Ms. Katie, MS., CCC - SLP
Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist & Feeding Therapist
Katie is a speech language pathologist and feeding therapist who has a passion for helping her patients find effective ways to communicate with their loved ones. Her approach to therapy is client-driven. She thrives on building meaningful connections with her families and clients. Katie enjoys feeding treatment and has extensive knowledge in pre-term infant feeding strategies.
Katie received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Concordia University-Wiconsin. During her Master’s program Katie specialized in feeding and swallowing disorders.
Katie has presented at the following conferences:
She has also completed the following continuing education courses:
While she is not working Katie enjoys hiking, exploring restaurants in Chicago, and spending time with her family and friends.
“Be curious, not judgemental.”
Katie received a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Concordia University-Wiconsin. During her Master’s program Katie specialized in feeding and swallowing disorders.
Katie has presented at the following conferences:
- WSHA 2020 on “Preterm Infants and Long-Term Intubation Effects and Implications on Feeding and Swallowing"
- ASHA 2021 on “Cue-Based Feeding: A Speech-Language Pathology Perspective on Current Protocols and Practices"
- WAPC 2021 on “Cue-Based Feeding in Preterm Infants: A Speech-Language Pathologist Perspective
She has also completed the following continuing education courses:
- Feeding First Conference 2021
- SOFFI Certified Professional
- Tongue Ties, Breastfeeding, and the Lactation Savvy Therapist
- Assessing Skill-Based Feeding and Swallowing Disorders: Birth to Three
- Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Dysphagia
- Management of Behaviors During Feeding and Swallowing Intervention
- Picky Eating Through the Lens of Orofacial Myology
- Anxious Eaters and Anxious Mealtimes
- Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Full Oral Motor and Swallowing
- Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Swallowing Skills
- Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Lip Functioning
- Improving Pediatric Feeding Assessment Skills- Tongue Functioning
While she is not working Katie enjoys hiking, exploring restaurants in Chicago, and spending time with her family and friends.
“Be curious, not judgemental.”