Who we are

At Mountain City Pediatric Therapy, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to the children and families of Johnson County and beyond. Founded in March 2020 by Courtney Andersen, an occupational therapist who saw the pressing need for pediatric services in the area, our mission is to empower children to reach their fullest potential through high-quality, family-centered therapy.

After moving to Mountain City in 2019, Courtney recognized the significant gap in accessible pediatric therapy options for local families. Inspired to make a difference, she established the clinic to ensure that children in our community have the resources they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.

Today, our team has grown to include three experienced occupational therapists, allowing us to expand our reach and serve even more children. We specialize in addressing developmental delays, sensory processing challenges, feeding difficulties, and much more, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child.

At Mountain City Pediatric Therapy, we believe in the power of play, the importance of family involvement, and the potential of every child. We’re here to make a positive impact, one family at a time.

Our Therapists

Founder, Clinic Owner
Courtney earned her Master’s of Health Science in Occupational Therapy from The Medical College of Georgia. She has been a practicing OT for 10+ years. She began her career in outpatient pediatrics, but she has also worked in a variety of other settings - including skilled nursing facilities, dementia care units, inpatient rehabilitation, and acute hospital care. This medical background has allotted her invaluable experience when treating medically fragile children.
Courtney specializes in sensory integration, feeding therapy, kinesiotaping, complex disease management, pediatric burns, early intervention, and developmental delays.

With over two decades of experience as a licensed occupational therapist, Lisa brings a deep commitment to helping children reach their fullest potential through compassionate, evidence-based care. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn.
Throughout her career, Lisa has worked across a variety of pediatric settings—including early intervention, school-based therapy, and outpatient clinics—developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to support each child’s functional, physical, and emotional growth.
Beyond clinical practice, Lisa has demonstrated strong leadership and community involvement. As the former Special Needs Ministry Director at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida, she helped create inclusive spiritual environments by overseeing adaptive classrooms across nine campuses, co-authoring an adaptive Bible study curriculum, and conducting staff and volunteer training in trauma-informed care.
Today, Lisa continues to serve families with a holistic, child-centered approach—combining clinical expertise, creativity, and a passion for helping children thrive in all aspects of their daily lives.

With more than 30 years of international experience, Ilse is a highly skilled occupational therapist recognized for her compassionate, evidence-based approach to helping individuals of all ages reach their fullest potential. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and has since built a global career spanning hospital, outpatient, school, and home-based settings across South Africa, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
Ilse has advanced expertise in sensory integration, early intervention, neurorehabilitation, seating and positioning, and dyslexia intervention.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Ilse is certified in Sensory Integration and Praxis Testing, Autism Specialist Training, Therapeutic Play, Dyslexia Identification and Intervention, and Child Passenger Safety for children with special needs. She is also an experienced lecturer and mentor, having taught special needs training courses and contributed to interdisciplinary education programs.
Passionate about person-centered care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and lifelong learning, Ilse combines global perspective with heartfelt dedication to empowering children and families—transforming therapy goals into everyday successes.

Join the team

Are you ready to turn play into progress, laughter into milestones, and everyday activities into extraordinary adventures? Look no further! We're seeking individuals with a passion for creating magic in the lives of our pint-sized clients in our pediatric outpatient setting.