Who We Are

 Speech Therapist

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University/Chico, Kathleen moved back to Idaho to finish her Education at Idaho State University where she graduated with a Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology. She began her career with a focus on the adult population working in a private practice, first in Twin Falls, ID and then Boise, ID. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, watching sports, walking, bicycling, and traveling.
 

Speech Therapist

Originally from Los Angles California, Greg moved to Portland and attended Portland State University where he earned his BA in Speech and Hearing Sciences. He then attended Eastern New Mexico University where he received a Master of Science in  Communicative Disorder. He moved to Boise to be near his father. Greg loves Boise, ID and has decided to make it his permanent home. He spent most of his career in home health but has experience in long-term acute care, memory care, assisted living,  skilled nursing facilities and hospitals. On his free time Greg enjoys downhill mountain biking, golfing, woodworking and fishing with dad. 

 Anne earned her master’s degree from Washington State University and has been practicing for over 23 years. She has provided speech therapy services across the continuum from inpatient acute care to home health services. The majority of her professional career was at a Level I Trauma facility in Boise in the assessment and treatment of patients at the acute, inpatient acute rehabilitation as well as transitional rehabilitation (subacute) level. She was instrumental in the development of the Speech Therapy Department in defining the SLP scope of practice, enhance service delivery, maintain, and exceed productivity expectations. As the Supervisor, she was also responsible for achieving CARF, JCAHO and CMS standards and regulations relevant to the SLP role. She has extensive experience with the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders which includes completion of numerous Modified Barium Swallow studies with inpatients and outpatients of the Treasure Valley. As a continuous learner with a profound professional dedication, she has received eight ASHA ACE awards for continuing education.  

Physical Therapist - service area (Ada County)

Practicing Physical Therapy (PT) since 2008, Dr. Corey has combined his experiences and training in both the Outpatient and Home Health PT realms creating a truly customized treatment approach to meet your needs for rehab at home and on your terms. His expertise is in orthopedic injury and recovery, chronic pain, and vestibular rehab, with extensive training in those fields.  

DuPont Wellness, PLLC is a private, mobile physical therapy practice in the Boise Area where the physical therapy is brought to you. This allows Dr. Corey the freedom to dedicate full-hour sessions 1:1 with you in the comfort and convenience in you own home, office or work site, your gym, or even outdoors. As a result, outcomes are achieved in fewer visits than seen in clinic settings.

Physical Therapist - service area (Canyon County)

Dr. Teisha Banda PT, DPT is an Idaho native and has been providing Physical Therapy since 2020 in both Outpatient and Home Health settings. She graduated with Cum Laude Honors from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Exercise Science in 2015. She continued her education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2020. She is certified in Functional Dry Needling Level 1 and enjoys providing patients with a multitude of interventions to best fit their needs. Dr. Teisha has experience in vestibular rehab, TMJ, orthopedic injuries, and post operative management. Outside of work life she loves being a mom and spending time away in the mountains.

Occupational Therapist 

Allison is an Idaho native and Occupational Therapist with a certification in neurological speciality (CNS). She has experience in outpatient, home health and skilled nursing settings over the past five years. She has worked with clients with multiple diagnoses such as stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, ALS, Spinal Cord Injury, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Allison earned her B.S. in Psychology in 2015 at Boise State University and went on to earn her Masters in Occupational Therapy in 2021. 

Allison not only understands the concept of rehab as a clinician, but also as a young lady who experienced rehab after a traumatic motor vehicle accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury (SCI). She had an incomplete SCI at L1-L2 with paraplegia from the waist down, but was determined to walk again! Once stabilized and independent at wheelchair level, she was discharged. She searched and found a trainer willing to help her continue her rehab, and 2 years later…learned to walk using ankle foot orthotics (AFOs), went to Occupational Therapy (OT) school, and now practices with a perspective unique to most therapists. 

In her spare time, you can find Allison outdoors in her garden, traveling, showing her 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air, going for a hike in the mountains, and spending time with her family/friends.
 

Music Therapist

Music has always been an important part of Ellen’s life. She began playing piano at 10 years old and continued her interest in music through viola, flute, and guitar. She earned her BS in Music Therapy from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus. Her Music Therapy Internship was completed at The Northern Center for the Developmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls, WI. She maintains her Music Therapy – Board Certified status by completing 100 music therapy continuing education credits every 5 years . She has been trained in Neurological Music Therapy at Colorado State. She has enjoyed working with a variety of health care populations. Her youngest client was unborn , her oldest 104, with other clients of all ages in between. When she is not playing guitar, flute, piano, singing, or composing, you can find her spending time with her family. Her furry companions bring her joy and she relaxes while knitting, reading, gardening, and being outdoors. She is a member of Kawa Taiko, a Japanese Drumming Group that performs in the Treasure Valley. It was her honor to be awarded an Idaho Commission of the Arts grant in 2019 which commissioned an original Taiko composition, “Three Rivers” Her deep respect for Veterans and love of animals led to her become the Pets for Vets – Boise Chapter Director. This organization is dear to her heart. Ellen understands the power of music and looks forward to using her knowledge and skills to help clients with their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual goals.