Providing Early Intervention Services in Berks,
Lebanon, and Schuylkill County Since 2010.
About Us
Our Philosophy
Happy Hearts is a team of highly experienced therapists who each have a Big Heart for making a POSITIVE difference in the lives of young children and their families.
We work hand-in-hand with parents and caregivers, listening to their concerns and priorities to set goals and develop an individualized plan for each child. We know children learn best from the people they spend the most time with–that’s you!–so we coach and equip family members to use simple evidence-based strategies during daily routines to teach their child new skills. The best part of our job is giving you the knowledge and confidence to help your child and watching your family make progress together!
Meet Jessica Tofany
Founder and Team Leader
Since 2010, Happy Hearts has grown to a team of over 20 independent contractors specializing in hearing, speech and language, occupational, and behavior therapy and special instruction. Jess named the business Happy Hearts because her goal–and the company’s tagline–is to make a positive difference in a child’s life.
She has found her career to be extremely rewarding, especially when she gets to see progress in the families she works with. At the core, she wants to make each family Happy Hearts works with happy with the services that are provided.
Specialize In: Hearing Loss-Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids and Sign Language
I loves spending time with my family, traveling, and taking pictures.
Our Team
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Allyson Zimmerman
Articulation, Language, AAC, Autism
I enjoy spending time with my husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs, who keep me very busy. I also enjoy planning trips to Disney for my family! In early intervention, I have experience going through the process as both a therapist and as a parent.
Amy Krieger
Language Development, Basic Signs, Articulation and Phonological Processes, Feeding, Play Skills, Sensory, Autism, PECS, Assitive Technology
I am a Mom to 4 grown children who lead adventurous lives that I live vicariously through! I enjoy traveling and spending time with those precious to me.
Angela Lieberman
Language Development, Basic Signs, Feeding and Swallowing, AAC
Colleen Rubright
Receptive and Expressive Language Development, Social Skills, Play Skills, Basic Sign
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters. I love being outside, playing card games, and going to the beach!
Jaclyn Gretsky
Language Development, Articulation Sign Language, AAC, Play Skills
I have 2 children–a daughter and a son, 2 cats and 1 dog. I grew up in Schulylkill County and enjoy raising my family here. My favorite vaction spot is any beach.
Johnna Cappel
Autism, Expressive/Receptive Language Development, Basic Signs, Articulation and Phonological Processes
Kerry Herb
Language Skills, Basic Signs, Articulation, Oral Motor Skills and Swallowing Disorders
I enjoy family time with my husband, 2 sons, and our dog, coaching soccer, and volunteering in PTO and church events. I love to travel and have new experiences!
Stephanie Painter
Feeding and Swallowing, Autism, Assistive Technology, Motor Speech Disorders, Language, Basic Signs
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR BEHAVIOR
Brittany Hartlove
Autism, Behavior, Social Skills
I enjoy spending time with family, cheering on my boys when they play baseball, and traveling.
Sara Jones
FBAs, Autism, Behavior, ABA, Regulation, Play Skills, Social Skills
I enjoy spending time with family and playing with my dogs. I am a bit of a bookworm and never turn down a plant to add to my plant collection.
Aprile Goehring
Autism, sensory, play/social skills, ABA, basic signs
I am married to my best friend Matt, we enjoy life with our 3 children, going camping, hiking, and walking our 2 dogs. Life is short, make the memories!
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Kaylie Vrabel-Lopez
Orthopedics and Vestibular
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Christina Kreider
Sensory Processing, Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Social and Play Skills, Autism
I enjoy spending time with family, traveling to the beach, and being outdoors, especially running!
Jen Ruth
Autism, Sensory Integration, Fine Motor/ Gross Motor, Behavioral Development, Sensory Processing, Feeding, Basic Sign Language, Functional Play, Self-help, Transitions, Positioning, Agent Modalities
Mikaela Soubik
Sensory, Feeding, Fine and Gross Motor, Okay Development
Savanna Major
Feeding Therapy, Autism, Sensory Processing, Developmental and Fine Motor Delays, Visual Perceptual Difficulties, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome, ADHD, Seizure Disorders
SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR
Aliesha Woods
Play Skills, Social Skills, Behavior, Autism
I have 3 sons and a dog. I enjoy spending time with my loved ones. I am also a preschool teacher August through May. Some of my favorite hobbies are listening to audio books and taking pictures at my sons sporting events.
Amy Chase
Social Skills, Behavior Development, Language Development
I love to spend time with family and friends hiking and kayaking.
Gwen Stokes
Social and Play Skills, Language Development, Articulation, PECS, Baby Signs
I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. Some of my favorite hobbies are reading and traveling! I have worked with preschool aged children for 26 years.
Jenna Kuzma
Receptive/Expressive Language, Motor Development, Play Skills/Social Skills
Marci Rajkowski
Language Development, Articulation, Baby Signs
I enjoy spending time with family and my two goldendoodles. I love to read, watch Philly Sports, and drink iced coffee.
Nicole Baessler
Autism, Sensory, Play/Social Skills, Language/Cognitive Devlopment, Baby Signs
Mom of 4 girls. Special Instructor to so many children over the years. Lets be a team!
Nina Tedesco
Picture Exchange, Language Development, Play Skills
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