About Milestone Manor
Meet Our Owners
Did you know Milestone Manor is the location name used by THREE individual companies? Milestone Manor proudly offers pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy services.
Tennessee Valley Speech and Language, LLC is owned and operated by Anna Hess, CCC-SLP
Shine Bright Occupational Therapy, LLC is owned and operated by Destiny Jackson, OTR/L
Tiny Steps Alabama, LLC is owned and operated by Ashley Tall, PT, DPT
Meet Our Administrative Team
Cailee is our Billing Specialist with over 10 years of experience. She enjoys the detail and problem-solving that comes with her work. Outside of the office, life is full and fun with her husband and their four kids, along with their three pets, who keep things lively. As a proud retired military family, they value resilience, adaptability, and community. She loves spending quality time with her family, catching a good baseball game, and getting to the beach whenever she can. One of the things closest to her heart is working with neurodivergent kiddos—it’s something she is deeply passionate about and finds incredibly rewarding. Jada Hamm
Jada is our amazing Patient Coordinator and the friendly face who welcomes our families each day. She loves getting to know our patients and helping everyone feel right at home from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of the clinic, you'll find her spending time with her husband and boys, enjoying a good book, attending concerts, or soaking up the sun at the beach.Cailee Smith
Our administrative team is always here to help—whether you have questions about scheduling, insurance, or getting started.
Tennessee Valley Speech and Language, LLC
Mrs. Anna is a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist who graduated from the University of Montevallo. Her passion for helping children is deeply personal, as she grew up with a brother who has Down syndrome. With extensive experience working with children with special needs and medically fragile conditions, Mrs. Anna brings both expertise and compassion to every session.She is currently working toward certification in orofacial myofunctional disorders and has a wealth of experience in supporting children with tongue ties. Beyond the therapy room, Mrs. Anna enjoys volunteering with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and cherishes traveling with her husband and their three children.Anna Hess, M.S., CCC-SLP, Owner
Ariel is a Hazel Green native who loves helping little voices be heard — especially through AAC, supporting non-speaking communicators, and fostering early language development.She’s a neurodiversity affirming therapist who is passionate about supporting children and their abilities to express themselves, connect with others, and grow as a person!Outside of work, Ariel enjoys being part of the Junior League of Huntsville and spending time with her son and husband. She’s dedicated to empowering kids to find their voice in whatever way works best for them!Ariel Bevil M.S., CCC-SLP
Melinda is an enthusiastic speech-language pathologist who strives to put relationships first in her therapy sessions. She has special interests in the areas of early language development, oral motor planning/Apraxia of Speech, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Dyslexia, Auditory Processing, and Executive Function.Melinda completed her undergraduate and graduate level studies at the University of South Alabama. She has over a decade of experience working in early intervention and in multidisciplinary pediatric clinics.Outside of the clinic, you are likely to find Melinda working on lessons with her three children or riding the waves in Miramar Beach with her husband, John, at the helm of their steady boat "Stella Maris".Melinda Lindgren M.S., CCC-SLP
Courtney earned her B.S. from the University of Mississippi and her M.S. from Alabama A&M. Navigating her own son’s speech delay has inspired her passion for early language development and helping little ones find their voices.Outside the clinic, you can find her and her family hiking or cheering on their favorite teams — Ole Miss and Michigan!Courtney Buzzard, M.S., CCC-SLP
Shine Bright Occupational Therapy, LLC
Destiny is a native of New Market, AL. Destiny has continuing education in retained primitive reflexes and sensory integration. She loves to assist children with developmental challenges, using gentle, research-based techniques to support their progress.
Destiny earned her undergraduate degree from the University of North Alabama, where she played softball and met her husband, Jamal. Later, she attended Alabama State University to pursue her Masters of Science degree.
Outside of work, Destiny loves spending time with her husband Jamal and her two wonderful kids, Declan and Denver. They enjoy traveling, watching sports, and playing outdoors together.Dillon is a passionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with an AAS from Pearl River Community College, following studies at Jones College in Ellisville, MS.
Dillon has a strong interest in building life skills through meaningful ADLs and IADLs, with a creative approach that blends play-based interventions to support real, lasting progress.
Outside of work, Dillon enjoys spending time with his favorite people his wife and their cat, gardening year-round, and collecting unique plants. When not in the clinic, you can usually find Dillon outdoors—hands in the dirt and soaking up fresh air.Dillon McMullan, COTA/L
Destiny Jackson, OTR/L, Owner
Madison Sowder, OTR/L
Occupational TherapistTiny Steps Alabama, LLC
A Huntsville native, Dr. Ashley is thrilled to bring a new pediatric PT office to her hometown. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Samford University and has a passion for working with preemies, neurological disorders, muscular dystrophy, and is even serial casting certified.Outside the clinic, she loves traveling with her husband, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and spending time with her three dogs.Ashley Tall, PT, DPT, Owner
Monica McGraw, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Elana completed her undergraduate studies at the University of South Alabama and went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UAB. She brings a bright energy and a true passion for treating pediatric patients, and we know our families will love her caring and encouraging approach.Outside the clinic, you can find Elana paddle boarding, working out, or spending quality time with her family.
Elana Jolley, PT, DPT
Marlee loves helping kiddos on the autism spectrum, those with gross motor delays, genetic conditions, and cerebral palsy reach their goals and have fun along the way!Outside the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and girls, reading just about anything she can get her hands on, traveling, relaxing by the fire, and trying new things.