Jessica Deal, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Biography

Jessica is an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) at TOA’s Spring Hill location. She earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2011. Since graduating, she has dedicated her career to hand therapy, earning her Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credentials in November 2020.

Jessica enjoys working with patients to help them regain function, return to the activities they love, and get back to their everyday lives. Her passion for hand therapy began in 2000, when her mother sustained a hand injury. Through her mother's treatment at TOA, Jessica was first introduced to the specialty of hand therapy and became inspired by the difference it can make in people's lives. This experience ultimately influenced her decision to pursue a career in occupational therapy and become a certified hand therapist.

Jessica is excited to be part of the TOA community and looks forward to helping patients achieve their goals and return to the activities that matter most to them.