Lizy Higgins, DPT

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Wes completed his undergraduate studies in linguistics and anthropology at Emory University. After a year spent teaching English in South Korea, he decided to pursue a career in Speech-Language Pathology and earned his graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He has experience serving both adult and pediatric clients in the private practice, home health, and telehealth settings, and has enjoyed his role in outpatient rehabilitation at Providence St. Vincent Rehab since 2019. Wes treats a variety of conditions including stroke, concussion and TBI, progressive neurological diseases, cognitive deficits including those related to long COVID, stuttering, and voice and swallowing disorders.

Kelli is a speech and language pathologist with over 10 years of experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and outpatient clinics. She has a strong background in working with patients with communication and swallowing disorders, particularly in the areas of dysphagia and voice restoration after head and neck cancer treatment and acute injury. In addition, Kelli has experience in mentorship, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration including providing diagnostic studies for current clinical trials.