ASHLEY LARSON, PT, C/NDT, COM®

Ashley Fabre Larson is the Owner and Clinical Director of Bodyworks Therapy Specialists.

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Ashley received her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University and her Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Florida. Following completion of her Master’s Degree, she was accepted and completed the 8-week intensive certification in the NeuroDevelopmental Treatment Approach (NDT). In 2016, Ashley became the first physical therapist in the Southeast region to receive training and certification for the diagnosis and treatment in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.

Her specializations include breathing disorders, multidisciplinary treatment planning, working with the medically complex population, and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders.

Ashley has had many amazing professional opportunities ranging from volunteering at overnight Special Needs camps such as Dream Street and lecturing to physical therapy and speech therapy students at their respective campuses.

Ashley currently serves as adjunct faculty for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at LSU. She is a member of the APTA and LPTA, NDTA, AOMT, AAMS, AAPMD, and a Gold Lactation Delegate.

Ashley is married to Scott Larson, and they have 3 busy and amazing boys. In her “free time,” Ashley loves quiet pajama and pancake days and coveted beach time in Marco Island.

Ashley’s mission is to continue to learn everyday with passion to enhance the lives around her. Her goal is to allow patients of all ages to breathe, eat, sleep, and move better so that they become the best version of themselves.

EMILY MCALISTER, PTA

Emily is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake College where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences as well as her degree in Physical Therapist Assisting. Upon graduation, Emily was the recipient of the Clinical Excellence and Academic Excellence awards.

Throughout her schooling, Emily had the opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of fields and has since fallen in love with Orofacial Myofuntcional Therapy. She has been blessed with the opportunity to receive training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy through Ashley Larson.

Emily has had many wonderful volunteer opportunities both while in school and professionally. Emily is a member of the APTA and LPTA and is a certified Astym provider.

In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with her husband Andrew and their dog. Emily enjoys helping patients across the lifespan and strives to continue learning something new with each day that comes.

ERIN COLLINS, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC

Erin is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) specializing in pediatric feeding, swallowing, and speech sound disorders. Erin received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University.

Erin works with families and children from infancy to adolescence, primarily targeting feeding, speech, and language difficulties. She helps infants learn to breast and bottle feed and transition to solid foods successfully, helps picky eaters learn to enjoy food, and helps establish an optimal feeding experience for more medically fragile patients. She also works with children as they learn to speak clearly and communicate effectively.

Outside of her Masters degree and lactation certification, additional educational endeavors include TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues) Specialty certification, TalkTools Oral Placement Therapy training, and neonatal specific training, among others. Erin is a member of ASHA and LASHA, and she is also a Gold Lactation Delegate. When she’s not at the clinic, Erin loves spending time with her husband, Taylor, and son, William, enjoying a good book with a good cup of coffee in hand, and traveling anywhere with mountains.

Erin believes prevention and early intervention is key to success. She is passionate about treating each individual holistically and uniquely, with special emphasis on parental support and guidance, in collaboration with all team members.

KIRSTEN PECQUET, MCD, CCC-SLP

Kirsten is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) on the BodyWorks team. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and her Master of Communication Disorders degree at LSU Health Sciences Center in her hometown of New Orleans.

Kirsten has clinical experience with patients of all ages in the areas of speech sound disorders, speech and language delays, fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and voice disorders. She is also passionate about the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, oral motor development, tongue and lip ties, and cleft lip and palate. Kirsten has been trained in the assessment and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders through the International Association of Orofacial Myology.

In her free time, Kirsten enjoys snuggling with her Catahoula Rainier, running the LSU lakes, listening to live music, drinking iced coffee, and traveling. Kirsten loves collaborating with families and being on a multidisciplinary team as she seeks to provide the best patient-centered care.

NATALIE COMEAUX

Natalie Comeaux is our amazing front office manager and receptionist. You hear her voice on the other end of the phone and see her smiling face when you walk in our doors!

Natalie graduated from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. She has over 10 years of experience in various healthcare and customer service settings. She has two precious kiddos, Cooper (4) and Kennedy (3). In her free time, Nat enjoys photography, reading, traveling, and relaxing at her parents’ camp on False River. Fun fact: she runs at least one half marathon per year!

We’re so grateful for everything she does to keep us going!