I’m a speech-language pathologist specializing in assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders. I moved from the lower 48 to the remote island of Sitka, Alaska at the beginning of the pandemic and fell in love with Alaska. Who wouldn’t? Since then, I have been expanding my practice from pediatrics to working with adults with swallowing disorders. I created Kindling Therapies LLC in 2024, excited to join a community of compassionate healthcare providers and allied healthcare specialists. My 7 year old son calls me a "swallow-ologist." I believe that fostering a therapeutic alliance with families is an exciting enterprise.