James “Andrew” Foster, II has been with Care First since May 2019 working with Pediatrics. He graduated from NC State University undergrad with a Bachelor’s of Science in Veterinary Bioscience and minors in Sports Science and Business Management. He received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2016. James has training in dry needling, and kineso taping. Two years prior he worked at an Outpatient Orthopedic clinic, and went on a service learning trip to Guatemala to an under-served and impoverished hospital helping pediatrics.

Rachel is a licensed Physical Therapist, originally from Upstate New York. She received her Doctor in Physical Therapy degree from Duke University-School of Medicine, following a Rehabilitation Science B.S. at University of Pittsburgh and certification in Patho-kinesiology. Rachel has rehabilitation experience working at UPMC Mercy (Pittsburgh, PA)—cross-trained in ICU and acute neuro-trauma units including Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury. Her clinical internships specialized in infant-handling, torticollis, motor milestone delays, a variety of neuromuscular conditions within a diverse pediatric and adolescent population, as well as balance and movement disorders within a geriatric population. She has experience in a variety of settings, including hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home care, and specialty clinics for spasticity, orthopaedics, muscular dystrophy, and down syndrome. Currently researching Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy allows Rachel to expand her clinical skills with a unique, vulnerable population into evidence-based practice. Global experience includes medical mission trips to various locations in Costa Rica as well as volunteering at an intensive stroke camp in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.

As a Physical Therapist with Care First Rehab, Rachel is able to expand her creativity when working with infants and children, use her knowledge of movement patterns, facilitate the resilience of the human body, and continue to be inspired by each patient and each family. In her free time, she enjoys running, rowing, yoga, travel, and spending time with family and friends. 

Education: Doctor of Physical Therapy, from Duke University-School of Medicine
Languages: English, American Sign Language 

Populations Treated: Infant, Pediatrics, Adult, Geriatric, End of life care

Deanna is a Physical Therapist Assistant who received her bachelors degree at NC A & T University in 2009. She decided to continue her education at Martin Community College where she received her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree. She enjoys being a mother to her beautiful baby girl. She has a specialty in geriatric and pediatric Physical Therapy through her experience in daycare’s, and home health. She recently worked in school systems with children of all ages. She has experience working with multiple diagnoses. She has a huge passion for helping children reach their developmental milestones, and loves to see them gain confidence in completing various activities.

Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, Edwin “Chip” Chapin has lived in the Raleigh area since graduating from the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Charlotte Piedmont Community College in 1999. Chip began his PTA career working at Easter Seals. This is where he discovered his love for helping children and decided to devote his career to working with the pediatric population. In 2005, Chip joined Total Rehabilitation where he worked exclusively with the 0-21 age group. He will devote his time and resources to once again work with 0-3 early intervention population and with children ages 3-21. Chip has extensive experience with children afflicted with cerebral palsy, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, brain injury, rehabilitation from surgery, autism, and chromosomal abnormalities. In his spare time, Chip enjoys fishing, golfing and cheering on the Carolina Panthers. He also enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Paula Hils, MA, CCC-SLP received her B.A. degree in communication disorders from Pennsylvania State University in 1985. She continued her studies at Indiana University and earned M.A.T. in speech and hearing sciences and completed ASHA certification of Clinical Competence in 1988. As a licensed speech-language pathologist she has over 25 years of experience in childhood speech & language development including articulation, phonological awareness, language delays/ disorders, autism, stuttering, augmentative/alternative communication. She has provided assessment and treatment of adult & geriatric patients for aphasia, dysphagia/swallowing and voice disorders. Additional professional experiences include clinical supervisor and clinical research coordinator. She has lived in North Carolina for 25 years and resides in Apex, NC with her husband and 3 school age children. She enjoys traveling, especially to the beach, cooking and reading.

Erica N. Strong, MS, CCC-SLP is an enthusiastic therapist who lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and rescued dog, Zoe. As a North Carolina native, she received both her Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences Master’s of Science in Communications Sciences and Disorders from East Carolina University. Erica has a passion for pediatrics and has enjoyed working with children, all the while collaborating with their parents and caregivers in the natural environment. 

Kara, MA-CCC SLP, currently lives in Durham, NC with her husband.  She earned her Master’s degree from UNC-Greensboro after graduating from James Madison University.  Kara enjoys working with young children and their families in their natural environment to develop communication in daily routines.  Kara also has a passion for helping children with their feeding and eating skills to improve family routines and meal times. When Kara isn’t proving therapy, she enjoys baking, reading books, and exploring new places with her husband. 

Ebonie Coley, M.S., CF- SLP was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. She received her B.S. degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of North Carolina at Greensboro and continued her education at North Carolina Central University of Durham, NC to earn her Master’s of Science in Speech- Language Pathology. Ebonie is a fun, kind, and flexible therapist who is willing to go above and beyond for the families she serves. She genuinely takes pride in building a strong rapport with clients and their families to ensure a solid foundation for a successful intervention period!

Prashant hails from New Delhi, India where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. His experience spans over two decades where he has worked in outpatient and home care settings. His management experience includes facility director and most recently, CEO.Prashant’s vision is placing the patient’s Care First in every visit and interaction. He strives to maintain and project a warming charisma which instills patient confidence and self-empowerment for embracing personal plans of care; while reaching a better state of well-being. Please do not hesitate to speak with Prashant if you have questions or concerns.

Jeannie has been an administrator in one role or another for over 15 years. She has a variety of experiences from working in hospitals, nursing homes, home health care facilities, and rehabilitation therapy clinics like Care First Rehab. Jeannie is passionate about supporting and helping our patients. She loves chatting with them and helping them through their healing process. She enjoys traveling and exploring new places and spending time with her family in her free time. She had the pleasure of meeting Beyonce....she enjoyed meeting her because