Alexis Pennington

MS, CCC-SLP

Hi! I’m Alexis and I’m so glad you’re here. I spent over a decade in traditional speech therapy roles, never quite feeling like I had the right tools to actually help those I was serving. In 2023, I opened HeartMinded out of a deep desire to offer an alternative, whole-person approach to healing—one that recognizes how chronic stress and trauma affect every aspect of our functioning, from speech and language development to our ability to focus, learn, and retain information. I prioritize heartfelt, human connection over standardized testing, labels or any of the traditional methods you may associate with speech therapy. It is my passion to help people of all ages think, learn and feel better. ‍ ‍

In my free time, I love thrifting, dancing in the kitchen, watching the sunset, and spending time with my bestie John and two kids.

Education, Certifications, Continuing Education

Masters of Communication Sciences & Disorders and Bachelor of Arts, English  (Old Dominion University)

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) Certified 

Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) Certified

 Trauma-Sensitive Certified HeartMath® Practitioner

Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training Level One

*Committed to lifelong learning-Currently enrolled in Comprehensive Interpersonal Neurobiology Course