Our Professionals
Personal connection is important to us and we feel we achieve that by offering a family friendly environment while providing individualized services to meet your child’s needs.

Gayle Prabhakaran
Speech Language Pathologist
Gayle is the owner of Therapy Station that was founded in 2002. She is a board-certified Speech Therapist who started her career in 1993 and has been working in pediatrics for the last 18 years. She received her Master’s degree in Communication Disorders from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Gayle values personal connection and works hard to help her little ones achieve their goals through fun and creative activities. When she is not at work, Gayle is busy raising three teenage sons and taking care of her two dogs (Mako and Puppy}, a bearded dragon (Chubs), and a tortoise (Tortellini). In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her friends and watching movies.

Karen Cabage
Office Manager and Billing
Karen is a native Floridian who graduated from Florida State University. She has been with Therapy Station for 16 years and is responsible for the day to day operations and clerical management of the office including billing authorization and credentialing. Her role also includes providing staff support and she is here to answer any questions! Karen has a son who is profoundly deaf and understands both the challenges that come with raising a child with a disability and the importance of early intervention and therapies. She enjoys her family, grand kitties, and long walks in the park or beach and is here to help!

Candice Martonik
Speech Language Pathologist

Gladys Duarte
Speech Assistant / ITDS
Gladys received her Bachelors Degree in Communication Disturbance and Speech Pathology from the Female University of Sacred Heart, in Lima Peru. She began her career working with a large private practice serving children with Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as a variety of other communication disorders to help them meet their communication potential, maximize their growth and promote carry over across all areas.Gladys SLPA – ITDS is a bilingual Florida State Licensed professional. Gladys has been a part of Therapy Station’s team and the Early Steps Program for over 10 years. Gladys enjoys spending time with family, friends, traveling and visiting her family in her country.

Pisamai Boonyathitsuk
Speech Language Pathologist / ITDS

Jill Hardy
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Jill is a board certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She graduated from Keiser University in Tampa in 2012. Jill enjoys working with children and helping them reach their full potential. She is married and has a daughter and a dog. In her spare time she enjoys watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Bay Lightning play. She also enjoys working out at the gym and stand up paddle boarding at the beach with her family.

Ashley Wermers
Occupational Therapist
Ashley is a native of South Dakota but has called Florida home for the last 4 years. She has earned her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2020 and is ready to take on new caseloads. Ashley knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children. She is passionate about creating a supportive environment for each client to strive in and reach their greatest potential to meet their individual goals. Ashley enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, and relaxing outdoors.
Melissa Rosenberg
Physical Therapist

Maria M. Cruz
Early Interventionist / ITDS

Andrea V. Huarcaya
Early Interventionist / ITDS
Andrea was born and raised in Lima, Peru. She moved to Florida about ten years ago to pursue a better life and a more accomplish education. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s in Psychology in 2019. It brings her joy in life to help children and their families, especially those struggling with mental illnesses. Andrea’s long term goal is to decrease the stigma surrounding mental health, particularly among her Latin American community. When she is not working, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and four dogs.

Nadia Newson
Early Interventionist / ITDS
Nadia is a state licensed speech-language pathologist assistant and infant toddler developmental specialist. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science Disorders from the University of South Florida. Nadia has worked with kids for over 15 years in a private practice setting and with the Early Steps. She has a wide range of experience with ages from birth to teenage years; however her passion is working with toddlers. Her professional experience includes learning delays, receptive and expressive language delays, autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing disorder. Nadia is passionate about helping children reach their full potential and providing families with the tools needed. Nadia loves spending time with her family, crafting and baking.

Devoni Gomez
Early Interventionist / ITDS
Devoni is a certified Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist with over 15 years of experience working with ages 0-3. Devoni is a Tampa native and got her start in the area of Autism and ABA therapy. After spending a few years working in Los Angeles with the Autism population and getting trained in “floor time” therapy methods she came back to Florida to join the Early Steps program. She loves playing with children and teaching parents how to create learning opportunities throughout all daily routines. Devoni has three daughters of her own and enjoys encouraging healthy development throughout all ages.





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