Meet the Team
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST AND OWNER
Olivia Schwalbach, MS, CCC-SLP
STATE LICENSES:
Tennessee and Georgia
TRAININGS:
Orofacial Myology (IAOM), PROMPT, DTTC, PECS, Beckman Oral Motor, TOTs
EDUCATION:
James Madison University: MS in Speech-Language Pathology
James Madison University: BA in Communication Sciences + Disorders with a minor in Studio Art
Olivia is a wife, mom of three, and pediatric SLP. She founded Summit Speech to provide the Middle Tennessee community with high quality speech, language, and myofunctional services. Her background is in Early Intervention (in-home therapy for children birth-to-three) as well as private practice for children of all ages. Olivia’s multifaceted training and continuing education equip her with the tools to treat your child in the most innovative, efficient manner, yet her passion and love for the field are what will make your family feel cared for, heard, and confident. As a mom of three children, Olivia always provides strategies that are easily incorporated into a family’s busy life. To learn more about how Summit Speech got started, click here.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Kayla Forren, MS, CCC-SLP
STATE LICENSE:
Tennessee
EDUCATION:
East Tennessee State University: MS in Speech-Language Pathology
Middle Tennessee State University: BS in Speech-Language Pathology
Kayla is an innovative and passionate SLP who loves serving children. With experience in both the school and private practice settings, Kayla has skills treating a wide variety of ages and communication needs. She is passionate about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to provide a voice to children who are still learning to communicate verbally. Kayla has a sweet puppy and enjoys getting to serve the Murfreesboro community where she was born and raised.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Rachael Tompkins, MS, CCC-SLP
STATE LICENSE:
Tennessee
EDUCATION:
East Tennessee State University: MS in Speech-Language Pathology
East Tennessee State University: BS in Human Services and Communication Disorders
Rachael is a wife, mom of two boys, and pediatric SLP. Her decade of experience in this field has equipped her with the tools to treat any child who walks through our doors, but her humble demeanor and heart for her work are what truly set her apart. Rachael loves and advocates for every family she serves, and her knowledge of special education in our local schools makes her an excellent resource to families.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Anna Waldecker, OTD, CLC
STATE LICENSE:
Tennessee
EDUCATION:
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Tennessee of Chattanooga: BS in Exercise Science
Anna is a talented and passionate OT and CLC who specializes in feeding therapy. Anna’s unique skill set of treating infants and children with tongue ties/tethered oral tissues, breastfeeding challenges, torticollis, and picky eating make her an exceptional addition to our multidisciplinary team. The OT lens to feeding disorders is crucial in treating patients from the whole-child perspective. Anna’s experience in a variety of clinic and hospital settings give her a well-rounded approach to helping children thrive.
