Speech Pathology & Occupational Therapy Professionals

The Speech Language Pathology Center is dedicated to providing expertise in speech therapy and occupational therapy.  We offer collaboration with outside professionals and facilities.  Our experienced therapists have received training from top speech pathology and occupational therapy graduate programs. All of our professionals are members of the nationally recognized level of excellence in the field including American Speech Language and Hearing Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Speech Therapy Professionals:

Tammy Taylor, MS, CCC-SLP, CEO, is a speech-language pathologist who obtained an undergraduate degree in communication disorders from Bridgewater State University, MA and a graduate degree in speech-language pathology from California State University, Northridge. Affiliations and certifications include American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (Distinguished ACE Award Recipient), Massachusetts Speech-Language and Hearing Association and Wilson Reading Certification. Ms. Taylor has a professional license to practice speech-language pathology and possesses professional licensure from the Massachusetts Department of Education for all grade levels.

Ms. Taylor participates in reviewing and administering various standardized speech-language tests. In the area of speech and language technology, Ms. Taylor provides consultation and training for AAC devices. Ms. Taylor has experience and specialized training in the area of pediatric feeding therapy (SOS Approach- certified with advanced training for Oral Placement Therapy and Tethered Oral Tissues). She also adheres to the philosophy that collaboration with the family as well as other professionals, is an essential component to providing the best possible outcome for speech, language and feeding intervention.

Sara Hartery, MA, CCC-SLP, Clinic Director, is a speech-language pathologist with a graduate degree in speech-language pathology from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in physiology and neurobiology from UConn. Affiliations and certifications include American Speech-Language and Hearing Association and Massachusetts Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

Mrs. Hartery has experience with diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with various diagnoses affecting their overall communication abilities and quality of life. Mrs. Hartery has worked with clients with language impairments, cognitive impairments, articulation delays, aphasia, feeding impairments (SOS Approach- certified with advanced training for Oral Placement Therapy), and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs. Mrs. Hartery has additional experience working in a skilled nursing facility with adults who present with cognitive, language, executive functioning, and swallowing difficulties.

Ashley Gannon, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with a graduate degree in speech-language pathology from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in speech-language pathology from Ithaca College. Certifications include the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Ms. Gannon also has additional training in Oral Placement Therapy.

Ms. Gannon has experience evaluating and treating children and adults with various diagnoses affecting their functional communication and quality of life. She has worked with children who present with language disorders/delays, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ms. Gannon has worked with adults who have aphasia, as well as cognitive and language impairments secondary to TBI, CVA, and neurodegenerative diseases. Her previous professional workplace history includes private practice, public schools, and outpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Caitlin Buckley, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from UNH. Certifications include American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Mrs. Buckley also has advanced training in Oral Placement Therapy. 

Mrs. Buckley has experience with diagnosing and treating children and adults with a variety of diagnoses affecting their overall communication abilities and quality of life. Mrs. Buckley has worked with clients with language disorders/delays, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs. She has previous professional experience working in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and elementary public schools.

Molly Bayer, MA, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist with a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Maine in Orono, ME. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a dual major in Child Development and Family Relations from UMaine. Certifications include the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. Ms. Bayer has additional training in Oral Placement Therapy, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets.

Ms. Bayer has gained experience in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses impacting communication and swallowing abilities during her previous professional encounters in acute care, private practice and elementary public schools. She has worked with clients presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder, language disorders/delays, articulation, phonological and motor speech disorders, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).

Rachel Marinelli, MS, CF-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist clinical fellow with a graduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Emerson College in Boston, MA. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Mrs. Marinelli also has additional training in Oral Placement Therapy. 

Her prior clinical experiences in schools, private practice, and skilled nursing facilities have provided her with experience in evaluating and treating children and adults with a variety of diagnoses affecting communication, swallowing, and cognition. She has previous professional experience as an SLP-A in elementary and middle schools, working with children presenting with Autism Spectrum Disorder, language disorders, articulation, phonological disorders, fluency disorders, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) needs.

Occupational Therapy Professionals:

Sarah Mastropietro, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist with a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy Sciences from Bay Path University in Longmeadow, MA. She also obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology from High Point University, NC. Certifications include the American Occupational Therapy Association and CLASI Certification in Ayres’ Sensory Integration. Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) theory and comprehensive assessment are designed to improve sensory perceptual abilities, self-regulation, motor skills, and praxis.

Ms. Mastropietro has gained experience in the evaluation and treatment of various diagnoses and treating children with a variety of occupational therapy needs including sensory integration, fine/gross motor skill development, eye-hand coordination and self-regulation impairments. She has previous professional experience working in early intervention, mental health facilities and elementary public schools.

Operations & Administrative Team:

Heather Proctor is the Director of Operations and Billing. She is happy to assist with questions pertaining to services, insurance coverage, scheduling and billing. Patricia Martin is our Customer Support Representative who works directly with patient scheduling, teletherapy coordination and medical records. Ryan Mastropietro is our Information Security Manager who supports our HIPAA compliance protocols and data security.