Meet Our Team
Our experienced team is made up of 3 SLPs who specialize in play based therapy with the birth to three population.
Nicole Hallman, MS, CCC-SLP/L
Founder of Hallman Healthcare
Speech-Language Pathologist
Nicole is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Illinois and has been practicing since 2001. Over the past ninteen years, she has provided therapy for all ages in a variety of settings including private clinic, public schools, and home based therapy. She received her Masters Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from St. Xavier University in Chicago, IL in 2001 and her Bachelors Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Illinois State University, Normal, IL in 1999.
Nicole holds a certificate of clinical competence (CCC) and is accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She holds an Early Intervention Credential in the state of Illinois.
Katie DeSalvo, MHS, CCC-SLP/L
Speech-Language Pathologist
Katie is a licensed speech-language pathologist in the state of Illinois and has been practicing since 2012. Katie graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI in 2003. Katie began her career as a Service Coordinator in the Early Intervention program. She continued her education and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders from Governor’s State University, University Park, IL in 2008. She then received her Master’s of Health Sciences from Governor’s State University in 2012.
Katie holds a certification of clinical competence (CCC) and is accredited by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She holds an Early Intervention Credential in the state of Illinois.