The Bright Spark Therapy Team
At Bright Spark Therapy, we highly value the relationship between our therapists and families. We bring experience and expertise in our field, and you bring expert knowledge of your child. Together, we make an invaluable team to address challenges your child may be facing and uncover ways to unlock your child’s potential. Let’s light a spark together!
Sara Werner, MA CCC-SLP, QOM
Sara Werner is a Speech Language Pathologist licensed in the state of Florida and certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She completed her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology at the University of Florida and is a qualified orofacial mycologist. Her goal is to provide individualized therapy that is effective and meaningful for each child and their family. She has experience working in outpatient, school, and private practice settings. She has a passion for feeding therapy, orofacial myology and speech and language disorders. Sara has experience working with infants , toddlers and children and has had advanced training in feeding disorders, myofunctional therapy techniques, and treatment of apraxia of speech.
Jennifer Poe, OTR/L, BCP
Jennifer Peterson Poe received her Occupational Therapy degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center (Rock Chalk!) and is board certified in pediatrics by AOTA. She has been working in pediatrics for more than 25 years in early intervention, school therapy, outpatient pediatrics and private practice and is certified as an Infant Massage Instructor through the Loving Touch Foundation. Jennifer has worked on IEP teams and in school leadership roles to build programs and provide training for teachers and staff and has mentored many therapists throughout her career. She most enjoys working with children and their families to problem solve and develop strategies that are individualized and specific to their needs and environment. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys travel, playing tennis and spending time with her family.
Natalie Reuther, MA CCC-SLP
Natalie Reuther is a Florida licensed pediatric Speech Language Pathologist who received her Master’s degree at the University of Florida in 2018. She is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and has been serving patients and their families in clinical outpatient settings for 5 years. She enjoys collaborating with families to provide meaningful and effective therapy for children with speech and language disorders. Additionally, her areas of interest include orofacial myology and feeding disorders. While not providing therapy, Natalie enjoys quality time with her family, serving the music ministry at church, and savoring a good cup of Cuban coffee.
Olivia Rice, MS CCC-SLP
Olivia Rice is a speech-language pathologist licensed in Florida and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She completed her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology at Jacksonville University. She has experience working with children of all ages in outpatient pediatrics, early intervention and medical daycares (PPECs). She has experience working with a variety of diagnoses including: cerebral palsy, ASD, preterm infants, Down Syndrome, and tracheostomy. She has a passion of working with children with feeding/swallowing difficulties as well as early language development. Olivia enjoys empowering families and caregivers to facilitate communication with their children. In her free time, Olivia enjoys reading and taking her corgi to the beach.
Jen Cunningham, MS CCC-SLP
Jen Cunningham is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed in the state of Florida and certified by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She completed her Masters of Science degree from Southern Illinois University in 2004. Jen is a Lead SLP in the Clay County District schools and is currently working at an elementary school. She also has provided therapy within outpatient and private practice settings. She has helped students with a variety of exceptionalities such as Speech and/or Language Disorders, Fluency, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Apraxia, and Developmentally Delayed. In her free time, Jen enjoys traveling, finding shark teeth and spending time with her family and pets.
Ronda Corfield, MS CCC-SLP
Ronda Corfield is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) licensed in the state of Florida and holds a Certificate of Clinical Competency by the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She completed her Masters of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2012. Ronda is a SLP in Clay County School District and is currently working at an elementary school and Head Start preschool. Ronda has students with a variety of exceptionalities such as Speech and/or Language Disorders, Fluency, Voice, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, Apraxia, and Developmentally Delayed. She also has provided therapy within the skilled nursing and home health settings with adults, helping individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. Outside of her professional life Ronda enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with her family.
Lael Kaltz, MOTR/L
Lael Kaltz is an occupational therapist licensed by the state of Florida and nationally certified to practice through NBCOT. Lael earned her Undergraduate Degree from Auburn University where she competed as a gymnast-WAR EAGLE! Upon graduation from Auburn University, she became a Kindergarten Teacher. It was in the classroom and her love for children that inspired her to further her education to become an occupational therapist. She received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Lael currently works in the Clay County School System where she has gained a vast knowledge working with kids of all ages to include ASD, Developmental Delays, Learning Disabilities, and many more. Outside of working with kids, Lael enjoys exercising, beach life, spending time with family, and watching her two boys play soccer.
Meghan Bonham, MS CCC-SLP
Meghan Bonham is a licensed Speech Language Patholigist in the state of Florida, receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) and her master’s degree from Jacksonville University. Meghan has known that she wanted to be an SLP from an early age, driven by her passion for helping others and her love for working with children. Meghan’s experience spans a wide range of ages from pediatrics to geriatrics and she has worked with children with a wide array of diagnoses. Meghan is especially passionate about working with children and their families to help them build confidence, overcome challenges, and ultimately find their voice.
Karen Reckamp, OTR/L, ATP, SMS
Karen Reckamp is a compassionate and family centered occupational therapist with 30 years of pediatric experience. Additional certifications and expertise include: Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP), Seating & Mobility Specialist (SMS), On Time Mobility, autism & sensory processing, splinting/casting, Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), NMES, kinesiotaping, brachial plexus palsy, aquatic therapy, cortical visual impairment and neurological conditions. Originally from Ohio (go buckeyes!) Karen moved to Florida in 1994. She resides here with her husband, 2 children and Elsa–her adorable Jack-chi. Karen enjoys hiking, biking and crafting (of course!) and her passion is making therapy fun and functional!
Laura Kasych, PT, DPT
Laura Kasych is a Pediatric Physical Therapist, who received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from New York University in 2003. With over 20 years of experience in pediatric care, she has developed a comprehensive skill set in early intervention, school-based therapy, and outpatient services. Laura is passionate about empowering families through education, and she strives to help families incorporate therapeutic activities into their daily lives to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child under her care.
Rebecca Wright, OTD, OTR/L
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Danielle Annal, MS CCC-SLP
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