Rian Chatterton has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for the past 14-years. Rian has worked in a variety of settings. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology and Audiology in 2002 from Idaho State University. In 2004 she completed her Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathologist from Idaho State University. Rian has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of communication disorders. She has specialized in areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Augmentative and Alternative Communication and Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Rian took over ownership of Boise Speech and Hearing Clinic in the summer of 2013.

Rian holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and a State of Idaho License for Speech Language Pathology. In 2016 Rian completed her certification process with the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) and is now 1 of 2 Certified Orofacial Myologists in the state of Idaho.

Rian has called Boise her home most of her life and LOVES the Treasure Valley! She loves to cook, be outdoors camping and hiking. Rian is a “self-help” book junkie and is always reading 3 books at a time. She loves coming up with crafts for herself and her kids to do. Her kids might say that their life is a constant sound track and dance party as she is always making up songs for everything and embarrassing them with her mediocre dance moves. Rian LOVES her job because she gets to play and make a difference every day!

Becky received her Master’s of Science degree in Speech Language Pathology from Idaho State University in August of 2005. Prior to attending graduate school, she worked at St Luke’s Children Hospital with the Child Life team. It is there that she discovered her desire to help people better communicate.

Becky has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of communication and swallowing disorders in a variety of clinical settings. She has the most passion for the areas of preschool language, orofacial myofunctional disorders, articulation and executive functions. Becky holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and a State of Idaho License for Speech Language Pathology.

Becky has lived all of her life in Idaho, growing up in Idaho Falls and then moving to the Treasure Valley in junior high. Idaho will always be home. Becky lives with her husband, daughter, son and pug. In her free time, she loves hand lettering, taking barre classes, baking, being outside, and anything that involves family.

Courtney is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who graduated with her M.A. in Speech Language Pathology from the University of Northern Colorado in 2021.  Although she’s a Colorado native, she spent her childhood years in Boise and recently moved back to the Gem State with her husband and two teenage daughters and they are excited to get settled into their new home and “mini-farm” in Eagle! 

Although Courtney has worked primarily with pediatric clients since becoming a speech therapist, she completed her clinical fellowship year at a subacute rehabilitation hospital in Denver which specializes in helping adults recover from stroke and other acquired brain injuries and she is a certified VitalStim ™ therapy provider for adults with dysphagia.  

She recently received her TOM (Trained Orofacial Myologist) credential from the Chatterton Myoprogram and she has enjoyed learning how to combine myofunctional therapy with speech therapy interventions to improve outcomes for children with speech impairments.  Courtney especially loves treating clients who have lisps and / or difficulty with the R sounds.  

Before becoming a therapist, Courtney worked as a teacher of English as a second language to refugees and asylum seekers both in the United States and in Oxford, England where she and her husband lived for seven years.  She received her B.A in English Studies in 2007 and an M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics from Oxford University in 2009 then took several years off from work to raise her daughters. 

Outside of work, Courtney loves exploring local restaurants and bars, singing karaoke (badly), doing anything artistic with her kids and horseback riding with her husband.

Lydia Webb is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who received her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Idaho State University in Meridian, Idaho. She holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed by the State of Idaho in Speech Language Pathology.

Lydia has a diverse range of clinical experience, treating patients of all ages and with a variety of communication disorders and medical backgrounds. Her clinical interests include speech sound disorders and orofacial myology. She is deeply committed to educating both patients and their families about the root causes of their concerns and the treatment processes she provides. Lydia is passionate about empowering those she works with by fostering a supportive, educational, and compassionate environment.

Originally from Washington, Lydia relocated to Boise, Idaho, in 2017 and has since fallen in love with exploring the area. When not in the office, she enjoys trying new activities, socializing with friends, and playing basketball.

Marla received her Master of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Idaho State University. She has provided therapeutic speech/language services for the last 18 years in a variety of settings, which include: outpatient rehabilitation, sensory integration centers and early intervention for the 0-3 population. Marla enjoys working with infants and children with pediatric feeding difficulties. She is currently working on getting IBCLC certified to support babies and parents with breast and/or bottle feeding.

The majority of Marla’s postmaster’s education has focused on helping children with feeding and oral motor development, including transitioning to solid foods, feeding aversions, and oral motor dysfunction. In addition to her continuing education courses, Marla has training in orofacial myofunctional therapy and craniosacral therapy. During her time away from work, Marla enjoys spending time with her 2 dogs (goldendoodles) and outdoor adventures.

Katie is married and has two children. She moved to Idaho for her husband’s job in 2007 and quickly made Boise their home.

Katie has several years experience working retail, as an assistant for an accounting office and most recently with children at an Elementary School.

In her free time, Katie enjoys going to the movies, walks with her husband, traveling, watching sports, and spending time with her three cats.

Rose moved to Idaho in 2018 to be closer to family and enjoy the 4 seasons. She has 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

Rose has been in the medical field for over 20 years. Starting off as a Nursing Assistant, in a hospital setting, Rose knew that the medical field was for her. She became interested in the rehabilitation therapy portion of patient care in regards to Physical Therapy. She spent the next 4 years as a PTA applying her knowledge in modalities and procedures for patients with orthopedic injuries. Always looking for a challenge, Rose became an Office Collections Supervisor for a company that had 15 Physical , Occupational and Speech offices. It was spending 15 years there that she realized her passion for fighting insurance denials and being a voice for the patient. With her daughter starting school at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, chose to move to Central California. There she was an Office Manager for a Physical Therapy Clinic for 3 years before moving to Boise and joining the Boise Speech and Hearing Team.

In her spare time, she enjoys going to church, reading, walking her dogs and gardening. In the future she is hoping to become more involved with her church and Hospice.

Marilee has 40 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist and has received her speciality certification in Low Vision through the American Occupational Therapy Association. She has worked with geriatrics throughout her career and devoted ten years working with Dr. Ronald Cole at Medical Vision Technology, a private practice low vision rehabilitation program in Sacramento. During her low vision practice, she developed a unique guide card method, which helps patients to learn how to effectively use their eccentric viewing when performing functional tasks such as reading, writing and home making skills. She has been a speaker for the Academy of Ophthalmology Low vision Day in 2003, 2004, and 2005. She presented at the American Geriatric Society – annual Scientific Meeting, on OT’s role in low vision rehabilitation. She has been a speaker in 2007, 2008 and 2009 at Envision – a multidisciplinary low vision rehab and research conference. She was asked to teach physicians in Shanghai China on her eccentric training method and she presented at the 8th international congress of Ophthalmology and Optometry Conference in Nanjing, China. She has been a board member of the SAFE Foundation – Sight and Function Enhancement Foundation in Sacramento.  She loves spending her free time with her husband and two adult children and their families as well as developing trip itineraries for her family as well as for their friends.  Photography is a special interest and you might find Marilee parked along a street taking pictures of the beautiful fall colors or the great horned owl in their back yard.

Gino moved to the Treasure Valley from California in 2019 to play football and lacrosse for the Yotes. In his spare time, Gino likes to spend time with family and friends, go fishing, go on hikes, travel, cook, workout, and follow sports.

Lisa has lived in the Treasure Valley for 30 years. She graduated from nearby Centennial High School and from Boise State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Lisa and her husband together have 5 wonderful children. They love to go to church together, play pickleball, spend time exploring, and find new restaurants.

Lisa loves going for walks on the Greenbelt, baking yummy treats and doing anything outdoors with her beautiful family. She loves to travel, especially to warm, tropical destinations and is always looking forward to her next adventure.

Dhalía is a proud alumna of Idaho State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Her academic journey is paving the way for her ultimate goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist, with plans to pursue graduate studies in the coming years.

Originally from San Diego, California, Dhalía has embraced the Treasure Valley community for the past 4 years.

Outside of her professional pursuits, she finds joy in spending quality time with her partner, family, and friends. Dhalía also has a passion for jewelry making, exploring new recipes in the kitchen, and discovering diverse music genres.