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Speech Therapy

Our goal is to help you communicate throughout your lifetime. Our speech therapists can work with you to improve your ability to speak and express yourself, as well as assist with regaining or maintaining your ability to swallow. We see patients both inside and outside the hospital and also offer specialty training to counter impairments caused by Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and other neurological disorders.   

Highlights & Resources

  • Blog Post

    Innovative St. Luke’s speech therapy program partners with ISU to help aphasia patients

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  • Article

    Speech and Language Development: Signs of Possible Problems

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  • Article

    Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)

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  • Article

    Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems

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  • Cody A. Barber, SLP

    Speech Therapy
  • Joshua A. Barnes, SLP

    Joshua A. Barnes, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Joshua Barnes, SLP has professional interests in aural rehabilitation, literacy, and auditory processing delays, with both pediatric and adult populations. He earned his master's degree in speech-language pathology from Idaho State University.

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  • Tracy M. Behler, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Amber M. Bethke, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Kari Blair, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Nicolette M. Bove, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Makyla Butters, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Elaine Camilleri, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Tami C. Campbell, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Vanessa N. Carr, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Karissa P. Cummings, SLP

    Karissa P. Cummings, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Karissa Cummings, MS, CF-SLP is a medical speech-language pathologist with a special interest in cognition-communication and swallowing disorders resulting from acquired brain injuries. She also has passion for treating language, speech, and voice disorders, as she firmly believes that everyone deserves the ability to communicate their needs, thoughts, and ideas with the world around them. 

    Karissa has had experience working with patients of all ages and with diverse backgrounds. She frequently works with traumatic brain injuries, concussions, strokes, dementia, and various neurodegenerative diseases. She seeks to refine her skills and understanding of best assessment and treatment practices through daily professional growth and continued education. 

    Outside of work, Karissa loves to spend her time with family, listening to audiobooks, and trying—though often failing—new recipes.

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  • Colette E. D'Ambrosio, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Anita Dromey, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Camber Ellingson, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Carrie L. Ford, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Andrea Gellert, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Stefanie L. Glaspell, SLP

    Stefanie L. Glaspell, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Stefanie Glaspell, MS, CCC-SLP is a licensed speech-language pathologist and is nationally certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She has extensive experience across a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, and adults. 

    Stefanie has spent the majority of her professional career providing diagnostic and therapeutic intervention with the elementary school population from preschool through fifth grade in the areas of articulation, phonological disorders, language, fluency, autism spectrum disorder, developmental disorders, and social communication. She has a passion for helping children to communicate effectively and providing support and training to families and caregivers.

    Stefanie earned her master's degree in communicative disorders from California State University, Northridge. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors cycling and hiking with her husband, and playing with her puppy.

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  • Karrie C. Hansen, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Kathryn Harding-Swartley, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Analese T. Hawksley, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Maren E. Hollister, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Kristina Ivey, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Susan S. Jones, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Susie Jones, MS, CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT is a licensed speech-language pathologist. She earned her master's degree from Idaho State University and has experience in both pediatric and adult communication disorders. She has extended training in aural rehabilitation and treatment of auditory processing delays, and is a certified listening and spoken language specialist. Susie is a founding member of Idaho Hands and Voices, a member of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf, and past board member of Idaho Sound Beginnings.

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  • Melissa Jones, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Melissa Jones, MA, CCC-SLP is a medical speech-language pathologist with a special interest in swallowing, swallowing disorders, and acquired brain injuries, such as stroke and concussion. She has training in videofluoroscopic swallow studies and swallow endoscopy.

    Melissa is passionate about interdisciplinary care and loves being a part of the care team. She is dedicated to promoting patient empowerment through education and places patients and their families at the core of her practice.

    During her graduate school training, Melissa completed an internship at Scripps Hospital Encinitas where she worked extensively with active military rehabilitating from brain injuries. She is enthusiastic about continuing her education and professional growth, attending seminars and skills-training whenever possible.

    When not at work, Melissa enjoys archery, reading, and spending time with family.

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  • Katherine E. Knowles, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Katherine ("Kate") Knowles, MA CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in treating swallowing dysfunction and cognitive deficits that result from acquired brain injury or other neurological damage. Kate has practiced speech therapy in the medical field in a variety of settings including skilled nursing and home health, now bringing her diverse skills to the outpatient clinic in McCall. 

    Kate earned her bachelor’s degree in international studies from Loyola University Chicago, and her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Portland State University. 

    In her free time, Kate loves to enjoy nature, travel the world, ride bikes, and get crafty by knitting, dyeing, and sewing.


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  • Caroline Layden, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Kristina Liming, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Suzanne Mader, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Alicia D. Martin-Cowger, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Alicia Martin-Cowger, M.S., CCC-SLP has worked with patients of every age to address feeding and swallowing disorders, and has training in oral motor and sensory approaches, including the SOFFI approach, SOS therapy, MDTP, and in respiratory muscle strength training to support functional swallowing. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient, an infant toddler program, home health, schools, and outpatient.

    Alicia earned her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from Idaho State University. She lives on a small farm where she and her husband raised their five children. She enjoys spending time with her family in the mountains and playing games, gardening, reading, and yarn arts. 

    Favorite Book or Therapy Toy: Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast

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  • Peter Meidell, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Teri Jo Mohler, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Katherine M. Moore, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Jennifer M. Mura, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Annika M. Olson, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Annika Olson, SLP has a special interest in pediatric speech and language therapy. Through a personalized combination of speech language therapy, home programming and education Annika supports individualized communication skills and collaboration with parents. Her passion lies with developmental and functional communication skills to support independence. 

    Annika received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Alaska, Anchorage where she worked on a research program for young children with autism spectrum disorders. She received her master’s degree at Idaho State University and has worked in education, clinical and medical settings. She is a member of the American Speech Hearing Association. 

    In her free time, Annika enjoys spending time in the outdoors and adventuring. She is a both alpine and Nordic skier, a rafter, and hiker.

  • Johnna L. Parker, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Karen M. Pope, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Dalene D. Scheloske, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Dalene Scheloske, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS is a licensed speech language pathologist specializing in adult outpatient neurological rehabilitation. She has experience in the treatment of deficits as a result of various conditions, such as stroke, TBI, head and neck cancer, and neurodegenerative disease processes. Her professional interests include dysphagia, voice, cognitive communication, and language, with an approach that strives to empower the individuals she works with to live their best lives. She is an LSVT-Loud certified clinician as well as a certified brain injury specialist. 

    Dalene earned her master's degree from Idaho State University, and in her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, paddle boarding, hiking, snowboarding, and being with her family and friends.

  • Katherine B. Schmidt, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Randi J. Scott, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Drew E. Seeley, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Andrea L. Silva Martinez, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Andrea L. Silva Martinez, MS, CCC-SLP is a bilingual provider serving children with hearing loss and their families. She helps children with permanent and temporary hearing loss using cochlear implants, hearing aids, and/or bone-anchored technology. She also works with central auditory processing differences and adults with hearing loss for aural rehabilitation needs. She has a passion for working with bilingual and bicultural patients/families and providing a safe place for her patients.

    Andrea earned her bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders at Idaho State University, where she also completed a master’s degree in speech-language pathology. Her graduate thesis focused on bilingual AAC and the effects of switching between languages on communication outcomes.

    Andrea attended high school and college in the Treasure Valley and is excited about serving her community since joining the field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, collecting vinyl records and cassettes, and exploring new hobbies.

  • Cortney Kunkle, SLPv

    Cortney Slette, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Cortney Slette, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist who specializes in treating children and young adults with feeding difficulties, including dysphagia, poor feeding, poor weight gain, picky eating, difficulty transitioning to solids, poor chewing, and support with supplemental feeding tubes. She holds a special certification in the Beckman Oral Motor Feeding Protocol. Additionally, Cortney enjoys treating children with language delays.

    Cortney believes in a play-based approach to therapy, as children are more likely to learn when they’re engaged and having fun. She uses a holistic approach in order to foster a positive learning environment and develop a meaningful relationship with children and their families.  

    Cortney earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, and her master’s degree from the University of Memphis. In her free time, Cortney enjoys visiting locally owned restaurants, spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, and playing with her golden retriever.

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  • Rebecca D. Spies, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Katelyn N. Stauss, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Erin N. Tanksley, SLP

    Speech Therapy

    Biography

    Erin Tanksley, MA, CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist specializing in outpatient neurologic rehabilitation for adults with a variety of diagnoses including stroke, brain injury, concussion, long COVID (PASC), head and neck cancer, dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Her professional interests include aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, dysphagia, cognition, and voice. 

    Erin believes in a person-centered approach to therapy with a focus on functional, real-life activities to help patients target their personal goals. She strives to help patients recover and maintain as much independence as possible with cognitive-communicative tasks, and encourages patients to enjoy life, regardless of where they are on their recovery journey.

    Erin earned her bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University, and her master’s degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Memphis. She is a certified brain injury specialist and a certified dementia practitioner. Additionally, she received the Distinguished Early Career Professional Certificate from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, dining at new restaurants, watching documentaries, and spending time with her family.

  • Nani A. Weiss, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Sara E. Wenig, SLP

    Speech Therapy

  • Jennifer Wood, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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  • Margaret Wright, SLP

    Speech Therapy

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