Welcome to Carolina Therapies

Welcome to Carolina Therapies. Hand Therapy clinic serving Gastonia and Charlotte Metro Area. I also offer Mobile Hand Therapy in select geographic areas. Carolina Therapies is a hand therapy Practice dedicated to providing rehabilitation services for patients with hand and upper extremity injuries. I am a certified hand therapist who utilizes the latest evidence-based treatments to help patients regain function and improve their quality of life. With a patient-centered approach, we tailor individualized treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client. At Carolina Therapies, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and support to every individual on their journey to recovery. Trust us to be your partner in rehabilitation. I am Pooja Desai owner and primary therapist at Carolina Therapies.

Pooja Desai

Clinic in Gastonia

Hand Therapy-Outpatient mobile visit

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?

  • 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.

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?

If the answer to any of these questions is YES, contact us now for a free, no obligation 15-minute consultation.

Testimonials

  • Pooja is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled Occupational therapist and also a very good natured, friendly and pleasant person. She clearly explained everything to me and always took the time to make sure I was doing the exercises correctly. I would highly recommend Pooja 100%

    JP

  • She really worked hard with to get me to be able use my arm again The doctor said I had the worst case he had seen that was bought back from therapy.

    I give her credit for doing therapy to make it to use. I am back to normal and praise her everything she done for me.

    DW

  • We greatly appreciate your help with N and getting his arm/wrist back to functioning! We really enjoyed our time with you! You are kind, warm and caring and made what can be a painful experience fun for him. It means a lot to us that you care! We wish you all the best!

    N and K

  • Pooja was my Occupational therapist after surgery on my left thumb. That went so well that I had therapy with her again when I had surgery on my right thumb. She is an exceptional therapist. I found her to be detail-oriented, hard-working, caring, patient, gentle, knowledgeable, and honest about my progress. It is because of her that I’ve had such great results. I would definitely call on her for therapy again

    PV

  • Pooja was wonderful. She is very thorough about the process for my rehabilitation. She always stressed how important it was to do the exercises. Because of her I regained full use of my hand. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

    JS

  • Pooja Desai, is very knowledgeable with what she does; the pain in my wrist was resolved in less time than I thought. She is also caring.

    SH

  • When I saw my Dr for hand and arm pain she refferred me to an OT specialist . She is very pleasant personality and explained my treatment clearly as to what the positive outcome would be. Her main goal is to make one better and answering any questions asked from the client .

    Pooja as a lot of experience in her field and will be an awesome cheerleader to anyone she meets.

    PM

  • After receiving a very painful thumb surgery, Pooja worked with me to get through the pain. Her caring approach and expertise helped me to obtain complete functionality of that joint. I highly recommend her for hand therapy. You will find no one better.

    DQ

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