Amanda received her Associates of Applied Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant from Lakes Area Technical Institute in 2016. Amanda’s professional interests include working with children to develop gross motor skills that address delays and neurological disorders. She loves the joy that comes from working with kids and making therapy a fun experience for everyone.
Amanda is originally from Wahpeton, ND. She loves to travel, read, and spend time with friends and family.
Lexi received her Master’s of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Minot State University in 2019. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Communication Disorders from Saint Cloud State University in 2017. Lexi’s professional interests include language development, speech-sound disorders, and anything related to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She loves working with kids and enjoys guiding and supporting kids with communication needs.
Lexi is originally from West Fargo, ND and currently lives in Minot. She enjoys spending her free time at the gym, at the lake, or shopping on Amazon.
Geena received her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Mary in 2017. She completed her Level II fieldworks at Red Door and in a regional acute care hospital.
Her professional interests include self care, self-regulation, and sensory integration. Geena is a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. She serves as a board member for the North Dakota Occupational Therapy Association.
Geena is originally from Stanley, North Dakota, but currently resides in Minot with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys outdoor leisure activities, traveling, and hosting dinner for family and friends.
Jorden received her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Minot State University in 2016. She joined the Red Door team in 2016 and loves working with kids! Jorden’s professional interests include speech-sound disorders, language development, and childhood apraxia of speech. She is trained in the Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Jorden is from Mohall, North Dakota, but currently resides in Minot with her husband, dog, and baby girl. She enjoys golfing, reading, traveling, being at the lake, and spending time with family and friends.
Tia-Lee received an associate’s degree from Rasmussen College in 2009. She has experience working in child care and operated an in-home daycare for 3 years. Tia has experience with insurance companies, web-based billing systems, coding and scheduling. Her professional interests include utilization of spreadsheets, efficient scheduling, and excellent consumer relations. Tia maintains current compliance standards with insurance companies throughout the midwest.
She has one boy and one girl, both keep her busy and on her toes! Tia loves cats and spending time with friends and family.
Brianna received her Master’s 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 system. 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 autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing, self-regulation, and feeding.
Brianna is from Mandan where she lives with her husband and children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the lake, boating, and other outdoor activities.
Heather received her master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of North Dakota in 2001. Her previous work experience includes work in the school system in Arizona, as well as outpatient settings. In 2006, Heather opened Red Door Pediatric Therapy in Bismarck with Kelli Ellenbaum. In 2014, Heather and Kelli expanded Red Door Pediatric Therapy to Minot. Heather’s professional interests include childhood apraxia of speech, language development and articulation/phonology (especially those darn /r/’s!), as well as insurance rights and reimbursement as they relate to pediatric outpatient services. Heather serves on the Advisory Board for the development of undergraduate/graduate degrees in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Mary.
Heather is the mom to one bright and busy daughter. She enjoys great times with great friends and gobs of books.