About Us
Our Founder
Felicia Robinson, PT, DPT, SHSS
Founder and CEO of HopKare
Felicia Robinson is a board-certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) with over 30 years of experience serving older adults. Originally trained as a physical therapist by the United States Army, Felicia recently retired from the Army Reserves after 37 years of distinguished service. She earned her physical therapy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona.
Felicia is also a certified Home Safety Specialist with Age Safe® America and an educator of the Dementia Dialoguesprogram, helping families and communities better understand and support those living with dementia.
As the founder of Hopkare, Felicia leads a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing home safety assessments and advocating for older adults who wish to age in place with dignity. Through practical tools, resources, and personalized support, Hopkare helps families anticipate the evolving needs of their loved ones to promote independence, safety, and quality of life.
Felicia’s passion is to serve older adults with reverence—ensuring they feel valued, purposeful, and loved throughout the aging journey.
“Do not cast me off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength is spent.” Psalm71:9 ESV
Meet the Team
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Brianna Antley, BS, MSW, LMSW
CONSULTANT
Brianna Antley, LMSW is an experienced social worker helping older adults navigate the community and healthcare systems. Brianna believes that older adults hold valuable wisdom and contribution in our community and deserve to be cherished and supported. Brianna joined HopKare because she believes in the mission - that older adults deserve the respect and support to thrive as they age. Brianna strives to help HopKare service the older adult community through outreach, educational events, and social media. -
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Beth Ervin, PT
CONSULTANT
Beth Ervin is a physical therapist with 38 years of experience in physical therapy in a variety of settings: acute care, outpatient, and rehab. Passionate about geriatric care, Beth joined HopKare in 2024 - helping to organize HopKare’s Geriatric Seminar for the last 2 years. Her goal as a therapist is to promote the safety and quality of life for older individuals as the elderly population continues to grow. Beth enjoys reading, pickleball, and being physically active in her free time. -
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Gretchen Jordan, BS, AAS, PTA
CONSULTANT
Gretchen is working on her tenth year as a physical therapist assistant at Richland Hospital but became a consultant for HopKare at its inception in 2024. She wears many hats that fall under the umbrella of “consultant” from providing creative ideas for the company and putting together floral arrangements for events to preparing holiday gift baskets to be delivered to HopKare clients.She loves the geriatric population and is a big believer in “movement is medicine.”
In her spare time, you can find her on the soccer field with her husband and kids, taking long walks in pretty neighborhoods around Columbia, testing out a local coffee shop, and serving the community with her church.
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Rita Wright, BS, MS, OTR/L
CONSULTANT
Rita is a licensed and board-certified occupational therapist who has been passionately serving the Columbia community since 2009. A proud graduate of the University of South Carolina, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology, and the Medical University of South Carolina, where she obtained her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Rita brings a wealth of clinical expertise and genuine compassion to her work.Over the course of her career at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Rita has provided care across multiple specialties including neurology, medical-surgical, orthopedics, geriatrics, trauma, and oncology. Her professional focus has consistently centered on the geriatric population, helping older adults regain independence and improve their quality of life through safe and purposeful engagement in daily activities.
Rita’s calling to serve seniors extends far beyond her clinical experience—it’s deeply personal. Inspired by her own journey of caring for her aging parents and witnessing her
grandparents being compassionately supported at home, Rita became committed to helping other families achieve the same goal: keeping loved ones safe, comfortable, and dignified in their own homes. This personal mission drew her to HopKare, where senior home safety assessments are provided and connects families with essential community resources to promote independence and prevent unnecessary transitions to long-term care facilities.
Known for her eye for detail, organization, and practical solutions, Rita excels at identifying environmental risks and implementing customized safety modifications. Her clients appreciate her ability to bridge clinical knowledge with heartfelt understanding—ensuring that each recommendation is both evidence-based and empathetically delivered.
Beyond her professional work, Rita is active in her community, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, participating in the annual Alzheimer’s Walk, and mentoring aspiring occupational therapists through MUSC Interview Day. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and SCOTA (South Carolina Occupational Therapy Association).
In addition to her healthcare career, Rita is the owner of Pack Light Candle Company, founded in 2021, where she channels her creativity and focus on well-being into crafting hand-poured candles that inspire peace and mindfulness.
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Elizabeth Thomas, BS, MS, OTR/L
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Elizabeth Thomas brings nearly 20 years of experience as an occupational therapist, with a career rooted in serving older adults across skilled nursing, acute rehab, and hospital settings. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, she has a deep respect for the wisdom and resilience of the aging population.
In 2024, Elizabeth joined HopKare as an administrative assistant, where she combines her clinical background with a passion for making healthcare education more accessible and empowering older adults to maintain their independence.
Outside of work, Elizabeth cheers on the Gamecock Women’s basketball team, travels with her close-knit group of girlfriends, and co-teaches her fourth-grade Sunday School class alongside her mom.
