Meet Melissa Christopher, OT/L, the visionary founder behind Stellar Therapy Services.
With a background as an Occupational Therapist, Melissa’s journey began with a deep-seated belief in the professional value of therapists and a conviction that they deserve professional treatment in the workplace.
Frustrated by the limitations of traditional therapy positions, Melissa recognized the need for change. She envisioned a world where therapists could thrive in non-traditional work arrangements, allowing them to balance their professional commitments with their personal lives. Thus, in 1999, Stellar Therapy Services was born.
Driven by a desire to empower therapists and create opportunities for flexibility, Melissa has dedicated herself to building a company that values its employees as invaluable assets. Today, as a mother of three children, Melissa understands firsthand the importance of work-life balance. Alongside her husband, they both embrace non-traditional work hours, ensuring they can actively engage in their children’s lives while making meaningful contributions to the field of therapy.
Melissa’s passion for empowering therapists and fostering a supportive work environment continues to shape the culture of Stellar Therapy Services, guiding us as we redefine the standard for excellence in therapy staffing and support services.
Introducing Holly Christopher, our Chief Financial Officer and Medicaid Reimbursement Program Director at Stellar Therapy Services.
Yes, Melissa and Holly are related! Sisters-in-law for over 25 years now, and building Stellar together for most of those years, Melissa and Holly say they “share a brain” and that between them, there is always at least one person who knows what to do next!
Drawing from her belief in Stellar’s family-first philosophy, Holly eagerly seized the opportunity to collaborate with Melissa. Today, Holly’s dedication and financial acumen drive the strategic vision of our company, ensuring Stellar Therapy Services remains at the forefront of excellence in therapy staffing and Medicaid reimbursement services.
Beyond her professional achievements, Holly finds joy and fulfillment in her family, singing with Sweet Adelines, and buying craft supplies — embodying the harmonious balance between family and career that defines the ethos of Stellar Therapy Services.