Meet the Rise Above POTS TEAM!

 Ashley Soughley PT, DPT, NCS received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009 from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and quickly learned her passion lied with helping patient's with neurological and vestibular diagnoses. She then went on to become a board certified Neurological Clinical Specialist, and an APTA Credentialed Vestibular Therapist. 

Ashley has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, but it was the last 10 years as an outpatient physical therapist where she started to do more and more research on POTS. Since then she has been able to educate other clinicians, physicians and has given numerous educational presentations on the treatment and management of POTS initially throughout the Boston area - and recently expanding nation-wide. 

 It wasn't until early 2022 when she suffered her own bout of POTS which was one of the hardest illnesses to battle while trying to maintain a somewhat normal life. She put herself through an individualized exercise program and implemented symptom management strategies - just like she has her patients do - and got to a state of "remission" 

It was in these moments where she realized just how debilitating the diagnosis really is, what her current patients are experiencing, and how important exercise is in the management of symptoms.  She could no longer let other patients living with POTS suffer this much, or wait 2 years to get into see autonomic neurology specialists, and thus, Rise Above POTS, LLC was born.

Ashley strives to help patients suffering with POTS and other symptoms of dysautonomia get their lives back by getting their symptoms under control. She holds a special interest in helping athletes who have been diagnosed with POTS post-concussion and after various viral illnesses. 

When she's not nerding out to all things neurology, vestibular or dysautonomia-related, she is a mom of 3 young and busy children ages 10, 9 and 5, and what you may call a "half-ass hippy" who enjoys good gluten-free food, good coffee, music and drinks. In her spare time she enjoys exercise, running races, teaching Les Mills BodyPump classes, surfing, and spending time at the beach, hiking, and being outdoors.

 Maranda Centeno, OTR/L is a licensed occupational therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate the challenges of POTS, Long COVID, and dysautonomia. 

She received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, after earning her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Florida. Her unique blend of business and clinical training laid the groundwork for her career at Rise Above POTS, where she provides virtual, OT services tailored to the complex needs of this population.

After her own diagnosis with POTS, she experienced firsthand how disruptive and misunderstood the condition can be. Fueled by both personal experience and professional expertise, she became certified in treating POTS and committed her career to helping others regain function, independence, and hope. She partners with leading clinics, including one in outpatient pediatrics to assist the younger population with gaining independence and confidence. 

She has expanded services to CO and FL with the hope of helping as many patients as possible.
With a deep understanding of the cognitive, sensory, and functional struggles that come with dysautonomia, she brings an empathetic, whole-person approach to care. 

She specializes in energy conservation, executive functioning, increasing exercise tolerance, daily activity pacing, and helping clients build sustainable routines that fit within their limitations—while still reaching for meaningful goals.

When she’s not supporting her clients, you can find her enjoying time outdoors, diving into health and wellness research, country swing dancing, visiting friends and family in FL, or exploring Colorado’s beauty—always with a strong cup of coffee in hand.