ABOUT US
Sprout Pediatric
Sprout Pediatric was founded by two speech-language pathologists set out to serve their community and it's families. Sprout is built on the passion of two licensed professionals that seek to build functional communication for children who face various communication challenges. We believe on working with the family, targeting functional skills, and meeting the child where they are at.
We are certified to practice at both the national and state level and have met the standards of both the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, as well as the California Speech-Language Hearing Association. Our scope of practice includes assessment and treatment of a variety of speech-language disorders including developmental delays of language acquisition, Articulation and Phonological Disorders, Apraxia, Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC), Fluency, Social-Pragmatic disorders.
NICOLLETTE CUBBAGE
(she/her)
M.A., CCC-SLP
Nicollette Cubbage is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who believes communication is a basic human right. As a therapist licensed at both the state and national level, she believes fun and engagement are the key ingredients to helping children learn the value of communication. ‘Miss Nicki’, as she is known by her students, has worked in the school setting serving students from preschool through middle school with a variety of needs including articulation, Alternative Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), and social language disorders. Nicollette received specialized training to work with Deaf/HOH students and has supported families in pursuing both sign language as well as listening/spoken language. Nicollette believes building lasting rapport with her clients, the power of play in growing language, and finds joy in reaching children with significant communication challenges. In her free time, Nicollette can be found out-and-about with her sons, husband, and dog, or listening to true crime podcasts.
RACHEL LANDRY
(she/her)
M.A., CCC-SLP
Rachel Landry is a compassionate and caring Speech-Language Pathologist licensed at both state and national levels. She has worked in the school setting serving students from preschool through high school with communication needs ranging from single sound articulation disorders to students with complex communication needs and alternative communication. Rachel values organization, parent involvement, and believes in meeting children at their level to help foster functional communication. She is passionate about amplifying voices, encouraging parent involvement, and advocating for her client's best interest across contexts. In her free time, Rachel can be found exploring through nature, motivating others at her group fitness classes, or snuggling with her dogs.
LAURA OSTERMANN
(she/her)
M.A., CCC-SLP
Laura is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who is passionate about working with children and their families to meet their communication goals.
Laura has worked with children and adults in the outpatient rehabilitation setting and in the home setting, serving toddlers through adults with speech, language, and cognitive disorders, and providing evaluation and treatment for clients needing speech generating devices (augmentative and alternative communication).
Laura believes in a child-led, play-based approach to therapy, incorporating each child’s unique interests and strengths into their therapy, and believes in empowering parents with strategies to support their child’s speech and language development at home.
Laura is Hanen certified (It Takes Two to Talk), holds her Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, and is licensed in the state of California.
In her free time, you’ll find Laura strength training, mountain biking in the redwoods, and spending time with her family in Santa Cruz.
CJ HECK
(he/him)
M.A. CF-SLP
CJ Heck is a warm and enthusiastic Speech-Language Pathologist who is passionate about empowering children to reach their full communication potential. CJ believes that communication is the ultimate means to building relationships and becoming who we are meant to be. He values connecting with his clients personally in engaging ways that create excitement around communication and speech therapy. CJ loves working with children and teens of all ages, providing consistent encouragement and support as they grow. He is especially passionate about helping children with speech sound disorders, stuttering, and social language challenges. In his spare time, CJ loves biking to the beach with his wife and daughter, reading a good book, and cheering for the Florida Panthers.
JULIANA LAZZARINI
(she/her)
Office Manager
At Sprout, our Office Manager, Juliana, is a key player in keeping everything running smoothly. She's usually the voice on the other end of the phone, handling a variety of tasks like scheduling, billing, and insurance reimbursements. With over 10 years of experience in professional childcare and a background in Early Childhood Development, Juliana brings a caring and compassionate touch to our team.
SPROUT
Our Story
Nicollette and Rachel found each other during their undergraduate studies at San Jose State University. They quickly found that they were like minded individuals that shared a passion for accessing communication for those who face communication challenges. Both Nicollette and Rachel have spent their early careers working in the public school system to support students in Special Education, but quickly realized that their drive to make meaningful impact on children and their families is much more useful in their homes and community.
The name "Sprout" was chosen to encompass our mission to lay a nutrient dense ground work with family involvement and education to focus on allowing a child's communication to grow in their loving environment.
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