Administrative Team

Tony and Marley Costin

OWNERS
Tony Costin, Retired US Army
Marley Costin BA, SLP-A, MA, CCC-SLP, AAC Specialist
Mandy Whittimore M.A., M.S., B.S.

PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
Master of Arts in School Administration
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
BS in Early Childhood Education
"At Joy in the Journey, I get to do what I LOVE, helping families get the services their child needs to grow and thrive! It is a JOY to help so many families along their JOURNEY!"
Kelsey LaBroski

OFFICE MANAGER
Tara Starkey

BILLING AND CREDENTIALING SPECIALIST
“I am thrilled to be a part of the Joy in the Journey team! I get to learn from the best therapists and contribute to the development of the new ones. My primary passion lies in assisting families in understanding and navigating the complexities of the insurance system.”
Nikki Gilbert

BILLING AND CREDENTIAL SPECIALIST
“I enjoy working at Joy in the Journey because it’s rewarding to support a mission-driven team by helping the business run smoothly behind the scenes.”

Speech Therapy Team

Eleftheria “Lefty” Nel B.Sc., L/SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
"Joy in the Journey has helped me rediscover my passion and purpose, preventing the burnout that so many experience after 20 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist. This work is truly a calling, and surrounding yourself with the right community is essential to bringing out your best as a professional."
Kelly Duggan MS, CCC-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
"Joy in the Journey is filled with so much joy, love and laughter! I love working with our children and their families!"
Lisa Bergenbaum MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD, PROMPT Trained

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Olivia Phillips CCC-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
"What I appreciate most about Joy in the Journey is the supportive environment, particularly the focus on mentorship, supervision, education, and collaboration."
Suzanne Gould BA Early Childhood Education, MCD, CCC-SLP

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
“I love working for Joy in the Journey because I get to work with a team of people who only want the best for our patients, and it not only shows in our work with our children, but also in our support of one another!”
Bree Hilton BA, SLP-A

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT
"I enjoy working at Joy in the Journey because of its warm and supportive environment. It is an honor to be able to work with incredible families and share the special moments with everyone."
Kayla Kort BA, SLP-A

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT
“I chose the field of speech-language pathology because I was inspired by my own child’s therapist and the incredible impact she had on our lives. Now, I am honored and so excited to be in a position where I can make that same difference for other families!”
Kerry Smith BA, SLP-A, Orton Gillingham Trained

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT
“What I love most about working at Joy in the Journey is the flexibility, the amazing families I get to serve, the supportive team I work with, and the incredible opportunities that have opened up for me to grow both personally and professionally.”
Kylie Hackenberg BA, SLP-A

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST ASSISTANT
“What I like most about working at Joy in the Journey are the people I get to work with and the families I get to serve!”

Occupational Therapy Team

Emily Layton, MSOT, OTR/L

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
“At Joy in the Journey, we all work together and build lasting relationships with our families. I love what I do, and I love that I get to spend each day helping kids grow and learn.”
Victoria Meade MSOT, OTR/L

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
"I love working at Joy in the Journey because it gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives. I’m so thankful for the coworkers, friends and families that Joy in the Journey has brought into my life."
Rachel Crelly MOT, OTR/L

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Ella Wood COTA/L

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
"At Joy in the Journey, I love celebrating victories big and small as kids and their families reach their goals through fun and meaningful activities!"