Healthy Beginnings Pediatric Therapy

Jennifer is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) She earned her bachelors degree in communication disorders from Northern Michigan University and masters degree from the Eastern Washington University. Professionally she started her career in 2009 and has worked in the schools, home, skilled nursing facility, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient clinics. She started her private practice in 2011 and provides collaborative family focused care to the Flathead and surrounding communities.

She has experience with a variety of disorders and specializes in feeding aversions/swallowing disorders,  childhood apraxia of speech, hearing impairments, developmental delays, cognitive disorders, early childhood autism and assistive technology in relation to communication. 

She works closely with a team of therapists including: physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietitians and specialists to form a tailored therapy program unique for each child.  

Colleen earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with a minor in Deaf Studies from California State University, Sacramento.  She completed the Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Core Curriculum at American River College, Sacramento.  While at American River College, Colleen completed 236 hours of Clinical Experience and was the recipient of the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (CSHA)-District 2 SLPA Student Achievement Award.   

She has clinical experience working in: Early Intervention (ages 0-3), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), Articulation, Voice/Fluency, Pragmatics, Language, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  Colleen is also trained in Hanen Techniques.  Before her Speech and Language career began, Colleen worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for over a decade.  Her time as a CNA was spent in multiple acute care settings.  During her last eight years as a CNA, Colleen worked on the Cardiac-Telemetry unit.  Here she gained experience working with patients who suffered from cardiac arrest, stroke, or traumatic brain injury.  

Colleen’s future goals include completing her Masters degree in Communication Disorders and acquiring more education within the neurology realms associated with Speech and Language.  

Colleen enjoys playing soccer, softball, traveling, hiking, and taking in the beautiful views of Montana. 

Chelsea attended The Ohio State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science. She completed her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Chelsea has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist since 2011 serving clients in the pediatric and adult outpatient, inpatient, and home health settings. Chelsea has experience with medically fragile children in both NICU and PICU settings. Chelsea’s clinical interests include expressive and receptive language development, cognitive intervention, and feeding and swallowing deficits. She is trained in a variety of modalities including FEES, VitalStim, and the SOS approach to feeding. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and adventuring throughout northwest Montana.

Molly has completed her bachelor's degree and in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montana and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Montana in 2016. Go Griz! She currently holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board.

Molly has worked in a variety of settings including schools (ages 7-18), skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Her clinical interests include social/pragmatic skills, expressive and receptive language skills, AAC, and dysphagia. She has a passion for helping others find their voice and participate in life to their fullest!

In her free time Molly enjoys anything outdoors: hiking, skiing, biking, rafting and fishing! 

Deb is a mom of two amazing children! She has a great connection with people and an understanding for children with special needs. 

She has many years of experience in outpatient clinics and strives to create a long-lasting culture within the company. 

  Neydie is a former teacher with many years of experience. She has assisted and taught in special education classrooms as well as head start early intervention programs. Neydie has a passion for working with families and children and connects with everyone she interacts with.