Matti Hannah is a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and the founder of Elevate Therapy, LLC. Matti holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and is licensed to practice in Iowa, South Dakota, Arizona, & Washington. She began her academic journey at the University of Iowa, obtaining her undergraduate degree in Speech & Hearing Sciences. Go Hawkeyes! Matti attended graduate school in Arizona pursuing her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Following her graduate studies, Matti was dedicated to further developing her skills working with diverse populations and determined to deepen her understanding of speech and language disorders.
Throughout her professional career, Matti has gained extensive experience working with both adults and children. While residing in Arizona, Matti worked full-time in the school setting serving students of all ages with a variety of disabilities and diverse communication needs. When she was not working in the school, you could find Matti working part-time at an Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital in Scottsdale. There, she was able to develop a broad skill set, working closely with families and adult patients with cognitive, communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. After a couple of years, Matti decided to embrace her love for travel, transitioning into travel therapy. This new venture offered her the opportunity to work with a diverse range of populations, from toddlers to school-aged children, to adolescents and adults. She provided therapeutic services in a variety of settings including homes, daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, inpatient/outpatient hospitals, and teletherapy services. Matti is dedicated to continuous learning as she participates in many continuing education conferences and courses each year.
While Matti will miss the sunny state of Arizona, she is dedicated and excited about the opportunity to provide speech and language services to the Siouxland community in Sioux City, Iowa. Matti is passionate about helping individuals of all ages achieve their communication goals, enhance their quality of life, and thrive in all aspects of their lives.