Meet our team

Stephanie : Owner

Stephanie Knight, OTR has 20+ years of clinical experience with 10 of those years as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. She believes every child can experience developmental success with the right tools and therapeutic play. Her client-centered approach has positively impacted the mind, body, and spirit of the children and families that she serves.

Stemming from that passion to her mission to help children learn and achieve their highest level of development and life skills, in January 2020, Stephanie launched her own pediatric occupational therapy clinic, Playology Therapy Services LLC.

Mrs. Knight graduated with a Master of Health and Wellness Education Degree, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. She is a nationally board-certified occupational therapist and licensed in the State of Georgia.

Allya: Administrative Assistant

Allya

Allya earned her B.S in psychology from Georgia State University and furthered her education in a graduate program at New England Institute of Technology. Allya began her career as a Certified Occupational therapy assistant and furthered her education by obtaining a Master's in Occupational Therapy.. She has over 8 years of experience working in a variety of settings. She has worked with the pediatric population for 7 years. She has always had a passion for working with children and knew that pediatrics was the population she wanted to work with. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her daughter, being outdoors, crafting, cooking and listening to music.

Luis: OTR/L

Luis is a fun and compassionate licensed occupational therapist who has forever loved working with children in a variety of settings including private practice, schools, and as a volunteer at camps for children of all abilities. He is bilingual and holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy from Georgia State University, complemented by a bachelor's degree in psychology. Luis takes a holistic approach to therapy, providing comprehensive care for each child he works with. In his free time, Luis enjoys exploring hiking trails and going on long walks with his wife on the Atlanta Beltline.

Florena: OTR/L

Florena Chery is an experienced Occupational Therapist specializing in Pediatrics, based in Atlanta, GA. Born in New York City in 1982, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tuskegee University in 2005. Over her 20-year career, she has worked in various settings, including psychiatric centers, skilled nursing facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, and home health services. Florena has a passion for helping children and believes they are unique gifts from God. A devoted wife and mother of three, she is deeply committed to both her family and her work, bringing compassion and dedication to every child she serves.

Shieka: OTR/L

Shieka received her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University and quickly realized her love for the profession of Occupational Therapy and continued her education and received her master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Clarkson University. Shieka is originally from New York and South Florida and recently transitioned to Georgia. Shieka has experience in inpatient rehab, however, enjoys working with the pediatric population and has experience working with children on the spectrum, developmental delays, fine motor delays, and decreased motor coordination skills. Shieka enjoys working on play skills, fine motor development, social skills, activities of daily living, and life skills. During her free time she enjoys reading, traveling, hanging out with friends, and eating out at new restaurants.