Michael has worked in healthcare for more than 28 years, with experience in cardiac imaging, oncology, and outpatient practices at CHI Memorial Hospital. He also served as a combat medic in the U.S. Navy.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in health administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a certificate in healthcare leadership.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys camping, hiking with his family and helping his children with homework. He and his wife chair the Marriage Ministry at First Centenary United Methodist Church.

At The Speech & Hearing Center, Michael enjoys working alongside the speech therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy teams, as well as assisting with audiometric testing. He values The Speech & Hearing Center’s patient-centered culture and commitment to care.

Dr. Hailey Long is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where she earned her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree. She previously earned her bachelor’s degree in speech and hearing science from Cleveland State University.

Pam Hosterman has been with the Speech & Hearing Center since 1984. She obtained her bachelor’s degree at Penn State University and her master’s degree at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Pam is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is a certified dispenser for SpeechEasy®, an anti-dysfluency devise. Pam believes that a child’s development of communication skills is crucial for building strong self-confidence. She also enjoys instructing and encouraging parents on working with their children so they can help them meet their learning potential. Pam is a licensed speech-language pathologist in Georgia and Tennessee and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Carla Wiksell is a senior speech-language pathologist and has been with the Speech & Hearing Center since 1991. In her role, she provides therapy services for patients of all ages and heads up the Center’s screening program at area schools. Prior to the Center, she served as a speech-language pathologist for Bardstown City Schools in Kentucky. Carla obtained her bachelor’s degree at Murray State University and her master’s degree at University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She is licensed in Georgia and Tennessee and is certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She is also a certified dispenser for SpeechEasy®, a device used to reduce stuttering.

Casey graduated from the University of Montevallo and has over 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathology assistant in various settings. She values the individuality of her clients and understands that we all learn in different ways. She strives to help clients make meaningful connections to the concepts targeted in sessions. Casey believes building confidence and being part of a team with clients and family members can make a positive impact on progress.

Becky is a bilingual speech-language pathologist who enjoys helping children of all ages improve their ability to communicate. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and Latin American studies from Brandeis University and a master’s in communication sciences and disorders from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Prior to becoming a speech therapist, Becky was a teacher for six years in grades K-2. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and is licensed in Tennessee and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). In addition to spoken language, Becky is passionate about reading and has over ten years of experience providing literacy intervention for struggling readers.

Jennifer has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  She also has a Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia in Special Education.  She has experience as a special education teacher and early intervention specialist.  Jennifer loves being a wife and the mom of 4 very active children.  In her spare time, she loves attending sport events, camping, swimming and going to the beach.

Kate is a student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in nursing, with hopes of one day becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. She loves working with children, running and watching the beautiful Chattanooga sunsets!

Crystal attended Southern Adventist University for college and currently works part time as an office manager at a physical therapy practice. Before that, she worked in eyecare as an optometric technician for 12 years. In addition to her many professional achievements, Crystal is a devoted wife and mother to three children. She maintains an incredibly active life style and is involved in her CrossFit community. She loves camping and being outdoors with her family. And of course, cheering on her kids in all their sporting activities.

Tara is a licensed Physical Therapist who received her doctorate degree in 2006 from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. She has been practicing for 16 years in a variety of settings, including acute care, outpatient and school system. Tara specializes in pediatrics and hippotherapy — a form of PT that utilizes equine movement in her patients’ rehabilitative treatments. Dr. Yelliott has a strong passion for working outdoors with her pediatric patients. She has been married to her husband, Grant, for 14 years and has two beautiful children, Addy and Tripp. Tara has two horses, two dogs and one cat. When she isn’t working, she is riding horses, running on the trails with her dogs or working out!

Evelyn is the industrial hearing manager for the Center’s hearing conservation testing program. She earned a bachelor of arts in marketing from Mississippi State University. She utilizes her many years of customer service experience to assist current and prospective clients meet and comply with OSHA standards. Her career background in management and sales lends to her success in this position.

Rhett graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in the fall of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a minor in Physics. He has nearly 10 years’ experience as a general contractor in Chattanooga and surrounding areas, where he strived to make it known that his foremost priority was quality of work and customer satisfaction. He always says that if you are going to do anything in life, there is no reason to not give whatever it is your best focus and effort and to take pride in everything you do. He enjoys music, writing, traveling with family and friends, and of course meeting new people in those experiences.

Lorena joined The Speech & Hearing Center in 2019 and has held several leadership roles in the community with retail and brain injury.  In her role as the community outreach coordinator, she is out and about spreading the good word about the Center and its mission.  This includes representing the organization at community events, forming relationships with physician offices, and speaking to area groups and professional organizations.  Since being fitted with hearing devices in 2018, she knows firsthand how life changing treated hearing loss can be.  Lorena is passionate about hearing health and helping people regain their hearing and ability to communicate.

Linsay is a dedicated medical receptionist known for her warm smile and friendly demeanor. When she’s not assisting patients, she enjoys staying active sports and cherishing time with her children. A self-proclaimed foodie, Sarah loves exploring new restaurants and discovering exciting flavors. She is currently finishing her degree in Vascular Sonography.