Speech & Occupational Therapists in Lakewood
Dedicated Speech and Occupational Therapy Experts
Our facility in Lakewood, CO consists of specialists dedicated to speech and occupational therapy. We strive to make sure your needs are served and are confident that our unique approach is an inclusive experience that will encourage you to become the best version of yourself. Take a moment to read about our tight knit team here and learn about how we foster a love for speech and occupational therapy. Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions; we’re here to make your life easier.
Lakewood Admin Members
AMANDA KING
Founder: Speech Language Pathologist
LEAH CASTLE
Prior Authorization Specialist
MELANIE WISEMAN
Clinical Director & Speech Language Pathologist
CCC
Lakewood Therapists
MAE RUPPERT
Speech Language Pathologist
COURTNEY IVY
Occupational Therapist
LAURA MIFFLIN
Occupational Therapist
JAMES WADE
Occupational Therapist
Maddie Russel
Speech Language Pathologist
Amanda King
Speech Language Pathologist CCC
Georgia State University
Leah Castle
Prior Authorization Specialist
Melanie Wiseman
Clinical Director
Speech Language Pathologist CCC
Northeastern University
Mae Ruppert
Speech Language Pathologist
University of Northern Colorado
Mae graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Master’s degree in speech-language pathology. She is currently completing her clinical fellowship at Therapies of the Rockies. Mae has completed several internships where she has gained experience working in schools and in-patient rehabilitation treating expressive/receptive language disorders, articulation disorders, cognitive-communication deficits, and swallowing across all different ages. She enjoys working with children and adults and supporting their journeys towards clear and effective communication. Outside of work, Mae likes spending time with friends and family, playing tennis, and board games.
COURTNEY IVY
Occupational Therapist
Courtney is originally from a small town outside of Birmingham, Alabama and earned her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from Tuskegee University in 2023. She has clinical experience in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehab, adult day programs, school-based pediatrics, and her favorite – outpatient pediatrics.
Her favorite part of working with children is seeing how excited they get when making progress and mastering new skills. When she’s not at work, Courtney loves reading all genres, trying new recipes, and going on hikes with her family
Laura Mifflin
Occupational Therapist
Texas Woman’s University
Laura Mifflin is from the small island town of Galveston, Texas. After earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University in May 2025, she relocated to Colorado to begin the next chapter of her career. She completed her doctoral capstone project working in underserved schools to develop a program that identifies and treats young children at risk of developmental trauma. She has worked with children of various abilities and skills for most of her life and is passionate about empowering future generations, both in her personal life and professional career.
Her clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, including psychiatric and forensic facilities, post-acute outpatient care, and school-based pediatrics. She has treated individuals with behavioral, intellectual, developmental, and physical challenges.
In her free time, Laura enjoys volunteering, cooking, hiking, petting all the dogs, and experimenting with new hobbies in her new home (with her Australian Shepherd by her side, of course).
JAMES WADE
Occupational Therapist
Hello, I’m James, a Colorado native and new pediatric occupational therapist at Therapies of the Rockies. I’m passionate about helping kids overcome challenges and reach their goals through playful, meaningful activities. When I’m not in the clinic, you can find me working out, golfing, soaking up the outdoors, or cheering on any Colorado sports teams. I also have a dog named Toby who’s in training to become a therapy dog—I’m excited for the day he can join me in supporting the amazing families we serve.
Maddie Russel
Speech Language Pathologist
Texas Woman’s University
Maddie is completing her clinical fellowship in speech-language pathology with the TOTR Lakewood team. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech & Hearing Sciences from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and recently graduated with her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Eastern Illinois University.
Maddie has experience working with patients across the lifespan in both school and medical settings. She recently completed her educational externship at a K–6 school in Colorado and previously completed a medical externship at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, where she worked with adults on the brain injury rehabilitation floor.
She is passionate about helping individuals strengthen their communication and swallowing skills so they can feel more confident and independent in daily life. Maddie has particular interests in feeding and swallowing therapy, AAC, cognitive-communication disorders, and providing care through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.
She enjoys building strong relationships with patients and families and creating therapy that is personalized, meaningful, and centered around each patient’s individual goals.
Outside of work, Maddie enjoys hiking, traveling, finding a new movie or TV show to watch, attending concerts, and cheering on Denver sports teams. She is excited to be part of the TOTR Lakewood team and looks forward to getting to know the families and patients she works with.
Get in Touch
Aurora & Lakewood
Fax: (303) 362-8986
Hours
Monday - Thursday — 8am - 6pm
Saturday & Sunday — Closed
Phone Hours:
Monday - Thursday — 9am - 6pm
Friday — 9am - 1pm
Therapy Locations:
2851 S. Parker Road Suite 570