Courtney graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters in Communicative Sciences and Disorders in 2010. Courtney has studied or been trained in orofacial myofunctional therapy through the IAOM, tethered oral tissues, Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding, Fed the Peds, SOFFI, Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing, Kaufman technique, PODD . She has studied many methods for articulation, apraxia, autism spectrum disorders, stuttering, feeding, cognition, written expression, expressive and receptive language, auditory processing, learning disabilities and dyslexia. Courtney is the recipient of 5 ACE awards through the American Speech Language Hearing Association and Outstanding Preceptor Award by the Midwest Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research Center through Grand Valley State University.

Her varied work experience includes working in the public schools, working/living with children at a camp for children with physical disabilities, and working in an outpatient clinic setting with pediatrics. Courtney believes in looking at the whole child and how they are able to communicate and navigate the world around them. When not working with children, Courtney is very active in the local mountain biking community and empowering others to go beyond their comfort zone.

Courtney plans to continue her education and research in orofacial myofunctional therapy and tethered oral tissues. She is registered with the American Speech and Hearing Association, Michigan Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the State of Michigan.

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Lynsey graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Her extensive experience in various medical office settings has equipped her with a vast understanding of administrative processes and insurance intricacies. Her true passion lies in speech therapy services, where she thrives in helping families navigate the complexities of insurance rules and regulations. With a deep-seated commitment to assisting others, Lynsey finds genuine fulfillment in triaging client phone calls, particularly when it comes to addressing language and speech needs in her community. Her commitment to staying up-to-date with industry advancements ensures that she provides the most accurate and relevant information to those in need.

Outside of her professional endeavors, you'll often find Lynsey exploring the local mountain bike trails or enjoying camping trips with her family. Her passion for giving back to the community drives her to actively engage in facilitating stronger bonds between speech therapists and families seeking guidance in communication matters. She looks forward to fostering these connections and making a positive impact in her local community.

Allie graduated from Central Michigan University in 2019 with a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. She has previous experience working with expressive and receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, fluency, feeding, dyslexia, written expression disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC).

Allie has previously worked at a private practice in Alabama working with pediatric clients. She also completed an internship at Wyoming Public Schools working with students in kindergarten through fifth grade and working with students in an emotionally impaired classroom setting.

Allie has recently continued her education with training related to Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as myofunctional therapy and oral-tethered tissues. Allie also has a passion for supervising speech pathology graduate students from local universities and developing their clinical skills.

Allie enjoys running and going on hikes with her husband and her dog, Zoe. She enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends. Allie is passionate about helping kids and their families meet their goals and learn how to communicate functionally and as a team.

Allie is also registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a member of the Michigan Speech Language and Hearing Association. Allie is licensed in the state of Michigan.

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Katie Van Oeveren graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017. She has experience with orofacial myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, expressive and receptive language disorders, stuttering, articulation, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Katie is a recipient of ASHA’s ACE award for her continuing education specifically in the areas of oral function. Katie has studied and been trained in orofacial myofunctional therapy through the IAOM, tethered oral tissues, and PROMPT. Katie has previous work experience in charter schools working with students with a variety of disorders from kindergarten-12th grade. She also completed an internship in a center-based school working with severely nonverbal autistic students, severely cognitively impaired students, and severely multiply impaired students. During her internship, she was able to gain valuable experience in using AAC devices and the picture exchange communication system (PECS). Katie has also gained experience in working with older adults in skilled nursing facilities. She enjoys reading, walking, bike riding, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. Katie is very passionate about helping children communicate and improving their speech and language skills.

Katie will continue to study many other topics in the field of speech-language pathology such as early intervention and pediatric feeding. She is registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed in the state of Michigan.

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Sarah graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2022 with a Master of Science in speech-language pathology. She has experience working with early intervention, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), resonance, articulation, reduplicated syllable therapy (ReST), augmentative alternative communication (AAC), adult videofluoroscopic swallow studies, dysphagia, and receptive-expressive language disorders. She is passionate about caregiver education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting families as they advocate for their children.

In addition to clinical rotations in a local elementary school, skilled nursing facility, and Kent County Early On, Sarah completed two internships at a pediatric private practice, and Spectrum Health Butterworth and DeVos Pediatric Outpatient. These experiences provided exposure to a wide variety of speech-language interventions and complex medical needs. Sarah is currently completing her clinical fellowship at Building Blocks.

Outside of work, Sarah keeps busy as a mom of 4. She enjoys time outside with her family (in both urban and rural settings), game nights, taking her pyredoodle on walks, and helping out with the children’s ministry at her church. A self proclaimed foodie, Sarah loves good coffee and finds pride in sampling her daughter’s latest baked goods or enjoying a meal prepared by her husband.

As the field of speech-language pathology is constantly evolving, Sarah plans to continue to study Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), pediatric feeding, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and Orofacial Myofunctional therapy.

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Lauryn graduated from Calvin College in 2020 with a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. She has experience with receptive/expressive language disorders, early intervention, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Lauryn’s previous work experiences include pediatric outpatient therapy, home/community based early intervention, and school-based services for students with cognitive impairment and/or ASD. Lauryn is passionate about improving functional communication skills through play-based and patient-centered interventions. In her free time she enjoys reading, outdoor activities, trying new recipes, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Lauryn plans to continue expanding her clinical knowledge in several areas including pediatric feeding therapy, early intervention, AAC, and functional therapy techniques for ASD. She is licensed by the State of Michigan and registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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Leah is a Speech and Language Pathologist at Building Blocks Therapy Services. Leah is a Michigan native and graduated from Calvin University with a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology in 2016.

In her spare time, Leah loves to be active and spend time with her family. Leah enjoys running, hiking, swimming, and anything outdoors. When she’s not working, you can find Leah with her kids. They enjoy lots of adventures together!

Leah enjoys her work as a speech and Language Pathologist and is passionate about helping kids and their families realize the joy of communication. Leah has experience with PROMPT, the Cycles approach and is trained in the Play Project.

Leah will continue to study early childhood intervention and pediatric feeding, among other topics. Leah is registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the State of Michigan.

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Mallory Groenevelt, M.A., CCC-SLP, received a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from Central Michigan University in 2019. She has experience with expressive and receptive language disorders, auditory processing disorder, childhood apraxia of speech and articulation disorders, fluency, feeding, dyslexia Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC).

Following graduate school, Mallory worked for St. Joseph Intermediate School District where she provided speech therapy services within the Early On program of Michigan, gaining experience implementing early intervention services to infants and toddlers from 2 to 3 years of age. Throughout this opportunity, she worked closely with parents and families to address developmental delays or disabilities, while coaching them on communication milestones and strategies to help improve language skills. In addition, Mallory provided speech therapy services to the Sturgis and Three Rivers Early Childhood Special Education programs, collaborating with teachers and staff within the preschool classroom. She has worked with children and adolescents to evaluate and treat fluency, literacy and speech-sound disorders, as well as social language skills within the school setting for 2 years. Mallory worked for The Shoreline Center of Grand Haven, MI specializing in providing speech-language services to children on the Autism Spectrum, in combination with Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis in a private practice setting. Most recently, Mallory has been trained in tethered oral tissue, Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding specific to the infant and pediatric population. Mallory has participated in continued education and research of orofacial myofunctional therapy through TalkTools and is PROMPT trained.

Mallory is passionate about communication and speech therapy that is functional and individualized to meet the needs of all communicators. She is an advocate for early intervention and is passionate about working with children and their families to provide the tools they need to be successful in making meaningful connections through communication therapy that is evidence-based and effective. In her free time, Mallory enjoys being outdoors, hiking and spending time with her husband and dog. She plans to continue to study many topics in the field of speech pathology including pediatric feeding, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and approaches to treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Mallory is registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed in the state of Michigan.

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Grace graduated from Calvin University with a Masters in Speech Language Pathology in 2021. She has experience with PROMPT, AAC, and conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies for pediatric swallowing disorders. She has worked with speech sound disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, expressive and receptive language disorders, and Childhood Apraxia of Speech.

She has current work experience in the public school system and has had previous internships in pediatric outpatient clinics, inpatient rehabilitation, and pediatric hospitals. Grace is passionate about working with pediatric feeding and communication disorders, and is inspired by building positive relationships to encourage children in their development. When she is not working as a speech pathologist, Grace enjoys traveling to new places, cheering on her brother's travel hockey team, and spending time outdoors running, biking, or hiking around Michigan.

Grace plans to continue to study multiple topics in the field of speech pathology including pediatric feeding, orofacial myofunctional therapy, and approaches to treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Grace is registered with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

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Maria graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Speech Language Pathology in 2020. She has experience with orofacial myofunctional therapy, expressive and receptive language disorders, early intervention, articulation, apraxia of speech, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Maria has previous work experience in early intervention through Calhoun ISD's Early On program and various school-based settings working with students with a variety of disorders from kindergarten-12th grade. She also completed an internship at Building Blocks Therapy Services during her graduate schooling, learning the ins and outs of outpatient therapy, and is happy to be back as a part of the team. Maria was trained in orofacial myofunctional therapy in 2021 through Simon Says and continues to grow her knowledge in this area. When not working, Maria enjoys dance fitness, playing pickleball, building puzzles, and spending time with her daughter and husband. Maria is very passionate about early intervention and helping children communicate and express themselves.

Maria plans to continue her education and research in orofacial myofunctional therapy and early intervention among other topics in speech-language pathology. She is registered with the American Speech and Hearing Association and licensed by the State of Michigan.

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Jordan is a current undergraduate student at Grand Valley State University, pursuing a major in Communication Sciences and Disorders. As she heads into her senior year of her Bachelor’s, she is excited about the prospect of furthering her education with a Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. This is a field she has always been passionate about, especially when it comes to helping children. Her goal is to continue her journey as a Speech Language Pathologist, working with children in a school setting, where she hopes to make a lasting impact. Outside of the office, Jordan enjoys reading a good book and engaging in arts and crafts. Her latest interest is learning how to crochet.

Marlene is a part-time clinic assistant. She is also responsible for developing, designing, and maintaining the website. She has a masters degree in Business Administration and has also studied Full-stack Web Development. In her spare time, she enjoys visiting with friends, taking walks on the beach, riding her bike, and hanging out with her cats (Izzy and Wrangler) and granddog (Stanley).