Who We Are
Our experienced providers are committed to a high standard of patient care and are here for you throughout every stage of your hearing journey.
All About Us
The Speech & Hearing Center is an integral resource to the community. Our best-in-class medical providers deliver much-needed services with top-of-the-line technology, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service.
We help children take their first steps. And speak their first words. We restore hearing to those who have been struggling to understand their loved ones for decades or more. And help to mitigate the significantly increased risk they face of health and safety issues, such as falls and dementia.
As a nonprofit, we ensure all individuals with speech or hearing impairments have access to the services and equipment they need, regardless of their ability to pay. But that doesn’t mean we don’t accept private pay and private insurance patients. These patients, as well as grants and donations, offset the costs of our mission work.
Patients who can afford services can feel good about their choice to support a long-standing community organization. A portion of every service or product purchased assists those in our community who would otherwise not be able to afford therapy or hearing devices.
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Meet Our Providers
Ava Mathis, MSOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Ava is passionate about helping children to thrive in daily life to enhance their overall wellbeing.
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Carla Wiksell, M.A., CCC-SLP
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Carla, an employee of the Center since 1991, provides therapy services for patients of all ages and heads the Center’s screening program at area preschools.
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Dr. Gretchen Switzer, AU.D., CCC-A, CPS/A
Audiologist
Dr. Switzer treats patients with hearing loss from twinkles to wrinkles - from working with newborns to supporting older adults along their hearing journeys.
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Hailey Long
Audiology Extern
Hailey Long is a graduate of Cleveland State University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in speech and hearing science. Hailey is currently completing her 4th year clinical externship for her Doctor of Audiology through The Ohio State University.
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Dr. Tara Yelliott, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Tara has a strong patience for working with her pediatric patients outdoors and specializes in hippotherapy - a form of physical therapy that utilizes equine movement in her rehabilitative treatments.
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Jennifer Farner
Lead Newborn Hearing Screener
Jennifer leads the newborn hearing screening team at Parkridge East Hospital to ensure all babies born are screened for hearing impairments before being discharged.
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Kate Engstrom
Newborn Hearing Screener
Kate is a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in nursing, with hopes of one day becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. She loves working with children, running and watching the beautiful Chattanooga sunsets!
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Crystal Collier
Newborn Hearing Screener
Crystal attended Southern Adventist University for college and currently works part time as an office manager at a physical therapy practice.
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Pam Burrows
Newborn Hearing Screening
Pam has over 30 years of experience with children and enjoys being able to continue her passion for the health and wellbeing of infants as a newborn hearing screener.
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Pam Hosterman, M.S. CCC-SLP
Director Of Speech-Language Pathology
Pam leads the speech-language pathologists at the Center, where she has been employed since 1984.
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Rebecca Winkler, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Becky is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who enjoys helping children of all ages improve their ability to communicate.
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Rachel Mathis, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rachel strives to put the fun in FUNctional, allowing clients to make meaningful connections to the concepts and skills targeted during sessions.
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Casey Grider, B.S., SLP-A
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Casey graduated from the University of Montevallo and has over 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathology assistant in various settings.
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Dr. Cori Cohen, BA, OTD, OTR/L
Clinic Supervisor
As clinic supervisor, Cori uses her experience as an occupational therapist to keep the clinic's medical delivery top notch.
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Evelyn Harmon, CAOHC
Industrial Hearing Manager
As the leader of the industrial hearing testing program, Evelyn utilizes her many years of customer service experience to assist current and prospective clients meet and comply with OSHA standards.
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Stephanie Coker, COHC
Industrial Hearing Technician
Stephanie Coker is a compassionate and highly skilled CAOHC Technician with over 3 years experience in hearing conservation . She has been in the medical field for over 10 years. Stephanie is also certified in Phlebotomy (NCPT).
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Kristen Towery
Front Office Coordinator
Kristen is the first smiling face you see when you walk through the door.
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Lorena Cavanaugh
Community Outreach Coordinator
In her role as community outreach coordinator, Lorena is out and about, spreading the good word about the Center and its mission.
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Taylor Bostwick
President/CEO
Taylor is at the helm of the Speech & Hearing Center, ensuring day-to-day operations and long-view strategy meld together in harmonious execution.
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Lyndsey Ledford
Office Assistant
Lyndsey is a Chattanooga local with a background in caregiving and a love for connecting with people. Outside of working at The Speech & Hearing Center, Lyndsey's favorite things include Atlanta Braves baseball, diet coke, concerts, and her friends and family.
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