Our Team

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Erica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in the Illinois Early Intervention Program and private practice in Illinois before moving to Florida.  Erica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health, and is also a provider for West Central Early Steps. She specializes in pediatric communication and feeding disorders and has clinical experience in a wide range of pediatric conditions and diagnoses which include but are not limited to: Developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders, pediatric dysphagia and feeding disorders, Down Syndrome, prematurity, cardiac defects, cleft lip and palate, and hearing impairment.

Certification and Training:

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
• Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Marquette University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained

Pediatric Physical Therapist 

Somer is a licensed physical therapist.  Somer has over 10 years of pediatric experience from birth to 18 years old. She is licensed through the Florida Department of Health and a provider for Early Steps. She is a compassionate therapist who specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses including but not limited to: developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, medically complex and premature infants. She has worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, hospital, and home health.  

Certification and Training: 

• Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of St. Augustine
• Bachelors of Science, William Paterson University, Exercise Physiology
• Early Steps Provider
• Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• BLS Certified 
• First Aid Certified

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jason is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  He has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including private practice in Illinois and as an SLP for an elementary school's Autism Spectrum Disorder programs in St. Louis and Kansas City schools before moving to Florida.  Jason is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. He has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pediatric Epilepsy, Functional Communication, Developmental Delays, ADHD, and learning disabilities. 

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Science in Communication Disorders and Sciences from Southern Illinois University
• Bachelor of Arts in History/ minor in Psychology from Southern Illinois University
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PECs trained (Picture Exchange Communication System)
• PROMPT trained

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Jessica is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist.  She has worked in a variety of settings as an SLP, including  private practice and schools in Florida.  She has experience providing pediatric speech-language services in clinic, home, daycare, and school settings.  Jessica is licensed through the Florida Department of Health. She has experience working with a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Aphasia, infants, and sensory feeding.  Jessica has a special interest in sensory feeding therapy.  

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
• Master of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Certified Member
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• PROMPT certified
• Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) certified

Pediatric Physical Therapist

 Tabitha is a licensed physical therapist. She has experience working in a variety of pediatric settings including: orthopedics and sports, early intervention, home health, and outpatient settings. She is a passionate therapist who loves to see children succeed and specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions including but not limited to: developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, medically complex and premature infants.  . 

Certification and Training: 

• Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctor of Physical Therapy from Florida International University
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida State University 
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support and CPR certified

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

  Melissa (Missy) is a licensed occupational therapist and a member of the american occupational therapy association. She is active with the national board of occupational therapy in research and initial licensure protocols. Missy has over 20 years experience with pediatrics and has had extensive experience treating several disorders and conditions of childhood including autism, cerebral palsy, reflexive integration disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, developmentally disabled, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, errbs palsy, sensory integrative disorders and fine motor delay. Missy spent most of her career in New York and recently relocated to Florida in 2021.  

Certification and Training:  

• Certified and licensed Occupational Therapist
• Masters degree in Occupational Therapy with minor in child psychology from D’Youville College in Buffalo NY. 
• Associates degree in Nursing and Medical Management from Alfred State College
• Certification in Sensory Integration and Praxis test through Jean Ayres 
• Certified Hippo (equestrian) Therapist
• Certified DIR Floortime Model provider
• Extensive training in Reflex Integrative Therapy
  

Patient Coordinator 

 Kristen has worked in the medical field in Pinellas County for over 18 years. Her experience ranges from  private practice including pediatrics to large facilities and home health care. She is a Certified Medical Assistant and experienced in Basic Life Support. 

Certification and Training:  

• Basic Life Support
• Certified Medical Assistant
  

Pediatric Physical Therapist 

Jaime is a licensed physical therapist and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Jaime has over 10 years of pediatric experience from birth to 18 years old. She is licensed in Illinois, through the Florida Department of Health and is an Early Intervention certified physical therapist with a special evaluator status in Illinois. She is a compassionate therapist who specializes in a wide range of pediatric conditions/diagnoses including but not limited to: developmental delays, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, torticollis, medically complex and premature infants. She has worked in a variety of pediatric and adult settings.

Certification and Training: 

• Certified and Licensed Physical Therapist
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University
• Bachelors of Science, University of Illinois, Kinesiology
• West Central Early Steps Provider
• IL Early Intervention Specialist
• IL Early Intervention Evaluator
• CPR certified in pediatrics and adults
• APTA Member (Illinois Chapter & Pediatric Member)