Welcome to Carolina Therapies

Welcome to Carolina Therapies. I am Pooja Desai, the founder and owner of Carolina Therapies. I provide Occupational and Hand therapy services.

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3 Simple Steps to Start

Step 1

Your recovery and rehabilitation begins with a phone call. I’ll listen to what happened and identify the cause of your problem or injury. We’ll determine the best therapeutic plan for you.

Step 2

I’ll analyze your unique health history, health goals, and other assessments. Together we’ll create a complete and personalized plan of care.

Step 3

As partners in health, we’ll work together as I guide you from your current state to your desired destination. We’ll use ongoing testing and adjustments for success.

Services

Personalized one to one care with emphasis on my client goals.

I also provide Telehealth Hand Therapy.
Visits are 40 min with a Certified Hand Therapist (accredited by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission).

Why Carolina Therapies? Glad you asked!

You’ll receive undivided and personalized one-on-one care from a Certified Hand Therapist (accredited by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission).
You’ll have direct access to me for any questions.
You’ll have the comfort and convenience of receiving therapy from me in my clinic (436-1 East Long Avenue, Gastonia, NC, 28054). Depending on your location and insurance, you may also have the option of receiving therapy from me in your home.

Call/text for appointment 704-850-9099

Why would you need the services of an Occupational and/or Certified Hand Therapist?

Have you suffered a fall requiring surgery (with or without a cast) for any injury/fracture in your arm including finger, wrist, elbow or shoulder?
Were plates or pins surgically inserted in your finger, wrist, elbow, or shoulder and need rehab?
Have you suffered a work-related arm injury and need rehabilitation to get back as quickly as possible?
Do you have pain in your forearm which makes its difficult to perform simple activities, such as lift a cup of coffee?
Have you suffered a sports-related injury and need rehabilitation to get back on the field/court?
Have you been in a situation that has affected your nerves, resulting in pain, tingling, and/or numbness?
Do you have Carpal Tunnel and would like to have therapy to help relieve the pain, numbness, and/or tingling in your hand?
Have you had surgery to repair your nerves?
Have you had a traction injury or Brachial Plexus injury causing your wrist to drop or your arm to become weak?