Meet Our Therapists
Get to know the dedicated and compassionate specialists behind Bluebonnet Therapy Specialists. Our team brings expertise in Speech and Articulation, Language/Aphasia, Swallowing/Dysphagia, Voice, and Language and Cognitive Therapy, all committed to helping you achieve your goals with best therapists in Austin.
Meet Our Director
Kerri Hicks Register
M.S., CCC-SLP
Kerri brings nearly three decades of extensive experience, ranging from early childhood intervention to geriatric care, demonstrating a wealth of expertise across diverse age groups.
Kerri holds specialized certifications in Vitalstim therapy for swallowing and LSVT/LOUD certification for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, showcasing her commitment to excellence in her field.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Kerri enjoys cherishing moments with her family, including her two sons. Her passions extend to activities like yoga, hiking, swimming, and nurturing her garden, reflecting her vibrant and holistic approach to life.
Meet Our Therapist
Alyssa Caldwell
M.S., CF-SLP
Alyssa Caldwell is a Speech-Language Pathologist–Clinical Fellow (SLP-CF) and a Dripping Springs native. She earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from The University of Texas at Dallas. Before beginning her Clinical Fellowship, Alyssa worked as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) in the home health setting, where she discovered her passion for working with children.
Alyssa has experience supporting children with a variety of syndromes and developmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down syndrome. She also has experience treating speech sound disorders, fluency, expressive and receptive language delays and disorders, social and pragmatic differences, and feeding challenges. Additionally, Alyssa has had the opportunity to work with adults with neurological and cognitive impairments and is a licensed SPEAK OUT!® Provider. She is excited to serve patients in the Austin and Dripping Springs area and to be a part of this team.
Meet Our Therapists
Crystal Koran
M.S., CCC-SLP
Crystal Koran, M.S., CCC-SLP is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist from Altus, Oklahoma. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in communication disorders from the University of Central Oklahoma. She is a proud Navy wife and mom of two beautiful children. Crystal has served communities in Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, California and Maryland. She has extensive experience working with adult populations. She has provided services in the ICU, skilled nursing facilities and in both in/out patient hospital settings.
Crystal treats a wide variety of neurological, swallowing and voice disorders in the areas of cognition, receptive/expressive language, aphasia, dysarthria, acquired apraxia, vocal cord dysfunction, aural rehab and has experience in treating exercise induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO). Crystal is a licensed SPEAK OUT! Provider through Parkinson Voice Project also has specialty training in Ampcare – Effective Swallowing Protocol, a Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) approach in treating swallowing disorders.
Crystal is thrilled to be a part of the eSLP Clinic family and to have the opportunity to support the clients of Dripping Springs and central Texas to help improve their communication and swallowing skills. Crystal Koran is on of the Best therapists in austin. Everyone deserves a voice and she is excited to make an impact!
