Kelly J. Ball, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
President

Originally from Martinsville, Virginia, Kelly attended the University of Virginia located in Charlottesville, Virginia.  It was at UVA where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Communication Disorders in 1995.  Kelly then went on to complete a master's program in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Georgia in 1997.  Kelly has served as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in both the public and private sector, including as a school SLP in Alaska, a hospital SLP in Georgia, and a private SLP in both North Carolina and Georgia.  Kelly is especially interested in working with children with verbal Apraxia and received PROMPT training (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets) to enhance her skills in this area.  Kelly currently serves on the Georgia Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (GSHA) Executive Council as the SLP Healthcare Committee Chairperson as well as the Treasurer of the Gwinnett Early Childhood Interagency Council (GECIC).  Kelly currently lives in Dacula, Georgia with her husband Chris, and is the proud mother of two sons Jacob and Carson.  She enjoys camping, weaving on her loom, and walking her dogs on the weekend.  

 

Kathleen S. Burch, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Katie comes to us from Savannah, Georgia.  She attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina where she graduated Summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Katie continued her education at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia where she completed her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 1999.  Katie is a trained provider of The Listening Program, a music based auditory stimulation program.  Katie has worked in both the school and private setting and currently resides in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  She has a twin brother and enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and two nephews.  

 

Ralph S. DeLoach, III, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Trip, originally from Valdosta, Georgia received his Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the Valdosta State University then received his Master’s degree in 1998 also from Valdosta State University.  Trip, currently residing in Lawrenceville, Georgia has had the opportunity to practice both in the public school system and in the private setting.  As a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, Trip is the instructor of Therapy Solutions of Georgia, Inc.'s Special Dragons, a martial arts program designed especially for special needs children.  Trip, who is an avid outdoorsman, also enjoys spending time with his wife Karen and his two adorable children.

 

 

Meridith H. Frates, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Meridith originally from Lawrenceville, Georgia received her Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The University of Georgia and her Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from Valdosta State University in 2001.  Meridith has worked in the school district and in the private setting.  She currently resides in Bethlehem, Georgia with her husband, Joey and her twins, Ashton and Landon.  In her spare time she enjoys reading.  

 

Tracy A. Perez, M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Tracy grew up in the Aloha State, Hawaii.  She attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where she received her Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology in 1988 and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 1990.  Tracy has received specialized training in oral motor techniques and swallowing/feeding disorders including instruction from Sara Rosenfeld-Johnson, Debra Beckman, Sandra Holtzman, Cheri Fraker, and Laura Walbert.  Tracy has worked in the private practice setting for over 16 years and continues to provide services to children in the clinic and natural environments.  She currently resides in Buford, Georgia with her husband, Mark and her children, Austin and Alia.  Tracy enjoys quality time with her children, reading, and spending time outdoors in the sunshine.  

 

Allison M. Rounds, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

Originally from Lawrenceville Georgia, Allison completed her undergraduate education at the University of Georgia and obtained her masters degree from James Madison University in 2005. Allison has worked both privately and in the Georgia public school system as a speech-language pathologist.  She has enjoyed working with children of all ages both professionally and in various volunteer organizations. Allison currently resides in Flowery Branch, Georgia. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Hank.

 

 

Lauren M. Yates, M.Ed., CFY-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist

Originally from Hiawassee, Georgia, Lauren attended the University of Georgia where she graduated Magna cum laude with her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders.  Lauren continued her education at UGA and received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in 2007.  Lauren currently resides in Athens, Georgia.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

 

 

 

Christopher M. Ball
Clinic Director

Originally from Tucker, Georgia, Chris graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001 with a Bachelor's of Science in Mathematics.  Prior to graduation Chris served in the United States Army (2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, Fort Wainwright, Alaska) as an infantryman and operations/personnel sergeant.  Chris has also held positions in a manufacturing plant (quality control department) and as an accountant at a local CPA firm.  On the weekends, Chris enjoys working in his woodshop, spending time outdoors, and raising his two sons.