SPEAK STL is owned by Celia Montes, a nationally certified and state-licensed Speech Language Pathologist.

Celia attended the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and graduated with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communication Disorders. During her professional career, Celia has had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations and disorders. She also has gained experience working as a speech-language pathologist in various settings: skilled nursing, rehab, acute care, home health, independent living, assisted living, and in homes.

She has focused her clinical skills on treating individuals with Parkinson’s. Additionally, Celia has focused on incorporating technology into therapeutic intervention, as technology and communication are deeply interconnected.

Celia is licensed in Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, and Virginia, and she has a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Her certifications and training include Vital Stim, LSVT, SPEAK OUT!, and Certified Rock Steady Clinician.