Jessi Carpel

Occupational Therapist

Jessi Carpel, OTR/L

Jessi grew up in Maryland and moved south to attend the University of South Carolina, where she earned her degree in Exercise Science in 2023. She went on to complete her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Lenoir-Rhyne University, graduating in August 2025.

During her graduate studies, Jessi completed an outpatient pediatrics fieldwork where she further discovered her passion for helping children reach their full potential through meaningful, play-based activities. She loves making therapy fun, engaging, and tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Jessi recently married her husband, Austin, in September 2025. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, and playing with their new puppy, Willow, and their three cats: Dollar, Charlie, and Oreo.