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Brianna Bates
MS CCC SLP/Owner

Brianna is the founder and owner of Nisma Therapy Services, a premier speech therapy clinic in Fairbanks, Alaska, established in 2020. With over 10 years of experience as a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), Brianna and her skilled team of therapists provide care to many patients of all ages. Specializing in neurological disorders for both adult and pediatric populations, Brianna’s expertise spans across various settings including hospitals, home health, private practice, schools, nursing homes, consulting, and telehealth. Her broad professional background enables her to deliver specialized, compassionate care to individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs. Brianna earned her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas A&M University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. She is dedicated to advancing the field of speech therapy and positively impacting the lives of her patients and the Fairbanks community.

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Ariana Bates
Practice Director

We are excited to put the spotlight on Ariana, who has been an integral part of our team here at Nisma Therapy Services. From beautiful Colorado, Ariana brings with her a wealth of experience in healthcare management and marketing, skills that have made a significant impact on our operations and growth. With a deep passion for helping others and ensuring efficient, high-quality service, Ariana oversees a wide range of responsibilities. She is key to streamlining our day-to-day processes, ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, and constantly enhancing the client experience. 

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Linsey Williams
SLP

Linsey holds a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Montana. With three years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, she has worked in both school settings and pediatric private practices, honing her skills in delivering effective communication support to children. Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Linsey is eager to contribute her expertise and enthusiasm to the team at Nisma. She is committed to fostering communication development and empowering people of all ages. Linsey looks forward to collaborating with colleagues and families to create meaningful impacts in the lives of those she serves.

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Halah Alteeq
Ph. D CCC SLP

Halah is our very own telehealth speech therapist. She brings a wealth of experience in speech-language pathology and a genuine passion for helping people improve their communication and swallowing abilities. In addition to her clinical work, she enjoys teaching and sharing her knowledge with future speech therapists. She's eager to contribute her experience and energy to our practice!

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Bryce Roberts
Homework Helper & Maintenance Coordinator

Having recently moved from Colorado, Bryce brings passion for helping others and a diverse background in education, coaching, and community service to the table. He spent 2 years working in special education, where he dedicated himself to supporting students with diverse needs. He also spent 3 years coaching high school lacrosse, where he fostered teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship. In addition, his 5 years in parks maintenance highlight his dedication to preserving and improving community spaces.

Speech Therapy Services Provided For: 

Adult Neuro Rehab 

Accent Reduction/Modification

Child Based Speech/Language Rehab

Articulation Disorder

Phonological Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)

Fluency Disorders

Receptive Language Disorder

Expressive Language Disorder

Neurological Disorders

Speech Delays

Oral Motor and Feeding Skills

Non-Verbal and Verbal Communication Skills

Augmentative & Alternative Communication Methods

Speech Apraxia/Dyspraxia

Voice Disorders

Social Communication Disorder

Insurances Accepted

Aetna

ASAGEHA

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare Part B

Tricare

MODA

Careers

We are looking for a new SLP, OT, and PT for hire! Tell us about yourself! Please contact us below and we will reach out to you soon!

Our Staff

Brianna B. 
Owner/MS CCC SLP

Ariana B. 

Office Manager

Linsey Williams
SLP

Halah A.
Ph. D CCC SLP

Karyn S.
Administrative Assistant

Bryce R.
Homework Helper
& Maintenance Coordinator


 

Contact Us

Contact

Phone: (907) 759-7697

Fax: (907) 600- 5065

Contact@nismatherapy.com

Address

Office: 102 10th Ave

FAIRBANKS, AK 99701

Opening Hours

Mon - Thurs: 8am - 5pm

Friday: By Appointment
​​Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Closed on National Holidays

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