Amber joined our team in March 2024. Her background features a Communications Degree from UW-Parkside.

She is most looking forward to being a part of the Medical Support Services team.

In her spare time, she is a doTERRA affiliate, loves to create clothespin wreaths, and listens to Crime Junkie podcasts.

Her enjoyment when connecting with families and her goal of expanding her knowledge in the medical field led her to become a receptionist.

She grew up in Illinois and moved to Wisconsin in 2002.

Her favorite snack is a bowl of mixed fruits!

Katie joined our team on May 2023. Her background features an undergrad at Northern Illinois University, where she was a student athlete on the women’s softball team and studied Communicative Disorders and Marquette for Graduate school for Speech/Language Pathology. She has also worked in a local school district from 2021-2023 before joining us!

Her favorite thing about Medical Support Services is the collaboration opportunities between all the therapists.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, mike and their dog, Ike.

Her mom being an SLP is what made her want to be an SLP herself!

She is from Naperville, Illinois and her favorite food is pizza.

Mikayla Surprenant joined our team on November, 2023, as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with her Associates in Applied Science in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

Mikayla is enthusiastic about developing rapport with clients and their families and helping them achieve their goals. Outside of her work here, she also holds another position as a recreational and competitive gymnastics coach, leveraging her lifelong passion for gymnastics.

Her dedication to occupational therapy dates back to middle school when she spent free periods playing with children in the special education program, volunteered with Special Olympics, and contributed to an adaptive gymnastics group. This early exposure ignited her passion for the field, and she has since fallen in love with the career’s potential to make a positive impact on children’s lives.

Mikayla, originally from Oak Creek, Wisconsin, has always known that she wanted to be an Occupational Therapy Practitioner. Her diverse experiences, both professionally and personally, contribute to her commitment to making a difference in the lives of children. She is eager to bring her knowledge and passion to our collaborative environment, contributing to the various treatment spaces our clinic has to offer.

In her free time, Mikayla enjoys coaching gymnastics, drawing on her gymnastics background, and is looking forward to exploring the opportunities for growth and collaboration within our clinic.

Kelly joined our team in November 2023. Her background features an M.S in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2010. She has developed interests in play skill development, early communication development, language and social communication skills, families and relationship-based care, and trauma-informed care. Kelly has had particular experience in working with children with sensory processing challenges and Autism Spectrum Disorder, having worked in clinics that have specialized in these areas.

She is looking forward to a collaborative environment and getting to explore all of the treatment spaces the clinic has to offer.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, walking her dog, reading, playing music, exploring antique or thrift store shops, and traveling.

“I love working with children and families, and working in a collaborative environment that allows therapists to work together.” – Kelly Shaw

She grew up in Wisconsin Rapids, WI and her favorite snack is popcorn!

Alicia joined our team in September 2023. She is attending Gateway and for her Associate’s in Criminal Justice.

She is looking forward to getting to know our patients and teams.

In her spare time, she enjoys going on walks.

She joined our team because she enjoys helping people

She was born in Illinois but grew up in Racine, WI and her favorite snack is apples with peanut butter.

Zola joined our team in August 2023. She graduated from Drake University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science in 2021, and earned an Occupational Therapy Doctorate in 2023.

She is looking forward to working as part of the team to help each child succeed.

In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and gardening.

Zola became an Occupational Therapist because she wanted to work with children to improve their function and help them be as independent as possible.

She is from Racine, WI, and her favorite food is sushi!

Aleshea joined our team in July 2023. Her background features a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

She is looking forward to building relationships with clients and their families and getting to collaborate and receive mentorship from colleagues/coworkers!

In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband, workout at Orange Theory, and explore new restaurants in the Milwaukee area. She is also a wedding planner in the Milwaukee/Madison area!

She became an SLP to help give children and their families a voice to advocate for their needs!

She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her favorite snack is frozen custard from Leon’s

Megan joined our team in June 2023. Her background features a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology with a bilingual Spanish-English specialization.

She is looking forward to forming partnerships with families to create functional speech/language goals and collaborating with other professionals.

In her free time, she loves to travel, hike, ski, and hang out with her family.

She became an SLP because she wanted to work in a pediatric setting and work closely with families to create functional speech/language goals.

Megan is from Chicago, Illinois and her favorite snack is Goldfish!