Our Therapists

Tina received a bachelors degree in Communication Sciences from Molloy College in 2005 and a masters of arts degree in Speech Language Pathology from Long Island University in 2007. In 2011, after practicing for several years, she was inspired to open Speech in Motion in order to pursue her dream of helping children and families by combining her two of her passions: speech-language pathology and animals.

Tina is one of only eleven speech language pathologists globally to be recognized as a board certified Hippotherapy Clinical Specialist. She is also experienced in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), PROMPT ©, DIRFloortime, and the SOS Approach to Feeding. She is a graduate of the ASHA Leadership Development Program, and has won numerous awards including the American Speech-Language Hearing Association Award for Continuing Education and the American Hippotherapy Association Barbara Glasow Therapist of the Year Award. She served on the American Hippotherapy Association board of directors and chaired the organization's Ethics and Advocacy Committee.

When she is not working at Speech in Motion, Tina enjoys spending time with her two children and her dog.   

Read more about Tina and what led her to open Speech in Motion here. 

Kate's passion for working with animals and individuals with communicative vulnerabilities found her. As the sister of an autistic young man who spoke his first sentence to the family's adopted golden retriever, Kate knows there is no greater joy than hearing those long awaited first words. Since she joined the team at Speech in Motion in 2017, she has been working together with families to educate, coach, and support them in reaching their goals for their children. Kate is passionate about the neurodiversity movement and loves advocating for her clients alongside their grown-ups. She believes that speech and language therapy shouldn't feel like work for anyone involved, and that language learning can exist within your daily routines and your child's favorite activities. Kate loves helping clients and families to find joy in interaction through shared experiences. She enjoys growing her breadth of knowledge in both continuing education courses as well as by learning from neurodiverse adults. Kate believes that regardless of any communication challenge, all children have strengths. She believes an approach that focuses on your child’s gifts rather than their areas of challenge will give them the skills to show anyone who crosses their path that they are not only capable, but exceptional!

Kate's continuing education has included training in hippotherapy, PROMPT, DIRFloortime, neurodiversity affirming therapy and The SOS Approach to Feeding. She received the ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) in June 2020. She currently serves as a subject matter expert in Autism on Molloy College's  Institutional Review Board. 

Throughout her education and professional career, Kim has worked with pediatric clients with a variety of speech and language disorders and believes in an individualized and personalized approach to treatment. After practicing for several years as a licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Kim joined the Speech in Motion team in 2019. Kim’s knack for planning exceptional and engaging sessions, along with her belief in student-led activities, leave her clients feeling empowered and successful. Just as importantly, her client’s families leave with the knowledge and confidence to carry these skills over into their everyday routines. For Kim, there is simply no better feeling as a therapist than helping a client learn to independently communicate their wants and needs. We all deserve a voice, and it is Kim’s mission to help each client find their voice.

Kim's continuing education has included training in hippotherapy, PROMPT therapy, DIRFloortime, Orofacial Myology, Autism Spectrum Disorder in Girls, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), child led therapy and ethics. She earned an ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE) in 2021. In her personal life, Kim can be found relaxing with a good book or spending time with her animals, including two horses, Kodak and Mousse.

Alexis was as an intern for the C.A.M.P program in the summer of 2019  and instantly fell in love with Speech in Motion’s approach to speech therapy.  She worked as a group leader, and continues to appreciate the  mentorship and experience she had with the amazing campers, therapists,  and animals at Pal-O-Mine. Alexis started her career as a  traveling speech-language pathologist treating a wide range of clients  in the home, school, and clinic settings. 

She is most passionate about  Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and spent her time in graduate school researching its use. Since then, Alexis has published and presented her findings at the American Speech-Language and Hearing national convention in Boston, MA. She believes that AAC is an incredible way to provide individuals with the ability to self-advocate  and express themselves. 

Alexis’ approach to therapy emphasizes neurodiversity affirming care that is client-led and play  based. She believes in integrating speech and language goals seamlessly into play in order to ensure maximum generalization of skills. Alexis  also emphasizes the importance of family involvement, and strives to provide families with useful and personalized strategies to facilitate  communication across environments. Alexis’ continuing  education has focused on provision of play-based therapy and Gestalt  language processing. 

Outside of Speech in Motion, Alexis works in special education with preschool students. When she is not providing speech and language therapy, Alexis enjoys making pottery and walking her dog, Loki. 

Krysti developed a deep appreciation for language after taking her first sign language class at the age of three. Her journey into the world of  speech-language pathology was driven by a desire to empower individuals  to express themselves effectively and participate more fully in various  aspects of life. Throughout her career, Krysti has striven to embrace diversity, both in terms of communication styles and the individuals she  serves. She has experience serving individuals of all ages and in a variety of settings, but she is especially passionate about providing therapy in natural environments while developing relationships with clients and their families.

Krysti recognizes the importance of personalized, strengths-based interventions tailored to each individual's unique needs and preferences. She integrates evidence-based strategies with innovative techniques, always prioritizing the well-being and autonomy of her clients. Krysti’s  continuing education has included PROMPT, the SOS Approach to Feeding, the Natural Language Acquisition framework and Alternative and  Augmentative Communication (AAC). 

In her free time, Krysti enjoys horseback riding, being by the water and spending time with her husband and two dogs, Boomer and Kali.

 As a triplet with two brothers on the autism spectrum, Elaina has been deeply influenced by their journey. Witnessing their struggles with communication led her to pursue a career in speech-language pathology. Elaina observed firsthand the transformative impact that speech-language services had on their development, inspiring her to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar challenges. 

Elaina earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from St. Joseph's College. Building upon this, she pursued and obtained her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Molloy University, where she gained a great deal of clinical experience, working with diverse populations. During her undergraduate studies, Elaina completed multiple internship experiences Speech in Motion, which reaffirmed her calling to this profession, and her experiences led her to return here after completing her schooling. Elaina's continuing  education has focused on hippotherapy and Gestalt  language processing

Outside of Speech in Motion, Elaina enjoys listening to music, spending time with friends, and hanging out with her cat, Pepper.