Beth Adkisson Fleming, M.S., CCC-SLP
Owner, Executive & Clinical Director, Speech-Language Pathologist
Beth’s passion for supporting individuals with special needs ignited during her middle school years when she volunteered in an Autism/TEACCH classroom in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from N.C. State University in 2001 and her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Armstrong Atlantic State University in 2009.
With a profound dedication to working with autistic children and adolescents, Beth employs a play-based approach to harness their strengths and address developmental challenges. She also applies neurodiversity affirming treatment approaches with the neuridivergent population. Her expertise spans a spectrum of conditions, including Severe/Profound Developmental Delays, articulation/phonological disorders, apraxia of speech, language disorders, oral motor/feeding issues, and various developmental disabilities. Beth holds certifications in Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding, Talk Tools, LAMP therapy approaches, and is Level 1 PROMPT trained. She is also passionate about mentoring new SLP graduates, providing support and guidance during their Clinical Fellow year.
Beth’s career encompasses serving preschool and school-aged children in public school and community settings before transitioning to private outpatient therapy in 2010. Alongside her hands-on work with children, she enjoys the challenges of managing a private practice, guiding Chatterbox towards its mission of enabling children to achieve their fullest potential.
Recognized for her contributions, Beth was inducted into the 2019 Savannah Magazine New Guard and received the Sara Blakely Red Backpack Fund grant.
Residing in beautiful Thunderbolt, GA, Beth shares her home with her husband, son, daughter, two Vizsla pups (Hank and Ellie), and two cats (Bo and Dexter). In her leisure, she relishes family time, travels, boating, supports Georgia Southern football, and unwinds in the backyard on sunny days.
Cristy Kutz
Administrative Director/HR Manager
Cristy is originally from Denver Colorado. She graduate from Arizona State University with a B.S in Exercise Science. Cristy has lived on the Big Island of Hawaii, Greenville South Carolina, New Jersey, Atlanta, and finally settling to Richmond Hill in the summer of 2016 with her husband, and two children. Cristy has over 10 years’ experience working in the medical field in various positions. Cristy joined Chatterbox in July 2018. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family, going on adventures, exploring around town or taking day trips.
Tim Fleming, LCPO
Finance Director
Tim Fleming was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. He moved to Statesboro for college and graduated with his B.S. in Kinesiology in 2002 from Georgia Southern University. (Go Eagles!) Upon graduation, he moved to Savannah, Georgia. Tim holds Post-Graduate Certificates in Prosthetics (2009) and Orthotics (2011) from the University of Hartford (Newington). He joined the Chatterbox team in July 2021 to help his wife, Beth, run the practice as the Finance Director. Tim is an ABC-certified licensed Prosthetist/Orthotist and previously worked as the Office Manager for Hanger Clinic in Statesboro, Georgia. There, he served a wide range of different patient needs, from cranial remolding orthoses for infants to pediatric and adult prosthetic and orthotic needs. Tim is a big fan of the outdoors and enjoys anything that has to do with fishing, boating, being near the water or pretty much any kind of sports! Together, Tim and Beth have two children, Hunter and Rees, and four fur babies (2 Vizsla pups and two cats). He is excited to finally be an official be a part of the Chatterbox family and be able to help his wife run their family business.
Tanya Arroyo
Front Office Manager/Authorizations Specialist
Tanya moved to Hinesville Ga in 2004 from the Bronx New York. She has over six years experience working in the medical field. She loves working with children, and has a daughter of her own. In her free time she enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, and spending time with her family and friends. Tanya is Bilingual and is happy to assist our Spanish speaking families access the services they need through Chatterbox.
Cassie South
Billing Specialist
Cassie moved to the Savannah area in 2022 from Nashville, TN. Originally from Ohio, she moved to Tennessee to go to college at Middle Tennessee State University in 2011 and then started working in the Medical Coding and Billing field in 2017. In her free time, she is mostly at home with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, hiking, and trying all of the coffee shops in the Greater Savannah area.
Jennifer Patterson
Billing Specialist
Jennifer is a native of Charleston, South Carolina, and relocated to Savannah in 2014. She lives with her husband, two children, and two dogs. Jennifer has always had a vibrant passion for helping children, particularly those with special needs. Joining the Chatterbox team in 2022, Jennifer is dedicated to contributing to the mission of helping children reach their full potential. She enjoys seeing the smiling faces of the children that come into Chatterbox and building relationships with families along the way. Jennifer graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from Colorado Technical University. In her spare time, she enjoys sitting by the pool, reading a good book, catching up with her Netflix shows, and spending quality time with her family.
Dominique Moultrie
Referrals Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Dominique is a Savannah native through and through. She recently graduated from Georgia Southern University (Hail Southern!) with a Bachelors of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She plans to pursue her Master’s Degree in the next year. In her free time, she loves to spend quality time with her sister and hang out with friends. What she loves about Chatterbox most is being able to learn more first hand about speech pathology in private practice. She loves seeing all of the cute kids as they come through the door to be checked in at her desk!
Tawyina Harris
Receptionist
Tawyina relocated to the area with her husband, Kurt from Columbus, Ohio. They are HUGE Ohio State Buckeye fans; they even have a Bulldog named Brutus! Tawyina and her husband have a blended family of 4 sons, 4 daughters and 16 grandchildren. They love spending time together and enjoying the outdoors, especially swimming, RVing, and fishing.
Tawyina has a Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding. She has worn many hats in the medical field during her career, but always returns to her 1st love and passion, caring for those that need a little extra help. Tawyina is excited to become part of the Chatterbox family and cannot wait to get to know all the kiddos and parents!
Melanie Tillman, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Melanie brings a wealth of experience from both clinical and educational settings, having previously been a vital member of the pediatric feeding team at Memorial Health.
Originally hailing from a charming mountain town in Virginia, Melanie’s journey led her to the Savannah area after graduating from Appalachian State University in 2003. She now calls Richmond Hill home, where she resides with her husband and three sons. Outside of her professional commitments, Melanie finds solace and joy in the outdoors, beach excursions, crafting, and, above all, creating cherished moments with friends and family.
In Melanie’s eyes, the most fulfilling aspect of her role as a Speech-Language Pathologist is witnessing children achieve communication milestones and expand their language skills. The sheer delight of a parent hearing their child utter “Mom” or “Dad” for the first time is an experience Melanie considers truly invaluable.
Describing her treatment approach as child-led, structured play, Melanie firmly believes that allowing children to choose preferred toys or activities significantly enhances motivation and engagement. Her enthusiasm is particularly directed towards collaborating with our exceptional staff and the multi-disciplinary team of therapists at Chatterbox. Melanie is eager to contribute to the growth and success of the children she works with, making a lasting impact on their communication journey.
Rachel Reinhardt, MSP CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
A recent graduate from Valdosta State University, Rachel is thrilled to kickstart her career as a pediatric speech-language pathologist with our clinical team.
Born and raised in the heart of South Alabama, Rachel brings a touch of Southern charm to our team. When she’s not immersed in her professional world, you’ll find her with her nose in a book, relishing the joy of a good read. Beyond the pages, Rachel’s heart belongs to her Yorkie, Savvie. She’s also a travel enthusiast, drawn to any spot near water, and loves quality time with friends and family.
Rachel’s approach to working with children is all about going natural. She enjoys incorporating items that capture a child’s interest, seeing the value in seamlessly transferring these methods into their natural environment—where children spend most of their time with parents and caregivers.
What Rachel finds most thrilling about joining the Chatterbox team is the chance to broaden her knowledge and skills in pediatric therapy. Her eagerness to contribute to the growth of the children she works with reflects her dedication to helping them reach their optimal potential.
Whitney Wiley, M.S., CF-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
A native of Sumter, South Carolina, she is venturing out to call Savannah her new home to join our clinical team in Pooler. Whitney received her Masters of Science from Emerson college in August 2023 and has been enjoying a brief hiatus to travel and enjoy life before beginning her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Chatterbox. Whitney chose to pursue Speech Pathology because she loves to talk and previously worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant in a multidisciplinary outpatient pediatric clinic. She enjoys working with the pediatric population and finds joy in helping her kiddo improve their communication skills. Whitney is an avid reader and cherishes her time with family, especially her nephews and godson.
Lauren Campbell, OTD
Occupational Therapist
Lauren was born in Massachusetts and moved to California at a young age. She is the middle child of 5 and is passionate about helping people of all walks of life to find joy and meaning in their everyday lives. Lauren received her Bachelors in Psychology from Gonzaga University where she fell in love with occupational therapy. She received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and began treating the geriatric population, but soon realized her passion for working in pediatrics. Lauren and her husband Michael moved to the area from Idaho in order to plant their roots and start a family of their own. Lauren loves to be creative in the kitchen, play sports with her family and friends, volunteer at church events, and do anything artsy (paint, crochet, draw, you name it!). She is excited to be a part of the Chatterbox Family!
Chelsea Kisner, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Chelsea recently relocated from Galveston, TX, to Savannah with her husband and their dog, Buddy. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bethany College in Bethany, WV, and a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine Austin, TX campus.
Before pursuing her OT degree, Chelsea taught dance for 8 years, working with students ranging from 2 years old to adulthood. She instructed in various dance styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and tumbling.
What Chelsea cherishes most about working with children is their boundless imaginations and creativity. She finds joy in celebrating their successes when they accomplish tasks. Chelsea’s therapeutic approach revolves around motivating with a smile and kind words, creating a safe and encouraging environment with clear boundaries and expectations. She believes therapy should be enjoyable while striving towards measurable goals.
Chelsea is thrilled to join the collaborative team at Chatterbox, where everyone is dedicated to helping children reach their fullest potential.
Karen Bessinger, PT
Physical Therapist
Karen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of Charleston and her Master of Science in Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. She has worked in outpatient pediatric settings for the last fifteen years. Karen believes that working with the entire team is crucial to ensuring the children she treats achieve their highest potential. Karen and her husband recently returned to the Lowcountry and are very excited to be home. In her free time she enjoys reading, going to the beach, hiking, crafting and baking.
Sara Laudermilch, DPT
Physical Therapist
Born and raised in West Chester, PA, Sara graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware in 2018 where she also played Division I lacrosse. Sara went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Drexel University, graduating in 2021.
Most recently, she has been working in outpatient pediatrics for close to 3 years in Annapolis, Maryland! She loves working with children of all ages and seeing how much they can learn and grow with just a little bit of help. Sara has pursued continuing education in Torticollis, Idiopathic Toe Walking, Pediatric Pelvic Floor, and Orthotics/Bracing.
She is excited to join Chatterbox and get to know and love new families and kiddos! Sara is thrilled to join a wonderful group of therapists and staff who are committed to providing exceptional care.
Ellie, TDiT
Therapy Dog in Training
Ellie joined the Fleming family in June of 2021 and started her therapy training through the SD Gunner Fund in at the age of 6 months. She loves coming to work and getting lots of treats from all of her two legged friends at the office. She enjoys cheering up kiddos who might be having a hard day and putting a smile on their face. Her favorite days at work are when Owen comes to visit her at the Pooler office; they are best friends. In her free time, she enjoys snuggling with her family at home and is happiest when burrowed under a blanket. Ellie has passed her Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen Tests through Fins Animal Training and is now beginning her training to be a certified Therapy Dog.
Owen, TDiT
Therapy Dog in Training
Owen joined the Chatterbox Family in October 2022 and is currently in training through the SD Gunner Fund to become a certified Therapy Dog. Owen loves getting lots of treats, snuggles and pets from his co-workers and the kiddos. His favorite is when he gets to play fetch with his stuffed toy racoon. Owen lives with Cristy Kutz, her two children and their dog, Teddy and cat Charlie. He loves to play with Teddy, they steal each others toys and enjoy chasing after Charlie.