NEW Announcement!!!
Subject: Important Update: Sale and Transition of Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC
Dear Valued Parents, Clients, and Referral Sources,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m writing to share some important news about the future of my private speech therapy practice.
After much thought and consideration, I have decided to retire and pass on the ownership of my practice to Susan and Josh Helwig, owners of TeleVine Therapy and the team behind Tara Helwig Enterprises, LLC. This decision marks the beginning of a new chapter for both myself and the practice.
Please know that your care and the continuity of services have been my top priority during this transition. I have been working closely with Susan and Josh to ensure a smooth handover, and I am confident that they, along with our dedicated team of Speech-Language Pathologists, will continue providing the exceptional care you’ve come to expect. Over the next few months, my clients will gradually be introduced to our current associates, who have been part of Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC for many years. While there may be small adjustments as they take over, I trust that you will experience the same level of personalized attention you’ve always received.
It has been an absolute privilege to serve you and your family. I’m deeply grateful for the trust and support you’ve given me over the years. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this transition, I encourage you to reach out.
Warmest Regards,
Gayle Goepfert
Letter from the New Owners:
Dear Valued Parents, Clients, and Referral Sources,
We are thrilled and honored to officially take over ownership of Goepfert Speech Associates. As part of Tara Helwig Enterprises, LLC, we, Susan and Josh Helwig, are excited to continue serving your family with the same dedication and care that Gayle has provided for many years.
Our goal during this transition is to maintain the high standards you’ve come to know while introducing a few positive changes. We are committed to ensuring that the clinicians you’ve worked with will continue providing care, with Gayle phasing out as she enjoys her well-deserved retirement. We will be collaborating closely with her in the coming months to ensure a smooth and seamless handover of all client care.
Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC will continue to operate under its current name, and we want to reassure you that the level of care and attention to detail will remain unchanged. As part of Tara Helwig Enterprises, LLC, we have a long history of success through TeleVine Therapy, which has been in operation since 2014. You can learn more about our work by visiting www.televinetherapy.com.
We look forward to meeting you in the near future and are happy to address any questions or concerns you might have. Please feel free to get in contact with us by calling (717) 533-1916 or via email at [email protected] so we can set up a time to talk. We’d love to connect with you.
Sincerely,
Susan Helwig, Co-Owner Joshua Helwig, Co-Owner
2022 Walk for apraxia
Hershey Apraxia Walk on September 11, 2022:
"We walk rain or shine to support our stars!"
It was a well attended event, considering the weather.
Jill and Paige Healey attended to support Apraxia Star Corinne Bowers.
"We walk rain or shine to support our stars!"
It was a well attended event, considering the weather.
Jill and Paige Healey attended to support Apraxia Star Corinne Bowers.
2020 Walk for Apraxia
Jill Healey, M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech and Language Pathologist at Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC, was able to participate in the WALK FOR APRAXIA event with her star pupil, CJ! The event takes place each year at the Shank Park in Hershey, PA. This year the weather was awesome for walking and meeting with other families and providers who support interventions for Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS). CAS is a neurologically based disorder in which children exhibit marked difficulties with motor planning and executing the sound and sound sequences necessary for the production of speech. Check out the Apraxia-Kids.org website for complete information.
 Dr. Cheryl Tierney-Aves spoke to Walk for Apraxia participants about the great progress seen in the children and the many benefits of the Apraxia-Kids agency in support of the children and their families.  |   Awards are given to each of the Walk for Apraxia Stars. | Walk for Apraxia participants, CJ, Xander and Paige also walked with Jill. The event was well attended. |
congratulations: Jennifer Ferry earns Ph.D.
We are very proud to congratulate Jennifer Ferry, Ph.D., one of our Speech and Language Pathologists at Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC. She has completed her doctoral degree this spring (2020) through Capella University with an emphasis on reading and literacy. Jennifer brings a wide range of experiences to Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC. including preschool speech and language development and supervision in addition to her passion in reading and literacy . Her perseverance with pursuing her Ph. D. is admirable.
Therapy Dog Services AddeD
 | Goepfert Speech Associates, LLC is excited to announce participation with pet therapy services which can be incorporated into session goals and activities. Here, Appa (a 2 yr. old Leonberger dog) is with her owner and therapy dog volunteer, Megan McShea, SLP. Appa is helping to practice use of questions and social language skills with Isabella. What a fun session! |
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Careers in Speech-Language Pathologist ranked as #19 in Best Health Care Jobs.
A US News article reports on the career of Speech-Language Pathologist
as #19 in Best Health Care Jobs.
Overview:
When most people sit down for dinner with friends, they're probably thinking about what they should order from the menu. Whether to pick the burger with french fries or opt for a healthy salad instead might be the cause of some angst. But they're probably not worried about whether the waiter or waitress will understand their words or whether they'll be able to chew and swallow their meal. Yet millions of Americans do struggle with just these things – speaking and swallowing – and this is where speech-language pathologists come in. According to Elizabeth McCrea, the 2014 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat a variety of speech, sound, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders."
Speech-language pathologists work with people who are dyslexic, hard of hearing, have incurred brain injuries and more. And their patients span generations. In the last decade, they started working with patients as young as newborns, who are born with cleft palates or have nursing difficulties. They also work with geriatric patients who have suffered strokes or struggle with aphasia (a difficulty communicating through speech or writing).
In addition to creating and carrying out treatment plans for patients, they also work with a patient's family or support system to help them care for a loved one with speech or language difficulties. Speech-language pathologists work in a number of settings, including private offices, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and public schools.
Job prospects look bright for speech-language pathologists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 28,900 jobs will open up before 2024. Since instances of speech and language impairments increase with age, the BLS predicts that the aging baby boomer generation will spur this job growth. The BLS also cites the increased awareness of speech and language disorders in children as another reason for this job boom.
Quick Stats:
$71,550 MEDIAN SALARY
0.9% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
28,900 NUMBER OF JOBS
RANKINGS:
Speech-Language Pathologists rank #19 in Best Health Care Jobs. Jobs are ranked according to their ability to offer an elusive mix of factors. Read more about how we rank the best jobs.
Speech-Language Pathologists are ranked:
#19 in Best Health Care Jobs
#28 in The 100 Best Jobs
7.1Overall
SCORECARD
Salary 6.7
Job Market 10
Future Growth 8
Stress 4
Work Life Balance 6
Read about how we rank the best jobs.
Salary:
Speech-language pathologists have seen a spike in pay the past few years. The average salary for therapists jumped from $66,920 in 2010 to $71,550 in 2014, according to the BLS. The best-paid speech-language pathologists earned more than $111,000 in 2014, while the lowest-paid earned less than $44,940. In general, jobs within the health care industry pay better than schools do. Some of the top-paying metropolitan areas include Redding, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Sacramento, California.
75th Percentile: $90,360
Median: $71,550
25th Percentile: $56,090
Training:
To practice as a speech-language pathologist, a master’s degree from one of the 300-some programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation is required. Curriculums might include courses in American Sign Language, deaf culture, swallowing disorders, aural rehabilitation and more. You'll also need a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical experience, according to Brenda Seal, director of Gallaudet University's speech-language department. Graduate students will also have to pass the Praxis exam. And after receiving their master's degree, they will have to complete a year of supervised practice – known as the clinical fellowship year–before they receive their speech-language pathologist certification. Most states require new hires to be licensed.
Seal recommends prospective students investigate a program's student-to-faculty ratio, as well as the credentials of the teachers. She also suggests researching a potential program's graduation rates and Praxis exam rates, especially if students take out student loans to cover educational costs. "If the program has a 90 percent graduation rate but a 50 percent Praxis passing rate, you can expect some of those students who borrowed money won’t be paying them off with salary as a speech-language pathologist," she says.
Job Satisfaction:
Average Americans work well into their 60s, so workers might as well have a job that’s enjoyable and a career that's fulfilling. A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here's how this job's satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.
Upward Mobility: Average
Opportunities for advancements and salary
Stress Level: Above Average
Work environment and complexities of the job's responsibilities
Flexibility: Average
Alternative working schedule and work life balance
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/speech-language-pathologist
as #19 in Best Health Care Jobs.
Overview:
When most people sit down for dinner with friends, they're probably thinking about what they should order from the menu. Whether to pick the burger with french fries or opt for a healthy salad instead might be the cause of some angst. But they're probably not worried about whether the waiter or waitress will understand their words or whether they'll be able to chew and swallow their meal. Yet millions of Americans do struggle with just these things – speaking and swallowing – and this is where speech-language pathologists come in. According to Elizabeth McCrea, the 2014 president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, “speech-language pathologists assess, diagnose and treat a variety of speech, sound, language, voice, fluency and swallowing disorders."
Speech-language pathologists work with people who are dyslexic, hard of hearing, have incurred brain injuries and more. And their patients span generations. In the last decade, they started working with patients as young as newborns, who are born with cleft palates or have nursing difficulties. They also work with geriatric patients who have suffered strokes or struggle with aphasia (a difficulty communicating through speech or writing).
In addition to creating and carrying out treatment plans for patients, they also work with a patient's family or support system to help them care for a loved one with speech or language difficulties. Speech-language pathologists work in a number of settings, including private offices, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and public schools.
Job prospects look bright for speech-language pathologists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that 28,900 jobs will open up before 2024. Since instances of speech and language impairments increase with age, the BLS predicts that the aging baby boomer generation will spur this job growth. The BLS also cites the increased awareness of speech and language disorders in children as another reason for this job boom.
Quick Stats:
$71,550 MEDIAN SALARY
0.9% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
28,900 NUMBER OF JOBS
RANKINGS:
Speech-Language Pathologists rank #19 in Best Health Care Jobs. Jobs are ranked according to their ability to offer an elusive mix of factors. Read more about how we rank the best jobs.
Speech-Language Pathologists are ranked:
#19 in Best Health Care Jobs
#28 in The 100 Best Jobs
7.1Overall
SCORECARD
Salary 6.7
Job Market 10
Future Growth 8
Stress 4
Work Life Balance 6
Read about how we rank the best jobs.
Salary:
Speech-language pathologists have seen a spike in pay the past few years. The average salary for therapists jumped from $66,920 in 2010 to $71,550 in 2014, according to the BLS. The best-paid speech-language pathologists earned more than $111,000 in 2014, while the lowest-paid earned less than $44,940. In general, jobs within the health care industry pay better than schools do. Some of the top-paying metropolitan areas include Redding, California; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Sacramento, California.
75th Percentile: $90,360
Median: $71,550
25th Percentile: $56,090
Training:
To practice as a speech-language pathologist, a master’s degree from one of the 300-some programs accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation is required. Curriculums might include courses in American Sign Language, deaf culture, swallowing disorders, aural rehabilitation and more. You'll also need a minimum of 400 hours of supervised clinical experience, according to Brenda Seal, director of Gallaudet University's speech-language department. Graduate students will also have to pass the Praxis exam. And after receiving their master's degree, they will have to complete a year of supervised practice – known as the clinical fellowship year–before they receive their speech-language pathologist certification. Most states require new hires to be licensed.
Seal recommends prospective students investigate a program's student-to-faculty ratio, as well as the credentials of the teachers. She also suggests researching a potential program's graduation rates and Praxis exam rates, especially if students take out student loans to cover educational costs. "If the program has a 90 percent graduation rate but a 50 percent Praxis passing rate, you can expect some of those students who borrowed money won’t be paying them off with salary as a speech-language pathologist," she says.
Job Satisfaction:
Average Americans work well into their 60s, so workers might as well have a job that’s enjoyable and a career that's fulfilling. A job with a low stress level, good work-life balance and solid prospects to improve, get promoted and earn a higher salary would make many employees happy. Here's how this job's satisfaction is rated in terms of upward mobility, stress level and flexibility.
Upward Mobility: Average
Opportunities for advancements and salary
Stress Level: Above Average
Work environment and complexities of the job's responsibilities
Flexibility: Average
Alternative working schedule and work life balance
http://money.usnews.com/careers/best-jobs/speech-language-pathologist
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