Our Core Values

Brooke Wallace, MOT, OTR/L

I’m Brooke! Founding Owner and Occupational Therapist, I have 10 years of experience as an OT practitioner, involving a wide range of settings and skill-sets. This experience includes working in pediatric clinics, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and providing in-home services through my own mobile practice. I am a wife and also a mother to two sweet and adventurous daughters, and we have two fur-babies. Spending time outdoors is a favorite pastime. You can find me in my garden, at the beach, boating, fishing, or exploring new areas, when not working.
I love helping people feel their best! I’ve always enjoyed problem-solving, which helps me find the “why” behind problems and creatively modify tasks/environments to increase independence and quality of life. I knew I would be an OT after my grandmother experienced a traumatic brain injury, which left her in need of occupational, physical, and speech therapy services. Though she is no longer with me, I desire to continue serving others in her honor.

Owning a private practice has been a long-term goal since I entered this profession. I’m here to serve my community with a multidisciplinary clinic, which allows an individual to receive any or all services under the same roof, with a team of therapists that they have grown to trust. I also deeply value the professionals that work alongside me. Starting my own practice allows me to pour into other professionals, and learn collaboratively, so that I may serve my community both through direct patient care and by fostering a fun, healthy, and professional working environment for local professionals.

Nick Wallace

I have had the privilege of being part of the founding journey of Eastern Therapy, alongside Brooke. I stepped away from construction in 2023 to pursue a full-time role with Eastern Therapy. My primary role is to provide support wherever possible, with a particular focus on insurance and billing matters. I am responsible for all insurance billing as well as managing and balancing all patient accounts.

In 2012, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from East Carolina University and have managed numerous projects throughout the country over the past decade. I am also a licensed general contractor. Leveraging my license, Brooke and I designed and executed the renovation of our clinic, transforming it from concrete floors into a fully operational facility.

Outside of my professional life, I am a devoted husband and father to two wonderful little girls. During my leisure time, I cherish spending moments with my family, wherever we may be. I also have a passion for woodworking, and you can often find me immersed in various projects, crafting everything from custom furniture to home projects.

Dr. Meaghan Bannister, OTD, OTR/L

Hi, I’m Meaghan! I earned my doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Vermont where I lived until August of 2025. While earning my degree I worked as an ambulance crew chief and medical assistant, supporting my diverse background in healthcare. My OT experience includes inpatient acute care, inpatient rehab, and pediatric outpatient therapy. I discovered my love for feeding therapy and working with children during my outpatient pediatrics experience, where I observed and participated in sensory approaches to feeding therapy and oral motor limitations related to feeding. Since then, I have continued to pursue education in the feeding realm, including completing the “Feed the Peds” course to become a trained feeding therapist. I love supporting children as they gain the skills to enjoy food and grow into the happiest, healthiest, and most accomplished versions of themselves. In my free time, I love to read, cook, and go to the beach. I have loved exploring all of the beautiful outdoor spaces in Wilmington, and getting to try some of the delicious restaurants!

Samantha Stanko, M.S., OTR/L

Samantha (Sam) graduated from East Carolina University with her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Her experience includes working in inpatient rehabilitation with a focus on spinal cord injuries, as well as in acute care, where she treated patients with a wide range of complex medical conditions. Sam
is passionate about empowering individuals of all ages to regain independence and improve their overall quality of life.

Prior to obtaining her degree in Occupational Therapy, Sam graduated from Presbyterian College with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. While at Presbyterian College, Sam was a student-athlete on the volleyball team. Outside of work, Sam enjoys playing beach volleyball, pickleball, and spending time with family.

Evelina Trost, CSRS, MOT, OTR/L

Evelina earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Emory & Henry College and brings a diverse background in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient rehabilitation, and mental health. Her broad clinical experience allows her to create individualized, well-rounded treatment plans that meet each client’s unique needs.

Sue Benson, COTA/L

Megan Keller, M.S. CCC-SLP

Megan Keller earned her Masters of Science degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from Eastern New Mexico University in 2018. She has been working in the field of Speech Language Pathology since 2014. She started off as a speech language pathologist assistant and continued with that while she earned her Masters degree. She has worked in various settings including in patients homes, schools and outpatient private practices. She has a passion for working with the pediatric population.

Megan relocated from California to Wilmington earlier this year to raise her children by the beach. When she is not working she loves hanging with her husband and 2 daughters, going to the beach, surfing, playing volleyball and trying new restaurants.

Lauren Sandy, M.S. CCC-SLP

Krista Belcher, M.S., CCC-SLP

Hi, I’m Krista! I’m a Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from Marshall University in 2022 with a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of settings, from providing home health services in rural Kentucky to serving as an in-house SLP in an ABA clinic. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy and reinforced what I’m most passionate about: helping people build functional communication skills that allow them to connect with the world around them!

Olivia Stringer, M.S. CF-SLP

Hi, I’m Olivia! I earned my Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Birmingham-Southern College and my Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama.

My clinical experience includes working with both adults and children across a variety of settings, including outpatient neurology, school-based therapy, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. These experiences have reinforced my passion for providing compassionate, individualized care and supporting each patient on their unique communication journey.

I believe that meaningful progress begins with strong relationships. My goal is to create a collaborative, encouraging environment where patients and their families feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the therapy process. I am excited to begin my Clinical Fellowship (CF) at Eastern Therapy Solutions, where I have the opportunity to grow alongside experienced mentors while providing exceptional care to the families in our community.

Originally from Mississippi, I recently relocated to Wilmington and have enjoyed making the coast our new home. Outside of the clinic, I love exploring local coffee shops and beaches, trying new restaurants, and taking our dog, Winnie, on adventures around town.