"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation." - Plato
Olympia Staff
Christopher - Speech Language Pathologist and Owner
Christopher Heistand has been working in the field of speech pathology since 1997, working in a variety of settings including private practice, schools and medical (pediatric outpatient, adult inpatient and NICU). His passion remains working with the pediatric population and their families. He enjoys the vast variety of personalities and speech related challenges that he encounters. His approach to therapy is a total communication approach, customizing therapy sessions to fit the needs of each uniquely opposed child and with providing families the strategies and confidence to integrate therapy into their everyday activities. Christopher lives in the greater Olympia area with his wife and two children where they enjoy year round boating, the outdoors, traveling and family activities that are focused on eating fine cuisine.
Claire-Speech Language Pathologist
Claire joined the Therapeutic Beginnings Team in 2020. She received her Bachelors Degree at Washington State University, and her Masters Degree at Hampton University. Before receiving her Masters, she worked as a speech language pathology assistant at a local school district here in Washington. Claire's decision to become a speech therapist began with her love for teaching children. She is passionate about early language intervention and working with Augmentative and
Alternative Communication (AAC). In her free time, Claire enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, hanging out with friends and family, and watching cougar football. GO COUGS!
Alternative Communication (AAC). In her free time, Claire enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, hanging out with friends and family, and watching cougar football. GO COUGS!