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Meet the Therapists
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Leslie J. Hammond, M.S., CCC-SLP/Director
I am the owner and director of Therapy Zone, llc. I am ASHA Certified. I not only operate Therapy Zone but continue to provide therapy to many of our clients. Therapy Zone has grown and on March 1, 2012 we celebrated our 13th year. Thank God for making my dreams come true. Since 1988, when I first realized what I wanted to do with my life, I have been thinking, praying and planning for a clinic to serve the community in which I live. I graduated in 1992 with my Bachelor of Arts from Harding University and then went on to receive my Master of Science from the University of Central AR in 1996. I have worked with a variety of settings: public schools, rehab facilities, nursing homes, preschools, head starts, and now private practice.
Communication is part of everyone's daily life. Whether written or spoken, each person has the ability to communicate. I love what I do and love working with children and adults. Helping someone discover or improve their world through communication makes me a better person. Update 2012: Leslie has been chosen to participate in American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) 2012 Leadership Development in Healthcare. We are so proud of how active she is in booth our state and national professional organization. The areas of Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy are ever growing fields, the more knowledge one has the more they can share with others.
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Paul
Before joining therapy zone, Paul spent several years in retail, operated a small amusement facility in California, and most recently owned and operated a construction company in Florida. While technically retired, Paul has been involved with Therapy Zone for the past 8 years and became a full partner in 2006, taking over as the business manager to handle all behind the scenes activities of the administration department, while still trying to spend time with his five children and several grandchildren.
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Bridget Moore
Hi, my name is Bridget Moore, and my position in the company is office manager. I assist and oversee our administration/billing staff. Before joining the administrative team that Therapy Zone in 2009, I was a medical assistant and a referral clerk at a medical office. My background includes: working the front desk, rounding in the hospitals, drawing blood, collecting specimens, interacting with patients, and I am CPR certified. I am the mother of one daughter and am currently in school to pursue a degree from Northwest Community College. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Update 2012: Congratulations to Bridget who is now our office manager! Way to Go! |
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Cherie Jordan, MCD, CCC-SLP
Cherie Jordan received her Masters of Communicative Disorders from the University of Mississippi. Cherie joined Therapy Zone in March 2002 as a licensed, part-time speech pathologist, while still working full-time with the school system. She retired from the school system in May 2008 after serving 32 years with school-aged children in Mississippi, and has been about to continue to work part-time for Therapy Zone, with more flexible hours, serving both clinical and school-based needs. Cherie enjoys working with both preschool and school-aged clients. She has a great deal of experience with screening and testing; however, her love is doing speech and language therapy.
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Laurie E Johnson, M.A., CCC/SLP
Laurie E. Johnson received her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Northeast Louisiana University in May of 1996, and she received a Bachelor’s degree B.S./G.S. with minor in Sociology from Delta State University in May of 1993. Laurie has been working part-time at Therapy Zone since August of 2009, and as of November 9, 2010, has joined Therapy Zone full-time for the clinic, to serve the pediatric population in Mississippi. Laurie also has 14 ½ years of experience working with the geriatric population in nursing home settings. Laurie is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She enjoys working with our state's Early intervention program, First Steps. She loves working directly with the families in their home.
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Lee Anne Rawson, M.S., CCC-SLP
Lee Anne Rawson, a licensed speech-language pathologist, joined Therapy Zone in August 2009. She received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the Mississippi University for Women. While at Therapy Zone, Lee Anne has provided therapy for the pediatric population in the clinic, at home visits through First Steps Early Intervention, and in the public school setting.
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Melissa Fuqua, M.S., CF-SLP
Melissa joined Therapy Zone in July of 2011 as a licensed clinical fellowship speech-language pathologist. We are proud to announce that Melissa was awarded her certificate of clinical competence (CCC) from the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). Congrats Melissa!
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Suzanne Moore, M.S., CF-SLP
Suzanne joined Therapy Zone in June of 2012 as a licensed clinical fellowship speech-language pathologist. She recently graduated the Mississippi University for Women where she received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). We are excited to have her as part of our Team! She is a dynamic SLP and has a passion for children. She has fun during each session as she addresses client's needs through play based therapy.
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Cindy Snellgrove, M.S., CCC-SLP
Cindy joined Therapy Zone in September of 2011 as an ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She has over 25 years of experience in our field. She helps provide speech and language therapy to the clients we serve at our Holly Springs Clinic. Her experience and dedication to this field adds to the quality of services we offer. She enjoys working with a variety of diagnosis, but has a passion and special place in her heart for children born with a cleft palate. Her kindness and gentle spirit help ease parents as they start the therapy process.
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Margie Barger, M.S., CF-SLP
Margie joined Therapy Zone in June of 2012 as a licensed clinical fellowship speech-language pathologist. She recently graduated the University of Mississippi (ole miss) where she received her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). We are excited to have her as part of our Team! She currently is helping us both at our Southaven and Holly Springs clinics as well as serve children in their homes. First Steps Early intervention children in district II especially Ponotoc and Union Counties are excited about her serving their children. She is an energetic, passionate SLP who inspires us all to work hard and do our best!
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Vanessa Naidoo, OTR/L
Vanessa Naidoo joined Therapy Zone full time in April of 2012 as our Occupational Therapy Manager. She also conducts occupational therapy evaluations and develops treatment plans to meet the needs of our clients. She enjoys helping parents by educating them through the services she provides their children. Her clients have fun in treatment as they improve their abilities. She is passionate about every child we serve.
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Stephanie Ledbetter, OTR/L MOT
Stephanie Ledbetter attended Delta State University, where she majored in art and biology. She then received her Masters in occupational therapy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Stephanie is licensed as an occupational therapist, providing services in the states of Mississippi and Tennessee. Stephanie also works as an instructor/assistant instructor at a local dance studio for children. Stephanie uses her artistic background to incorporate various arts, such as dance, into her therapy services.
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Kristin Raven, COTA
Kristin Raven has been a part of the Therapy Zone Team for two years. She graduated from Holmes Community College where she received her degree to become an Occupational Therapy Assistant. She plans on furthering her education to obtain a Masters in Occupational Therapy. Her passion and love for children is apparent in all the therapy she does. She especially enjoys working with children birth to 3. She also implements sensory integration techniques in each treatment session.
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Additional Team Members
Damie Roberts, Physical Therapist, Sue Dickerson, Occupational Therapit; Kristy Taylor, Speech Language Pathologist, Molly Cox, Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathology, Suzann Randle, Speech Language Pathologist, Linda Davis, Speech Language Pathologist, Jean Middleton, Speech Language Pathologist, LaToya Crawford, Speech Language Pathologist, and Eryn Dykes, Clinical Fellow Speech Language Pathologist. The following talented ladies work with us as Special Instructors: Tammie WIlkerson, Beverly Farr, Kana Minor, Lacie Carr, Paula Wilbanks, and Deanne Massingil.
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