Frangelica Leo, SLP holds a Master of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Adelphi University. Frangelica Leo has received a Certificate of Clinical Competency (CCC)  from the American Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ASHA) and is certified as a teacher of children

 with speech and language disabilities (TSSLD). Frangelica is PROMPT  trained and trained in The Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol.  She has clinical experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders, articulation and phonology disorders, language delays, augmentative communication technologies, Childhood Apraxia of  Speech, and feeding and swallowing disorders.

Frangelica enjoys being a Beachbody coach, working out and she loves to cook healthy dishes. She lives for her morning cup of coffee and enjoys crazy days with her husband and 3 children under 6. Frangelica Leo, SLP founded The Language Lounge to be a beacon of hope for children with communication and feeding challenges. The Language Lounge emphasizes ability over disability. Just as each child is unique, so are their therapeutic approach. A holistic philosophy is practiced to provide the highest standard of services for the families they are dedicated to serving. The Language Lounge strives to provide a nurturing, family and child centered therapeutic environment that is sensitive to the needs of each individual.

Heather Hurley- Cook, PT  received her Master's of Physical Therapy degree from Neumann College.   Heather Hurley-Cook has been a physical therapist since 2002 and has been working exclusively with children since 2004.   She treats a wide variety of diagnoses including autism, development delay, cerebral palsy, genetic conditions, neurological impairments and torticollis. Heather has worked in various settings including hospitals, schools and outpatient centers. She is also a certified childlight yoga instructor and has training in yoga with special needs.

In 2024 Heather earned her certification in primitive reflex integration. A Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist (CPRCS) is a professional trained to assess and integrate primitive reflexes—automatic movements present at birth that typically integrate within the first year of life. When these reflexes persist beyond infancy, they can interfere with a child's development, affecting motor skills, behavior, and learning abilities. As a CPRCS, Heather can assist in identifying retained reflexes and will implement strategies to promote proper integration, thereby enhancing developmental outcomes.

 Heather also enjoys visiting her boys in college, watching her high schooler play sports, long walks in the park, family vacations and learning new things.  

Heather Hurley-Cook, PT founded Confident Kidz to address the community's needs in providing structured and skilled therapy in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Each child should be given the opportunity to move, explore and engage in his or her surroundings with little to no limitations.