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 for seven years in Illinois before moving to Florida.  Erica is licensed in Illinois, 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
• IL Early Intervention Specialist
• IL Early Intervention Initial Evaluator
• 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 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)

Office Administration

Shamira previously worked with one of the largest health insurance companies in the nation and also has years of experience working for large and small  healthcare offices. She understands how important pediatric therapy is, since her daughter began receiving services at a young age. Shamira is bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish. She is excited to be a part of Little Steps Florida and provide support to families and therapists.