Meet our Community-STARs Pediatric Therapy Specialists team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists in Culpeper, VA

Our team is made up of dedicated healthcare providers ready to serve your child. We also serve the surrounding areas including: Madison, Greene, Orange, Charlottesville, Rappahannock, and Fauquier. Call 540-225-1150 today!

Kim Lephart,
PT, DPT, MBA, PCS

Dr. Lephart is a dynamic pediatric physical therapist with over twenty-five years of experience. She has a strong work ethic and strives to keep up to date with the latest research and technological advances in pediatric physical therapy so that she can provide children with excellent, quality, and evidence-based care.

Kristin Sanders,
PT, MPT, PCS

Kristin Sanders, PT, MPT, PCS has been privileged to share in the journey of many children and their families as a pediatric physical therapist (PT) since 2001.

Cara Capellini,
Ph.D, CCC-SLP

Dr. Capellini has been working as a speech and language pathologist since 2002. Her work has primarily consisted of working in school systems and with children aged preschool to high school.

April Gillison,
Client Care Coordinator

April Gillison is the Client Care Coordinator at Community-STARs (C-STARs). She is the first friendly voice you hear when you call C-STARs.

Marissa Parnes,
Office Coordinator

Marissa Parnes is the Front Office Coordinator at Community-STARs (C-STARs). Marissa is much more than the friendly voice who answers the phone at Community-STARs.

Sam Robson,
OTR/L

Samantha Robson, OTR/L, is a caring, passionate pediatric occupational therapist who truly enjoys working with children.

Wanda Kasel
OTR/L

Wanda Kasel has over 25 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She makes fine motor activities feel more like fun than therapy!

Mckenzie Rychcik,
COTA/L

Mckenzie is a caring and motivating pediatric occupational therapy assistant who creates fun and engaging activities for our STARs.

Michelle Engel,
CCC-SLP

Michelle is a dedicated speech and language pathologist who has nearly 25 years of experience serving the pediatric population from preschool through high school in both school and clinical settings.

Ashley Wiese,
OTR/L

Ashley is a creative and curious occupational therapist whose motivation lies in seeing children overcome obstacles to thrive and grow!

Wendy Monroe,
COTA/L

Wendy is a vivacious occupational therapy assistant who has been in the field of pediatrics for over 20 years. Graduating from St Catherine’s University in her home state of St. Paul MN.

Lexi Seely
Client Care Professional

Lexi Seely is a Client Care Professional at Community- STARs (C-STARS). Lexi is the enthusiastic welcome for our clients and their families.

Our Core Values are Important to us:

Frapped – verb (used with an object) – Nautical. To frap – to pass ropes, cables, etc. around to strengthen, support, steady.
F – Fun: kid friendly, silly, playful
R - Respect: build others up, treat others with courtesy, acceptance, and kindness
A - Adaptable: flexible, innovative, resourceful
P – Positive: happy, hope, collaborative, teamwork
P – Passionate: motivated, well-informed, focused, persistent, skillful
E - Engaged: follow through, look for opportunities to connect with and support others
D- Driven: hard working, seek ways to grow, stretch and change