251-279-0151Fairhope, AL

Our team

Meet the Rise Therapy Team

Our therapists are passionate, highly trained specialists who believe every child deserves to feel capable, understood, and supported.

OTR/L, MNRI Core Specialist, SIPT Certified, Irlen Screener

Shannon Norris

Owner & Occupational Therapist

Shannon brings 25 years of pediatric OT experience — and the deeply personal perspective of raising a child with learning differences. Her daughter's diagnosis propelled her into extensive training and specialty certification across the U.S., with a mission to bring the gold standard of care to Alabama. As the state's sole MNRI Core Specialist, a Dyslexia IEP Advocate, SIPT Certified, Science of Reading Interventionist, Certified Handwriiting Specialist, and Irlen Screener, Shannon continues to set a high standard of care and prioritize education and advocacy for families throughout Alabama and beyond. She is also a national lecturer on Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia.

Areas of focus

  • Reflex Integration (MNRI Core Specialist)
  • Reading Science & Dyslexia IEP Advocacy
  • Sensory Integration (SIPT Certified)
  • Irlen Syndrome Screenings
  • National Lecturer: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia

COTA, Certified Handwriting Practitioner

Latoya Thomas

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Latoya brings 14 years of pediatric OT experience along with the heartfelt perspective of raising a child with learning differences. A Certified Handwriting Practitioner with advanced training in MNRI Reflex Integration, she has also trained in Qigong massage and Brain Gym foundational integration techniques. Latoya co-piloted a research study on visual-motor deficits affecting sports skills through Right Eye advanced sports performance, reflecting her commitment to evidence-informed, whole-child care.

Areas of focus

  • Certified Handwriting Practitioner
  • Reflex Integration (MNRI)
  • Qigong Massage & Brain Gym
  • Visual-Motor & Sports Performance (Right Eye)

OTD

Lauryn McKinley

Occupational Therapist

Lauryn comes from a family of educators, and having completed her capstone at a dyslexia school in Mobile, AL, she developed a passion and a heart for working with students with learning differences. Her combination of a Doctorate in OT and desire to support students who learn differently find their voice makes her an integral component of the Rise Therapy Team.

Areas of focus

  • Learning Differences
  • Dyslexia Support
  • Student Advocacy
  • Pediatric OT

SLP

Speech Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Bio coming soon.

Areas of focus

  • Speech Therapy

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Rise Therapy

Compassionate, whole-child support for growing minds and confident families.

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251-279-0151Fax : 251-333-8824[email protected]

23937 US-Highway 98 Suite 3, Fairhope, AL 36532

Hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday–Thursday 08:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday–Sunday Closed.

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