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Meet Kami, a Speech-Language Pathologist who transformed her career through Coral Care's Provider Growth Program
The Starting Point
Starting a private practice from scratch can feel overwhelming. That's exactly where Kami found herself when she joined Coral Care. Despite having over 3 years of experience working in public schools and private practice settings, she was starting at zero patients and needed to build a sustainable caseload in the Greater Boston Area, a competitive market.
About Kami
Kami is a passionate Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in:
- Speech and language delays
- Supporting children with autism and ADHD
- Gestalt language processing
"I love helping people understand each other better. Through speech therapy, I help kids speak more clearly AND I help caregivers listen. Seeing families connect and understand each other is priceless." - Kami
What drew her to in-home therapy? The ability to collaborate closely with families, support children in their natural environment, and help them incorporate communication strategies into daily routines—all without the stress of traveling to appointments.
The Growth Journey
Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1: Starting point - 0 patients, goal of 20
Week 2: 2 evaluations completed
Week 3: 2 ongoing patients (5 sessions) + 8 upcoming evaluations and first sessions
Week 4: 8 ongoing sessions with 5 patients, additional evaluations scheduled
Week 5: 12 ongoing sessions with 9 patients, now serving 3 distinct neighborhoods
Week 6: 19 ongoing sessions - paused new client intake to optimize fall schedule
The Success Formula
1. Strategic Geography
With our collaboration, Kami made a strategic decision to accept clients slightly outside her preferred area, then built a cluster of patients in that region to reduce travel time and maximize efficiency.
2. Specialization Match
She leveraged her expertise in autism, ADHD, and gestalt language processing to attract families seeking specialized, multi-session-per-week therapy.
3. Collaborative Marketing
Despite initial nerves, Kami partnered with Coral Care's marketing team to create engaging, informative ads that truly resonated with families. She had the support of our in-house social media consultant to help prepare for and execute various marketing assets, like videos and photos.
How Coral Care Made the Difference
Practice Management Support
Guided Kami through case management, paperwork completion, and administrative streamlining so she could focus on what she does best—therapy.
Clinical Support
Collaborated closely to develop carefully tailored treatment plans that matched both her clinical philosophy and Coral Care's rigorous standards.
Marketing Leadership
Designed, ran, and optimized marketing campaigns to attract the right families—freeing Kami from juggling promotion alongside patient care.
Caseload Optimization
Worked with her to balance a growing roster, minimize drive time, and adapt to seasonal schedule changes.
The Results
In just 6 weeks, Kami went from zero patients to a nearly full caseload across multiple neighborhoods.
By combining her clinical expertise with flexibility in geography and active collaboration with Coral Care's growth team, she quickly became a trusted in-home therapy provider for local families.
Ready to grow your own practice? Learn more about Coral Care's Provider Growth Program and discover how we can help you build the sustainable, fulfilling practice you've always envisioned.
