Kelsey McAlister, Administrative Assistant

Allison Morris, PTA

Born and raised in upstate South Carolina, Allison loves calling Greenville home. Allison graduated from EI School of Biblical Training in 2014 with an associate degree in Biblical Studies, and shortly after spent 11 months volunteering overseas with The World Race. Having worked in healthcare several years, Allison was led to physical therapy because of the opportunities to build close relationships with patients and equip them with the tools to live life to the fullest. She graduated from Greenville Technical College with her PTA license in 2021 and quickly realized that pediatrics is the best career in the world! In her spare time, Allison loves to read every book that she can, find deals at thrift stores, and spend lots of time with her eight nieces and nephews.

Allison Burgess, MSP, CCC-SLP

Allison joined The Care Center family in October 2017. She received her Masters in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina. Allison enjoys working with the pediatric population and helping each child reach their potential. Allison is certified in Interactive Metronome which addresses timing, rhythm, and attention to tasks. She was born and raised in Pickens, SC and even though she attended USC she remains an avid Clemson fan. She enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her dog, Penny.

Our Therapists

Taylor Cooper, MS, OTR/L

Taylor joined The Care Center in July 2019. She is originally from Britton's Neck, SC. She received Bachelor's of Science in Health Science from Clemson University and a Masters in Occupational Therapy from Medical University of South Carolina. She is trained in Interactive Metronome and has been working as an OT for 2 years. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and seeing their small accomplishments week by week. In her free time, Taylor loves playing with her dogs, playing volleyball, going to Clemson football games, and anything outdoors along side her future husband 'Coop'!

Shannon Barnett, MS, CCC-SLP

Shannon is a native of Greenville, SC. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from Presbyterian College in 2005 and Masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2007. She has been working in the field of pediatric speech-language pathology in the outpatient setting and came to work at The Care Center in August 2010. She has received training in PROMPT technique, Oral Placement Therapy with Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Food Chaining for feeding disorders, and Interactive Metronome. She loves to work with a variety of diagnoses and speech-language disorders. When not working, Shannon enjoys spending time with her son Everett and dog Steely Dan. She loves traveling to the beach and to the lake and cheering on the Clemson Tigers!

Traci Odom, Front Office Coordinator

Coming soon!

Valerie Hughes, Practice Manager/Owner

Danielle Longfellow, OTR/L

Mitchell Outlaw, PT, DPT

Administrative Staff

Tricia Woodward, COTA/L

Haley Neal, PTA

DeeAnn Wright, PT

As a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina and a practicing pediatric physical therapist of 30 years, DeeAnn Wright offers both practical knowledge and professional experience. She maintains that the most valuable tools in patient care are compassion and empowerment. It is her desire to help each of her patients achieve their fullest potential and reach their own personal goals. Believing in the power of a good support system, DeeAnn works to builds a team for each patient, comprised of consulting physicians, therapists, caregivers and other professionals to provide superior treatment and encouragement.

DeeAnn is heavily involved in the clinical rotations of several reputable universities and enjoys sharing her love of PT with other aspiring students. She continues engage in her community, volunteering for various organizations and serving as a patient advocate, even outside of typical work hours. Those who know her best would attest to her sacrificial love of people and diligence in going above and beyond all expectation.

Outside of her professional career, DeeAnn is an active member of her home church and avid lover of family time. She is the loving and devoted mother of an active son and studios daughter. In her free time, DeeAnn likes to spend afternoons searching for treasures in thrift stores with her mother and daughter, traveling with her family to the mountains, watching her son run and cheering for the Clemson Tigers.

Becci Johnson, COTA/L

Becci graduated from Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC in 2006. She moved to Simpsonville after getting married in 2007. She joined the staff of The Care Center in December 2008, and has been here ever since, with the exception of a brief move to the Charleston area in 2010. She married her husband, Brett, in 2007. They have 2 daughters, Stella (7) and Olivia (2). When she is not busy trying to keep up with her girls, Becci can be found in Charlotte cheering on the Carolina Panthers with Brett during football season. She loves working at The Care Center and considers the staff family.

Liz Tollefson, MS, CCC-SLP

Liz graduated with a Bachelor’s in Communicative Disorders in May 2016 from The University of Alabama and Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in December 2017 from Baylor University. She joined the Care Center team in November 2018 following the completion of her clinical fellowship in pediatric home health. One of her favorite things about working at The Care Center is working alongside parents to help their children meet their goals. She loves creating lasting relationships with her patients and their families. In her free time, Liz enjoys fostering dogs, running, and traveling.