About Nolan Speech
Welcome to Nolan Speech! It is so nice to meet you!
At Nolan Speech & Language Center, we strive to take our patients from hopeless to hopeful. We are dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, comprehensive care. Rooted in our three pillars- Compassion, Collaboration, and Community- we provide specialized treatment for speech, language, feeding, and orofacial myofunctional disorders, as well as craniosacral therapy.
With compassion, we create a supportive and personalized experience for every patient. Through collaboration, we work closely with families and professionals to develop holistic, effective treatment plans. By fostering community, we empower individuals to thrive, ensuring lasting progress and a higher quality of life. Our mission is to treat beyond symptoms, addressing the root causes of challenges and guiding each patient toward their fullest potential. You are not alone in this journey- we are here to help! Together we will make meaningful progress and brighter futures.
Our Story
Nolan Speech & Language Center was established in 2010 when our CEO and founder, Keisha Nolan, recognized a critical gap in care for individuals struggling with speech, language, feeding and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She saw firsthand how many people were not receiving the specialized support they needed to thrive, which inspired her to create a practice dedicated to providing compassionate and individualized care. At Nolan Speech, we take a holistic, patient-centered approach that goes beyond treating symptoms. We focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of challenges, empowering our patients to achieve their full potential.
We continue to thrive because we believe in the transformative power of personalized therapy. Every day, we witness the incredible progress our patients make, and it fuels our passion to keep serving our community. Our mission is to make high-quality care accessible, ensuring that every patient receives the support they deserve.
At Nolan Speech, our goal for each patient is clear: to provide a path to success through customized therapy plans tailored to their unique needs. We strive to build confidence, identify root causes, and enhance overall quality of life. Whether it’s mastering speech sounds, finding a voice, overcoming feeding difficulties, saying goodbye to chronic tension, or breathing better, we are here to guide and support our patients every step of the way.
When you choose Nolan Speech and Language Center, you can expect:
· A welcoming, supportive environment where you feel heard and valued.
· A team of highly trained specialists dedicated to your success.
· Evidence-based, innovative treatment strategies designed for real-life results.
· A partnership with you and your family to ensure your goals are achieved.
At Nolan Speech and Language Center, our patients are our top priority. We are committed to making your life better than it was before you walked through our doors and showing you that there is hope for your future. Together, we can help you achieve the progress you’ve been striving for!
Meet the Experts Dedicated
to Your Success
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Keisha Nolan, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®, CLC
FOUNDER
Keisha is a highly sought after speech-language pathologist, international instructor, and mentor. In addition to being a licensed speech-language pathologist, she is also a certified orofacial myologist and lactation consultant, and has training in craniosacral therapy and craniosacral fascial therapy. Keisha teaches at the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and enjoys lecturing and mentoring on orofacial myofunctional disorders.
The focus of her career has been with the pediatric population in both clinical and school-based settings. She has a wide variety of experience which allows her to use a holistic approach to treatment. She is a life-long learner and her continuing education coursework includes training in iLS (Intergrated Listening Systems), Social Thinking, P.R.O.M.T., Hanen, Floortime/DIR, and multiple infant and pediatric feeding and bodywork courses.
Keisha is a compassionate and dedicated, speech-language pathologist with a strong desire to help improve the lives of others by treating the "whole" person and collaborating with their healthcare team.
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Nichole Kinsler M.S., CCC-SLP, CLC
LEAD THERAPIST
Nichole graduated from St. Ambrose University in Iowa with a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. She specializes in lactation, bodywork, orofacial myofunctional disorders and reflex integration. She has experience working with pediatrics in both the school and private practice setting, as well as adults and geriatrics in private practice and skilled nursing facilities.
Nichole strives to use a holistic approach to speech and language intervention, which is why she has gained training in Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration programming. Additionally, she is trained in the AEIOU approach to pediatric feeding, Beckman Oral Motor technique, advanced orofacial myofunctional disorders, as well as craniosacral therapy from the Upledger Institute. Her current career goals include becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and feeding specialist for the pediatric population. Nichole believes that personal growth never ends and is passionate about continuing her learning to help you grow and achieve your own personal goals.
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Leah DeGregory M.A., CCC-SLP
SPEECH THERAPIST
Leah is a two-time alumna from Central Michigan University where she received a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology and her undergraduate studies included a concentration in American Sign Language. She is dedicated to serving individuals across the lifespan and has primarily worked in private practice settings.
Leah's professional experiences include language disorders, articulation disorders, autism spectrum disorder, a variety of swallowing disorders, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). She also has training in reflex integration, Beckman Oral Motor technique, and advanced orofacial myofunctional disorders. For the pediatric population she strives to integrate functional and play-based therapy to ensure treatment is effective and enjoyable. Collaboration is a vital aspect to services and Leah is dedicated to ensuring patients, parents, caretakers, and the healthcare team are included while working toward treatment goals.
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Erika Liechty M.A., CCC-SLP, IBCLC
SPEECH THERAPIST
Erika is a highly experienced speech-language pathologist. After graduating from Calvin University, she worked in California, Uganda, and now Michigan.
Her experience has mostly been in pediatric outpatient therapy centers, but she's also worked in hospitals and in teletherapy for schools. Over the years, her specializations have included reflex integration, speech sound disorders, early language development, pediatric feeding/dysphagia, lactation and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Meet Our Office Staff
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Mandy Barnett
OFFICE MANAGER
Mandy started working jointly for NSLC and Creating Wellness after moving to the area in summer 2013. She wears many hats at the office, but dedicates most of her time working on office organization and efficiency. She hopes to help evolve the office and prepare for future expansion
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Jennifer Valicevic
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
Jennifer is the smiling face you see when you first walk in the office. She is here to help with scheduling your appointments, collecting payments, and answering any questions you may have.