Heather is a native Californian and has lived in Alaska since 2011. She received her Bachelor of Arts in English from Sonoma State University and her Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology from California State University, East Bay. 

Heather has been practicing speech therapy for over 16 years and has a wealth of experience having practiced in a multitude of settings including public schools (preschool thru post-12th), private clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, and early intervention home visits.  

 

Heather focuses on client-first, results-driven therapy.  She believes therapy should be about the needs of the client and the family, not necessarily the diagnoses. Heather is focused on results, with the goal of helping clients achieve their goals as quickly as possible.  

Certifications and Licensure:

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

• Alaska Speech Language Pathology License - Department of Commerce

• PEERS Certified Provider 

• NOMS Certified (neonatal infant feeding)

• ASHA ACE award recipient (Award for Continuing Education)