Amy Kunstle, Registered Dietitian and Certified Speech-Language Pathologist

Hello!  My name is Amy Kunstle!  I am a bit of a hybrid having found two fields that I greatly enjoy-nutrition and speech-language pathology.  I received my undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition & Dietetics from Colorado State University and completed my internship at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.  Following graduation, I enjoyed working at St. Mary-Corwin Regional Medical Center focusing on general in/out-patient medical nutrition therapy and specializing in nutrition support.  In 1997 I was delighted to complete my Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and then enjoy my clinical fellowship at Parkview Medical Center. 

I currently enjoy being a clinician in different settings including work with the outstanding programs of Colorado BlueSky Infant-Toddler Center/Part-C and the Southern Colorado Voice Center at the ENT Center of Pueblo.  I also am proud to serve on the Advisory Committe for the District 60 Health Academy.

In 2004, I founded Bellwether Nutrition & Speech-Language Pathology Services, Inc.and have been very proud to offer a unique combination of medical nutrition and speech-language pathology services for both children and adults.  Recently, my professional life has become even more fun with the expansion of Bellwether.  In 2005, Bellwether was ecstatic to change its' name to Bellwether Nutrition & Rehabilitative Services, Inc. and to welcome two new speech-language pathologists, two occupational therapists and most recently a physical therapist. 

My interests are varied but I have completed specialty training as follows:

• Ellyn Satter's Certificate of Training in the promotion of pediatric nutrition intervention and The Feeding Relationship
• Lee-Silverman Voice Treatment certification
• Advanced-level training in videostroboscopy/nasoendoscopy for dynamic laryngeal imaging
• SHAPEDOWN certified instructor for pediatric/adolescent weight management
• Tracheoesophageal valve replacement and voice restoration
• Bi-annual conference coordinator for topics in nutrition, wellness and speech-language pathology

I am the proud mother of two darling children and one beautiful bichon frise and am proud to be a native Puebloan.

Leslie Fisher, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist:

Hello, my name is Leslie McNish-Fisher, I have been a certified speech-language pathologist for 13 years.   I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Colorado (now CSU-Pueblo) and my graduate degree from the University of Northern Colorado.  I have additional training in dysphagia and cognitive impairments following traumatic brain injury.  I enjoy working with a variety of diagnoses but especially enjoy swallowing disorders and aphasia.  I am a native Puebloan who enjoys attending dog shows and spending time with my daughter and husband.  I look forward to serving your speech and language needs!!

Jenny Garner, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist:

Hello, my name is Jenny Garner.  I have been a certified speech-language pathologist since 2003.  I completed my undergraduate and graduate training in speech-language pathology at University of Northern Colorado and continued my clinical fellowship training at Parkview Medical Center.  I am a community player in that I also work for the Colorado BlueSky Infant Toddler Program and am involved in Focus Feeding a multi-disciplinary team for the evaluation and treatment of children with feeding disorders. I enjoy working with children and adults with particular interest in apraxia, accent modification, and childhood feeding disorders.  I pride myself on building relationships with both my clients and families in order to create the best environment for success!

Robin Ahlenius, Certified Occupational Therapist:

Hello! My name is Robin Ahlenius!  After graduating from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, I began my career twenty years ago as an Occupational Therapist on the spinal cord injury team at Craig Rehabilitation Hospital in metropolitan Denver.  Over the next ten years, I worked in several different areas, including general rehabilitation, acute care, school-based therapy, and adult and pediatric out-patient therapy. 

Since moving to Pueblo ten years ago, I have specialized in out-patient care for adults and kids with an emphasis on neuro and sensory processing issues.  I use an eclectic approach incorporating concepts of sensory integration, neurodevelopmental therapy, and age-appropriate functional developmental treatment to help clients achieve their full potential.