KELLY L. RICE, OTR/L, CLC

kellyrice@soviatherapy.com

717.379.4543

Kelly has been a pediatric Occupational Therapist in Early Intervention for 36 years. She is a Certified Coach for Infant/Toddler Early Intervention.   In addition, she holds four specialty certifications as a Vital Stim® clinician (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia), as a clinician able to implement Cranial Sacral Fascial Therapy  (soft tissue work to release tightness as well as keep the body moving freely), certified in Infant/Toddler MyoTherapy (therapy for the mouth and improving functional airway structures) and is a certified lactation counselor.  Kelly’s specialty lies in working with infants and toddlers who have difficulty with swallowing and who have unsafe swallowing abilities.  Nursing support is provided which includes nursing troubleshooting, infant related issues and overall lactation support.  She also works closely with many physicians and specialists to be sure continuity of care is occurring with children that have complex medical needs.  In addition to Feeding and Swallowing expertise, Kelly has been successful at helping parents to learn techniques to eliminate tightness in their child so that conditions such as torticollis, brachial plexus injury and other muscle tightness does not interfere with typical development.    Through the use of tools and strategies families have been able to effectively carryover therapeutic techniques.

STACY FOY, M Ed, TVI

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Stacy Foy is a dedicated early childhood educator with more than 25 years of experience supporting young children and their families. She has worked both in classroom settings and in early intervention since 1999, bringing a deep understanding of child development across a wide range of abilities and needs.  Stacy holds a Master’s degree in Special Education and a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She is also a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired, with specialized training to support children with visual differences in their learning and daily routines.  Stacy is also an endorsed coach through Early Intervention.
Autism and behavior support are key areas of expertise for Stacy. She spent 15 years as an Autism Support Teacher. In addition, she is trained as a language coach in early intervention, helping families build meaningful communication skills into everyday interactions.  Stacy is also certified in Infant Massage Instruction and is currently completing advanced training in Infant Mental Health, further strengthening her ability to support the social-emotional development of infants and young children. Her work is grounded in collaboration, respect for families, and a belief that every child can thrive with the right supports in place

CHARLOTTE BABINSKI, SI

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Charlotte has been an educator for over 30 years.  She holds a Master's Degree in Special Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education.  Charlotte has worked as a case manager, coordinating the educational programs of preschool children and as a teacher of children from ages birth through 14 years, in a variety of settings including family's homes and non-profit, private, and public school settings.  She has received training in developing and implementing positive behavior treatment plans, autism, and infant/child mental health. Charlotte looks forward to supporting and getting to know you and your child.

AMBER SULLENBERGER, DPT

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Amber Sullenberger, DPT, holds her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. She has functioned as a PT working with infants, toddlers, young children, adolescents and teens in an outpatient clinic, preschool setting and early intervention setting since 2011. Amber has experience with aquatics and kinesio taping. She has expertise in torticollis management, as well as a variety of neurologic and orthopedic disorders, including, but not limited to Spina Bifida, CP, Traumatic Brain Injury, Down Syndrome, Toe Walking and Club Foot. Amber strives to meet families and children at their current level (motorically and cognitively) and help them to become as independent as possible through strategies that can be easily incorporated into everyday living. 

KIMBERLY TUCKER, PT

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Kimberly Tucker, PT has over 40 years of experience working in a variety of clinical and homebased systems with infants and young children. She has functioned in the role of clinical instructor, staff physical therapist and student supervisor. Her leadership positions in the community are extensive, and she is active in her church. Cross cultural experiences include working on the Navajo Reservation, in Moldova, and with several language groups here in the USA. Kimberly has advanced training in many areas related to pediatric physical therapy. Pediatric specialties include, but are not limited to torticollis, plagiocephaly, Spina Bifida, prematurity, Down Syndrome, cerebellar issues, genetic disorders, arthrogryposis, medically complex, and CP. Kimberly utilizes several techniques for treatment including Total Motion Release, kinesiotaping, Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT), Myofascial Release, and Cranio-sacral Therapy. She has been endorsed as an Early Intervention Coach by the state of Pennsylvania. Kimberly loves working as a team with caregivers so their child reaches their maximal abilities.

CARTER INNERST, PT, DPT  

carterinnerst@soviatherapy.com

Carter Innerst is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with eight years of clinical experience and a passion for supporting children as they learn, move, and explore the world around them. She values open, consistent communication with families and caregivers, believing that collaboration is essential for progress both during therapy sessions and in daily life at home.

Carter brings a warm, encouraging approach to early intervention, focusing on meeting each child where they are and celebrating every milestone—big or small.

Outside of work, Carter enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their two dogs.

KIM BARBETTA, PT

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Kim has over 20 years of experience; the majority of which has been with the pediatric population. Kim has worked with children ages 5-21 in the school setting as well as in Early Intervention working with children birth to 3 years old. She has specialized in NDT (neurodevelopmental treatment), primitive reflex integration and is a certified kinesio taping clinician. Kim has reached fidelity with the coaching model implemented by the state of Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention program. Kim loves to come alongside families on the journey with their children to help them reach their greatest potential. A mother of three herself, Kim loves to see young children explore and interact within their environments.

MELISSA ROBERTS, MOT, OTR/L

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Melissa has 20 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist working primarily in pediatric practice.  Her bachelor of health science (psychology minor) and master’s degree in occupational therapy is from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA.  Melissa has worked with children from birth through high school graduation with a variety of diverse special needs. She enjoys collaboration with the educational team in working toward child and family goals. She has completed her CLM (Competent Learner Model) certification. 

SAMANTHA WOODSON, M.Ed.

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Samantha has been working in the special education field for 10 years. She has a master’s degree in special education and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a minor in music from Elizabethtown College. Samantha has worked with individuals from ages birth to 21. She has provided services in helping children with social, learning, and communication/language skills. She is also trained in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Functional Behavior Analysis (FBA). Samantha enjoys working with the family and educational team to ensure the child reaches their fullest potential.

MEGAN MCSHEA, M.S., C.C.C.,SLP

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Megan has been helping children develop language and communication skills since 2015. She completed her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology through Nazareth College. She also completed a Deafness Specialty Program, which provided additional training for working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing children. She has additional training and experience in the areas of sensory processing disorders, Autism, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Gestalt Language Processing and Parent Coaching. Megan is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming care and ensuring that all children (and their families) are provided the supports needed to communicate.

OLIVIA RICE, M.S., C.C.C/SLP

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Olivia received her Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish Linguistics and Speech and Hearing Sciences from Indiana University, Bloomington in 2020. In 2023, she completed her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Jacksonville University. Olivia has experience treating children birth to 18 years old with a range of diagnoses including: autism spectrum disorder, feeding/swallowing difficulties, genetic disorders, prematurity, cerebral palsy, deaf/hard of hearing, articulation/phonology disorders and expressive/receptive language disorders. She has worked in many settings including Early Intervention, outpatient clinics, medical daycares and inpatient pediatric hospital. Olivia enjoys empowering families and caregivers to facilitate communication with their children.