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PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES
Kayla graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and went on to earn her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She is passionate about pediatric occupational therapy, cherishing the connections she builds with families and finding immense fulfillment in celebrating the achievements, both big and small, of her patients. Kayla thrives on the creativity that comes with applying a strengths-based approach to enhance skills and foster independence in children’s daily activities. Her professional journey includes valuable experience in early intervention, and she dedicated her doctoral capstone to the NICU, specializing in infant-driven feeding protocols and other advanced feeding techniques. Beyond her clinical work, Kayla finds joy in outdoor activities like hiking and paddle boarding alongside her fiancé and pups!
JULIEANNE GRANADOS M.ED, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Co-Owner of SCSS and SMSS
Tammy Alger
Billing Coordinator
physical and occupational therapy Coming soon to our CLT Location
Alyssa grew up in Charlotte, NC, and recently moved back after getting married. She will be completing her clinical fellowship year with SCSS. Alyssa completed her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the Pennsylvania State University. She went on to receive her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Francis Marion University in 2023. During her master’s program, she gained experience working in private practices in both North and South Carolina. Alyssa has special interests in bilingual therapy, pediatric dysphagia, and language development. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her dog, Luna, going to the gym, and hanging out with friends.
Kaleigh recently moved to Charlotte from Sanford, NC to begin her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Kaleigh earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Disability Studies at West Virginia University. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2023. During her graduate studies, she gained hands-on experience in early intervention and pediatric feeding disorders at Greensboro Cerebral Palsy Association, where she served children with genetic disorders, sensory integration disorders, Autism, Traumatic Brain Injury, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Kaleigh will be completing her clinical fellowship here at SCSS. She has special interests in early intervention, pediatric feeding, and AAC. Outside of work, Kaleigh enjoys reading, going to the gym, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Maggie.
Julieanne Granados is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist who resides in Charlotte, NC with her husband, two children. She has been practicing since 2012. She completed undergraduate training at Appalachian State University and graduate degree at North Carolina Central University with special interests in feeding/swallowing, oral motor development and its relation to speech and feeding, early intervention, and bilingual language development. Prior to completing her Masters in Communication and Sciences Disorder, Julieanne worked as an early intervention play therapist where she developed a love for the birth-three population, gained experience with working with bilingual families and their children, and completed training in ABA. Since beginning her work as a SLP, Julieanne has devoted her time to advancing in her skill in the area of pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders and mentoring and training clinicians in this specialty area. She is trained in pediatric Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for swallowing remediation, orofacial myology, and is expirenced with both the infant and medically complex populations with a special interest in breast feeding the medically complex infant.
Meet our Charlotte therapists
Kaleigh Flaker M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayla Soltis OTR/L, OTD
Occupational Therapist
Rylee Lizardi M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alyssa Pollack M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Michelle hall
Office manager
Rylee Lizardi is an ASHA certified Speech, Language Pathologist who recently moved to Charlotte, NC from Tucson, AZ. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Clemson University, where she initially discovered her passion for speech therapy. She went on to receive her graduate degree from the University of Arizona in 2021 where she developed an interest in early language development, phonological development, and pediatric dysphagia. Rylee received training from the Arizona Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program, that specialized in multidisciplinary leadership for clinicians in the maternal child health workforce. Outside of work, Rylee enjoys spending time outside, with her friends, and reading.
CELINA ALvAREZ
AUTHORIZATIONS COORDINATOR