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ABOUT OUR TEAM
Experts in
Pediatric Therapy
MEET OUR TEAM
Speech & Feeding | Occupational | Physical
Lori Kilpatrick Pediatric Therapy is staffed with multi-discipline therapists including speech-language pathologists and feeding specialists, physical therapists and occupational therapists. This team collaborates together to ensure every child reaches
their full potential!
Our Team of Providers
Lori Kilpatrick, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Lori Kilpatrick and I am a speech-language pathologist and owner of Lori Kilpatrick Pediatric Therapy. I am married to my husband, Gerrod, and we have two sons, Carson and Harper. I love spending time with my family and cheering my boys on at the baseball field or basketball court. We also have a precious dog, Adeline, who frequently comes to the clinic with me. I graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a masters degree in speech-language pathology and have been in this field for 20 years. After working for 10 years in a hospital setting, I made the jump to private practice. I am so grateful for the growth of this practice and for an amazing team of employees! It is truly the best and most rewarding job and I absolutely love working with families to help their little ones learn to communicate better and to take the stress out of meal times. Feeding therapy is my passion and one of the main reasons I went into private practice. I am so excited we have expanded our services to occupational and physical therapy as well. I believe our multi-disciplinary team approach is key to making progress! Early intervention leads to success and we are here to not only help your child, but to help your family as well.
Amy Cochran, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
My name is Amy Cochran and I have been an Occupational Therapist for 28 years. I have been practicing in the area of pediatrics for the past 10 years. I am a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and I currently live in Ocean Springs , MS with my husband, Joel, and our two sons- Josh (22) and Aidan (19). I feel extremely blessed to work in the area of pediatrics, helping children reach their full potential and supporting their caregivers.
Kaylee Johnson, DPT
Physical Therapist
My name is Kaylee Johnson, and I have been a pediatric physical therapist since 2015. I completed my undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at Louisiana State University and earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. I live in Ocean Springs, MS with my husband, Patrick, and our four children - Noah, Brooks, Luke, and Kaki. I am certified in Craniosacral Fascial Therapy and specialize in treating tethered oral tissues and infant feeding. I love working with children and their families, and I am so excited to serve the pediatric community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast!
Alaina Ladner, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
My name is Alaina Ladner, and I’ve been working as a pediatric occupational therapist for 5 years. I attended Southern Miss for undergraduate, and graduated with my Masters of Occupational Therapy from the University of South Alabama. I live in Biloxi with my husband, Kyle, and our 3 beautiful children. I love being a pediatric OT, especially being able to support kids and their families as we work toward their goals to participate in play, school, and daily life activities. I’m honored to be a member of this team!
Amy Herbert, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Orofacial Myologist & Feeding Therapist
My name is Amy Herbert. I received my masters from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2014. I am Speech-Language Pathologist and Orofacial Myologist with a variety of trainings in oral-motor skills and development, feeding, and tethered oral tissues (TOTS). I am passionate about helping children of all ages succeed, with a particular love for supporting babies in their early stages to thrive in life. I live in Long Beach with my husband and 2 daughters. Committed to ongoing education, I continually seek advanced trainings to ensure the best treatment for families, prioritizing prevention over intervention for long-term success.
Amy Fisher, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Amy Fisher. I have been a speech pathologist since 2005. I received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of South Alabama. I have worked in multiple settings, including acute care, outpatient rehab, schools and early intervention. Pediatrics is my favorite by far. I feel blessed to be a part of each child’s life with whom I provide services. I was raised in the community and now live in Vancleave with my husband, three daughters and my dog. I love taking rides on our boat, going on trips with my family and watching my girls play various sports and activities.
Anna Walker, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Anna Sinopoli, and I have been a speech therapist since 2006. I received my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Alabama, where I attended both undergraduate and graduate school. I have worked with both adults and children in a variety of settings, but pediatrics is my passion. I grew up in Ocean Springs, and I currently live there with my two children. We enjoy golf cart rides along the beach and watching the kids do what they love with their extracurricular activities.
Mary East, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Mary East and I have been a speech therapist since 2015. I was born and raised in Memphis, TN. I attended Mississippi State University and received my bachelor’s degree in Educational Psychology. I then attended graduate school at the University of Tennessee and received my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I have worked in the school district, acute care, and outpatient hospital settings, but have found my home here with pediatrics! I live in Ocean Springs with my husband, two kids, and our basset hound. I find such joy working with kids every day and am so grateful to be a small part of their journey!
Courtney Letort, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Courtney Letort. I am so excited to be a part of this team as a Speech Language Pathologist. I received my bachelor's degree from the University
of South Alabama and my master's degree from Alabama A&M University. I have worked with people of all ages, however I love getting to work with children. I currently live in Biloxi with my husband, Chase, and our two fur babies, Blue and Freya. I am so thankful for the opportunity to help children along the Mississippi Gulf Coast build their communication skills.
Morgan Appel, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
My name is Morgan Abell, and I have been practicing occupational therapy since 2019. I studied at Mississippi State University, and then I graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center with my Master's of Occupational Therapy in 2019. I have worked with both adults and children with various diagnoses and in different settings, but I have found the most joy and purpose while working in the pediatric setting! I love helping children and their families meet their goals and reach their highest potential. My husband, Tyler, and I live in Saucier with our children, Riley and Tate, and our dog, Scout.
Vianca Aybar
Office Manager
My name is Vianca Aybar and I am the office manager. I am married to my husband, Jared, and we have one precious daughter, Madison. I love spending time with my family and especially enjoy our beach vacations and our trips to Ecuador. I have a degree in computer science engineering. I have experience in teaching and have owned businesses in the past in Ecuador. I also worked in early intervention for many years and find great gratification in helping families with children with disabilities. It brings me joy to collaborate all that goes into making sure these children have every opportunity to succeed and meet their goals! I have worked with Lori since 2018 and have loved growing this practice with her. I look forward to more growth in the future!
Lisa Allwurden
Patient Care Coordinator
My name is Lisa Allwurden, and I recently joined this wonderful office as a Patient Care Coordinator. After high school in Ocean Springs, I spent many years in the optical field, which took me from Mississippi to New York, Europe, and Florida. While in Florida, I met my husband of 22 years. We decided to move back to Ocean Springs in 2017. I have 2 children, 2 stepchildren and 4 grandchildren. In my free time I enjoy cooking, flower gardening and spending time with my family and 14 year old mini poodle, Obie.
Lisa Armstrong
Patient Care Coordinator
My name is Lisa Armstrong. I joined this amazing team in July 2021 after 2 decades of working in the Hospitality industry. I am a product of an Air Force family that made the Mississippi Coast our home. I studied Fine Arts at MGCCC and William Carey College. My husband, John and I have been married since 2008 and we enjoy camping and cruising with our three incredible kids: Sebastian, Alana and Elliot. When we are not traveling I enjoy playing trivia and board games with friends and family.
Leslie Tribon, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech Pathologist
My name is Leslie Tribon and I am so excited to be a part of the team. I received my Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2019. Over the years, I’ve gained experience working in outpatient rehab, acute care, and school settings, which has deepened my passion for helping people improve their communication skills, specifically children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our daughter, and two dogs. I can’t wait to bring my love for this field into each child’s journey and be a part of their growth and success.
Laura Kate Taranto, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
My name is Laura Kate Taranto, and I am so grateful to be a part of this amazing team. I studied Kinesiology at Mississippi State University before earning my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at the University of South Alabama. I currently live in my hometown of Ocean Springs where I love to walk the beach with my dog, Murphy, and spend time on the boat with my family. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to serve this community as a pediatric occupational therapist. This profession is incredibly rewarding, and working with children brings me so much joy! I look forward to helping these kids and their families thrive.
Susan Peavy
Patient Care Coordinator
My name is Susan Peavy, and I am a Patient Care Coordinator. I’m delighted to be joining this fantastic office staff, and it is a privilege to support the excellent work done by the therapeutic team. I look forward to coming to work each day!
I have two adult sons, one daughter-in-law, and three gigantic granddogs, all in Texas. Some of my other family grew up on The Point, so I recently made my home in Ocean Springs to be nearby. When I'm not working, I love to take long walks with my dog Geneva, who didn't get to join me in October when I walked the Camino de Santiago. Someday, I hope to tackle the A.T., too!