Thrive Pediatric Center of Pineville

Thrive Pediatric Center of Pineville is a speech therapist in Pineville, Louisiana. The center provides occupational therapy, speech therapy, and group programs for children. Occupational therapists use play-based and functional activities to improve motor, sensory, cognitive, and social development, while speech language pathologists work with kids to improve verbal and non-verbal communication and language skills. Group programs focus on development and enrichment in social skills, learning, executive function, and more. A physician referral is required for occupational therapy and speech therapy services, but no referral is needed to join the group programs. The center holds a rating of 5.00 based on customer reviews.

Lauren Guillory, LOTR, is an occupational therapist and the owner, with 18 years of experience working with children with developmental and neurological challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in kinesiology from Louisiana State University in 2005 and a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy from LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport in 2008. She began working in pediatrics immediately and has spent her entire career in that setting. Her awards and accomplishments include the Women of Hope and Healing Mayor's Award, the Decades of Women Award, and developing Alexandria's first all-inclusive playground.

Thrive is a custom-built facility designed by therapists, offering a family-centered approach that invites parents to be active participants in their child's therapy sessions. Parents are included in the treatment plan and are welcome to observe sessions and join in when appropriate. The space includes a large sensory gym, several smaller treatment rooms, and outdoor space for a variety of treatment environments. The center's stated priority is to provide children and their families with expert care, compassion, and support, with the goal of helping all children succeed in all aspects of life.

Thrive Pediatric Center of Pineville is located at 1015 Bayou Pl in Pineville, Louisiana.

The center's 5.00 rating reflects the positive feedback of the customers who have reviewed it, and its owner brings nearly two decades of pediatric experience to the children and families of Pineville.