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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. I also provide speech and language therapy to many of our clients. Therapy Zone has made my dream 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.
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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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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).
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Pennie Lyles
Hi, my name is Pennie Lyles, and I have been a part of the Therapy Zone family for a short period of time. My asset to the Therapy Zone family is scheduling and communication. I am very thankful to be placed in an atmosphere of passionate co-workers and clients. I am the mother of three. I enjoy scrapbooking, listening to music, going to concerts, and hanging out with friends..
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Bridget Moore
Hi, my name is Bridget Moore, and my position in the company is administration/billing. 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.
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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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Chelcey Wells, M.S., CF-SLP
Chelcey received her Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi and her Master of Science in Communicative Disorders from Jackson State University. Chelcey has recently joined Therapy Zone as a licensed clinical fellowship speech-language pathologist for the clinic and Tate County School District to serve the pediatric population. Along with her speech-language pathology training, she also has a minor in deaf education.
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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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Emily Winter, OTR/L, MOT
Emily Winter is a recent graduate from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Occupational Therapy program, where she received her Master of Science degree. She is also a graduate from Mississippi State University, where she studied Clinical Exercise Physiology and received her Bachelor of Science degree. Emily has grown up in the Memphis, Tennessee area and has recently joined the staff of Therapy Zone as a certified and licensed occupational therapist. She will serve the children of the north Mississippi area in the clinical setting, home setting, and school. She has always enjoyed working with children looks forward to making a difference and helping children attain functional skills to participate in their environments.
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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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Laura Lipsey, Rehabilitation Tech
Laura Lipsey received a Bachelor of Sports Medicine from the University of Mississippi, and also holds an Associate of Physical Education degree. Laura has recently joined Therapy Zone, with training in physical therapy tech positions. She also has a background in working with special needs children.
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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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Linda Pyron, Office Manager
Linda has been a part of the Therapy Zone Team since 2003. She works with the office staff, therapists, clients and their families coordinating the services. She has a caring heart and a passion for people. |
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