Speech Pathology

Vanessa, CCC-SLPD COM®

Vanessa, CCC-SLPD COM®

Owner/Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology

Vanessa is the owner of ASTI and a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s from Augustana and her master’s from the University of South Dakota.  Most recently she graduated from Northwestern University with her Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology.  She started her practice from her kitchen table in 2013 and now serves patients in both Sioux Falls and Brandon clinics. Vanessa is interested in early intervention, feeding therapy, motor speech disorders, infant feeding, and orofacial myology. Vanessa is also an instructor for TalkTools™ and a proud creator of a 2-day continuing education course, Feeding Foundations: The Kaleidoscope Model. She also presents at webinars and speaks at various conventions for SLPs, OTs, dentists, and dental hygienists locally and internationally. When she’s not working she loves to spend time with her husband, Ryan, and her sons, Drake and Brooks. She also enjoys traveling with her husband and their favorite destinations are Pawley’s Island, South Carolina, and kid-free vacations to Napa Valley!

Katelyn H, MA CCC-SLP

Katelyn H, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Katelyn is a Speech-Language Pathologist and received her bachelor’s at Augustana University and her master’s at the University of South Dakota. She worked at ASTI as an SLP intern in 2019 and joined us full-time at the Sioux Falls clinic as a Speech Pathologist in 2020. Katelyn’s areas of interest include apraxia, feeding development, sensory processing, feeding disorders, and ARFID. In her free time, Katelyn enjoys reading and spending time outside in the summer.

Logan, MA CCC-SLP

Logan, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Logan is a Speech-Language Pathologist and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Dakota. Logan works at the Sioux Falls clinic, and her areas of interest include speech sound disorders, oral motor deficits, and the evaluation of Dyslexia. In her free time, Logan loves to spend weekends at the lake or river with friends and family. She also enjoys shopping, reading, playing with her dog, and watching shows on Netflix!

Macy, MA CCC-SLP

Macy, MA CCC-SLP

Lead Speech-Language Pathologist/Orofacial Myologist

Macy is a Speech-Language Pathologist and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Dakota. You can find Macy in both our Sioux Falls and Brandon locations, as she splits her time between the two clinics. Macy’s areas of interest include motor speech disorders, orofacial myofunctional therapy for adults, adolescents, and children, tethered oral tissue (tongue tie pre- and post-frenectomy therapy), and feeding therapy. In her free time, Macy enjoys visiting new coffee shops, reading, and spending time with family at the lake!

Nikki, MA CCC-SLP

Nikki, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Nikki is a Speech-Language Pathologist and received her bachelor’s from Augustana University and her master’s from the University of South Dakota. Nikki sees her patients at the Sioux Falls clinic. Her areas of interest are Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, tethered oral tissues, and apraxia. In her free time, Nikki loves to watch her children play sports, and go cycling, camping, boating, hiking, or really anything outside!

Peyton, MA CCC-SLP

Peyton, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Peyton is a Speech-Language Pathologist and received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of South Dakota. Peyton works at the Sioux Falls clinic and her areas of interest are oral motor deficits, tongue thrusts, and speech articulation. In her free time, Peyton loves to play with her dog and spend time with friends and family. She also enjoys curling up on the couch and reading her kindle!

Madison, MA CCC-SLP

Madison, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Madison is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s from Minnesota State University, Mankato and her master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Madison works at the Brandon clinic and her areas of interest are sensory-motor feeding disorders and speech sound disorders. In her free time, Madison enjoys playing pickleball, hanging out with her friends and family, traveling, and finding new places she enjoys!

Jessa, MA CCC-SLP

Jessa, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Jessa is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s from South Dakota State University and her master’s from the University of South Dakota. Jessa works at the Sioux Falls clinic and her areas of interest are speech sound disorders and language. In her free time, Jessa likes to spend time with friends and family, travel, read, and play with her two dogs, Bauer and Remi. 

April, MA CCC-SLP

April, MA CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

April is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s from Augustana University and her master’s from the University of South Dakota. April works at the Brandon clinic part time. Her areas of interest are speech sound disorders and literacy. In her free time, April loves to grow flowers and spend time with her family.

Jianna, MS CCC-SLP

Jianna, MS CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Jianna is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato.  Jianna works at the Sioux Falls clinic, and her areas of interest are sensory-motor feeding disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and early language. In her free time, Jianna enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with friends and family!

Andrea, MS CCC-SLP

Andrea, MS CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Andrea is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s degree from Dakota Wesleyan University and her master’s degree from NYU.  Andrea works at the Sioux Falls clinic and the Brandon clinic, and her areas of interest are early language, articulation, and general language acquisition. In her free time, Andrea enjoys taking her dog, Asher, on walks, camping, and spending time outdoors with her friends and family! 

Hannah, MA CF-SLP

Hannah, MA CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Hannah is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from South Dakota State University and her master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. Hannah works at the Sioux Falls and Brandon clinics, and her areas of interest are augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), early language, and autism spectrum disorder. In her free time, Hannah enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and at her lake cabin! 

Mara, MA CF-SLP

Mara, MA CF-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Mara is a Speech-Language Pathologist. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Augustana University and her master’s degree from the University of South Dakota. Mara works at the Sioux Falls and Brandon clinics, and her areas of interest are feeding disorders, language, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). In her free time, Mara enjoys going on walks with her dog, Louie, and hanging out with her friends and family!