About Us
Prickly Pear Pediatric Therapy is committed to bringing beauty and hope to the desert seasons of life. This life is full of challenges, but we exist to help you and your child overcome challenges and make the most of your time together. Our highly-trained therapists are committed to combining the best evidence-based practice with the specific needs of each family. Our collaborative team includes pediatric speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and occupational therapists (OTs) to meet your developmental therapy needs.
Meet the Team
Emily Sonzogni
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kalista McMullin
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Kristy Lawson
OTD, OTR/L, SWC, CHES
Occupational Therapist
Emily Sonzogni
OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Kalista McMullin
M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dr. Kristy Lawson
M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Julie Ott
M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kailee Williams
OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
Office Administrators
Brynlee Thompson
Receptionist
Client Testimonials
We were not sure who else to turn to for some of our daughter's struggles, but after filling out a thorough assessment and talking at length to Kristy, we felt comfortable and encouraged to start with OT. She was so easy to talk to and made herself available for questions or concerns at any time. She helped us see and understand that sensory challenges could be the best place to focus attention and therapy on. We had no idea! Therapy with Kristy helped so much!
Sarah K.
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Prickly Pear. My son has made progress since he began therapy with Kristy (OT) and Kalista (Speech). My son is autistic and nonverbal. He is four years old. The therapists are empathetic, fun, engaging, knowledgeable, understanding, patient, and professional. Their space is great and has a number of fun activities that my son enjoys. I am very grateful for these gals! They are superb! I highly recommend Prickly Pear!!
Ayesha Z.
