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Meet Our Team
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Allyson Arserio, MS, CCC-SLP
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
EDUCATION: Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science in Child Studies and Medicine, Health and Society, 2022; MGH Institute of Health Professions, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, 2024
SPECIALTY TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA); Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Early speech and language development, Pediatric feeding and swallowing
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Vanessa Athanas, MS, CCC-SLP
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Education: Union College, Bachelor of Science in Spanish and Hispanic Studies, 2011; Emerson College, Master of Science in Communication Science and Disorders, 2017
Specialty Training/Certification: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
Clinical Interests: Early speech and language development, Pediatric Feeding Disorders, Social Communication, Speech and language disorders in dual language learners
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Cheng (Cissy) Cheng, PhD, CCC-SLP
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
EDUCATION: Fudan University, Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics; Boston University, Master of Science in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences; The University of Texas at Austin, Doctor of Philosophy in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences.
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA); Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), child language development, expressive/receptive language disorders and delays, multicultural and bilingual practice, complex developmental communication disorders
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Beth Currier, PT, DSc, PCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1990; MGH-Institute of Health Professions, Masters of Science in Physical Therapy with concentration in Neurology, 2001; Oklahoma University, Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Science, 2014.
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: ABPTS National Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist, PCS (2001 – present)
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Pediatric Neuromuscular conditions, Adapted and mobility equipment, Gait disorders, Developmental Disorders, Children with complex medical disorders.
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Elina (Hellas) P. Karayannacos, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST / CERTIFIED LACTATION COUNSELOR
EDUCTION: The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Hearing Sciences, 1999, Masters of Arts in Speech Language Pathology, 2001.
SPECIALTY TRAINING/CERTIFICATION: Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Speech/Language Pathologist, Certification in Lactation Counseling by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP), Member of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA), PROMPT trained, S.O.S. certified.
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Communication disorders in early childhood, feeding and swallowing difficulties in the preterm, infant and preschool population, feeding in the NICU, management of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial disorders, motor speech disorders.
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Catherine N. T. Mundo, PP-MSOT, OTR/L, CNT, NTMTC
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR PEDIATRIC THERAPY
EDUCATION: Boston University, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 1997; Mount Mary University, Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy, 2025
SPECIAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS: Kinesio Taping, Therapeutic Listening Program, SOS Approach to Feeding, Certified Neonatal Therapist, and Neonatal Touch & Massage Therapist Certified
CLINICAL INTERESTS: Developmental Disorders, Pediatric Neuromuscular conditions, Neonatal Therapy, Feeding Therapy, children with complex disabilities