Meet the Team
Anne specializes in treating adults with neurological impairments affecting communication, cognition and swallowing as well as voice disorders and gender affirming voice therapy. She earned Bachelor’s and Master's degrees from Fordham University and a Master’s degree from the CUNY Hunter. She is licensed in the State of Rhode Island and certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Her clinical interests include stroke, aphasia, cognitive disorders, voice disorders and gender affirming voice therapy. She is a licensed SPEAK OUT!® Provider and VitalStim® certified. She has provided person centered treatment to diverse populations in Rhode Island for over 10 years.
Anne Shaknis Quirk, M.A., M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her)
Owner, Speech Pathologist
Joni Hodges M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her)
Joni earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Emerson College, where she was one of the first students to complete an accelerated program in Speech Pathology. Her 30+ year career has encompassed the lifespan from birth through the geriatric population in a variety of educational and medical settings. Joni is licensed in Rhode Island and certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She is a licensed SPEAK OUT!® Provider with a special interest in helping people with Parkinson’s and is a certified Accent Modification Coach, working with clients to promote confidence and clarity. Joni also studies and practices NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), using the connection between neurological processes, language and behavior to promote overall health and wellness. Joni is passionate about helping people achieve their communication goals with a compassionate and holistic approach to treatment.
Admin Assistant, Speech Pathologist