We love the work we do here.
In designing our therapy approach, we have made a conscious decision not to mold your child to fit into our environment, but rather to teach your child strategies to function and communicate in all environments.
Our jobs are meaningful and purposeful-we know how to help! Red Door addresses functional, behavioral, emotional, and social development while incorporating fun and innovative activities.
Speech Language Pathology
Chelsea Phillipe, MS, CCC-SLP
Amber Fox, MS, CCC-SLP
Amber received her Masters of Science in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2006. Amber started her career in the medical setting working with pediatrics through geriatrics. She joined the Red Door team in 2015 and has loved being a part of a growing and enthusiastic team. Amber’s professional interests include complex speech disorders, dyslexia, auditory processing, neuro affirming practices, and clinical supervision – just to name a few! She is trained in GoMAP (Guided Oral Movement with Active Patterning for Infant and Toddler Feeding), the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol, PROMPTS for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets, (PECS (Picture Communication Exchange System), holds an Autism Certification through UND, and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She just completed her second and final term on the North Dakota State Board of Examiners on Audiology and Speech Pathology.
Originally from Velva, ND, Amber now resides in Bismarck with her husband and young son. She loves visiting the other clinics and the challenges of lifelong learning. When she’s not celebrating a-ha moments at Red Door she’s on her deck, starting projects (not always finishing), out in the garden, or planning to add a little “glamp” to the camp. Amber is a proud member of the Red Door volleyball team.
Mandy Griffin, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®
Mandy received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2006. She has previous work experience in long-term care. She joined the Red Door team in 2016. Mandy’s professional interests include dysphagia, orofacial myofunctional disorders, infant and toddler feeding, articulation, phonology, and early language development. She is an active member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association and the International Association of Orofacial Myology. She earned her Certification of Orofacial Myology (COM®) in February 2021. She is trained in GoMAP (Guided Oral Movement with Active Patterning for Infant and Toddler Feeding).
Mandy and her husband Matt are both from Bismarck and have four kiddos. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching her kids do what they love (⚽🏐🏈👟💃🎹), cooking, reading, and golfing!
Amber Rice, MS, CCC-SLP
Amber received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Mary in Bismarck. Her areas of interest include speech sound disorders, social communication, and gestalt language processing. She loves working for Red Door because of the many opportunities to learn and grow in the field of speech-language pathology as well as the fun and positive atmosphere. Her favorite experience at Red Door has been team development days, but she also loves team outings like bowling and escape rooms.
Amber lives in Mandan with her husband and children. She enjoys coaching dance, going for walks, and spending time with her family. She loves to travel and has been to many interesting places including Hawaii, Rome, Paris, and Barcelona, though she will always call Mandan home to stay close to family and friends.
Haley Ray, CCC-SLP
Haley was born and raised in Dickinson, ND, and received her undergraduate degree and master’s degree at the University of Mary. Overall, Haley has been with Red Door since 2018 where she started as a Barton Reading tutor. Once she received her degree in Speech-language Pathology, she decided to rejoin as a therapist! Haley loves to spend her free time hunting, fishing, reading, and hanging out at her grandparent’s lake cabin!
Bonny Thomas, MS, CFY-SLP
- What made Red Door stand out to you when initially applying for your role?
While I was teaching preschool at Head Start, I was assisting a parent in finding additional services for her son. I came across some pamphlets at the school and picked one up—it included a website, so I decided to check it out. As I was reading about the services offered, I noticed a job posting for an SLP or SLPA position. I applied—and the rest is history! I truly love the positive work environment and the collaborative spirit here. - What has been your favorite experience at Red Door?
Everyone has been incredibly supportive and understanding throughout my journey toward earning my master’s degree - What has been your favorite team outing so far?
I always enjoy hanging out with everyone, but Company Day is definitely my favorite.
Emma Steckler, MS, CCC-SLP
Kelsey Rasmusson, MS, CCC-SLP
Kelsey received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She then obtained her master’s degree at Minot State University in 2022. Her professional interests include social thinking, fluency, voice, and speech sound disorders. She also has experience with gestalt language processing and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Kelsey is originally from southern Wisconsin but now resides in Minot with her husband, daughter, and dog. During her free time, Kelsey enjoys baking, reading, going for walks, and spending time with family and friends.
Karolynn Winger, MS, CCC-SLP
Megan Goldade, SLP-LA
Megan is from Glenburn, ND and she received her BA degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of North Dakota (UND) where she served as the president of UND’s chapter for the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association. She currently resides in Minot.
Megan’s professional interests include speech sound disorders and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She has experience treating disorders relating to expressive and receptive language, apraxia, cognition/executive functioning/memory, fluency, gestalt language processing, auditory processing, AAC, and articulation and phonology.
Outside of work, she loves being involved in community theater productions and going to shows and concerts. She also enjoys cooking, spending time with her friends, and traveling.
Serena Ratzlaff, MS, CCC-SLP
Serena is originally from Lake Bronson, MN. She received her bachelor’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2022 and her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2024. She is excited to work with the fantastic staff at Red Door and continue to grow her love of the field.
In her spare time, she enjoys going on runs/walks, cooking, spending time outdoors, and reading.
Peyton Boom, MS CFY-SLP
In her spare time, she enjoys going on runs/walks, cooking, spending time outdoors, and reading.
Gabby Furman, CCC-SLP
Kayla Nustad, MS, CCC-SLP
Eva Abfalter, MS CFY-SLP
Ashley Scherbenske, MS CFY-SLP
Ashley received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Minnesota State University Moorhead in May of 2025. With a passion for working with children, Ashley is thrilled to return to her hometown of Bismarck, ND, to contribute to the community. Ashley loves spending time with her friends and family, going on walks, watching TV shows, and traveling.
Emily Tinkler, MS, CFY-SLP
Emily received her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in May of 2025. Emily is passionate about working with children. She believes in creating a supportive and engaging environment where they can build confidence in their communication skills. Born and raised in Grand Forks, ND, Emily is excited to contribute her skills and knowledge to the local community. In her free time, Emily loves exploring outdoors, whether it’s camping, traveling, or spending quality time with her friends and family. On weekends, you can often find her relaxing with a good book.
Occupational Therapy
Geena Schmidt, MS, OTR/L
Geena received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2017. Her previous clinical experience includes adult inpatient and pediatric outpatient. Geena’s professional interests include constipation, feeding disorders, and social-emotional learning. Her favorite part of the therapy process is when a child believes in themselves during an occupation.
She is trained in the Herman and Wallace Pediatric Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and the sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Approach. Geena is originally from Stanley, ND. She resides in Minot with her husband and two boys. She also has two hunting dogs. Geena enjoys running and going to the zoo with her kids. She can often be found outside tending to her plants and cheering for Minnesota Wild hockey in opposite seasons.
Heather Weisbeck, MS, OTR/L
Heather received her Masters of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2014. She has been with Red Door since January 2015. Heather’s professional interests include autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing, self-regulation, executive functioning, and feeding.
Heather lives in Menoken with her husband and 4 kids. Her interests are spending time with family and friends, home projects, crafts, playing/watching sports, swing dancing, and traveling.
Hayle Hauser, MS, OTR/L
Hayle received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Mary in 2019. In 2022, Hayle received her certification in perinatal mental health to assist parents during the perinatal period of time (conception to 1 year after birth). Hayle’s professional interests include mental health, sensory integration, self-regulation, and helping children and families reach their full potential.
Hayle loves spending time with her family and friends, coffee, camping, and working on arts and crafts projects in her spare time.
Courtney Kraft, MS, OTR/L
Shelby Von Wahlde, MS, OTR/L
Alyssa Turner-Strong, M/OTRL
Alyssa attended the University of North Dakota for both undergraduate and graduate school where she received her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy. She grew up in Michigan, North Dakota. She has been working in outpatient pediatrics since graduation. She has always had a passion for working with children and is looking forward to continuing. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her dog and cat, going for walks, spending time with family, and reading.
Brianna Peterman, MOTR/L
Anne Toy, MS, OTR/L
Anne graduated from UND’s OT program in 1996 and immediately entered the workforce as a traveling therapist, gathering experience in many areas of OT on the East Coast, the South, and the Midwest. She settled into pediatrics and has over 25 years of experience with private practice, public schools, and in-home services.
Steve Hertz, MS, OTR/L
Deana Horn, COTA
Cailey VanCamp, COTA
Physical Therapy
Mohamed Elhamadany, DPT
Mohamed received his BSPT, M.S., and Ph.D., from Cairo University; and DPT, from Dominican University New York. He is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist. He has worked with children and young adults in various settings for over 20 years. Mohamed believes that every child is different and that tailoring therapy sessions to their specific needs is essential. Whether it’s designing engaging games or incorporating play-based exercises, Mohamed thinks outside the box and comes up with creative solutions to make therapy fun and interactive for children while achieving therapeutic goals. Mohamed is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Location Leads
Sara Erickson, MS, OTR/L
Sara received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2013. She spent her first year as an occupational therapist working with adults/older adults in the areas of acute care, subacute care, long-term care, and inpatient rehab. Sara has always had a passion for working with kids and was excited to join the Red Door team in the summer of 2014; she’s been here ever since! Her professional interests include feeding/picky eating, reflex integration, dyslexia, and self-regulation skills. Sara is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and enjoys continuing to learn about all things OT through continuing education opportunities.
Sara is from Bismarck and currently lives here with her husband, John, and her two daughters, Addison and Nora. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors (river/lake time, biking, going for walks, etc.).
Jorden Beckman, MS, CCC-SLP
Jorden earned her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Minot State University in 2016. She has been on the Red Door team ever since! Jorden’s professional interests include infant/toddler feeding, orofacial myofunctional therapy, apraxia of speech, and articulation/phonology. She is trained in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Jorden resides in Minot with her husband, two spunky daughters, and golden retriever Winston. She loves reading (primarily audiobooks since having kids) and golfing (but only in nice weather)!
Crystal Baerwald, MS, CCC-SLP
Crystal attended the University of North Dakota where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2018. Crystal’s professional interests include dysphagia, orofacial myofunctional disorders, infant and toddler feeding, articulation/phonology, expressive-receptive language disorders, and early language development. Crystal is trained in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and GoMAP (Guided Oral Movement with Active Patterning for Infant and Toddler Feeding). She is an active member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
Crystal is originally from Devils Lake, ND. She loves to travel, do crosswords, and relax at home with her corgi (Cici), black lab (Kona), and loved ones.
Sydney Nelson, MS, CCC-SLP
Sydney grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 2013. She went on to play soccer and attend college at the University of Mary. She graduated from the University of Mary with her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology. Sydney has been working at pediatric outpatient facilities since graduation. Sydney has a passion for working with children. She has special interest areas within Early Intervention, Language Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Infant Feeding. Sydney currently lives in Beulah, ND with her husband Cody, twin boys Cooper and Nash, daughter Madden, and dog Luna. Sydney loves spending her free time with family and friends, reading, snowboarding, working out, and spending time at the lake.
Cherae Reeves, MS, OTR/L
Department Leads
Linaya Ming, MS, CCC-SLP
- Department Lead: Speech Therapy
Linaya received her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Language Hearing Sciences and Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She also holds her Autism Certificate, and is certified in Beckman Oral Motor Stretches and Massage. She spent her first 3 years working at a private practice pediatric clinic in Fargo, North Dakota. Linaya has experience with articulation, language delays, fluency, voice, cognition, and alternative and augmentative communication.
Linaya’s areas of interest include: autism spectrum disorders, voice, and speech sound disorders. She is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association. In her free time Linaya enjoys traveling, reading, being outdoors, and watching anything sports related (especially hockey and football)!
Erin Imsland, MS, OTR/L
- Department Lead: Occupational Therapy
Erin received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2016 and has been with Red Door ever since. Erin’s previous experience includes fieldwork experiences at Red Door, an inpatient psych facility, and a long-term care facility. Her professional interests include all things sensory processing, torticollis/plagiocephaly, and self-regulation! Erin is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Erin lives in Bismarck with her husband and son, Jannik. She loves being a mom/auntie, coffee, and going for walks. Her most fun fact is that her sister and nephews/niece live down the street from her.
Mattea Hysjulien, Office Aide
Administrative
Kelly Feist, Medical Biller
Prior to joining Red Door, Kelly worked in the hospital setting for over 20 years. She has experience as a medical biller and holds a certificate as a medical coder. Kelly loves being busy and having a variety of jobs to do.
Kelly is a self proclaimed “Army brat” and has traveled the country. Her father retired after 20 years and settled in his home state. Kelly has been married to Daryl for 30 plus years (incidentally he is from the same hometown as her father). She has two boys. Kelly loves to travel! She also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. She is a bit of a prankster, so watch out! Kelly believes, “Life is too short not to make someone laugh.” She is always trying to come up with new ideas for everyone to have some fun.
Tia-Lee Whitted, Financial Specialist
Tia received an associate’s degree from Rasmussen College in 2009. Tia has experience with insurance companies, web-based billing systems, coding, scheduling, credentialing, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Her professional interests include finance, data analysis, data entry, and research. Tia maintains current compliance standards with insurance companies throughout the Midwest.
Tia-Lee has 2 kiddos who keep her busy and on her toes! Tia loves cats and spending time with friends and family.
Dena Daws, Scheduling Lead
Brenda Orvik, Office Aide
Dawn Leingang, Scheduler
Dawn has joined Red Door Pediatric Therapy in addition to maintaining a flourishing career as a licensed Realtor®. She’s thrilled to be a part of the Red Door Pediatric team, as it will allow her to continue to pursue her passion of helping people and supporting her community.
Dawn grew up on a ranch in Mandan and currently resides in Lincoln. She adores her two children and loves spending her leisure time traveling, relaxing on the river, or riding her motorcycle.
Kylie Gartner, Scheduler
Kyile grew up in Karlsruhe ND, one of the smallest towns in the state. She moved to Minot with her sister back in the late 90’s and started her career in customer service at Choice Hotels Inc. Prior to coming to Red Door Pediatric Therapy, she worked as an Account Manager at a local insurance agency in Minot. Kylie has had the pleasure of meeting and working with extraordinary people and can’t wait to meet everyone that walks through the Red Door. Kylie and her husband Chris have two boys Kody and Connor. In their spare time, they love hanging out, playing card games, watching scary movies, working out, baking, and traveling to new places.
Autumn Serna, Scheduler
Autumn was raised in Zap/Beulah ND and continues to live in Beulah–a true hometown gal–with her husband Braidan and 3 children: Caea, Lochlan, and Stella. After 12 years of coaching and managing Northern Lights Gymnastics Academy in Beulah, she decided to retire in order to have more time with family. On the days she is not at Red Door, she still manages the Gymnastics Academy and Para Sub for Oliver Mercer Special Education. In her spare time, she prefers to stay home and be a couch potato!
Cozette Bender, Scheduler
Crystal Ligon, Biller
Brooklyn Benno, Office Aide
Brooklyn was born and raised in Minot, ND, and is currently enrolled in the undergraduate speech-pathology program at Minot State University! The first two years of her undergraduate journey were spent at Bismarck State College where she obtained an Associates of Science in Liberal Arts and an Associates of Arts in Psychology. In her free time, Brooklyn enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and taking her dog, Captain, on walks around the neighborhood! She’s excited to dive into the world of pediatric therapy and get to know the families of Red Door!
Directors
Stephanie Schneider, MS, CCC-SLP
Stephanie received her Master’s of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2008 from Minot State University. Go Beavers! Red Door Pediatric Therapy has been her home ever since. Throughout her career, she has experienced the unique challenges and great rewards of working with the children and families of this community. Stephanie’s professional interests include literacy, stuttering, and diagnostics. She is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.
Stephanie and her husband John are Bismarck natives. They are also the proud parents of three children and enjoy anything that includes family, music, or the great outdoors.
Brianna Mittelsteadt, MS, OTR/L
Brianna received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2015. She has experience working with pediatrics in several settings, including outpatient and school systems. Brianna also has experience with the adult population as an acute care therapist. She joined the Red Door team in 2016 and is very passionate about working with children! Brianna’s professional interests include self-regulation, executive functioning, sensory processing, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Brianna is from Mandan. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, family, and friends. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running children to their activities, working out, being outdoors, and drinking so much coffee!
Chief Executive Officer
Brandi Breitbach, MS, OTR/L
Brandi received her Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2003. At the beginning of her career, Brandi worked as an occupational therapist in Sidney, MT, covering inpatient, outpatient, home health, and pediatrics. In 2007, Brandi joined Red Door Pediatric Therapy as an occupational therapist and has enjoyed many leadership roles throughout her career. Currently, Brandi serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Brandi is originally from Bismarck and enjoys being a mother, spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and being outdoors.
Owners
Kelli Ellenbaum, MS, CCC-SLP
Kelli received her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2001. Kelli worked for the school system in Kansas and North Dakota until 2005. In 2006, Kelli opened Red Door Pediatric Therapy in Bismarck with her friend and classmate Heather Arnt-Kempel. Since then, Red Door has grown to multiple locations and clinics.
In her spare time, Kelli enjoys audiobooks, caring for 50 odd house plants and 15 chickens, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and raising 4 beautiful teenage daughters with her husband, Luke.
Heather Arnt-Kempel, MS, CCC-SLP
Heather received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2001 and in 2006 opened Red Door Pediatric Therapy in Bismarck with Kelli Ellenbaum. Heather’s job focuses on prioritizing the company’s objectives in decision-making and problem-solving and working toward continuous improvement to make Red Door better at all times.
Heather enjoys travel, books, walks, food, friends & family and has considered pickleball, but we’ll see.