Shelby Resendiz

OTD, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist

Shelby earned her Bachelor of Science from Mississippi College and her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. A proud Desoto County native, Shelby is dedicated to providing skilled intervention and education to children and families in her community. Her approach is rooted in empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping children fully engage in and enjoy their environments. 

With extensive experience treating a wide range of diagnoses and disorders, Shelby is also trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding, which she applies daily to support children with feeding challenges. 

Outside of her work with our wonderful patients, Shelby enjoys reading, traveling with her husband, spending time with her daughter, and doting on her beloved dogs and cat.

Certifications

SOS Trained | NBCOT Certified

"One thing I enjoy most about my job is collaborating with team members to ensure we are providing our kiddos with the best practice as well as carrying over learned skills. We love to “play with a purpose” here, so it is a rewarding experience to be able to carry out skilled therapy and see those results with a child under the impression that they’re just here to play and have fun!"