep water with you and sip consistently throughout the day.
✨ 2. Limit throat clearing
That constant “ahem” irritates your vocal cords. Try a sip of water, a gentle swallow, or a quiet cough instead.
✨ 3. Manage allergy symptoms early
Stay consistent with your allergy routine to reduce inflammation that affects your voice.
✨ 4. Use a humidifier
Adding moisture to the air can help soothe dry, irritated vocal cords—especially at night.
✨ 5. Give your voice breaks
If your voice feels strained, don’t push through it. Short periods of vocal rest can prevent bigger issues.

💡 Bonus tip: If your voice stays hoarse for more than 2–3 weeks, it’s worth getting it checked out!

Your voice matters. Protect it this season.

03/10/2026

Voice changes after 60? Read this!

We often hear:

“My voice just isn’t as strong as it used to be.”

While aging can affect the vocal cords (hello, presbyphonia), a weak or breathy voice can impact:

✔ Being heard in conversation
✔ Confidence
✔ Social engagement
✔ Even swallowing safety

And here’s the good news:

Your voice is a muscle system. Muscles can be strengthened.

Our speech therapy team works on:
🎤 Vocal strength
🫁 Breath support
🧠 Neurological coordination
🗣 Communication clarity

You deserve to be heard — at every age.

Send this to someone who says, “What?” every time you speak to them 😉

03/04/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Lindsay to the team! Be sure to say hi if you see her around the office!

Lindsay is an occupational therapist from Plano, TX. She received her undergraduate degree in kinesiology from Louisiana Tech University where she also played softball. She received her doctorate in occupational therapy from Baylor University in 2024, and she has worked in pelvic floor therapy for the past year. She lives in Statesboro with her boyfriend and their orange tabby cat.

She is passionate about helping adults restore function, build strength, and return to the activities that matter most to them. She prioritizes a client-centered, evidence-based approach and enjoy empowering patients with practical strategies to improve independence and overall well-being.

Lindsay has immediate availability. Call to get on her schedule today!

03/03/2026

Check out our latest blog post on how occupational therapy can help you age well!

Did you know that we have immediate openings for OT in our office? Call us to get on her schedule today!

When most people hear “occupational therapy,” they assume it has something to do with returning to work. In reality, occupational therapy (OT) is one of the most powerful, practical tools we have to help adults age safely, independently, and confidently.Aging well isn’t just about living longe...

03/03/2026

We hear this all the time:
“I guess this is just part of getting older.”

But here’s the truth 👇

Many things people accept as “normal aging” are actually treatable.

✔ Balance changes
✔ Memory concerns
✔ Voice getting weaker
✔ Trouble swallowing
✔ Decreased strength
✔ Bladder leakage
✔ Slower walking

These are common.

They are NOT something you just have to live with.

At Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness, we focus on proactive aging. That’s helping you stay strong, steady, sharp, and independent for as long as possible.

Aging well is a skill. And we can help you train for it.

Comment AGING WELL for more information!

02/17/2026

We’re growing at Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness… and we need some help! 🙌

Our team is looking for an afternoon office admin team member to join us!

If you (or someone you know) are:

✔️ Friendly and people-oriented
✔️ Organized and detail-driven
✔️ Comfortable answering phones + helping with scheduling
✔️ Excited about being part of a fun, relationship-centered healthcare team

…we’d love to meet you!

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys staying busy in the afternoons and wants to be part of a positive, encouraging environment that truly cares about patients and coworkers alike.

Tag someone who would be a great fit or send us a message for details!

01/05/2026

One of the biggest myths we hear:

“I’ll come to therapy when it gets worse.”

Early care often means:
✔ Faster progress
✔ Less pain
✔ Fewer long-term issues

The best time to support your body is before it’s shouting for help.

01/03/2026

Let’s clear something up:

Therapy isn’t because your body is “broken.”

It’s for people who want to:
✔ Move with less pain
✔ Feel more confident
✔ Stay independent
✔ Keep doing what they love

Support is not a weakness—it’s healthcare.

01/01/2026

A new year doesn’t mean you need to become someone else.

At Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness, we believe therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about supporting the body and brain you already have so you can keep living life fully.

✨ New Year. New You. Same incredible person.

12/17/2025

Calling Community-Minded Physical Therapists

If you’re craving flexibility, purpose, and real connection — this might be your sign.

At Coastal Plain Therapy & Wellness, our community-based PTs serve patients in assisted living communities and in their homes, with the freedom to design schedules that support both great care and real life.

✨ What we offer:

✔ Competitive pay
✔ Make-your-own schedule
✔ 1:1 patient-centered care
✔ Supportive, relationship-driven team
✔ Clinical autonomy (we trust you)

We know our therapists thrive when they have meaningful work, flexibility, and strong leadership — and that’s exactly what we’re building.

💬 Interested? Send us a DM or email your resume to srapillard@coastalplaintherapy.com

12/08/2025

Your body feels the holidays before you do…

The rushing, the lifting, the long drives, the stress — it all builds up in your muscles, breathing patterns, and yes… even your pelvic floor.

Here are two simple resets you can use this week:

✨ Take 3 slow diaphragmatic breaths
✨ Uncross your legs + shift your weight evenly

Small resets → big relief.

If you’re feeling the tension this season, we’re here to help you finish the year feeling good again.

👉 Send us a message to schedule your holiday tune-up.