Melissa Barrios

MS, OTR/L

Born and raised in Blytheville, Arkansas, Mrs. Brittany is a certified and licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant. She completed her Undergraduate Studies at the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. She then earned her Associates Degree in OTA from Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas.

Mrs. Brittany's interest in Occupational Therapy was sparked at a young age. She shares that she was 14 when she had the wonderful opportunity of caring for a family friend’s son who had been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She knew from the moment she met him that she wanted to make an impact in the lives of other children like him. During her time with this little boy and his family, she was introduced to OT and immediately knew this was how she wanted to make a difference in the world. It has always been her dream to be an Occupational Therapist, she shares, and be able to work with children, helping them to reach their greatest potential and to succeed at the things most important to them. "I am so excited to be living that dream at Farris Therapy!" Mrs. Brittany shares.

Recently married to her husband, Cort, Mrs. Brittany resides in Greenbrier, where they love to spoil their puppy dog, Sadie. Mrs. Brittany loves getting away in the outdoors to go hiking and hammocking, and always enjoys a good book to read.