Meet Your Blossoming Kids Therapy Team
“My aim is to provide a compassionate and professional approach to therapy centered around partnering with children and their families.”
Tina is a Myofunctional & ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 10 years of hands-on experience with both children and adults. She earned her BA and her MA in Speech Pathology at St. Ambrose University. Tina is a compassionate mother of three children, one of which has special needs. Tina has worked in multiple settings centered around children with delays and exceptional needs.
Tina believes in a play-based approach to therapy by following the child’s lead, and building connections through play.
Outside of the office, Tina enjoys being with her family, working out, snowboarding, and cooking.
Joanna (Jo) was born and raised on the island of Saipan and moved to the U.S. in 2017. She graduated from Chemeketa Community College’s Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) program in 2025. Before beginning her journey in speech therapy, Jo spent five years as a professional princess performer, portraying Moa na and other beloved characters. This experience helped her strengthen her ability to build relationships with children of all backgrounds and ages. She is also passionate about Polynesian dance, which she continues to practice and teach. In addition, Jo can fluently understand Tagalog. She brings her cultural roots, creativity, and a heartfelt dedication to helping others communicate with confidence.
Lauren is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with over 4 years of hands-on experience working with children across preschool, elementary, and high school settings. Originally from Minnesota, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota and completed her SLPA practicum at an early childhood education center through Lake Region State College.
Lauren believes that progress in therapy begins with connection and fun. Her approach centers around building trust and engagement, creating a strong foundation for growth and learning.
She enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, spending time with friends, and staying active through hiking and group fitness.
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Nichole is an Occupational Therapist who brings warmth, patience, and a genuine love for helping children grow into their fullest potential. She has experience supporting individuals from infancy through the teen years, along with adults, giving her a strong understanding of development across the lifespan and how to meet each person where they are.
Before becoming an OT, Nichole taught swim lessons and quickly discovered how much she loved working with children. Those early experiences helped shape her calm, encouraging style and her ability to build trust with kids in a way that feels natural and fun.
Although she grew up in Washington, Nichole followed her passion for understanding people and behavior to Oregon State University, where she earned her degree in psychology. She later completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at Radford University Carilion in Virginia. During her clinical training, she worked in both medical and pediatric settings, including hospital specialty units and outpatient pediatric therapy. These experiences helped form her thoughtful, whole child approach.
Nichole believes that everyday moments like play, social interaction, and daily routines are where real growth happens. She focuses on helping children build skills that increase independence, confidence, and participation in the things that matter most to them and their families.
Families often share that Nichole’s calm presence helps children feel safe and supported. She values connection first, knowing that progress comes when children feel understood and encouraged.
Outside of therapy, Nichole enjoys spending time outdoors, knitting, and being with friends and family.
We are so excited to welcome Nichole to our Blossoming Kids family.
Erin is a seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant with eight years of dedicated experience in pediatric care. A Washington state native, she earned her degree from Andrews University and has since cultivated a diverse background working in both clinic and school settings. She is a true generalist, with extensive experience supporting children across a wide range of needs, including neurodivergent populations and those requiring oral motor support. Her clinical expertise spans articulation and phonological disorders, receptive and expressive language delays, social communication, fluency, AAC, dyslexia, overall speech clarity and more.
Erin’s approach is rooted in the belief that progress begins with genuine connection. She uses a sensory-informed, play-based philosophy to build trust and engagement with her clients. Deeply passionate about holistic care, Erin focuses on how communication differences impact every facet of a child’s life. She is committed to supporting not only the individual child but also their caregivers and broader support networks, ensuring that new skills are carried over in meaningful and functional ways across all environments.
In her free time, Erin enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and foraging. She also practices martial arts and has recently begun studying wild medicinal plants, furthering her understanding of holistic wellness available in the natural world.