Katie Fey

MS CCC-SLP — Owner

Growing up with an older brother with Down syndrome, Katie’s exposure and interest to the field of speech language pathology started at a young age. She always enjoyed working with her brother on his “speech homework” and participating in sibling based therapy. After growing up in Spokane, Washington, Katie attended Washington State University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English with a focus on Rhetoric and Professional Writing. She then attended a Post-Baccalaureate program at Portland State University to earn all the prerequisite requirements to attend a graduate program in speech-language pathology. Katie earned her Graduate Program at Pacific University and completed many pediatric based clinical rotations. After graduating, she immediately started her career by completing her Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Rehabilitation at the Children’s Center at Legacy Salmon Creek. She has continued her training by taking many continuing education courses specific to pediatric speech and language development. CommuniKate was born in 2017 as a way to better serve children and their families in the community. Currently, Katie lives in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver, Washington with her husband, two boys, and their cat, Cooper.

Rachel Koehler

MA CCC-SLP

Rachel's first exposure to the field of speech language pathology began in elementary school when her brother suffered from a speech sound disorder.  He frequently used Rachel as his translator, and from a young age, attended speech therapy. Rachel attended the College of Wooster in Ohio and naturally gravitated towards classes in Speech Language Pathology.

After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders with a minor in Education, Rachel spent summers working in private practice in Anchorage, Alaska. There, she administered Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing, Seeing Stars and Visualizing and Verbalizing Programs. After attending The Ohio State University, Rachel received her Master’s in Speech Language Pathology. Rachel finished her Clinical Fellowship Year in Columbus City Schools, married, and moved to Vancouver, Washington where she initially worked for the Vancouver and Evergreen School Districts. Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and two children camping, hiking, crafting and reading.

Isabella Burmeister

MA CCC-SLP

As an experienced speech therapist with a passion for nurturing connection, Bella has been dedicated to helping children find their voices since 2013. Specializing in pediatric care, particularly with autistic individuals and gestalt language processors, Bella aims to foster communication in a warm and authentic manner. Inclusive practices and a neurodiversity-affirming approach are central to her work, ensuring that every individual feels heard and valued. 

While her undergraduate studies at the University of Washington and graduate degree at the University of Colorado provided a strong foundation, Bella’s expertise in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has been honed through extensive real-world experience and ongoing professional development. 

When she’s not supporting children in finding their voices, you can find her enjoying the simple joys of life with her husband, their energetic dog, and young son. 

With a heart full of warmth and a commitment to genuine connection, she’s excited to embark on this journey with you.