About Us

More than a contract therapy company, Essential Rehab Solutions is the missing piece of the puzzle to client success. In partnership with skilled nursing facilities throughout the region, we take a holistic approach to rehabilitation, bringing together distinct yet complementary fields to change lives through comprehensive solutions.

Essential Rehab is made up of highly-trained specialists providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help our clients maintain their independence. Our flexible approach allows for tailored care to meet individual needs in a range of settings. Aided by ongoing education, our staff never stops learning and thrives in a workplace culture of continuous improvement. Putting our unique expertise to work for you, we’re committed to providing the highest quality of compassionate care to each client.

Meet the Team

Faith C. Roy, M.S., CCC-SLP

With a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Faith brings over 18 years of healthcare experience to her role as Vice President of Operations for Essential Rehab Solutions. Before joining the team, she served the rehabilitative needs of clients across multiple nursing facilities as Rehab Director and Speech Language Pathologist.

A Music & Memory certified professional, Faith has also provided dementia treatment training to facility staff in previous roles and continues to draw on this experience today.

Born and raised in Maurice, LA, Faith currently lives in Lafayette, LA with her husband and two daughters.

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Hillary Vesley, MOT, OTR/L

Hillary Vesley, originally from Philadelphia, holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. She began her career in 2015, working primarily with geriatric populations in skilled nursing facilities. In 2018, after three years of clinical practice, she stepped into a leadership role as Director of Rehabilitation.

In 2020, Hillary relocated to Austin, Texas, where she joined Essential Rehab Solutions. There, she continued to expand her leadership responsibilities while maintaining a strong connection to clinical care. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Operations, overseeing the quality of care provided by therapy teams and offering support to clinical staff. Outside of work, Hillary enjoys hosting gatherings with her husband and hiking with their dog.

Kimberly C. Judice, PTA, MS

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Kimberly serves as the Director of Clinical Reimbursement at Essential Rehab Solutions. After graduating from Our Lady of the Lake College with an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assisting, she went on to earn a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from the University of New Orleans in 2002.

Kimberly’s diverse professional background encompasses a variety of healthcare settings, and she has worked in nursing facilities, home health services, outpatient care, and long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities alike. She is also a certified Mat Pilates and yoga instructor. Originally from New Iberia, LA, Kimberly’s roots in South Louisiana run deep, and she currently lives just outside of Lafayette in Youngsville, LA.

Meet the Team

Faith C. Roy

M.S., CCC-SLP

With a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Faith brings over 14 years of healthcare experience to her role as Vice President of Operations for Essential Rehab Solutions. Before joining the team, she served the rehabilitative needs of clients across multiple nursing facilities as Rehab Director and Speech Language Pathologist.

A Music & Memory certified professional, Faith has also provided dementia treatment training to facility staff in previous roles and continues to draw on this experience today. Born and raised in Maurice, LA, Faith currently lives in Lafayette, LA with her husband and two daughters.

Kimberly C. Judice

PTA, MS

With over 16 years of experience in healthcare, Kimberly serves as the Clinical Director of Essential Rehab Solutions. After graduating from Our Lady of the Lake College with an Associate of Science in Physical Therapy Assisting, she went on to earn a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from the University of New Orleans in 2002.

Kimberly’s diverse professional background encompasses a variety of healthcare settings, and she has worked in nursing facilities, home health services, outpatient care, and long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities alike. She is also a certified Mat Pilates and yoga instructor. Originally from New Iberia, LA, Kimberly’s roots in South Louisiana run deep, and she currently lives just outside of Lafayette in Youngsville, LA.

Hillary Vesley

OTR/L

Hillary Vesley, originally from Philadelphia, holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. She began her career in 2015, working primarily with geriatric populations in skilled nursing facilities. In 2018, after three years of clinical practice, she stepped into a leadership role as Director of Rehabilitation.

In 2020, Hillary relocated to Austin, Texas, where she joined Essential Rehab Solutions. There, she continued to expand her leadership responsibilities while maintaining a strong connection to clinical care. She currently serves as the Director of Clinical Operations, overseeing the quality of care provided by therapy teams and offering support to clinical staff. Outside of work, Hillary enjoys hosting gatherings with her husband and hiking with their dog.

Our Directors of Rehab

Together, Faith, Hillary and Kimberly lead a dynamic team of therapists dedicated to changing lives.

Molly Bolger, M.S.CCC-SLP

Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation

Austin, TX

Anthony Brinkman, M.S. CCC-SLP

Brookhaven Nursing and Rehab

Carrolton, TX

Jasmine Chaney

Cottonwood Creek

Richardson, TX

Amanda Contreras, COTA

Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation

Waco, TX

Derrick Holt, PTA

Will-O-Bell

Bartlett, TX

Stephanie Holt, M.S.CCC-SLP

Columbus Oaks

Columbus, TX

Briana Lewis, PTA

Legacy at St Christina

Pineville, LA

Activities

Essential Rehab Solutions goes beyond traditional therapy and incorporates fun activities, arts and crafts, gardening and more. We want our residents to not only get excellent therapy but have fun during their time in therapy.

Associations

Our certified therapists are committed to excellence, each highly-trained in their field. Essential Rehab Solutions is affiliated with multiple associations to ensure the highest industry standards.