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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.

Carlie graduated in May 2019 from the University of Arkansas with her undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Sciences with a concentration in Child Development. She then went on to receive her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO in 2021. Carlie has had experience working in inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient pediatrics. Carlie enjoys working with children and their families to help children achieve important milestones in their development to set them up for success as they continue to grow. In her free time, Carlie enjoys cooking and baking, watching Razorback games, and spending time with friends and family.

Morgan graduated in December 2022 with a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Arkansas. Prior to graduation, Morgan completed clinical rotations at a hospital and a pediatric private practice here in NWA. Morgan grew up in Springdale and is excited to serve this community. Morgan enjoys working with children to incorporate play into therapy to help them achieve their goals! Morgan enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to Razorback sporting events, and attending concerts.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Lupe graduated in 2018 with her master’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from the University of Arkansas for medical sciences in Little Rock. Lupe moved back to northwest Arkansas where she began her career, serving children in a pediatric therapy clinic. Lupe is a bilingual speech therapist which has allowed her to reach the many diverse children and families in the community. During her free time, Lupe enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and spending time with her fiancé ( plus their dogs) family and friends. 

Kathleen graduated in 2013 from the University of Central Arkansas with a master’s degree in communication disorders. Since then, she has focused exclusively on the pediatric population, serving children in a variety of settings including dayhabs and outpatient clinics. She has special interests in the areas of AAC, childhood apraxia of speech, and early language development (with recent training in gestalt language processing/NLA). Kathleen is passionate about helping children find their voices by working closely with family members and using a strengths-based approach to learning. When not at the clinic, she is usually enjoying family time with her two boys (aged 3 and 6) and her husband, Jake.

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.

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.