Type Of Business:
Private practice
Expertise:
Adults with brain injuries; Children with functional disabilities
Major Product/SVS:
Speech and language pathology
Hobbies/Sports:
Caring for animals including dogs, cats and parrots; Horseback riding; Hiking
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, Oklahoma State University
Affiliations Awards:
Various Nonprofit Organizations
Charity:
Board of Directors, Animals and People Together Org.
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
32
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her collaborations with other professionals, which have led to new and innovative therapies.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession upon receiving a recommendation to watch several therapy sessions and after doing so she fell in love with the industry.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Nunemaker has been practicing in the field of speech and language pathology for 34 years. She has worked with children and adults in various settings including hospitals, clinics, homes and farms. She owns a farm, which she utilizes to provide therapeutic horseback riding for children.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Working with children facing speech and language challenges and adults with brain injuries; Visiting patients at their homes; Collaborating with occupational therapists, psychotherapists and doctors to formulate strategies that allow adult patients to become and remain independent
Education Certifications:
Certification, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; Certification, The American Hippotherapy Association, Inc.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Nunemaker intends to partner with additional school organizations and work in collaboration with agencies to expand the area and provide therapy to more children. She also plans to use horses to develop an alternative approach to therapy.