The Aspire Team
Caring. Experienced. Effective.
Aspire therapists are licensed, insured, and active in regular continuing education. All Aspire team members uphold the highest ethical standards in their profession.
Dana Bohrer, MA CCC-SLP | Founder & CEO
A licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience in school, clinical, and in-home settings, Dana is passionate about understanding the unique capabilities of each child and bringing out the best in the children she serves. Dana has successfully treated infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, and young adults with a variety of diagnoses from mild speech and language delays to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and many other disorders and disabilities. Dana and her husband Jeff founded Aspire Therapy in 2014 with a mission to provide outstanding services to children and families through an exemplary team of highly-skilled professionals who demonstrate commitment and compassion to the people they serve. Dana received her bachelor and master degrees from University of South Dakota, Vermillion.
A licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly 20 years of experience in school, clinical, and in-home settings, Dana is passionate about understanding the unique capabilities of each child and bringing out the best in the children she serves. Dana has successfully treated infants, preschoolers, school-aged children, and young adults with a variety of diagnoses from mild speech and language delays to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and many other disorders and disabilities. Dana and her husband Jeff founded Aspire Therapy in 2014 with a mission to provide outstanding services to children and families through an exemplary team of highly-skilled professionals who demonstrate commitment and compassion to the people they serve. Dana received her bachelor and master degrees from University of South Dakota, Vermillion.
Carrie Einck, MS OTR/L
Carrie has extensive knowledge and training in the treatment and evaluation of sensory processing and integration challenges through several years of education, research, and teaching through the STAR Institute for SPD and through participation in the SIPT Certification program. Carrie has worked in school, clinic, home, and community-based settings for children, adolescents, and adults with sensory processing challenges. Carrie has also founded a community-based social skills group for kids of all ages and abilities and promotes social skill building and motor development through a fun and motivating class taught on mini trampolines. Carrie holds a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Carrie has extensive knowledge and training in the treatment and evaluation of sensory processing and integration challenges through several years of education, research, and teaching through the STAR Institute for SPD and through participation in the SIPT Certification program. Carrie has worked in school, clinic, home, and community-based settings for children, adolescents, and adults with sensory processing challenges. Carrie has also founded a community-based social skills group for kids of all ages and abilities and promotes social skill building and motor development through a fun and motivating class taught on mini trampolines. Carrie holds a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse.
Dr. Kira Francis, PT DPT
Dr. Kira is a licensed physical therapist who has experience working with pediatrics in multiple settings including outpatient, hospital-based, school-based, and Birth-to-Three services. She grew up in Madison and completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University. She enjoys connecting with children to help discover their potential through movement and play.
Dr. Kira is a licensed physical therapist who has experience working with pediatrics in multiple settings including outpatient, hospital-based, school-based, and Birth-to-Three services. She grew up in Madison and completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University. She enjoys connecting with children to help discover their potential through movement and play.
Kellie Haugen, MS CCC-SLP
Kellie is a licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly two decades of clinical connections with pediatric clients and families in Wisconsin and Minnesota, within a broad range of experiences, including Birth to Three, school-based services, and an interdisciplinary team diagnostic clinic. Kellie is passionate about a team based approach, with a primary goal of working together with a child’s family, caregivers, and other intervention providers to support their growth. Kellie has extensive experience with autism spectrum disorder, visual supports, expressive/receptive language, social communication, apraxia of speech, articulation/phonological disorders, and more. Kellie values a fun therapy setting for all involved! In her spare time, one can find Kellie supporting her teenagers in their activities, gardening, reading, creating items with yarn, and shopping for more yarn. Kellie is a graduate of St. Cloud State University.
Kellie is a licensed speech-language pathologist with nearly two decades of clinical connections with pediatric clients and families in Wisconsin and Minnesota, within a broad range of experiences, including Birth to Three, school-based services, and an interdisciplinary team diagnostic clinic. Kellie is passionate about a team based approach, with a primary goal of working together with a child’s family, caregivers, and other intervention providers to support their growth. Kellie has extensive experience with autism spectrum disorder, visual supports, expressive/receptive language, social communication, apraxia of speech, articulation/phonological disorders, and more. Kellie values a fun therapy setting for all involved! In her spare time, one can find Kellie supporting her teenagers in their activities, gardening, reading, creating items with yarn, and shopping for more yarn. Kellie is a graduate of St. Cloud State University.
Dr. Angela Kloiber, PT DPT
Dr. Angie received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University. Dr. Angie has experience in orthopedics, and pediatric populations over the last six years. She has experience treating children both in-home and in-clinic with a wide array of diagnoses including, but not limited to the following: Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, hemivertebrae, Prader- Willi syndrome, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay, spina bifida, torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, CVA, muscular dystrophy, mitochondrial disorder, genetic disorders, DiGeorge syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Charcot Marie Tooth, and VACTERL association.
Dr. Angie received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University. Dr. Angie has experience in orthopedics, and pediatric populations over the last six years. She has experience treating children both in-home and in-clinic with a wide array of diagnoses including, but not limited to the following: Rett syndrome, Angelman syndrome, hemivertebrae, Prader- Willi syndrome, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, global developmental delay, spina bifida, torticollis, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, CVA, muscular dystrophy, mitochondrial disorder, genetic disorders, DiGeorge syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Charcot Marie Tooth, and VACTERL association.
Laura McBain, OTR/L
Laura has over a decade of experience as an occupational therapist within a variety of settings, the majority in the pediatric field in schools, clinics, and in home. Laura is skilled at working with parents, caregivers, and educators to best assist the children she works with in achieving their maximum potential. She has worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, teenagers, and young adults with varying diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, developmental delay, brain injury, lack of coordination, and difficulties with sensory processing, visual processing, and feeding. Laura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Laura has over a decade of experience as an occupational therapist within a variety of settings, the majority in the pediatric field in schools, clinics, and in home. Laura is skilled at working with parents, caregivers, and educators to best assist the children she works with in achieving their maximum potential. She has worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children, teenagers, and young adults with varying diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, developmental delay, brain injury, lack of coordination, and difficulties with sensory processing, visual processing, and feeding. Laura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Elizabeth Ostrowski, MS CCC-SLP
Elizabeth is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with the pediatric population in the medical, clinical, and public school settings. Elizabeth is determined to have the delivery of speech-language therapy be a delightful and collaborative experience for children and their caregivers which has been proven to be a successful model. Elizabeth received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University and a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas-Dallas. Before joining Aspire, Elizabeth spent the previous 8 years working at an outpatient pediatric medical facility, where she received specialized training in interdisciplinary care and treatment for a variety of developmental disabilities. Elizabeth is passionate about working with children of all ages to promote meaningful communication skills through a variety of treatment approaches. Outside of therapy “room” walls, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, being outside, and accumulating books on her nightstand to read….one day.
Elizabeth is a licensed speech-language pathologist with over a decade of experience working with the pediatric population in the medical, clinical, and public school settings. Elizabeth is determined to have the delivery of speech-language therapy be a delightful and collaborative experience for children and their caregivers which has been proven to be a successful model. Elizabeth received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Baylor University and a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas-Dallas. Before joining Aspire, Elizabeth spent the previous 8 years working at an outpatient pediatric medical facility, where she received specialized training in interdisciplinary care and treatment for a variety of developmental disabilities. Elizabeth is passionate about working with children of all ages to promote meaningful communication skills through a variety of treatment approaches. Outside of therapy “room” walls, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children, being outside, and accumulating books on her nightstand to read….one day.
Rachel Petersen, MS CCC-SLP
Rachel is a licensed speech-language pathologist with experience serving pediatric clients of all ages from birth to 21, and enjoys helping the child succeed through family involvement. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) trained and has significant experience with a variety of diagnoses including speech and language delays, autism spectrum disorders, apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing disorders. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Rachel is a licensed speech-language pathologist with experience serving pediatric clients of all ages from birth to 21, and enjoys helping the child succeed through family involvement. She is PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) trained and has significant experience with a variety of diagnoses including speech and language delays, autism spectrum disorders, apraxia of speech, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing disorders. Rachel is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Melanie Sard, OTR/L
Melanie received her Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University and has experience in a variety of pediatric settings, including homes, clinics, and schools. She has worked with preschoolers through teens with diagnoses of Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and other physical and developmental delays. Melanie has advanced training in reflex integration, sensory processing, feeding, and facilitating emotional regulation skills.
Melanie received her Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University and has experience in a variety of pediatric settings, including homes, clinics, and schools. She has worked with preschoolers through teens with diagnoses of Autism, Down Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and other physical and developmental delays. Melanie has advanced training in reflex integration, sensory processing, feeding, and facilitating emotional regulation skills.
Stephanie Schuldes, MA CCC-SLP
Stephanie is a licensed speech-language pathologist who has experience working in outpatient, school and home health settings. She has experience working with children with expressive and/or receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She enjoys getting to know the children and their families, as well as working directly with the families to help the children succeed. Stephanie holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Stephanie is a licensed speech-language pathologist who has experience working in outpatient, school and home health settings. She has experience working with children with expressive and/or receptive language delays, articulation and phonological disorders, fluency disorders, Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder. She enjoys getting to know the children and their families, as well as working directly with the families to help the children succeed. Stephanie holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Heidi Sindberg, MS CCC-SLP
Heidi has over twenty years of experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of settings including Birth to 3 and the Waisman Center. She grew up in Middleton and obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Heidi has specialized in working with children who have complex communication needs and has experience in the assessment and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Her treatment focuses on improving children's communication skills with family, friends, classmates and teachers by working on activities that are part of the child's daily life with an emphasis on fun and rewarding interactions.
Heidi has over twenty years of experience working with children and adolescents across a variety of settings including Birth to 3 and the Waisman Center. She grew up in Middleton and obtained both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Heidi has specialized in working with children who have complex communication needs and has experience in the assessment and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. Her treatment focuses on improving children's communication skills with family, friends, classmates and teachers by working on activities that are part of the child's daily life with an emphasis on fun and rewarding interactions.
Dr. Andrea Thompson, PT DPT
Dr. Andrea (Dre) has experience in orthopedics, sports medicine and neurological populations. She has experience coaching children in downhill skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, track and field and general strength/ agility conditioning. She is passionate about helping children with the use of latest evidence based practice reach their goals and achieve higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. Dr. Andrea received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University.
Dr. Andrea (Dre) has experience in orthopedics, sports medicine and neurological populations. She has experience coaching children in downhill skiing, figure skating, ice hockey, track and field and general strength/ agility conditioning. She is passionate about helping children with the use of latest evidence based practice reach their goals and achieve higher levels of confidence and self-esteem. Dr. Andrea received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Carroll University.
Sara Villarreal, OTD, OTR/L
Dr. Villarreal is an occupational therapist with 17 years of pediatric experience in a variety of settings. She obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and received her OT Doctorate degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Before joining Aspire, Dr. Villarreal provided interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment services with clients with complex motor and communication difficulties to optimize access to Augmentative & Alternative Communication system at the Waisman Center in Madison. She also has extensive family-centered early intervention and school-based experiences while working 11 years with US Air Force families and children stationed overseas in Germany. She has specialized training in areas of feeding, handwriting, lymphedema massage, sensory regulation, assistive technology as well as switch access to increase play, social engagement and communication. During her free time, Dr. Villarreal guest lectures and enjoys teaching individualized yoga for children of all ages and young adults with disabilities to bridge physical and emotional well-being.
Dr. Villarreal is an occupational therapist with 17 years of pediatric experience in a variety of settings. She obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and received her OT Doctorate degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Before joining Aspire, Dr. Villarreal provided interdisciplinary diagnostic treatment services with clients with complex motor and communication difficulties to optimize access to Augmentative & Alternative Communication system at the Waisman Center in Madison. She also has extensive family-centered early intervention and school-based experiences while working 11 years with US Air Force families and children stationed overseas in Germany. She has specialized training in areas of feeding, handwriting, lymphedema massage, sensory regulation, assistive technology as well as switch access to increase play, social engagement and communication. During her free time, Dr. Villarreal guest lectures and enjoys teaching individualized yoga for children of all ages and young adults with disabilities to bridge physical and emotional well-being.
Kayla Weavers, MS CCC-SLP
Kayla is a licensed speech-language pathologist with experience serving pediatric clients from the ages of birth to 21 years. She is trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and has experience working with clients with a variety of communication disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, intellectual and learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing disorders. She enjoys building relationships with her clients and their families to help each child succeed in their everyday life. Kayla is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Kayla is a licensed speech-language pathologist with experience serving pediatric clients from the ages of birth to 21 years. She is trained in PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) and has experience working with clients with a variety of communication disorders, including articulation and phonological disorders, expressive and receptive language delays, intellectual and learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, fluency disorders, and feeding and swallowing disorders. She enjoys building relationships with her clients and their families to help each child succeed in their everyday life. Kayla is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.