Meet The Team

COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant, Mentor Abagail earned an Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Ozarks Technical Community College. She has a passion for teaching executive function skills, including planning and organizing, attention, working memory, inhibition, cognitive flexibility, time management, and emotional regulation. Abagail loves her job because she gets to play! She loves having the ability to be creative and to individualize each activity to a child's interest while fostering a deep rapport. Abagail is an adaptable and optimistic team member who loves hiking, reading, and crocheting.

M.S., CCC-SLP
Lead Speech Therapist Abby earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Missouri. She is passionate about communication being a basic right and loves to empower children to communicate by providing them the tools to express their wants, needs, and feelings. She is an experienced feeding therapist with a love of learning. Her favorite thing about working for Kindred is getting to be creative, silly, and playful while making meaningful connections and teaching new skills. She is a joyful and collaborative team member with a love for gardening, music, and her cats.

M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist, Owner Allison earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas. She is passionate about helping caregivers with infant and toddler feeding difficulties because of the feeding struggles she went through with her children. Allison was a Clinical Director for 7 years prior to opening Kindred Pediatric Therapy. Her favorite part of being a therapist and owner is working hard to provide the best resources for the children in her community. Allison adores the team members of Kindred and loves coming up with creative ways to keep therapy fun and exciting for everyone. She is a passionate and hard-working team member with a love for her boys (husband, 2 sons, and dog), playing outside, and audiobooks.

PT Student, Therapy Aide Ayden is a student at the University of Arkansas, with a focus in Physical Therapy. She is passionate about pursuing a career in Physical Therapy, to be personable with patients and help with their recovery process. Ayden loves her job at Kindred because she gets to learn more about her future occupation from hands on learning. She has worked as a camp counselor, Pre-K teacher aide, and as an intern at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She is a passionate and driven team member who loves hiking, painting, and spending time with friends.

Office Manager Brooke grew up in Greenland, Arkansas and graduated from Greenland High School. She has a passion for managing a caring and growing administrative team. She is organized, patient, and well loved by all at Kindred. Brooke adores getting to watch our clients grow and meet their goals, plus she loves getting to work with such a fun and amazing team. She is an encouraging and inclusive team member who loves kayaking and playing board games with her family.

PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant Cris earned a Physical Therapy Assistant degree from Northwest Arkansas Community College. She has a passion for helping children grow to the best of their ability. Her favorite part of being a physical therapist is getting to play and work at the same time. Cris is an open-minded and easy-going team member who loves hiking and audiobooks.

PT, DPT
Physical Therapist Darby earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. She has a passion for helping children live their lives to the fullest. Darby loves her job because she gets to see the children make progress and witness the excitement on their faces. Her interest area is vestibular physical therapy. Darby is a motivated and dependable team member who loves baking, visiting national parks, and spending time with her friends and family.

Care Coordinator Dariany grew up in Springdale, Arkansas and graduated from the Don Tyson School of Innovation. She loves her job because she gets to interact with kids every day. Dariany is bilingual in English and Spanish and has an interest in Psychology. She is an enthusiastic and welcoming team member who loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, and music.

Referral Specialist Emily graduated from Northwest Arkansas Community College with a degree in Medical Billing and Coding. She is passionate about helping patients and families have a positive experience. She loves her job because she gets to connect with patients and build a strong and trusting relationship with them. Emily is a patient and kind team member who loves spending time with her son, gardening, and taking her German Shepherd on walks.

M.S.,CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech Therapist Emily earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from Harding University. She is passionate about providing resources to families, especially those needing Infant Feeding, Bilingual Therapy, or Autism Testing. She is an experienced feeding therapist with a love of teaching. Her favorite thing about working for Kindred is getting to mentor other clinicians who are as passionate about therapy as she is. She is an empathetic and joyous team member with a love for walks, reading, and time with family.

Therapy Aide Hallie is a student at the University of Arkansas, with a focus in Public Health. She is passionate about becoming an occupational therapist because she wants to help people achieve their personal goals and create meaningful connections with others through their daily occupations! Hallie loves her job at Kindred because she gets to help therapists make the most of their sessions. She has four years of preschool and elementary teaching experience and is interested in learning more about ADHD and Autism. She is a friendly and compassionate team member who loves music, being in nature, and spending time with her family and friends.

RMT
Billing Specialist Joyce earned a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science at Davao Doctors College, Inc. She is passionate about growing in her career and experiencing different practices in billing. Joyce loves her job at Kindred because she is getting to continue learning. She has 5 years of experience in medical billing. Joyce is a calm and perky team member who loves Italian food, traveling, and family time.

M.S.,CCC-SLP
Bilingual Speech Therapist Karime earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from Northeastern State University. She has a passion for advocating and supporting bilingual populations, particularly to ensure they receive equitable and culturally response speech and language services. Karime loves her job because she gets to build meaningful connections with her patients. Her interest area includes bilingual speech-language pathology to effectively serve diverse, multilingual populations and address their unique communication needs. Karime is an empathetic and inclusive team member who loves photography, working out, and cooking.

PT, DPT
Physical Therapist Kirstin earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Missouri State University. She has a passion for making a difference in the lives of the kids and families she serves. Kirstin loves her job because she gets to watch her patients do things they did not know or think they could. Her interest area is pediatric pelvic floor therapy. Kirstin is a dependable and determined team member who loves spending time with friends, being outdoors, and reading.

OTR/L, OTD
Lead Occupational Therapist, Fun Coordinator Kylie earned a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Arkansas. She has a passion for promoting independent daily living and executive functioning skills. Kylie loves her job because she puts the "fun" in function for the children and families she serves. Her areas of specializations include sports injuries and pediatric orthopedics. She is a creative and engaging team member who loves concerts, Razorback sports, and her silver lab, Georgia.

M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist, Clinical Education Coordinator Lindsay earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Arkansas. She is passionate about building on the strengths that each child already possesses, meeting them where they are, and helping them improve communication or feeding skills in a fun and positive way. Lindsay loves her job because she gets to see the kids' smiles and faces light up when they know their communication has been seen and heard. She is certified in Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing, as well as Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing. Lindsay is a playful and highly skilled therapist who loves riding bikes with her husband and kids, cooking, learning, and listening to music.

M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist Mary Tess earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Arkansas. She is passionate about helping children and their families learn and grow. Her favorite part of being a speech therapist is being able to connect and form meaningful relationships with her clients. Mary Tess' interest areas include feeding and swallowing, language, and pragmatics. She is a calming and joyful team member who loves spending time with friends and family, being outside, and listening to music.

M.S.,CCC-SLP
Speech Therapist Ruby Lou earned a Masters of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Central Arkansas. She is passionate about language therapy and serving families in any way she can. Her favorite part of being a speech therapist is working with a variety of people and seeing patients grow. Ruby Lou's interest areas include feeding and swallowing and Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Ruby Lou is a flexible and loving team member who loves reading, playing music, and hiking.

OTR/L, OTD
Occupational Therapist Whitney earned a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas. She is passionate about helping kids participate in the things they want to do because every child deserves that. Whitney loves her job because she has amazing coworkers and gets to play with Kindred's therapy dog, Turtle! Whitney's special areas of interest include working with babies and learning about early brain development. Whitney is an innovative and charismatic team member who loves karaoke, pickleball, and her dogs.

AKC CGC
Certified Therapy Dog Turtle completed his Therapy Dog Certification in 2024. He has a passion for chasing balls, snuggling team members, and getting pets from Kindred kids. His interest areas include helping children with transitions, comforting emotional disregulation, and assisting with interactive play. He is a fluffy and social team member who loves chewing bones, playing with his brothers, and sitting on his moms lap.