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PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES
Meet our Charlotte therapists
Kendall walden M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayla Soltis OTR/L, OTD
Occupational Therapist
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 husband and pups!
Melissa Goidenko, cota/l
Occupational therapy assistant
JULIEANNE GRANADOS M.ED, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Co-Owner of SCSS and SMSS
Tammy Alger
Billing/Authorizations
Coordinator
Alyssa Pollack M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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.
Michelle hall
Office manager
Kendall is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a strong interest in pediatric feeding disorders, phonological disorders, and childhood apraxia of speech. Originally from Orlando, FL, she relocated to Charlotte in the fall of 2023. Kendall earned both her undergraduate and Master's degrees in Communication Science and Disorders from Florida State University. Before completing her Master's, she spent two years working as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, where she developed a passion for working with the pediatric population. With professional experience in private practice, schools, and inpatient hospital settings, Kendall is committed to providing families with the latest research and evidence-based strategies to help them achieve their goals. Outside of her work, she enjoys Crossfit, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her husband.
Megan Noell
OFFICE SCHEDULER
Anna OEFINGER
Reffferal COORDINATOR
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.