Rhyno

Rhyno (Ray) is the founder of Sprout Pediatrics, CEO and lead Physical Therapist.  Rhyno attended the College of Charleston and later transferred to the Medial University of South Carolina and graduated with his BSPT degree in 1996.

Rhyno has vast experience in the home setting for many populations. In recent years has worked on developing alternative adjunct programs such as the farm that will enhance the therapy experience and more closely represent activities of daily living.

Rhyno shares, “I love my job and the creative opportunities it affords me in serving our staff, children we serve and our larger community. I enjoy the challenges and uniqueness of each family and home environment allowing me to be creative with their environment and using the resources in their community to make therapy more organic natural.

As the founder of Sprout Pediatrics in 2012 I have always strived to lead our organization to help each child and family experience the hope of a full life.

We have developed a culture of innovation among our employees and facilities through technology and equipment to generated new opportunities for wellness and a full life experience.

Rhyno has been married to Melanie for 22 years. They have 3 boys ages 19, 17 and 13.  Rhyno enjoys sports, reading and spending quality time with his family.

Jeremy

Jeremy has had a passion for nutrition and health for most of his life. From his earliest memories of helping his mom and grandfather in the family garden, to learning how to use herbs for food and medicine, to his fascination with how food affects our bodies and minds, Jeremy has grown into a passionate advocate for food as medicine.

He earned a Masters in Human Nutrition and postgraduate certification in integrative & functional nutrition where Jeremy learned to find the deeper roots of illness and the foundations of true health. Through applying medicinal food, lifestyle change and targeted nutrition, he constantly seeks to build on this training to perfect his craft.

Jeremy and his wife Karen founded Path of Life Nutrition to bring the power of real food, nutrition and lifestyle to bear in rebuilding vibrant health for each person they serve. Because he’s walked the road to recovery from post-viral syndrome, chronic fatigue and “mystery illness” in his 20s and 30s, Jeremy brings a unique understanding of what it takes to effectively assist clients with difficult health problems.

Jeremy is the proud father of five beautiful girls and two lively boys (Maggie, Lauren, Hannah, Katelyn, Joshua, Esther and Nathaniel), and husband to their incredible mom Karen. When he’s not being a human jungle gym, Jeremy enjoys coffee, reading, disc golf, training in Isshinryu Karate and being outside in nature. He tries to keep dirt under his fingernails and callouses on his hands by digging in the garden and building things with wood any chance he gets!

Most importantly, Jeremy and his clan seek to be a family on mission who love the people God puts in their path, sharing the message of salvation and life through Jesus. Jeremy is passionate about health because he believes it is God’s heart that we have life and have it abundantly!

Emily

Emily is our farm Retail Manager. She received her first degree from Midlands Tech in 2009 as a licensed massage therapist and, in 2020, graduated with honors as a PTA. Emily joined Sprout Pediatrics in the spring of 2021 after completing a clinical rotation with us previously. Emily is a strong therapist with a specialty in myofascial release. She is trained and certified in infant and pediatric massage therapy along with kinesiology taping.

She shares that “there is nothing better than seeing my kiddos reach their goals and being able to celebrate their achievements with them and their families”. Emily truly loves being a part of the Sprout Peds family.

Emily is married to David, and they have a daughter, Lizzy. She enjoys spending time with her family doing activities such as crafting, kayaking, and gardening. She is excited to be a part of the Sprout Farms team as the Retail Manager.

Ella

Ella is our Farm Specialist, helping out with planting, growing and harvesting our produce.

Ella has a passion for animals (especially chickens) and enjoys most anything outdoors. She has spent many years working on her family farm and garden and prefers the slower, quiet paced life. She also enjoys puzzles, photography, learning new things, and getting things organized. She is looking forward to being a senior in the fall.