MEET THE TEAM OF MMG

OFFICE COORDINATOR

Rachel is MMG's Office Coordinator. She joined the team in the summer of 2020. 

Her duties include answering the phones, directing messages to the appropriate persons, scheduling, greeting clients and  managing the day to day operations in the clinic. Rachel ensures that everything runs smoothly and most efficiently for our families and providers.   

Rachel recently graduated from the University of Washington, with her bachelors degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. 

Rachel's favorite part of working at MMG is the relationships, especially with the kids. She absolutely loves being able to interact with the kids as they come in every week. Rachel also loves that she has been able to first hand see the progress that the kids are making.

office@mmgtherapy.com

AUTHORIZATION & BILLING COORDINATOR

Glenda is MMG's Authorization and Billing Coordinator. She can answer all of your questions regarding authorizations, referrals, insurance and payments due.

She joined the team in the spring of 2021. 

Glenda has over 17 years of experience with medical billing and administration, in the field of durable medical equipment.

Her duties include: authorizations, referrals, billing, payments and assisting with managing the day to day operations in the clinic. 

Glenda's favorite part about working At MMG is the family friendly atmosphere and seeing the growth in the clients. Glenda loves that MMG is doing a great service for this community and their families. She is proud to be a part of it. 

info@mmgtherapy.com

SUPPORT STAFF

Arlo was born 11/11/2020. He joined the team in January 2021. Arlo is a Labradoodle. He is hypoallergenic and does not shed. 

His primary role at MMG is to bring smiles and comfort to the clients and team members of MMG Therapy. 

Arlo can often be found napping in the back office or upstairs in Miss Michele's office with her. 

He is very smart and  friendly and would always love to say hello! 

Team Lead: 

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Anna is a Washington State licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. 

 Anna initially joined MMG in the summer of 2016, as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. She then acquired her masters from the University of Oregon. Anna began working as a masters level Speech-Language Pathologist at MMG, Summer 2019. 

 
Anna also has experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum as a registered RBT before she was a Speech Assistant. Anna's areas of clinical interest include: early intervention, bilingual language development and voice therapy.

Anna's favorite part of working at MMG is building a connection with families and getting to see how much clients progress over their time here.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Desiree is a Washington State licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. She is also a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.


Desiree is trained in "SOS Feeding Therapy".


Desiree joined MMG in the fall of 2020. She  received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences & Disorders from the University of South Florida.

Desiree has experience working in the private practice setting. In her last position she gained experience working with a diverse caseload, ranging from toddler to adult clients.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kendall is a Washington State licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist. 

Kendall joined MMG in the summer of 2021.

   Kendall received a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Baldwin Wallace University and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Akron. Kendall also received a certificate in “Manual Communication (American Sign Language) through the University of Akron, in 2019. 

Kendall has gained experience through her clinical fieldwork, working with the pediatric population in the schools, and private practice settings. Kendall's clinical area of interest is working with children with speech sound disorders. 

Her favorite part of working at MMG is how helpful everyone is with each other. She appreciates how welcoming everyone has been to her, as a new team member.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kaitlyn is a Washington State licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist.

Kaitlyn joined MMG in the fall of 2021.
  

Kaitlyn received a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. 

Kaitlyn is interested in working with both the geriatric and pediatric populations. Through her field work experiences she gained exposure to school-based, private-practice and medical settings.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Karla is a Washington State licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. 

Karla joined MMG in the fall of 2021. 

Karla received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences and Disorders, with a minor in Medical Sociology, from the University of Central Florida. She also holds an Associates of Arts Degree, from Valencia College. 

Karla has experience working in the private practice and school settings.  Her area's of clinical interest include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Augmentative and Alternative Communication & Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. 

Karla has attended the following trainings and conferences: Verbal De-escalation: Setting Limits, Getting Started with CORE Language, Boardmaker Online, Building Blocks to AAC Success and Picture Exchange Communication System: Level 1. 

Karla is a polyglot. She is fluent in English, Spanish & Portuguese. She is also working on polishing her conversational French skills.

Her favorite part about working at MMG is being able to work with a diverse population and collaborate with a team that is passionate about improving lives. 

In her spare time, Karla enjoys doing anything that helps her learn and understand more about other cultures: learning languages, traveling, exploring, arts and visiting museums. She also likes to read, cycle, cook/ bake or be out in nature. 

Bilingual Occupational Therapist 

Fauna is a Washington State licensed and certified Occupational Therapist. She is also a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. 

Fauna graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She received a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from D'Youville College in New York. 

Fauna joined MMG in the winter of 2022. 

Fauna has extensive experience with teletherapy and in outpatient pediatrics.

Fauna is fluent in Spanish. 

Occupational Therapist 

Lauren is a Washington State licensed and certified Occupational Therapist. She is also a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Lauren is CPR Certified.

Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, from  the University of Puget Sound. 

Lauren previously worked at MMG as an Occupational Therapist from 2015 to 2018. Lauren rejoined the team in the fall of 2021.  

She has experience working in outpatient pediatrics, inpatient rehabilitation and schools. 

Lauren enjoys working at MMG due to the deep connections she forms with no only her clients but their families. Lauren loves being a part of the team!

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

  Jamie Lynn is a Washington State licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.  She is also a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Jamie Lynn graduated in 2012 from PIMA Medical Institute, with an Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Science. She joined MMG in November 2020.

Jamie Lynn has experience working in outpatient pediatrics, rehab and at a state school. During her time working at the state school Jamie Lynn assisted with creating their sensory program. She can work with a large variety of diagnosis’s with clients, ranging from 12 months to 21 years. Jamie Lynn understands that each client requires a different approach to be successful.

She has training in "sensory vs. behavior"  and Integrated Listening Systems (ILS). Her areas of interest are: working with persons on the spectrum, and children with challenging behaviors to help improve their enjoyment, quality and functional abilities within their daily lives.  Additionally, as a mother herself, she enjoys providing parents/families with the knowledge and tools to carry over into their home environment to create a more positive and functional environment for the whole family.

Jamie Lynn loves working at MMG because it is a great cohesive team. She feels that at MMG everyone has such a great passion and excitement for their field, which makes her happy to share those same feelings with such a great collaborative team.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Allie is a Washington State licensed 

and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is also a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Allie graduated from Green River College in 2020, with her Associates of Arts & Sciences. 

She joined the MMG team in the spring of 2021.

Allie has experience working with outpatient pediatrics and in the schools, through her clinical fieldwork. Allie also has experience with the geriatric population, through working in a retirement community.

She enjoys working with a variety of children and especially enjoys working on executive functioning and life skills.

Allie's favorite part about working at MMG is seeing the "light bulb moment" with the clients she works with. She enjoys using strategies and skills to be part of that moment. 

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aitikah is a Washington State licensed and certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She is also a member of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

 Aitikah graduated in 2019 from Santa Ana College with an Associates of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. She also received a Medical Assistant certificate from Santa Ana College, in 2013.

She joined the MMG team in the winter of 2021.

Aitikah has experience working in the private practice setting with children.