Bethany Leavitt

Office Manager
Bethany graduated from Southeastern Universtiy in 2007 with a degree in Business Management. She coordinates and schedules therapy services for all of our families.

Jennifer Leigh, M.S. CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist
Jennifer graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master's degree in Speech Pathology. She completed her thesis in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Since then she served as an augmentative specialist for Tampa General Hospital and continues to specialize in this area. Jennifer has special interests in the area of Sensory Processing Disorder and oral motor/ feeding. She has completed several courses in the areas of sensory integration therapy and techniques, oral motor/ feeding disorders, AAC, Language and Reading Therapy, as well as Central Auditory Processing Disorder.

Lissa Jarmel-Wright, M.A. CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist
Lissa graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master's Degree in Speech Pathology. Upon completion of her degree, she started in pediatric therapy focusing on articulation,fluency, language and Auditory Processing Disorder. Before coming to Total Therapy, Lissa worked in the school system where she developed goals for Individualized Education Plans.

Marlena Hoch, M.S. CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist
Marlena recieved her Masters Degree in Speech Language Pathology from the University of South Florida. Since then she has been serving the 0-3 population in their natural environments. She enjoys working with young children and their families.

Allyn Bennefield, M.Ed. CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist
Allyn graduated from the University of Valdosta in Georgia. She has worked in various pediatric settings, including clinic and private practice. She is also an Early Steps provider and enjoys working with children ages 0-3 and their families.

Kristen Bond, M.S. CCC/SLP

Speech Language Pathologist
Kristen graduated from the University of South Florida with a Master's degree. She has worked in both a private practice setting, as well as the school setting.

Nicole Shea, MOT, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Nicole received her Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeatern University. She has since worked with adults doing orthopedic therapy and in the field of spinal cord injury and disease. Most recently, Nicole has expanded her experience to pediatrics, working for the School District of Hillsborough County. She is an Advanced Practitioner in Handwriting and has completed several continuing education courses related to handwriting and sensory processing.

Lori Parent, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Lori graduated from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. She has extensive training in Sensory Intergration/Processing as well as handwriting. Lori has worked in a variety of settings including Early Intervention, school-based therapy as well as the clinic and home-based. She enjoys working with children with a variety of abilities and disabilities.

Heather Devine, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist
Heather has worked in a variety of settings with children of varying abilities, including school-based, clinic and home-based therapy. She has extensive training in Sensory Integration/Processing and is trained in the Therapeutic Listening Program.

Whitney Howard, MPT

Physical Therapist
Whitney has been working in the Brandon area for several years. She enjoys working with the 0-3 population. Teaching children and their families how to encourage the development of motor skills. She has training in splinting and sensory processing.

Janice Bartel, B.S.W.

Early Interventionist
Jan has worked in the field of Early Intervention for many years, both in New York and Florida. She has a background in Social Work as well as child development. Jan enjoys working with children 0-3 and their families to achieve developmental milestones.

Kristina Fisk, B.A.

Early Interventionist
Kristina has a background in Elementary Education and has experience as a preschool teacher, tutor and nanny. She is excited to use her skills to help children and their families reach their developmental potential.