Meet Our Speech-Language Pathologists
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Jennifer is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board 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 Unive
Jennifer is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board 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. Jenni is a Montana Speech-Language-Hearing Association Board Member,
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Member as well as a Montana STAR (State Advocates for Reimbursement) Representative.
In her free time, Jenni loves to be on the river, ski, and get out exploring with her two dogs and husband.
Jenna Bingman, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Clinic Director, Columbia
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Jenna is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Idaho State University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pat
Jenna is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
She earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Idaho State University and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Washington University.
Jenna has worked as an SLP at Healthy Beginnings since 2022 and treats a wide variety of speech, language, communication, and feeding disorders. She specifically enjoys expressive and receptive language, feeding and swallowing disorders, early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, gestalt language processing, and AAC.
Being born and raised in northwest Montana, Jenna is very happy to be back living in the area that she loves so much. When not in the clinic, Jenna enjoys spending time outdoors – camping, hiking, kayaking, going on walks and bike rides, exploring Glacier, spending time with family, and going on adventures with her husband, her kiddo, and their dog.
Mandy Erickson, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Clinic Director, Eureka
Jennifer Kingan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Owner, Clinic Director Kalispell
Mandy Erickson, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Clinic Director, Eureka
Mandy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Mandy completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montana and earned her master's degree in Speech-
Mandy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Mandy completed her bachelor's degree 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 2022. Go Griz!
Mandy has experience working in the school setting (ages 3-15) and completed her clinical rotations at the Eureka Public schools, Cabinet Peaks Rehabilitation, the Youth Engagement through Intervention Intensive summer program in Missoula and Healthy Beginnings. Her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language, feeding and swallowing disorders, early intervention, childhood apraxia of speech, executive functioning and AAC.
She has a passion for helping others succeed through strengthening confidence and helping them find their voice. Mandy strives to provide neurodiversity-affirming practices utilizing child-led therapy that is engaging and rewarding.
In her free time Mandy enjoys anything outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, backpacking, running and fishing!
Molly Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Mandy Erickson, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Clinic Director, Eureka
Molly is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 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
Molly is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). 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!
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!
Jaime Morelli, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Jaime is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Jaime attended the University of Montana where she completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and earned her master's d
Jaime is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Jaime attended the University of Montana where she completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Since 2017, Jaime has worked in a school district in Southeast Alaska, serving children ranging from 3-20 years of age with a variety of speech and communication needs. Some of her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language development, social/pragmatic language skills, and AAC. Jaime recently moved from Alaska back to her home state of Montana. Outside of work Jaime enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading, searching for the best cup of coffee, and spending time with friends and family.
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Katie Carver, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Katie is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology
board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of South Alabama and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Path
Katie is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology
board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of South Alabama and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from UT Health Science Center at San Antonio. Katie completed her clinical rotations in Texas at an early intervention home health program and in the acute care hospital setting. She completed her Clinical Fellowship Program in Maui, Hawaii at an early intervention home health program. Her clinical interests include expressive/ receptive language, feeding/swallowing disorders, and early intervention. Katie is originally from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and now lives in Montana with her boyfriend and Australian shepherd. Outside of work, Katie enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking, rafting, and baking.
Taylor Windjue, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Taylor is a clinical fellow licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board. She is working to earn her Certificate of Clinical Competence upon completion of her fellowship. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota. She continued her education at
Taylor is a clinical fellow licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board. She is working to earn her Certificate of Clinical Competence upon completion of her fellowship. She earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota. She continued her education at UND and earned her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
Taylor completed her clinical rotations at Altru Outpatient Pediatric Hospital and Anchorage Public Schools. Her clinical interests include AAC, articulation, early childhood language, social/pragmatic skills. She was born and raised in Devils Lake, ND and spent many winters taking trips to the Flathead Valley to ski in Whitefish. Taylor loves to spend her free time outdoors - skiing, boating, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Mady is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and
Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Mady completed her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Montana and earned her master's degree in Speech-Lan
Mady is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and
Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Mady completed her bachelor's degree 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 2025. Go Griz!
Mady has experience working in the school setting (ages 4-15) and completed her clinical rotations with Flathead Special Education Cooperative, Big Sky Aphasia Program-an intensive comprehensive aphasia program through the University of Montana, and at Healthy Beginnings. Her clinical interests include expressive and receptive language, early intervention, social/pragmatic skills, executive functioning, early childhood autism, and AAC.
Outside of work, Mady enjoys spending time outdoors going fishing, hiking, paddleboarding, and exploring with her pup!
Kacy Feagan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Madison Commers, M.S., CF-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Kacy Feagan, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist
Kacy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Kacy has
Kacy is licensed through the state of Montana Speech-Language and Audiology board and holds a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Kacy has worked with children in the outpatient, school, and home health settings since starting her career in 2017. She enjoys working with children of all ages and has extensive experience in AAC, medically fragile populations, bilingual assessment and therapy, articulation disorders, and developmental delays. Her sessions incorporate literacy and play-based interventions so children feel like they’re having fun while also learning new skills! She works closely with families and other providers to support children to thrive in their everyday lives.
Outside of work, Kacy enjoys spending time with family and friends and getting outside hiking, camping, rafting, or skiing.
Meet Our Occupational Therapists
Katie Knoll, MOT, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Josee Pendleton, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Josee Pendleton, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Katie is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for helping children on the autism spectrum and those with developmental delays thrive. She holds licensure through the Montana Occupational Therapy Board and is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Katie earned her Bachelor o
Katie is a licensed pediatric occupational therapist with a passion for helping children on the autism spectrum and those with developmental delays thrive. She holds licensure through the Montana Occupational Therapy Board and is certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Katie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Carroll College in Helena, Montana in 2016, and completed her Master of Occupational Therapy degree at Elmhurst University in Chicago, Illinois in 2018.
With a compassionate and individualized approach, she helps children build the skills they need for greater independence and confidence in daily life. Katie works closely with families, offering parent coaching to ensure consistent support and progress beyond the therapy setting. Her work is rooted in evidence-based practices and a deep commitment to each child's unique journey.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys hiking, spending time on the lake or river, attending sporting events and concerts, and making memories with her family.
Josee Pendleton, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Josee Pendleton, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Josee Pendleton, OTD, OTR/L Occupational Therapist
Josee is licensed through the state of Montana Occupational Therapy board and the National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Josee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from University of Providence and her Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain College.
She is a volunteer with DREAM Adaptive
Josee is licensed through the state of Montana Occupational Therapy board and the National Board of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Josee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from University of Providence and her Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from Rocky Mountain College.
She is a volunteer with DREAM Adaptive and Eagle Mount of Montana helping kids and adults access their favorite recreational activities.
When Josee isn’t working in the clinic you can find her in the mountains skiing, hiking, or kayaking with friends and family.
Meet Our Physical Therapist
Jinise Trueblood, PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Alicia Wiener, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Alicia Wiener, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Jinise is licensed through the State of Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Jinise earned her bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance from Montana State University-Billings in 2016. In 2019, she graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences program with her doctorate in physical therapy.
Jinise brings experie
Jinise is licensed through the State of Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Jinise earned her bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance from Montana State University-Billings in 2016. In 2019, she graduated from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences program with her doctorate in physical therapy.
Jinise brings experience working with children of all ages as well as adults with neurological conditions in the outpatient setting. Jinise returned to her home state of Montana in 2021 and is excited to add physical therapy to the services offered at Healthy Beginnings. She loves working alongside families to help children develop the mobility, strength, and coordination required to complete new gross motor skills.
When not at the clinic, Jinise enjoys being outside hiking, kayaking, cross country skiing, swimming, and walking her two dogs along with her husband and family.
Alicia Wiener, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Alicia Wiener, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Alicia Wiener, PTA Physical Therapist Assistant
Alicia is a physical therapist assistant graduate from the FVCC PTA program.
What is a physical therapist assistant? They are licensed clinicians, providing care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. A physical therapist assistant implements treatment sessions within the plan of care created by the physical therapist, col
Alicia is a physical therapist assistant graduate from the FVCC PTA program.
What is a physical therapist assistant? They are licensed clinicians, providing care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. A physical therapist assistant implements treatment sessions within the plan of care created by the physical therapist, collects data, and provides feedback to the PT on the patient's progress.
Alicia was born and raised in central Minnesota, came out to Kalispell, MT for the PTA program, and absolutely fell in love with Montana so of course she had to stay. She loves being active in the outdoors, enjoying hiking, snowboarding, volleyball, drives in the country, and being out on the lake. A few other hobbies include photography, putting together puzzles, and baking. She is passionate about caring for others, especially when it comes to working with the elderly and kiddos, which is why she is so excited to put my passion for physical therapy and working with kiddos together in this new chapter of her life.
Meet Our Office Coordinators/Therapy Assistants
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Sue is an Office Coordinator that is passionate about helping others, whether it is writing a book, teaching bible school, baking for schools, or handling medical records and answering the phones. When she isn’t working or helping others, she loves hiking, baking, and spending time with her family and two dogs.
Abby Komlosi, Office Coordinator
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Abby graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's degree in English and a secondary teaching license. While earning her degree, she worked in an on-campus preschool as an assistant teacher working with kiddos 2-5 years old. She was also a YMCA camp counselor, then a site coordinator the following year. She was a high school E
Abby graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's degree in English and a secondary teaching license. While earning her degree, she worked in an on-campus preschool as an assistant teacher working with kiddos 2-5 years old. She was also a YMCA camp counselor, then a site coordinator the following year. She was a high school English teacher for three years before taking a leap and joining the HBPT team!
When not at work, she enjoys days spent on the lake, reading, travelling with her husband, and visiting friends and family in her home state of Washington.
Paige Searcy, Office Coordinator
Sue Stiffler, Office Coordinator
Paige Searcy, Office Coordinator
Bio coming soon!
Meet Our Administrative Staff
Deb Pacheco, Patient Accounts
Auttem Stevens, Billing Specialist
Pam Zimmerman, Human Resources
Deb has many years of experience in outpatient clinics and strives to create a long-lasting, healthy culture within the team.
She has a great connection with people and an understanding of children with special needs. She is a mom of two amazing boys, and loves to get outside with them!
Pam Zimmerman, Human Resources
Auttem Stevens, Billing Specialist
Pam Zimmerman, Human Resources
Pam assists with the hiring process, updates staff on laws, regulations, safety and coordinates and assists with our employee benefits.
Pam has worked with adults with special needs and has been a great leader and mentor for many positions and people within the community.
Auttem Stevens, Billing Specialist
Auttem Stevens, Billing Specialist
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