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PEDIATRIC THERAPY SERVICES
Meet our Charlotte therapists
Kendall walden M.s., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kayla LARSON OTR/L, OTD
Occupational Therapist
Melanie Henrique is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathology Assistant who earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from SUNY New Paltz. She has been working in the field of speech therapy for over three years and is passionate about supporting young children and their families through every stage of early communication development. Melanie loves providing hands-on support and education to families—helping them better understand their child’s needs and celebrate meaningful milestones, from hearing those first words to seeing steady progress in communication skills. For her, nothing is more rewarding than watching children grow in their confidence and helping families feel empowered and connected throughout their journey.
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
melanie henriques, SLP-A
Speech-Language Pathologist 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
Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Nutrition. After becoming a mother, she continued her education and became a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), in 2018. Since then, she has gained experience in a variety of settings. Melissa’s passion for pediatric occupational therapy is deeply rooted in both personal experience and evidence-based research. She is dedicated to partnering with families to support their children’s growth and development. Outside of work, Melissa enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures, kayaking, and weightlifting. She resides in Tega Cay with her husband, daughter, and dog.
VICTORIA SEilkop, slp-a
Speech-Language Pathologist assistant
Tori is a graduate student at Northeastern University currently working towards her master's in Speech-Language Pathology. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida, where she focused her studies on childhood development. Before moving to Charlotte for graduate school, Tori worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in a private clinic, supporting children and young adults with a wide range of communication needs. She is passionate about providing caring, individualized support that helps clients grow their communication while empowering families through caregiver education. In her free time, Tori enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with friends.
Alexis may, cota/l
Occupational therapy assistant
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.
Justine graduated from Misericordia University with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2024 and a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2025. Justine recently moved from New Jersey to Charlotte and will be completing her Clinical Fellowship with Southeastern Communication and Swallowing Specialists (SCSS). Throughout her graduate training, Justine gained experience in preschool, school-based, and outpatient settings, where she supported children in developing their communication skills. She is passionate about working with kids of all ages to help them reach their goals. Outside of work, Justine enjoys going to the gym, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Alexis is originally from Bayville, NJ and moved to North Carolina in 2018 to pursue her academics. Alexis obtained an Associates of Applied Science from Central Piedmont Community College as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in 2022. She currently attends Cabarrus College of Health Sciences obtaining her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Alexis has always had a passion for helping others, especially children, which is how she fell in love with the field of Occupational Therapy. As she gained experience working with children and in the pediatric setting as an Occupational Therapy Practitioner, her true passion for treatments lies within feeding/oral motor difficulties, visual/oculomotor difficulties, and handwriting. Outside of work, you can catch Alexis engaging in retail therapy, watching/attending sports games (go ravens!), going on hikes in the mountains with her fiancé and two pups or cleaning/organizing her home. She can’t wait to work with you and your child!
Christina Bingham
Office manager
Justine piro M.S., CF- SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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
Referral 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.