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The Heart Behind Soulshine
Soulshine Pediatric Therapy was founded in 2022 by owner Jayme Jarrett with a vision of providing pediatric physical therapy that truly fits into the lives of children and their families. We believe therapy is most meaningful when it happens where life happens—at home, at school, at daycare, and in the community—and when it can be naturally incorporated into a child’s everyday routines.
At Soulshine, we understand that welcoming a therapist into your child’s world requires trust. We take the time to get to know each child—their personality, interests, strengths, and what motivates them—because pediatric therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Through play, creativity, and meaningful movement, we work toward each child’s goals in ways that feel fun, comfortable, and achievable.
We believe the best care happens when everyone works together. Through a holistic, family-centered approach, we collaborate with families, caregivers, teachers, and other providers to support the whole child. Our goal is to build genuine relationships, make therapy as convenient and comfortable as possible for busy families, and guide each child toward discovering their full potential.
Jayme Jarrett PTA, BS, RYT-200
Physical Therapist Assistant/Owner
My passion for working with children started long before I became a therapist. Growing up, I volunteered with special education programs, coached youth sports, and babysat, and I always knew that working with children would somehow be part of my future. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness from Arizona State University in 2014 and went on to work as a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and aquatic exercise instructor before pursuing my degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Since becoming a PTA in 2018, I’ve had the opportunity to work with children with a wide range of abilities, diagnoses, and developmental needs in homes, clinics, schools, daycares, and aquatic settings. My background in wellness and movement continues to shape the way I practice today.
I love looking at the whole child and figuring out what makes each one tick—what motivates them, what makes them feel comfortable, and how we can turn something challenging into something they actually want to do. Kids learn through movement, play, connection, and trust, and I believe the best pediatric therapy is built around all four.
After moving to Charleston in 2022, I knew it was finally time to fulfill my dream of creating my own pediatric therapy practice, and Soulshine Pediatric Therapy was born. As the founder and owner of Soulshine, my goal is to provide therapy that fits into real family life rather than adding another obligation to an already busy schedule. By providing care in homes, schools, daycares, and community settings, we can work on meaningful skills where children actually use them and find ways to incorporate therapy into their everyday routines.
I also strongly believe that no therapist works in a bubble. Some of the best outcomes happen when families, caregivers, teachers, PTs, OTs, SLPs, physicians, and other providers communicate and work together. Building those relationships—and especially earning the trust of the children and families who welcome us into their everyday lives—is incredibly important to me. That collaborative, holistic, and family-centered approach is at the heart of Soulshine and our mission of guiding children to discover their full potential.
Outside of Soulshine, I love spending time with my husband and daughter and being part of the Charleston community we now call home. You can usually find our family enjoying live music, exploring, surfing, creating something together, spending time with friends, or hanging out at home with our animals. Family, friendship, community, and connection are a huge part of my life, and I feel incredibly grateful to bring those same values into the work I get to do with Soulshine families every day.
Kristin West Marcum, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy
UNDERSTANDING YOUR THERAPY TEAM
What’s the difference between a PT and a PTA?
At Soulshine, your child’s care is a team effort. A Physical Therapist (PT) completes your child’s evaluation, develops their individualized plan of care, and oversees their physical therapy services.
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), provides skilled, hands-on treatment under the direction of our supervising PT. I work directly with your child and family, monitor their progress and response to treatment, adapt activities to meet them where they are, and communicate regularly with the PT so that we can make decisions together about your child’s care.
A PTA is not a therapy aide or technician. PTAs are licensed clinical professionals specifically educated and trained to provide physical therapy treatment as part of the PT/PTA team.
At Soulshine, we truly value this collaborative model. Our PT and PTA bring different roles to the team while working toward the same goal—getting to know your child, celebrating their strengths, and providing thoughtful, individualized care that helps them grow, move, and thrive.