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The therapists stay current with all the latest research and therapeutic programs and are trained in many of the latest techniques. They are all ASHA certified and credentialed by the state of Virginia. Cathi has a special interest in patients who may have had little success with other therapies or problems that are not easily diagnosed.

 

We accept most major insurances including: Medicare,Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid, Anthem Healthkeepers, Optima/Sentara, Optima Family Care, Tri/Care Select, Tri/Care Prime.

ABOUT

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CATHI LADERBERG
MEGHAN FRANCIS
JANICE PEPPER
TRACEY ANTHONY

CATHI LADERBERG - CLINICAL DIRECTOR/THERAPIST

 

Cathi has been in the profession for over 30 years and has had experience with all types of speech and language impairments. Cathi has served on many different types of multi-disciplinary teams: Cleft lip & palate, Psychological, Developmental and Neurological. 

 

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Miami, Miami, FL

  • Master of Science - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

  • Speech Therapist in Virginia Beach City Public Schools (7yrs.)

  • Instructor of Speech and Hearing Science and Supervised Clinical Practicum - Old Dominion University

  • Norfolk Infant Development Program - Speech Pathologist

  • Private practice since 1985

  • Staff Consultant - Peninsula Psychiatric Hospital

  • Member of the Professional Council of Operation Smile - Established protocol for surgical teams

  • Clinical Team Member - Clinical Associates of Tidewater

  • Medical Advisor for Disability Determination Services - Social Security Administration

  • Medical Consultant for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Professional Advisory Member - Columbus Educational Services

  • Advisory Board Member - School for Autistic Spectrum Disorders

  • In the News-article about Sign Language for Babies Classes

MEGHAN FRANCIS - THERAPIST

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Meghan began her career as a school therapist and was the chairperson for the Committee for Special education.  She then began working with children and adults in the inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.  She furthered he clinical skills working in short and long term rehabilitation facilities and became skilled in swallowing therapy and the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury and neurological impairments.  She has described her career path as ranging "from the NICU to Skilled Nursing facilities and everywhere in between."

 

  • Bachelor of Science - Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY

  • Master of Science - College of Saint Rose, Albany, NY

  • Speech Therapist Virginia Beach City Public Schools-4 years

  • Speech Therapist Camillus Schools, New York- 5 years

  • Developed a program for Social Skills Group therapy

  • Chaired the Child Study Team, VB schools.

  • Arnot Ogden Medical Center-worked with Adults

  • Functional Pathways- Rehabilitation in Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Regional VP Language Fundamentals- Supervised therapists in 5 long term care facilities

JANICE PEPPER - THERAPIST

Janice has been a speech pathologist in various adult and child situations for the past 30 years.

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of Manitoba, Canada

  • Master of Arts - University of Minnesota, Duluth

  • Speech Therapist Private Practices - 25 years

  • Speech Therapist VA Beach Public Schools - 2 years

  • Speech Therapist with Online Tele-Med services and Virtual Academy

  • Worked in a Rehabilitation Center and Hospital Center with Adults

TRACEY ANTHONY - THERAPIST

 

Tracey has been a speech language therapist for almost 20 years in the Tidewater area.

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  • Bachelor of Science - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

  • Master of Science - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

  • Speech Therapist Norfolk Public Schools-more than 20 years

  • Speech Therapist private practice w/ PT,OT,ST 

  • Received BCBA 2014 George Mason University, Fairfax, Va.

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