Alicia Frannicola, MS, CCC-SLP,COM® is a certified and New Jersey state licensed Speech and Language Pathologist and IAOM certified Orofacial Myologist. She is the owner of Reach for Speech & Beyond, LLC, a private speech, language and orofacial myofunctional therapy practice located in Clifton, New Jersey, which treats both children and adults. She has worked in various settings including public and private schools, preschools, early intervention, private practice and has mentored numerous graduate student clinicians. Alicia received a Master of Science degree in Communication Disorders from William Paterson University of New Jersey and received training and certification in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). Orofacial Myology, or myofunctional therapy, utilizes neuromuscular re-education exercises to re-establish a normal oral environment and stabilize oral postures.
Alicia holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a member of ASHA, the American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). In addition, she is co-chair of the Bergen County Speech, Language and Hearing Alliance (BCSLHA).
Alicia has received numerous ACE Awards for continuing education from ASHA for her participation in extensive continuing educational conferences and courses, with many focusing on oral motor development, articulation and orofacial myofunctional disorders. Alicia is also Level 1 PROMPT trained. She believes strongly in always furthering her knowledge, sharing that knowledge with the community and is a highly motivated therapist!
Rebecca Cooke, MA, CCC-SLP is a certified and New Jersey state licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. She was mentored by Alicia throughout her graduate clinical placements and joined the private practice in 2018. Rebecca is also Level 1 PROMPT trained, a technique which utilizes a tactile-kinesthetic approach to facilitate motor-mapping of the articulators (jaw, tongue and lips) using touch cues to guide the client to the correct phoneme placement to enhance speech productions.
She is a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), where she holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). She has worked in various settings including public and private schools, multiple disabled schools, acute care inpatient hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation hospitals and early intervention.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Loyola University Maryland and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Kean University.
Rebecca’s passion lies in pediatrics. Rebecca brings her highly motivated and energetic personality into all therapy sessions and absolutely loves working with the pediatric population!
Kate Lupinska, MS, CCC-SLP is a certified and New Jersey state licensed Speech and Language Pathologist. She was also mentored by Alicia throughout her graduate clinical placements.
Kate is a member of the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), where she holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC). She interned in various settings including public and private schools, acute care inpatient hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation hospitals, sub acute inpatient rehabilitation centers and private practices. Kate is currently a full time employee at a sub acute rehabilitation center for the geriatric population. She joined Reach for Speech and Beyond as an independent contractor in 2019.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in linguistics and psychology from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, and went on to receive her Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from Seton Hall University. Kate is bilingual in English and Polish.
Kate has worked with a diverse range of clients and loves to work with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is very open, enthusiastic and eager to help clients succeed in reaching their goals!
Elisa C. Pontoriero, M.S. CCC-SLP, is an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) certified Speech and Language Pathologist, licensed in the state of New Jersey. Elisa holds a Master’s of Science from Seton Hall School of Health and Medical Sciences. She has experience working in a variety of settings such as outpatient, acute care, school based and private practice.
The majority of Elisa’s experience has been in a school setting where she has worked extensively with toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children. She specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of communication disorders to include: articulation disorders, tongue thrust, stuttering, receptive/expressive language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, multiply disabled, social skills, auditory processing disorders, specific learning disabilities (SLD) and other developmental delays.
Elisa works closely with individuals and their families to facilitate effective communication skills, development and implementation. She is passionate about the field and is always coming up with creative and fun ways to target goals!
