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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • CAREERS
  • TESTIMONIALS
  • Blog
  • Patients
  • Services
    • All Our Services
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Speech-Language Therapy
    • Physical Therapy

OUR exceptional office team

Mary Hopkins, MS

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Billing & Office Administrator


* Mom of 3 kids & 2 dogs, Ellie & Leia

* MS in Exercise Science

* BA in Health Administration

* Eastern Illinois University

*  Lived her childhood on a farm

*  Enjoys traveling, walking with her dogs, and playing the drums


Alone we can do so little;

Together we can do so much.- Helen Keller

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Founder / Clinical Director / Speech-Language Pathologist


*Mother of three kids, two dogs, four cats

* MA - Northern Illinois University

* BS - University of Illinois

* Downers Grove North alum

* Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training & Clinical Expertise in CAS

* Early Intervention Credential

* Early Intervention Initial Evaluator


* En

Founder / Clinical Director / Speech-Language Pathologist


*Mother of three kids, two dogs, four cats

* MA - Northern Illinois University

* BS - University of Illinois

* Downers Grove North alum

* Recognized by Apraxia Kids for Advanced Training & Clinical Expertise in CAS

* Early Intervention Credential

* Early Intervention Initial Evaluator


* Enjoys walking, reading, and yoga

Integrity is choosing courage over comfort. - Brene Brown


A person's a person, no matter how small  

- Dr. Seuss


And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love 

- 1 Corinthian 13:13

Kristin Banks

Mindy Vasilakopoulos, MA, CCC-SLP

Kristin Banks

Patient Care Coordinator


* Studied Criminal Justice with minor in psychology at Howard university

* Interned with Young Ladies of Tomorrow

* Enjoys dancing and reading


If you're always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.- Maya Angelou

...Don't be afraid. Be focused. Be determined. Be hopeful. Be EMPOWERED.- Michelle Obama

Don't just fly, soar! -Disney

OUR Phenomenal Physical Therapists

Carrie Crozier-Arena, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC

Carrie Crozier-Arena, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC

Carrie Crozier-Arena, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC

* Mother to two retired racing greyhound dogs, Rio & Vivian

* Doctor of Physical Therapy - Midwestern University

* BS - Southern Illinois University

* Board certified neonatal therapist

* Also works at Hinsdale Hospital NICU

* Enjoys vegan diet, traveling with her husband, yoga, and attending concerts


Additional Trainings:

* Certified massage th

* Mother to two retired racing greyhound dogs, Rio & Vivian

* Doctor of Physical Therapy - Midwestern University

* BS - Southern Illinois University

* Board certified neonatal therapist

* Also works at Hinsdale Hospital NICU

* Enjoys vegan diet, traveling with her husband, yoga, and attending concerts


Additional Trainings:

* Certified massage therapist

* Neonatal Touch & Massage Certification

* RMTi - Rhythmic Movement Training 

* Early Intervention Credential

* Pursuing PhD in Pediatric Health Science


Celebrate we will because life is short but sweet for certain. - Dave Matthews

Rachel Oinonen, PT, DPT

Carrie Crozier-Arena, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC

Carrie Crozier-Arena, PT, DPT, CNT, NTMTC

* Doctor of Physical Therapy - Midwestern University

* Ohio State University

* Enjoys crafting and traveling


Additional Trainings:

- Early Intervention Credential


Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine. - Roy T. Bennett


Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow

* Doctor of Physical Therapy - Midwestern University

* Ohio State University

* Enjoys crafting and traveling


Additional Trainings:

- Early Intervention Credential


Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine. - Roy T. Bennett


Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. - Ken Poirot


To make a difference in someone's life, you don't have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care. - Karen Salmansohn

OUR Super Speech-Language Pathologists

Aubry Cortez, MS, CCC-SLP

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

* Mom to cat, Ruger, and dog, Manitoulin

* MS - Rush University

* BS - Northwestern University

* Enjoys yoga & crafts


Additional Trainings:

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Beckman Oral-Motor 

 * Functional Assessment & Remediation of Tethered Oral Tissue 

* Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialist


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* Mom to cat, Ruger, and dog, Manitoulin

* MS - Rush University

* BS - Northwestern University

* Enjoys yoga & crafts


Additional Trainings:

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Beckman Oral-Motor 

 * Functional Assessment & Remediation of Tethered Oral Tissue 

* Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) specialist


Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore Roosevelt


Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade .

- Benjamin Franklin

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

* Mommy to Joseph, born July 2020

* MS - Illinois State University

* BS - University of Illinois

*  Enjoys boating, jet skiing, biking, Bears games, and reading 

 

Additional Trainings: 

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Early Intervention Initial Evaluator


For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to 

* Mommy to Joseph, born July 2020

* MS - Illinois State University

* BS - University of Illinois

*  Enjoys boating, jet skiing, biking, Bears games, and reading 

 

Additional Trainings: 

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Early Intervention Initial Evaluator


For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11


Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. - Helen Keller

Lalaine Halum MS,CF-SLP

Alex Giammanco, MS, CCC-SLP

Allison Rush, MS, CF-SLP

* MS - Governors State University

* BA - Elmhurst College

* Enjoys going to the gym, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with her family


Additional Trainings

* Phonology Disorders

* Articulation Disorders

* * Early Intervention Credential


What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make - Ja

* MS - Governors State University

* BA - Elmhurst College

* Enjoys going to the gym, playing piano, traveling, and spending time with her family


Additional Trainings

* Phonology Disorders

* Articulation Disorders

* * Early Intervention Credential


What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make - Jane Goodall 


Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. - Deuteronomy 31:6

Allison Rush, MS, CF-SLP

Allison Rush, MS, CF-SLP

Allison Rush, MS, CF-SLP

* MS - Elmhurst University

* BS - University of Illinois

* Enjoys baking, traveling, and playing with her dog, Loki


Additional Trainings

* Childhood Language Disorders

* Fluency Disorders

* Early Intervention Credential


Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde 


All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney 

Camryn Evans, MA, CF-SLP

Allison Rush, MS, CF-SLP

Camryn Evans, MA, CF-SLP

* MA - University of Kansas

* BS - University of Kansas

* Enjoys exploring Chicago, taking long walks, trying new restaurants in the city, and spending time with friends and family 


Additional Trainings

* S.O.S. Approach to Feeding 

* Articulation Disorders

* Developmental Disorders


Spread love everywhere you go.Let no one ever come to you witho

* MA - University of Kansas

* BS - University of Kansas

* Enjoys exploring Chicago, taking long walks, trying new restaurants in the city, and spending time with friends and family 


Additional Trainings

* S.O.S. Approach to Feeding 

* Articulation Disorders

* Developmental Disorders


Spread love everywhere you go.Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier -Mother Theresa 


Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, dreams are forever. - Walt Disney 


No matter how small, is ever wasted - Aesop

OUR Outstanding Occupational therapists

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

* MS - Carroll University

* BS in Child Development - Ball State University

* Enjoys cooking, rollerblading, hiking, and anything outdoors


Additional Trainings

*  SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Building Blocks of Sensory Integration &  Core Connections: Exploring the Core’s Developmental Roots - Sheila Frick


You're bra

* MS - Carroll University

* BS in Child Development - Ball State University

* Enjoys cooking, rollerblading, hiking, and anything outdoors


Additional Trainings

*  SOS Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Building Blocks of Sensory Integration &  Core Connections: Exploring the Core’s Developmental Roots - Sheila Frick


You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.    - A.A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh


I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

Saleema Ellis OTR/L

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

* University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

* Mommy to Anisa and dog, Coconut


Additional Trainings

* Sensory Integrations and Sensory   Modulation Disorders

* S.O.S. Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Yoga for the Special Child

* Treatment of the Baby, Regi Boehme
* Pediatric Kinesiotaping
* Therapeutic Listening
* Infant Massage
* 

* University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

* Mommy to Anisa and dog, Coconut


Additional Trainings

* Sensory Integrations and Sensory   Modulation Disorders

* S.O.S. Approach to Feeding

* Early Intervention Credential

* Yoga for the Special Child

* Treatment of the Baby, Regi Boehme
* Pediatric Kinesiotaping
* Therapeutic Listening
* Infant Massage
* Treatment for the Child with Hemiplegia
* Astronaut Training
* Zones of Regulation
* Handling Intensive Course
* Core Connections
* If You Can't Breathe, You Can't Function, Mary Massery
* Behavioral Strategies by Robert Schramm


Speed doesn’t matter, forward is forward. -unknown 

I always ask God to work through me and let me be a  light of some kind and help in this world, so I always  pray for that, and I always want to do good. - Dolly Parton

Brianne Basek, MOT, OTR/L

Kaila Thierjung, MS, OTR/L

Evangelia Cucuras, OTD, OTR/L

*  MOT - Midwestern University

* BS - Elmhurst College


Additional Trainings

*  * Early Intervention Credential

* Assessment of Motor and Process Skills

* Evaluation of Social Interaction

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Zones of Regulation

* Social Thinking

* 1-2-3 Magic: 3 Step Discipline for Calm, Effective and H

*  MOT - Midwestern University

* BS - Elmhurst College


Additional Trainings

*  * Early Intervention Credential

* Assessment of Motor and Process Skills

* Evaluation of Social Interaction

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI)

* SOS Approach to Feeding

* Zones of Regulation

* Social Thinking

* 1-2-3 Magic: 3 Step Discipline for Calm, Effective and Happy Parenting

* Neuroscience and Self Regulation Techniques for Kids with Autism, ADHD and Sensory Disorders


Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. - A.A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh

Evangelia Cucuras, OTD, OTR/L

Evangelia Cucuras, OTD, OTR/L

Evangelia Cucuras, OTD, OTR/L

*  OTD - Rush University

*  BS - Miami University

* Enjoys dancing, watching Disney movies, traveling and spending time with family 


Additional Trainings

*  Early Intervention Credential


Languages:

Greek

Spanish


Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain. - Vivian Greene


A true hero isn't measured by the 

*  OTD - Rush University

*  BS - Miami University

* Enjoys dancing, watching Disney movies, traveling and spending time with family 


Additional Trainings

*  Early Intervention Credential


Languages:

Greek

Spanish


Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, but learning how to dance in the rain. - Vivian Greene


A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart - Zeus, from Hercules Movie

Vivian Wong, OTD, OTR/L

Evangelia Cucuras, OTD, OTR/L

Vivian Wong, OTD, OTR/L

* OTD - Washington University in St. Louis

*  BA - Rice University

*  Enjoys baking & reading


Mentored Scholarship 

GoBabyGo - learned about assistive technology


If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way - Princess Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog Movie


We keep moving forward, opening new doors, 

* OTD - Washington University in St. Louis

*  BA - Rice University

*  Enjoys baking & reading


Mentored Scholarship 

GoBabyGo - learned about assistive technology


If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way - Princess Tiana from Disney's The Princess and the Frog Movie


We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths. -Walt Disney




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