Welcome to Our 7,500 sq ft of Fun

Chandler graduated from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, California in 2021 with a master’s degree in Occupational therapy. Prior to graduation, she completed clinical rotations at a school district in Encinitas, California and a rehabilitation hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chandler is originally from Southern California and moved to Springdale when her husband started playing for the NWA Naturals. Her favorite part about working in pediatrics is forming meaningful relationships with patients and finding creative ways to increase independence and make therapy fun!

Krista is an occupational therapy assistant that graduated in 2021 from Crowder College in Joplin, Missouri. She has completed clinical rotations with Theraplay pediatric clinic and UAMS outpatient. After graduation, she worked with geriatrics in skilled nursing but is excited to return to pediatrics. She grew up in Springdale, AR and can’t wait to serve this community. Her favorite part about working in pediatrics is using play to set them up for success for all stages of life.

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.

Stephanie completed her associate’s degree from Northwest Arkansas Community College as a physical therapist assistant in 2007. Prior to graduation, Stephanie did internships at a local hospital and an outpatient facility.

After graduation, she worked for three years in a local outpatient physical therapy clinic before joining Jarvis Pediatric Therapy in 2010. Stephanie loves engaging her clients in a variety of running and skipping activities, as well as helping children learn to walk!

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!

Emily graduated from Arkansas State University in 2021 with her master’s degree in Communication Disorders after graduating with her bachelor’s degree from Harding University. She completed her clinical internships at various settings including an elementary school, an outpatient clinic, and a developmental daycare. She enjoys reading, drinking coffee, and spending time with her fiancé and their mini goldendoodle, Luna. Emily is excited to join the Jarvis family and help children increase their independence and reach their goals!

Tori graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2022 with a Master’s of Science in Communication Science and Disorders. During her clinical internship, she worked at a skilled nursing facility, developmental daycare, elementary school, and a pediatric clinic. Tori’s passions include working with early language intervention, AAC, and cognitive-communication. Tori is excited to join the Jarvis team and work with children and their families to develop effective communication.

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.