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Bailey graduated from Missouri State University in 2020 with a Master’s degree in occupational therapy. Prior to graduation, she completed clinical rotations at Mercy Hospital in Rogers and Freeman Health in Joplin. Bailey is originally from Northwest Arkansas and is excited to move back and join the team at Jarvis. Bailey’s favorite part of pediatrics is being able to incorporate fun while working with children to increase independence and achieve goals.

Autumn is an Occupational Therapist Assistant that graduated in 2017 from Tidewater Community College in Virginia. She has worked within the school setting and outpatient pediatrics since she graduated. Autumn, her husband, and their daughter recently moved back to Arkansas after living in Virginia due to her husband being in the military. Autumn’s favorite part about working in pediatrics is seeing a patient reach milestones no matter how small!

Bethany is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and has a degree in Rehabilitation Science from Arkansas Tech University. She discovered her passion for working with children through her volunteer and fieldwork experiences. She joined the Jarvis team in August 2022 after obtaining her certification. Bethany’s favorite part of working with children is helping them grow!

Amanda joined the Jarvis team in January 2016 and enjoys focusing therapy on optimizing a child’s ability to function in the environment. She loves to see the smile on children’s faces when they meet a goal, no matter what size.

Katie studied at the University of Central Arkansas and gained a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020. Katie is all about providing a fun and challenging experience for children as they gain strength and new skills. She is encouraged by the interprofessional atmosphere at Jarvis Pediatric where multiple therapy professionals can work side by side with one another to treat each child holistically. Katie works with horses in her free time and enjoys the opportunity to bring others alongside her in this experience.

Alex completed undergraduate school at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR and graduate school from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri with a doctorate of physical therapy in May of 2022. He also used to be a gymnastic coach before college and has always had a passion to help children live their lives to the fullest. Him and his wife Abbey have two fur babies and enjoy hiking, camping, and gardening. Alex moved to NWA in December of 2021 and joined the Jarvis team in August of 2022. He primarily focuses on therapy through a child’s hobbies, interests, and improving their ability to explore their surroundings. He enjoys making kids laugh and seeing their reactions when they achieve their goals.

Debbie graduated from Carl Albert State College with an associate’s degree as a physical therapist assistant and joined Jarvis Pediatric Therapy in September of 2011. Prior to graduation, she completed clinical rotations at a local pediatric outpatient clinic and a local long-term care center. You will often find Debbie engaging her clients in a variety of fun and challenging obstacle courses to make achieving goals more rewarding.

You will often find Debbie engaging her clients in a variety of fun and challenging obstacle courses.

Sophie is a northwest Arkansas native. She attended the University of Arkansas where she was a student athlete and played on the soccer team. After completing graduate school in speech language pathology, she coached for the Arkansas Comets soccer club for 5 years. She currently lives in Bella Vista with her husband, Mark, and 3 pit bulls, Kai, Zeus, and RJ. They are expecting their first child in September 2020.

You can most likely find Sophie in the Crossfit gym where she and Mark coach classes regularly and also compete frequently in local and regional competitions.

Carla graduated with her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Memphis in 2009. A Razorback at heart, she was excited to move back to Fayetteville after getting her degree. She spent almost 10 years practicing Speech Pathology in hospitals and nursing homes, but found her passion when she began working with children again. She is married to her husband, Jesse, and they have two sons, Caleb and Conner. She enjoys traveling, doing Crossfit, and spending time with her family and friends.

Gabby grew up in Northwest Arkansas and graduated from the University of Central Arkansas (2018) with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Gabby holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tulsa (2020), where she was a recipient of the Ben Henneke Research Fellowship. Her research involved how teachers can support children who stutter in the classroom. Her favorite clinical experiences involved early language intervention, motor speech disorders, and working with children with complex communication needs. Before moving home to Northwest Arkansas, Gabby was a speech pathologist at Tulsa Public Schools. She worked with pre-school to high-school aged students in the areas of speech sound disorders, language, AAC, and fluency disorders. Gabby is excited to provide compassionate care with the Jarvis team!

Tracey graduated from Georgia State University in 2021 with a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders after graduating from the University of Georgia with her bachelor’s degree. She completed her clinical internships at various settings including an elementary school, a trauma hospital, and a pediatric private practice. She moved to Bentonville, Arkansas in 2022 with her husband and two cats, Mystic and Luna. She enjoys mountain biking, painting, reading, and trying new restaurants.

Ally graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2022 with a master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders. Ally is originally from the Dallas area, but currently lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband and their cat. When she’s not working, Ally enjoys reading, going on walks, and playing games with friends!

Erika Edwards is a sister, a mother of three and a grandmother of two. Born in Ponce Puerto Rico and raised in Northern California. I recently moved to northwest Arkansas and joined the Jarvis Pediatric family. I look forward to working along side the great therapist, to provide the best care possible.