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