Welcome to Our 7,500 sq ft of Fun

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.

Auburn graduated from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport in 2022 with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Auburn and her husband are West Monroe, Louisiana natives. They fell in love with the NWA area during her last three-month pediatric fieldwork in Rogers, and they are excited to be new residents of Springdale. Auburn enjoys working with children of all ages to creatively incorporate play to make therapy fun!

Moriah graduated in December 2022 with her doctorate in occupational therapy from the University of Arkansas. She completed her clinical rotations at a hospital in Fayetteville and a developmental preschool in Little Rock. She loves finding creative ways to help children and families reach their goals through play. In her free time, Moriah loves to read, play board games, and walk around the NWA trails with her family.

Ron’L  is an occupational therapy assistant that graduated in 2019 from Crowder College in Joplin, Missouri. Ron’L also holds a bachelor’s degree in health promotion and wellness from Missouri Southern State University. Prior to graduation, Ron’L completed clinical rotations at Jarvis Pediatric and Galena Nursing Center in Galena, KS.

Ron’L enjoys working with children to help little hands do big things! Ron’L enjoys spending time with her friends and family, going to Razorback and Green Bay Packers sporting events, and spending time outdoors. Ron’L is excited to return to Jarvis Pediatric and to begin making a difference in the lives of the children and families that she serves.

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.

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.

Elizabeth graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2020 with a Masters degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She moved to Fayetteville to complete her clinical internships at a variety of settings including a public school, outpatient clinic, and hospital inpatient rehab. 

She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, spending time with friends, and hiking with her dog, Sherman. Elizabeth is excited to join the Jarvis team and help kids and families 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.

Chelsea graduated in 2013 with her master’s degree in communication disorders from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. After a year spent working at an in-patient geriatric facilty, she found her passion working with children in pediatric therapy clinics. Chelsea has nurtured her calling over the past 10 years prioritizing continuing education in her field, and loves collaborating with other therapy disciplines to help children achieve their goals. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys spending time with her husband, Daniel, children Millie and Henry, following the Razorbacks, and spending time outdoors.

Tiffany graduated in 2017 from the University of Arkansas with a masters degree in communication disorders. She has dedicated the last six years to the pediatric population of Northwest Arkansas and looks forward to many many more. She has a special interest in dyslexia and is working towards obtaining her Certified Academic Language Therapist certification in the Take Flight program. Tiffany enjoys working with the literacy population and prioritizes making connections, building confidence, and providing a support system for each family. Tiffany began working at Jarvis in April of 2023 and is excited about this next chapter in her career. Outside of the clinic, she spends time with her husband, Josh, and sweet little girl, Stella. She loves a good beach vacation, party planning, coffee runs, and creating memories with her family.

Michele obtained her bachelor’s degree from University of Arkansas Fayetteville before completing her master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: College of Health-Related Professions. She has worked in both medical and school settings.

In addition to working at Jarvis in the afternoon, Michele works for the Springdale School District where she has worked with students from elementary to high school. She has two children in college at UARK. She has one dog, a dachshund/terrier mix named Chili. She enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, cooking, and attending concerts in her spare time.

Brooke graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2023 with a master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has experience in a variety of settings, such as inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, public schools, and private clinics. Brooke loves learning about all areas in a speech therapist’s scope of practice, but her current clinical interests are children with complex communication needs, early language development, and swallowing. Her favorite speech therapy activities involve children’s books, themed sessions, and movement-based activities. 

Brooke moved to the area in 2023. She enjoys gardening, traveling, DIY-ing with her friends, and exploring NWA with her husband Aaron. She is excited to join the Jarvis team to provide meaningful support to children and their families.

Josie graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree and will graduate in May of 2025. She has experience with all ages in various settings, including public schools and private practices. Josie is passionate and interested in early intervention and swallowing, but she is excited to continue learning about all areas of speech. Her favorite sessions include many play-based activities using thematic units and multi-sensory materials. Some of Josie’s hobbies include baking, playing pickleball, and thrifting. She enjoys spending time outside in nature with her friends and family. She is excited to join the Jarvis team!

Meet Lariza! She joined us in the fall of 2023 and is very excited to meet every single one of you. Lariza has been a part of pediatric therapies since 2022, when she began her journey as an ABA therapist, and is excited to continue her journey with us. During her free time Lariza enjoys reading, playing with her dog Arlo, and spending time with her family and friends.