Phone Number

(281) 503-8765

Location

Friendswood, TX 77546

Our Professionals

Dr. Michelle Saltarrelli, AuD, CCC, A/SLP

Advanced Vestibular Clinician, Clinical Educator, Medical Reviewer for Speech-Pathology and Audiology Health Insurance Claims, Forensic Speech-Pathologist and Audiologist

Dr. Saltarrelli resides in Pearland with her husband and five sons. During her family time, she and husband are watching their sons in various sports and band events. Sports include venues for both school and local recreational organizations. Now that the boys are older, date nights include movie nights and seeing the amazing state of Texas for small getaways! She loves antiquing and thrifting which facilitates her husband’s woodworking hobby. They make beautiful, refurbished furniture together! Her “me” time includes crafting, coffee, or researching!
Dr. Saltarrelli achieved her Master of Science Degree in 2001 from Southeastern Louisiana University and her Doctorate of Audiology in 2008 from Louisiana Tech University. Her residency was completed at Methodist Hospital in the Medical Center and at Houston Ear Research Foundation (HERF). Throughout her career, she has lectured to students as an adjunct professor and has been asked to present on cochlear implants to colleagues at a national conference, as well as to be a part of a panel of businesswomen for audiologists. Due to her extensive education and unique credentials, Dr. Saltarrelli has been recruited to be a medical reviewer for denied insurance claims within her two professions, periodically assess individuals or testify as a forensic SLP or AuD, and host her own live, monthly talk radio show on 700AM Meet the Experts.
Certifications Current/Previous:
  • Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy- BPPV Specifically
  • Orofacial Myofunctional Trained Therapist / Tethered Oral Tissue Trained Therapist (TOTs)
  • Lee Silverman Voice Therapy (LSVT-Loud)
  • Vital-Stim
  • Deep Pharyngeal Neuromuscular Stimulation (DPNS)
Research Areas of Interest:
  • Brain and Hearing Aids / Brain and Cochlear Implants
  • Behaviors of the Neurologically Involved Child / Behaviors of the Neurologically Involved Adult
Professional Associations/Partnerships:
  • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • American Academy of Audiology (ADA)
  • American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA)
  • Audigy
  • American Institute of Balance-Certified Specialty Care Center Partner
  • CQ Partners

Dr. Carrie Raz, AuD, CCC-A, Audiologist

Dr. Raz was born and raised in the Houston area and currently lives in Pearland with her husband and 2 children. As a native Houstonian, she is a big fan of the Houston Astros or any local sports team. Dr. Raz loves being close to her parents and 5 siblings, who the majority live in the greater Houston area. Dr. Raz enjoys problem solving and thinking outside the box.
Dr. Raz received both her Bachelor’s in Communication Disorders in 2011 and Doctorate in Audiology in 2015 at Lamar University in Beaumont. Her 4th year externship was completed in Brooklyn, New York with a private practice that contracted with an otologist, pediatric otolaryngologist, and general otolaryngologist. Throughout her career she has worked with several different specialists to provide a more holistic approach for patient care. Dr. Raz loves to make her patients to feel heard as well as hear their best with her patient driven care.
Areas of Interest:
  • Patient care and counseling
  • Brain Processing in connection to hearing loss
  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Geriatric Audiology
  • Hearing loss treatment with all brands and styles of hearing devices
Professional Associations/Partnerships:
  • American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Texas Academy of Audiologist (TAA)
  • Audigy
  • CQ Partners
Dr. Michelle Saltarrelli, Adjunct University Professor and CEO
I reside in Pearland, TX with my husband and five sons ages 7-13. We are a blended, Murdock-Saltarrelli Family. I completed my audiology residency at The Methodist Hospital within the Texas Medical Center and at Houston Ear Research Foundation (HERF).
I earned my Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA in 2008. I achieved a Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders in 2001 from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. My undergraduate degree was also completed at Southeastern Louisiana University in 1998. I possess extensive experience as a medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) and cochlear implant audiologist / SLP prior to opening Autumn Oak Speech, Voice, and Hearing, PLLC.
I am unique because I am a speech pathologist, audiologist, and university adjunct professor for two Texas universities. My education has afforded me to better serve our guests at Autumn Oak. We serve over 1,000 guests from Pearland, Friendswood, Houston, Alvin, Manvel, League City, Santa Fe, Galveston, Woodlands, Katy, and Lafayette, Louisiana. It has been a true honor to serve my guests and allow me to share in their speech and/or hearing journey. I am candid with my recommendations, and I believe that is what others appreciate. My responsibility to you is to share my expertise and educate you, so you are afforded the opportunity to make an educated decision. I promise to walk you through your hearing and speech journey while sharing REALISTIC expected outcomes. Due to my strong ethics, education, and experience, I have been invited to present at a national conference to colleagues regarding audiology practices and services, as well as serve as a board member for the Audiology Quality Consortium.
During my free time, I enjoy volunteering at the local elementary school, volunteering with Houston Area for Parkinson Society and going to my sons’ sporting/extra-curricular events. During my “me” time you will find me reading a historical fiction book or watching a good Netflix movie. However, whichever way you find me, you will probably see an iced coffee with mocha in my hand! Honestly, I wish I could share running marathons as a favorite pastime and carrots in my hand, not coffee, but that is NOT me. My life is quite an adventure enough with my family of 7!

Sheri Sheehan, Chief Administrator

I was born in Denton, Texas and moved to Lake Jackson, Texas when I was 5 years old. I am a graduate of Brazoswood High School and attended college in Huntsville at Sam Houston State University.
I have been married for 27 years to my wonderful husband. We have two kids, a son and daughter who are 25 and 22 years old.
We moved to Pearland in 1998 and consider Pearland home.
I enjoy reading, puzzles, traveling, hiking, cruising, and the great outdoors. I have visited beautiful places around the world like Bolivia, Greece, Rome and of course a little closer to home Alaska, Yosemite, Maine, and many more.
We attend Second Baptist Church in Pearland and are very active in our church community. We serve on the first impressions team, and love to serve our community through our church like feeding and clothing the hungry and bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to people.
I started working at Autumn Oak in 2013. I am the chief administrator in the hearing clinic. I absolutely love my job and the people I work with. I enjoy getting to know each of our patients and seeing the improvements in their quality of life that we help provide them with.
Alex Ortiz, Audiology Technician
I was born in Manhattan, New York and raised in Pearland, Texas. I graduated from Dawson High School in 2016 and am currently attending San Jacinto College for medical billing & coding. I love to help people. That is my true passion.
I currently have 2 dogs, Max and Chico who I love and adore.
Some of my favorite things to do are doing my makeup, spending time with family and playing with my dogs.
I love my job and am blessed to be a part of the Autumn Oak team. I hope to help patients in any way I can.
Jessica Bartolf, Office Administrator
I grew up in southeast Houston with my close-knit family. I am currently working towards earning an associate degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. I plan to pursue a degree in psychology with a focus on social work. In my free time I enjoy reading, writing, cooking, listening to and playing music, volunteering at my church, and going to new places with my family.
Serving people in practical ways is a passion of mine. Whether it’s assisting in rectifying a problem or making a simple cup of coffee, it has brought me great joy to be able to serve the community at Autumn Oak. I love to hear people’s stories, to learn about different backgrounds and cultures that we come from. I am very thankful to be part of the team of professionals at Autumn Oak.
Katlyn Bartolf, Office Administrator
I live in Pearland, TX and have grown up in the Houston area. I am very blessed and proud to be a part of the Autumn Oak team. I strive to make our patients feel welcome and supported when they come to our clinic.
I love to go to church, where I worship and volunteer. Other things I enjoy doing are spending time with family, going to the beach, drawing, and getting coffee. I am an animal lover and a foodie!
It is my pleasure to serve this community and see the impact our practice has on it.
Brittany Bartolf, Senior Front Office Administrator
I was born and raised in the Houston area. Some things I enjoy are spending time with family, cooking, dining out, and volunteering at my church.
As a front office administrator, I have the privilege of coordinating with our patients and staff to ensure that our plan of care for them fits well with their schedules. It is a blessing to get to work with such a wonderful team and to share the joy of seeing our patients benefit from our services.
Michele Landry, Office Manager
I was born in Pasadena, Texas and moved to the Pearland area about ten years ago.
I am married to an amazing husband, and I am the mother to one eighteen-year-old son. I have two husky girls Lola and Blew that love to talk as much as I do. When I am not at work, I often spend time with my family watching sports or head to a casino.
I started working at Autumn Oak in May 2021 and I’ve loved every minute of it. My heart is always with the patients and being able to help them get the services they need is very rewarding. I have worked in various fields of healthcare for the past 13 years, so I have a lot of experience to help others.
Raquel Roybal, Office Administrator
I was born in Santa Fe, NM and was raised in Santa Fe as well as Pojoaque, NM. I now reside in Nassau Bay, TX with three of my four kids.
On my off time I volunteer with a Domestic Violence shelter, I advocate for suicide awareness, and have spent years as part of a Grass Roots organization fighting for early childhood education.
I am also currently in school to obtain my nursing degree as I have worked in the medical field for 18+ years now.
Working here at Autumn Oak has brought so much joy into my life and has been truly rewarding, it is a place that cares like family. We have a wonderful team of SLP’s that work with our patients to help bring confidence, as well as an added support to help meet their goals so that they’re set up for success.
Natalie Bartolf, Office Administrator
I was born and raised in Houston with my three older sisters. I currently live in Pearland with my family and my cat Bella. In my off time I enjoy spending time with friends and family, baking, volunteering at church, and shopping.
I joined Autumn Oak’s team in October 2021 as a junior office administrator. It is a privilege to get to work with such an amazing team and amazing patients.
Eshita Anjum M.A., CCC-SLP, Lead Speech Language Pathologist
I was born and raised in Bangladesh and have been residing in Houston since 2009 with my husband, our son, and three fur babies (two cats and a dog). I am multilingual; fluent in Bengali and English and I can comprehend/converse in Hindi. Fun fact about me, 10 year ago, I did not know about the field of speech language pathology. My bachelor’s degree was in Computer Science, and back then, I was working as a realtor/real estate investor with my husband. A life changing event introduced me to this wonderful field, and I found the true calling of my life.
I earned my master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Houston in 2019. Soon after completing my clinical fellowship at Autumn Oak, I started working full time here. However, I always like to challenge myself. So, once or twice a month, I work in the hospitals in a medical setting (inpatient, outpatient, and acute care rehab) to grow my clinical skills. I am certified in the Lee Silverman Voice Training (LSVT) method for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. My experience here at Autumn Oak has been rewarding in every possible way. At Autumn Oak, patient care comes first and as a Lead Speech Language Pathologist, my job is to ensure that all our therapists provide quality care to our patients consistently. I specialize in diagnosing and treating adult patients who experienced a stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease, or who needs an augmentative and alternative communication system (AAC) to communicate.
In my free time, I love to watch movies, read books, travel, and spend time with my family. I am excited and look forward to working with all my future clients.
Vilma Sandoval, Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Social Media Manager
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas (Southwest Houston to be exact). I currently live in Rosharon, TX with my wonderful husband and two dogs. We love to go camping, fishing, and trying out different food trucks around the Houston area!
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Houston in 2017. While in school, Dr. Saltarrelli was my professor and soon became my mentor. In 2018, I received my license and started working as a speech language pathology assistant at Autumn Oak. As a bilingual, I’m a strong advocate for bilingualism/multilingualism as it holds a dear place in my heart. I believe the acquisition of more than one language is a strong asset anyone can have.
Working at Autumn Oak has been an amazing experience! Meeting all our patients from different walks of life and seeing how our services can enhance their quality of life is a gift I do not take for granted!
Taryn Kelm M.S., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, Marketing Director
I was born and raised in Mauriceville, Texas (Southeast Texas). I met my husband at Lamar University where we both received our bachelor’s degrees, and I moved with him to Houston after we were married in 2019. I now live in Friendswood with my husband and our very hyper and very cute dog. When I’m not at work I’m typically with friends or family, volunteering at church, at the thrift store, completing yet another craft project, baking, or taking a fitness class. I am very passionate about helping people and God has blessed me with so many opportunities to do so.
I earned my bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and disorders from Lamar University in 2018. I then attended Lamar’s Master’s program and received my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in May of 2020. Since joining the healthcare workforce, I have not experienced a more supportive, ethical, and caring work environment and I feel very blessed to work for such an amazing company. In my time at Autumn Oak, I have learned so much about therapy services, new technologies to help my patients, teamwork, relationships, and what it means to be the best peer and SLP I can be.
I hope to continue to grow at Autumn Oak alongside our amazing team and push myself to learn all I can in the realm of speech and communication.
Nancy Alvarez M.S., CCC-SLP, Bilingual Speech Language Pathologist
I was born in Beaumont, Texas but raised in the small town of China, Texas. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences at Lamar University in 2017, then pursued my master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2020 at Lamar University.
I love playing sports just as much as watching them. I have played soccer since the age of 6 and continued to play throughout high school. Being outdoors is where you can find me on my days off. You can find me taking a jog, playing disc golf, or walking my dog. I enjoy traveling, attending concerts, and spending quality time with family.
One of the many things I love about my role as a speech-language pathologist is the ability to improve an individual’s quality of life. I can treat various communication and swallowing difficulties using an evidence-based approach. I strive to be up-to-date on current research, clinical skills, and personal growth as a professional to best serve my community.
Kameron Whigham M.S., CF-SLP
I was born and raised in the Houston area until moving to Austin to pursue my bachelor’s degree in communication sciences and Disorders from UT Austin, and my master’s in communication Disorders from Texas State, Round Rock. I live in the Pasadena area with my wonderful husband, son, and dog. In my free time I enjoy going on walks, cross stitching, and trying out new things like gardening and cooking.
I am excited to be a part of the Autumn Oak team! It is a joy working together with each client to best serve their individual needs.
Diana Mendoza, Bilingual Speech Language Pathology Assistant
I was born and raised in Houston, TX. I currently live in the Pasadena area with my cute sassy dog Glia. I enjoy camping, hiking, and going to different state/national parks when on vacation. On my days off, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, walking my dog, and searching for the best boba tea around town.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Speech Language Pathology & Audiology from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016. I started my journey to this incredible career when my cousin got a cochlear implant and soon after started receiving speech therapy services. I knew then that I wanted to help others to communicate and make a difference in their lives, just as much as her team has made such an impact in hers. I strive to be that for the families I serve at Autumn Oak.
I am thankful to be a part of the Autumn Oak team! We are professional, compassionate, and we love what we do!”
Dallas Maxcey, Hearing Aid Technician/Administration Support
I was born in Houston, Texas and raised in Pearland, Texas. I graduated from Pearland High School in 2014 and San Jacinto College in 2018.
I love to travel and have been to many places including Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Hawaii! My list of places I’d like to visit in the future include Santorini, Greece and my great great-grandfathers home country Czechia.
I currently own two dogs, Scout and Elvis, that I love with all my heart.
Some of my favorite things to do are yoga, gardening, and playing with my dogs.
I enjoy doing any volunteer work whenever I can. In the past I have given out care packages to the homeless, participated in the meals on wheels program, and have been a teacher’s assistant for bible classes at my family’s church.
When I first started working at Autumn Oak I quickly felt right at home and have loved every moment here. Watching patients grow and improve has been a very rewarding experience.
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