Kristy Lane, MA, CCC-SLP

Specializing in Speech and language development, feeding and swallowing difficulties with infants to 21 years of age, medically fragile children including ventilator dependency and feeding tube dependency.

Whatever the child is drawn to

Following graduation I moved to Seattle and worked in pediatric hospital settings, both inpatient (NICU) and outpatient.  I then moved to Hawaii and worked in a women’s and children’s hospital, primarily in NICU/PICU settings. This gave me an opportunity to learn about diverse cultures.  I was lucky to provide care to outer islands and make medical outreach trips to places such as Vietnam and Thailand.  I moved back to Colorado in 2000 and have since worked in hospital, private practice and homecare settings.

How I got interested in being a therapist…

I first became interested in being a speech therapist when I went with my grandfather, who had had a stroke and was non-verbal, to therapy sessions and out in the community.  I found that I was able to understand him and support him in a way that many others could not.

Why I like working with kids…

The spontaneity and creativity. 

What I like about home care…

I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and I find that especially with feeding, children improve much faster when they are in their home environment. Challenges with feeding or speech impact the whole family and working together as a team provides the best support for the child.

What I like to do in my free time…

I usually want to be outside hiking or running but I also enjoy quiet creative time.  I also love to do pretty much anything with my amazing family.