Meet Our Pediatric Therapy Team
Our pediatric speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists provide individualized, play-based care for children and families in Excelsior, MN and surrounding west metro communities. Get to know the therapists who make The Madison Center a supportive, collaborative, and fun place for children to learn and grow.
Joanna Trabing, M.A., CCC-SLP
Clinical Director & SLP
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Joanna joined The Madison Center in 2022 and serves as our Clinical Director and a speech-language pathologist. Originally from the East Coast, she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Temple University in Philadelphia.
Joanna enjoys working with children with a wide range of communication needs, including speech sound disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), stuttering, language development, and AAC. She has a particular interest in motor speech disorders and is actively involved with Apraxia Kids and the local apraxia community. She loves helping children become more confident communicators, whether that means saying a new word, being better understood, finding another way to communicate, or feeling more comfortable speaking.
Joanna brings plenty of energy to the therapy room and believes kids should be allowed to be kids while learning. Sessions might involve toys, games, movement, practice disguised as fun, and plenty of celebrating along the way. She values getting to know the whole child and working closely with families so therapy makes a difference where it really matters: everyday life.
When she’s not at the clinic, Joanna is usually spending time with her husband and son, staying active, cooking, watering her plants, or finding an excuse for a good shopping trip.
Kaitlin Knuth, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
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Kaitlin earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Saint Louis University. She joined The Madison Center in 2024.
Kaitlin enjoys working with children across a wide range of communication needs, from early language and speech sounds to AAC and more complex communication needs. As a bilingual English-Spanish speech-language pathologist, she also has a special interest in supporting bilingual children and families. She enjoys learning how each child communicates best and helping them build skills that make it easier to connect with the people around them.
Kaitlin brings a playful and easygoing approach to therapy. She loves figuring out what makes each child light up and using those interests to make communication practice feel natural and fun. For Kaitlin, progress isn't just about what happens during a therapy session. It's about helping children use their growing skills with the people and in the places that matter to them.
When she’s not at the clinic, Kaitlin loves planning her next adventure and spending time with her dog, Benny, and her close family and friends.
Stephanie Meyer, MA, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wartburg College and her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from St. Catherine University. She joined The Madison Center in 2024.
Stephanie enjoys helping children develop skills across many areas of everyday life, including fine and gross motor skills, coordination, handwriting, sensory processing, self-care, and independence. She has additional training in Handwriting Without Tears, the SOS Approach to Feeding, and Bal-A-Vis-X, which gives her even more tools to draw from based on what each child needs.
With a background in dance, movement comes naturally to Stephanie, and she loves bringing that energy into her therapy sessions. She believes kids learn best when they're engaged, having fun, and given opportunities to experience success. Her sessions often use movement and play to work on skills in ways that feel natural and motivating.
When she’s not at The Madison Center, Stephanie teaches dance and enjoys spending time with her cat, Mika.
Miranda Massey, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Miranda earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She joined The Madison Center in 2024.
Miranda enjoys working with children on the many skills that help them participate more comfortably and independently in everyday life. Her interests include sensory processing, body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, self-regulation, executive functioning, play, and daily routines. She especially enjoys helping children better understand their bodies, discover what works for them, and build confidence along the way.
Miranda brings lots of energy and creativity into the therapy room and loves using play to work toward goals that might otherwise feel hard. Whether a child is moving, creating, problem-solving, or getting a little messy, she wants therapy to be a place where kids feel comfortable being themselves while learning new skills.
Outside of the clinic, Miranda enjoys reading, cooking, practicing yoga, being outside, and spending time with her husband and 3 cats.
Allison Sheerer, MOT, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
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Allison earned her bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Minnesota and her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Mount Mary University. She joined The Madison Center in 2025.
Allison enjoys helping children build the many skills they need to participate more confidently and independently in their everyday lives. Her interests span sensory processing, fine and gross motor development, executive functioning, play, self-care, and daily routines. She enjoys finding practical ways to help children work through challenges while building on what they already do well.
Allison believes therapy should be a place where kids feel comfortable being themselves, trying something new, and even making mistakes along the way. She enjoys getting to know what motivates each child and finding creative ways to turn everyday challenges into opportunities for success.
Outside of the clinic, Allison enjoys gardening, caring for her backyard chickens, and spending time with her two golden retrievers.
Not sure where to start?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s communication, motor skills, sensory needs, or development, we’re here to help you determine the next step. Reach out to learn more about speech and occupational therapy, schedule an evaluation, or ask about a developmental screening.