About | Happy Hearts LLC

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 Jess 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.

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

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!

Heather Stack

Receptive and Expressive Language, Assistive Technology, Motor Speech Disorders and Articulation, PROMPT Trained

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!

Sarah Collins

Neurologic/Congenital Conditions, Motor Speech, Language, Cognition, Articulation, Fluency, Voice, Pragmatics, Feeding/Swallowing, ABA, Manding/Simple Sign, Picture Communication/AAC, Sensory Integration

I love nature and a holistic health enthusiast.

Stephanie Painter

Feeding and Swallowing, Autism, Assistive Technology, Motor Speech Disorders, Language, Basic Signs

SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR BEHAVIOR

Bethany Kibiger

Autism, Behavior, ABA, Regulation, Language Development, Play Skills, Attention

I am a bit of a chocoholic with eating chocolate daily! Families tell me they remind them of Miss Rachel, even though she is not a great singer!

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.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Kaylie Vrabel-Lopez

Orthopedics and Vestibular

Becky Schoepe

Autism, Gross Motor Movement & Coordination, Social and Play Skills

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Erin Mooney

Sensory Processing, Regulation, Fine Motor Development

I love running, playing games with my family, tending to my houseplants, and reading!

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.

Ashley David

Autism, Behavior, Language Development, Articulation, Motor Speech Disorders, Phonological Processing, Assistive Technology, Basic Signs

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

What is Early Intervention?

Early Intervention is a federal program available to any child who is at-risk for or shows signs of a developmental delay or disability.

An evaluation is required to determine eligibility. Qualifying children receive services free of charge, no matter a family’s income. Services take place in a child’s natural environment, such as their home or daycare. The goal is to work closely with caregivers to teach the child new skills that maximize their learning potential at this critical stage in their development and help them succeed throughout their life. Early Intervention can help children with developmental delays become more independent and prevent the need for future assistance, while giving parents a chance to better understand their child’s development and how they can be part of their growth.

We Are Here For You!

Do you have concerns about your child’s development?
Send us an email request below or call 570-573-3293 and we will contact you to discuss how your child can receive the support they need.

570-573-3293
JTofany@HappyHeartsLLC.com

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.