Welcome to Our 7,500 sq ft of Fun
Jarvis Pediatric Therapy, Inc. has a 7,500 sq ft facility in Springdale, AR, for fun, therapeutic activities. Our newest location, in Rogers, is also equipped for OT, PT, and Speech Therapy.
We are currently looking for SLP’s and DPT’s that want to make a difference in a child’s life. Contact us today if you’re interested in joining the Jarvis Pediatric Therapy Team!
Our History
Wendy Jarvis, OTR/L, and Ron Jarvis founded Jarvis Pediatric Therapy, Inc. in May 2005, as a pediatric occupational therapy clinic specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders. The practice was originally located in a 1000-square-foot space in Elmwood Plaza.
By the summer of 2009, Jarvis Pediatric Therapy employed four full-time occupational therapists and needed to expand. The clinic moved to a 5,000-square-foot space in the same office complex, allowing the practice to grow even more. In 2010, physical therapy was added to the services provided.
During December of 2014, Jarvis Pediatric Therapy experienced many exciting changes. They moved to a bigger facility (over 7500 square feet) on McKenzie St. and developed a speech therapy department.
This expansion in services allows children to have the convenience of all three disciplines–occupational, physical, and speech therapies–in one location.
Management Staff
Clinic Owner
Wendy Jarvis, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist/Owner
Wendy founded Jarvis Pediatric Therapy in March 2005. She is the current owner and continues to treat children while managing the clinic. Wendy loves making fun and creative obstacle courses with her clients.
Clinic Supervisors
Luke Hill, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Rogers Clinic Supervisor
Luke graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 2009 with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Prior to graduation, Luke completed extended internships at a pediatric outpatient clinic in Greenbrier, AR and Saline Memorial Hospital in Benton, as well as a two week internship at Jarvis Pediatric Therapy.
Luke joined the team at Jarvis Pediatric Therapy as an occupational therapist in August 2009. You can frequently find Luke working with the children on eye hand coordination through sports such as basketball or baseball.
Laura Winters, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Springdale Clinic Supervisor
Laura graduated from MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina in 2018 with a master’s degree of Occupational Therapy. Prior to graduation, Laura completed clinical rotations in the NICU at MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina, and at Health South in Fayetteville. She joined the Jarvis team in March of 2019. Laura enjoys finding what motivates a child to see their goals, and working with infants to help meet their developmental milestones.
Occupational Therapy Department
Abby Doohan, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
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Ashlin Smith, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
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Ashlin graduated from MSU in Springfield, Missouri in 2018 with a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Prior to graduation, Ashlin completed clinical rotations at Health South in Fayetteville and Theraplay in Springdale. Ashlin is originally from the Northwest Arkansas area and moved back to Fayetteville after graduation. She joined the Jarvis team after moving and completing her certification examination. Ashlin is very excited to be back in the NWA and loves serving her home town community! Ashlin most enjoys working with the children to develop the fine motor skills required for school success and independence in self-care tasks.
Sammi Lambert, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
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Bailey Thompson, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
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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 Ferriel, COTA, Occupational Therapist Assistant
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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!
Physical Therapy Department
Amanda Myers, PT/DPT, Physical Therapist/PT Supervisor
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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.
Emily Kenna, PT/DPT, Physical Therapist
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She joined the Jarvis Pediatric Therapy team in March of 2019, and she enjoys working with children of all ages to help them to achieve their goals and allow them to be as mobile as possible within their environments.
Katie Magness, PT/DPT Physical Therapist
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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.
Debbie Harmon, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant
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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.
Stephanie Haynie, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant
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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!
Lana Alagood, PTA, Physical Therapist Assistant
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Lana graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She then received her Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Blinn College in Bryan, Texas where she graduated as valedictorian in 2010. Lana practiced physical therapy for multiple years in Austin, TX then in Santa Clara, California before moving back to Arkansas in 2018. She joined the Jarvis team in March of 2021. Lana’s passion is working with infants and children of all ages to help them meet their developmental milestones. When she’s not working with kids she enjoys hiking and camping.
Speech Therapy Department
Sophie Simon, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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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.
Kayla Ellis, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kayla graduated with her Bachelors degree from Harding University before completing her Masters at Baylor University in 2017. She has been a pediatric speech pathologist since graduation, with specific interests in early language development and pediatric feeding and swallowing.
Kayla joined Jarvis Pediatric Therapy in 2018 and has loved growing personally and professionally with her co-workers, patients, and their families. She enjoys praising kids for every stride they make towards goals and encouraging them to reach their full potential.
Carla Cheek, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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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.
Elisabeth Parsley, MS, CF-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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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!
April Jones, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Madilyn Metcalf, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mary Kathryn Thomsen CF-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist
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Mary Kathryn graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders at the University of Arkansas before completing her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Southern Mississippi. She has clinical experience in pediatric private practice, public schools, and skilled nursing facilities. Mary Kathryn has interests in early childhood development, phonological disorders, hearing loss, feeding, and swallowing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her dog, kayaking, and volunteering with the children’s ministry at her church
Office Staff
Brenda Rodriguez, Office Manager
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Ivonne Perea, Office Manager
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Erika Edwards, Office Manager
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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.
Meet us in person! Schedule an appointment in Springdale or Rogers, AR, today!
Springdale Address:
Jarvis Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
2070 McKenzie St Suite C
Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: 479-750-7778
Fax: 479-750-7708
Email: jarvispediatric@sbcglobal.net
Rogers Address:
Jarvis Pediatric Therapy, Inc.
5507 W Walsh Ln #102
Rogers, AR 72758
Phone: 479-367-2806
Fax: 479-367-2648
Email: jarvispediatric@sbcglobal.net
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday By appointment only
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed