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Meet the Team

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Dori Pennucci, M.S.,CCC/SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist • Owner

Dori is a licensed and certified Speech Language Pathologist in the State of Tennessee as well as the State of New York. She maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Dori earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Columbia University in New York, NY.

 

Dori has 15 years experience providing speech therapy to preschool and school age children within the clinical and school settings. Dori is passionate about her work with children and values the relationships that she makes with her clients and families.

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Kaley Briggs, M.S.,CCC/SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist

Kaley is a licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee as well as Virginia. She maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Kaley earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Communicative Disorders from East Tennessee State University. She went on to receive her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from East Tennessee State University, as well.

 

Kaley’s professional interests include dysphagia, aphasia, social pragmatics, and articulation therapy. Kaley is currently certified in the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP), VitalStim Therapy and Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT).

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Julia Holt, M.S.,CCC/SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist 

Julia is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee. She maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Julia earned her Bachelor of Science in Communicative Disorders with a minor in Special Education from East Tennessee State University.  She went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from ETSU as well. 

 

Julia has extensive experience working with children with varying speech and language disabilities in the school and clinical settings.

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Lindsey Weise, M.S.,CCC/SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist

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Kaitlyn Pugh, M.S.,CCC/SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist

Katy is a licensed and certified Speech & Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee.  She maintains her Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Katy earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders with minors in Special Education and psychology from Longwood University  She went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from East Tennessee state University.

 

Katy has experience in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Newborn nursery, St. Jude Clinic, and outpatient feeding and early intervention. She has experience with healthy newborns and children, preterm infants and medically-complex infants and children with tracheostomies, cleft palates, and several congenital and acquired neurological, cardiological, gastrointestinal, oncological, and genetic diagnoses.

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Whitney Tipton, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Whitney is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee.  She earned her Bachelor of Sciense degree from East Tennessee State University and earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Milligan University.  Whitney has experience within the school and hospital settings.  

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Jasmine Blake, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Jasmine is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Performance and Exercise Science from Milligan College, followed by her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Milligan College. Jasmine specializes in pediatrics and has experience working within the school system as well as clinical settings. 

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Ashley Held, OTD, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Dr. Held serves as a pediatric occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in school-based OT practice.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University and a Master of Science as well as a Post Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Shenandoah University. Ashley has extensive knowledge in the areas of developmental milestones, sensory processing and regulation, and academic readiness.  

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Jenny Mull, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist

Jenny is a licensed occupational therapist in the state of Tennessee. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Cardiopulmonary Science from East Tennessee State University, followed by her Master of Occupational Therapy degree from Milligan University.  Jenny has experience working with both adults and children in various settings, including hospitals, clinics and schools. 

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