Meet the Team
Speech-Language Pathologist,
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Laurie Draper
Laurie is the owner and founder of Elevation Therapy. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and nationally certified through the American Speech Hearing Association. She has completed training as an Orofacial Myologist through Neo-Health Services. Laurie received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. Laurie has over a decade of experience in a wide variety of settings including pediatric outpatient, adult inpatient rehabilitation facility, skilled nursing facility, and school-based setting.
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In addition to providing speech, feeding, and swallowing services, Laurie is an invited speaker for professional and community organizations. Laurie has been an invited speaker at:
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Central Louisiana Dental Association presenting on Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Impact on Speech, Feeding and Airway
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CenLa Healthy Start Cradle Connections Class: Supporting Your Baby's Feeding Journey
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Louisiana State University Health Science Center: Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Impact on Pediatric Feeding Difficulties and Oral Phase Dysphagia
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She has advanced training and certifications in:
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Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention
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Orofacial Myology through Neo-Health Services
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Licensed SPEAK OUT! Provider for Parkinson's Disorder
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Feed the Peds (a three-month training addressing assessment and intervention of pediatric feeding difficulties and dysphagia)
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Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
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eSWALLOW NMES for Treatment of Dysphagia
Laurie has been awarded 2017 Hometown Healthcare Hero-Best Speech Therapist in Cenla and ACE Award from the American Speech Hearing Association.
Laurie is a native of Pineville, Louisiana, where she and her family currently reside. She is married to Dylon and they have a son, Ezra. Laurie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being outdoors, iced coffee and working out.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Morgan Burks
Morgan is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to helping individuals develop the communication and swallowing skills needed to thrive in their daily lives. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master's degrees at the University of Louisiana at Monroe in Monroe, LA.
Morgan is licensed through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (LBESPA) and nationally certified from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Morgan has spent her 3 1/2 years of clinical practice in a pediatric outpatient setting. Her professional interests include early language development, speech sound disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and swallowing disorders. Morgan is passionate about providing individualized, evidence-based care and partnering with families to help clients achieve meaningful communication outcomes. She has certifications in:
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Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention
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Feed the Peds (a three-month training addressing assessment and intervention of pediatric feeding difficulties and dysphagia)
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eSWALLOW USA
In recognition of her commitment to continuing education and professional growth, Morgan received the ACE Award by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Morgan is a native of Alexandria, LA. She currently resides in Pineville, LA with her significant other, Cedric, and their three boys, Xade, Jayden, and Lennox. Morgan enjoys cooking, shopping, and spending quality time with her family. She especially loves cheering on her boys and staying involved in their busy sports schedules.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lydia LeJeune
Lydia is a provisionally licensed Speech-Language Pathologist through the Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She has clinical experience in school-based and adult inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Her additional trainings and certifications include:
· Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile
· The Life Participation Approach to Aphasia Knowledge Certificate, Aphasia Access
· Certified Rater for the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
She is currently completing additional certifications and trainings in:
o Licensed SPEAK OUT! Provider for Parkinson's Disorder
o Lingraphica Certified
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Lydia is a native of Oakdale, Louisiana. She enjoys teaching Sunday School, spending time with family, friends, and dogs, reading, playing piano, swimming, and cooking.