Melanie grew up in a Russian-English speaking home as her family immigrated here from Uzbekistan. Melanie received her undergraduate degree in Spanish and Communication Disorders from the University of Connecticut and her graduate degree in Speech Pathology from Teachers College at Columbia University. Melanie has worked as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist for 16 years’ experience in the homecare, community, school, and clinic settings working with children from birth to high school.

Melanie specializes in Apraxia of Speech, Bilingual Spanish Speech Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Myo-functional Therapy. Melanie enjoys working with families holistically and is a strong advocate for children’s needs. As she is integrative, Melanie uses her foundation in herbalism, energy work, and health coaching interwoven within her therapy sessions. In her spare time, you may find her doing yoga, meditating, hiking, singing, traveling, gardening, making medicine, or cooking delicious healthy food!