Jenna Miller, SLP is a pediatric speech language pathologist at St Luke’s Children’s Rehabilitation. She enjoys providing speech therapy for children from birth to preschool age and facilitating communication between families and peers. Jenna also serves the pediatric population of feeding disorders of all ages. Jenna hold additional continued education for SOS Sequential-Oral-Sensory, AOMT, and Beckman Oral Motor. 

Jenna earned her bachelor’s degree from Idaho State University in communication science and disorders and a master’s degree in speech language pathology from Idaho State University. She holds a certificate of clinical competence through the American Speech and Hearing Association. Jenna was born and raised in the Magic Valley and currently lives in Twin falls with her husband, children, and dogs.

McCade Powell, PT, DPT, is an experienced pediatric physical therapist who enjoys working with patients and their families to improve quality of life and functional independence. He loves helping children achieve their goals and working with them to be able to participate in fun and meaningful play activities with family and friends.

McCade works with pediatric patients of all ages and abilities. He is accustomed to working with a diverse population of children with varying conditions affecting their gross motor development. Some of the patients McCade is familiar working with include patients with cerebral palsy, torticollis and plagiocephaly, idiopathic toe walking, autism, and Down syndrome, as well as genetic syndromes, neuromuscular disorders, orthopedic issues, and traumatic injuries. He works to meet each child at their level to make therapy fun.

McCade earned his bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Brigham Young University, and his doctor of physical therapy degree from Emory University.

Prior to joining St. Luke’s, McCade worked with children in the Las Vegas area in an outpatient and home health setting. Outside of clinical treatment, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, biking, playing with Lego, and wood working.

Katie Small, MS, CCC-SLP specializes in treating infants and children with feeding and swallowing disorders. Katie is trained in using Vital Stim and the SOS feeding approach. She has experience seeing patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and home care settings. She hopes to maximize safety and nutrition while teaching children that eating is fun. 

Katie earned her master's degree from Idaho State University. She is a member of the American Speech Language and Hearing Association.

In her free time, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two daughters. 

Amy Starr, MS-CCC SLP, ESDM earned her master’s degree in speech/language pathology from Idaho State University. She chairs the Magic Valley Autism Diagnostic Multi-disciplinary team and specializes in autism spectrum disorder and social skills development in children of all ages. She shares her time treating patients and managing both Magic Valley clinics.

Amy is married and has six children. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and playing a variety of sports. 

Favorite Book and Therapy Toys: I love books that are funny and allow the reader to see a variety of emotions, and or are interactive. A couple of my current favorites are “Snoring Beauty” and “Poke A Dot” books. 

William "Blake" Tanner, SLP works with children ages twelve months and older who have a variety of developmental delays, including autism and/or feeding challenges such as aversions to food texture or temperatures. He specializes in helping kids expand the types of food they will eat and improving their chewing skills. Blake also works with school-age kids on speech and articulation, with special attention to the letter "r." He is fluent in Spanish and particularly enjoys working with Spanish-speaking patients and families.

A parent himself, Blake understands the stress that can accompany feeding and speech concerns. He is committed to ensuring parents have the skills and tools they need to support their child's progress at home. 

Outside of work, Blake volunteers with an adaptive wall climbing program that offers kids with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to have fun and build confidence through physical activity. Volunteers receive special training to ensure kids with conditions such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida can step outside of their comfort zones in a safe environment to tackle a challenge that may be physically and emotionally intimidating. He loves watching these children conquer their fears, explore their potential, and have a great time together. 

Blake earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a master's degree in speech-language pathology at Idaho State University. Prior to joining St. Luke's Children's Rehabilitation, he cared for adult patients with swallowing disorders and worked in home health.

Originally from Pocatello, Blake likes gardening, rock climbing, and mountain biking in his free time.