Owners
Lindsey Cashion (OT)
I love shopping, traveling, all things pink, cheetah print, and I love spending time with my family! My husband is retired military and we have been married for 15 years. We have 4 wonderful children who keep us on our toes! I graduated with a Master of Science from the Occupational Therapy Program at UCA in 2008. I've been with
Milestones since our first day in 2016. I love that every day is a new day with every kid. It's very exciting and I love watching them meet their milestones!
LaNita Russell (PT)
I love roller coasters and reading! I've been married for over 16 years and have one precocious 11 year old daughter. We stay busy as a family with softball and taekwondo tournaments. I graduated in 2010 with my Doctor of Physical Therapy. We started working to open Milestones in July of 2015. I've been with Milestones since day one in 2016. Kids can be so entertaining and every day is different! They can also teach me just as much about life as I can teach them. There is never a dull moment when working with a kid!
Occupational Therapists
Kelsey Ford
Kim Williams
Kelsey Ford
I was born, raised, and have stayed in Arkansas. I'm originally from a little town in Southeast Arkansas called Star City or Twinkle Town. I run on caffeine and chocolate so me and my husband Dusty can keep up with our two littles, Stella and Ripley! I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas Occupational Therapy Program in 2016
I was born, raised, and have stayed in Arkansas. I'm originally from a little town in Southeast Arkansas called Star City or Twinkle Town. I run on caffeine and chocolate so me and my husband Dusty can keep up with our two littles, Stella and Ripley! I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas Occupational Therapy Program in 2016. I've worked at Milestones for 4.5 years! I love working with kids because we get to play all day while working on things that help them be more independent and engaged with their environment, whether that be at home with their family, at school with their classmates, or even out in the community. I mean bubbles, swings, puzzles, blocks....what more could a girl ask for? An added bonus is the daily laughter brought by the things they say and do, they keep us smiling even on the tougher days!
Niki Swank
Kim Williams
Kelsey Ford
I am originally from New York and have lived in three states. I also played college basketball! I attended Keuka
college in Keuka Park New York in 2021 and have worked at Milestones for 1.5 years. I believe working with children is such a rewarding career. Watching them grow and achieve their goals is so incredible!
Kelli Mayer
Kim Williams
Kim Williams
I once sang backup vocals on a song for my brother-in-law's band. I was a teacher and coach for 7 years before I became an occupational therapist! I graduated from UCA in 2022. I've been a therapist for almost a year and have been at Milestones the whole time. I love seeing the kids grow and accomplish big things. It's the best feeling to
I once sang backup vocals on a song for my brother-in-law's band. I was a teacher and coach for 7 years before I became an occupational therapist! I graduated from UCA in 2022. I've been a therapist for almost a year and have been at Milestones the whole time. I love seeing the kids grow and accomplish big things. It's the best feeling to watch them do something independently for the first time. Kids have unconditional love, and they teach me so much each and every day. I also love working with the families. It's such a wonderful thing to see the families and kids grow together!
Kim Williams
Kim Williams
Kim Williams
I live in Cabot with my husband and dog, Wicket. I have two sons, one daughter-in-law, two granddaughters and one grandson! My husband and I are members of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and have 35 years of experience. I h
I live in Cabot with my husband and dog, Wicket. I have two sons, one daughter-in-law, two granddaughters and one grandson! My husband and I are members of Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Cabot. I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and have 35 years of experience. I have a passion to advocate on behalf of children. I love to help them develop and progress towards new skills as they grow and mature!
Physical Therapists
Leah Parsley
Andrea Schmidt
Andrea Schmidt
I love Jesus and desire to share His love with everyone around me. I have 3 rowdy boys who keep me busy and always on my
toes! I have a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arkansas State University in 2014 have been with Milestones for 4 years. Kids are so fun and special! Every day is different and unique. Seeing a child conquer something
I love Jesus and desire to share His love with everyone around me. I have 3 rowdy boys who keep me busy and always on my
toes! I have a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arkansas State University in 2014 have been with Milestones for 4 years. Kids are so fun and special! Every day is different and unique. Seeing a child conquer something that was once challenging or impossible for them to do makes it all worth it. Each child deserves to feel loved and seen and valued. I love working with children because they remind me to see the world as beautiful and a new adventure each day.
Andrea Schmidt
Andrea Schmidt
Andrea Schmidt
I love Jesus, my family, and coffee! I graduated from Arkansas State University in 2003 with my Bachelors and completed PT school in 2007. I've been a Physical Therapist for 15 years and i've worked at Milestones for 2 years! The kids bring a smile to my face every day and I love getting to play as part of my job. The sweet hugs and snuggles are awesome, too!
Deanne Fortson
Andrea Schmidt
Deanne Fortson
I volunteer for a local animal rescue and the Puppy Up Foundation! I graduated from UCA in 2007 and have worked at Milestones for about 2 years.I love it when one of my kids makes a breakthrough on a skill that has been difficult previously. I love when they realize they CAN do something they couldn’t do before therapy.
Jocelyn Vargas
Jocelyn Vargas
Jocelyn Vargas
I am from Colorado but my husband is an Air Force pilot so we have moved four times in the five years we have been married! My husband and I love to spend time outdoors & adventuring with our pups and our baby girl! I graduated from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas with my
Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December of 2021 and ha
I am from Colorado but my husband is an Air Force pilot so we have moved four times in the five years we have been married! My husband and I love to spend time outdoors & adventuring with our pups and our baby girl! I graduated from Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas with my
Doctorate in Physical Therapy in December of 2021 and have worked at Milestones for almost a year. I love working with kids because they remind me to enjoy life's simple pleasures and to have fun! They're always making me laugh and I love making a lasting impact in their lives and the lives
of their families.
Lindsey Blake
Jocelyn Vargas
Jocelyn Vargas
I am a big lover of dogs, and my family has 2! We have a German Shepherd mix named Libby and a Cavapoo named Lucy. In my 30+ years, I've never broken a bone, but I've rehabbed my fair share! I graduated with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Pre-professional Studies in 2011 and an Associate's degree in Applied Scien
I am a big lover of dogs, and my family has 2! We have a German Shepherd mix named Libby and a Cavapoo named Lucy. In my 30+ years, I've never broken a bone, but I've rehabbed my fair share! I graduated with a Bachelor's in Biological Sciences with an Emphasis in Pre-professional Studies in 2011 and an Associate's degree in Applied Science of Physical Therapy in 2013. I have done Physical Therapy ever since! I love working with kids, because children are full of joy. They make work rewarding and fun, and it feels less like a job and more just a passion.
Whitley Curtis
Jocelyn Vargas
Whitley Curtis
I love to craft, whether it’s painting, paper crafts, or drawing. Second fun fact is I’m a dog's best friend! I graduated from Arkansas State University in 2020. I have worked at Milestones for 2 years. I love what I do because I know I’m making a positive impact in their lives. Seeing my patients grow and accomplish hard obstacles on th
I love to craft, whether it’s painting, paper crafts, or drawing. Second fun fact is I’m a dog's best friend! I graduated from Arkansas State University in 2020. I have worked at Milestones for 2 years. I love what I do because I know I’m making a positive impact in their lives. Seeing my patients grow and accomplish hard obstacles on their own warms my heart. I could not ask for a better reward!
Speech Therapists
Libby Harrell
Kendall Stephenson
Briley McDaniel
I love Jesus and trying to show Him to others by choosing joy each day! Also, I'm very (very) competitive! I graduated from Harding University in 2020 with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I've been a therapist for a little over 3 years and have been at Milestones for a little over 1 year. Kids are so fun! We can learn a
I love Jesus and trying to show Him to others by choosing joy each day! Also, I'm very (very) competitive! I graduated from Harding University in 2020 with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. I've been a therapist for a little over 3 years and have been at Milestones for a little over 1 year. Kids are so fun! We can learn a lot from them. They help show me the world from a different point of view. I leave my day feeling happy and honored that I have the chance to be part of their stories.
Briley McDaniel
Kendall Stephenson
Briley McDaniel
I love shopping, traveling and playing with my doggie, Jasper Spruce! I graduated from Harding in 2016 and have worked at Milestones for 7 years. Kids are so much
fun and I love helping them reach their speech goals!
Ashley Esqueda
Kendall Stephenson
Kendall Stephenson
I twirled batons and fire batons in highschool. I’m highly OCD! I graduated from UCA with a Masters of Health and Behavior Sciences 2018. I have worked at Milestones for 5 years! I love helping children reach their goals and seeing their families light up when they do. I also love building relationships with the children and their famili
I twirled batons and fire batons in highschool. I’m highly OCD! I graduated from UCA with a Masters of Health and Behavior Sciences 2018. I have worked at Milestones for 5 years! I love helping children reach their goals and seeing their families light up when they do. I also love building relationships with the children and their families. It means a lot to me to see them achieve their goals or say their first word or sound!
Kendall Stephenson
Kendall Stephenson
Kendall Stephenson
I like to read! I have been married for 2 years & have a dog and a cat that I love! I graduated from Arkansas State in 2023 with my bachelors in Communication Disorders. I love getting to watch the kids grow and progress and they teach me something new everyday!
Danielle Shock
Abby Heidelberg
Danielle Shock
I’ve been to 24 states in my lifetime! My husbands name is Caleb, we’ve been married for almost 8 years and have 3 kiddos… (Katie Mae 6, Ellis 3, and Weston 1). They keep us busy! I graduated from UCA in 2019. I've been with Milestones for 3 years. I love working with kids because I enjoy seeing all the different personalities. Also, doin
I’ve been to 24 states in my lifetime! My husbands name is Caleb, we’ve been married for almost 8 years and have 3 kiddos… (Katie Mae 6, Ellis 3, and Weston 1). They keep us busy! I graduated from UCA in 2019. I've been with Milestones for 3 years. I love working with kids because I enjoy seeing all the different personalities. Also, doing play therapy is best and we have a lot of fun while still learning and growing!
Kayla Tyler
Abby Heidelberg
Danielle Shock
I’m welcoming my sweet baby girl, Lyla in August 2023! One of my favorite hobbies is kayaking the Buffalo River! I graduated in 2018 at the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and graduated in 2020 at the University of Central Arkansas with a masters degree in Speech Language Therapy. I have 3 year
I’m welcoming my sweet baby girl, Lyla in August 2023! One of my favorite hobbies is kayaking the Buffalo River! I graduated in 2018 at the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders and graduated in 2020 at the University of Central Arkansas with a masters degree in Speech Language Therapy. I have 3 years of experience working in pediatric speech therapy. I love pediatric therapy because helping children reach their goals through play with lots of giggles and fun is so rewarding! Children are so resilient and they teach me something new everyday! I truly have the best job in the world!
Abby Heidelberg
Abby Heidelberg
Abby Heidelberg
I play guitar and I enjoy hiking! I graduated from Harding in 2022. I’ve been a therapist and worked at Milestones for 6 months. I love working with kids because it brings me joy watching them grow and succeed!
Rachael Lee
Abby Heidelberg
Abby Heidelberg
Competition archery is my passion and I’m getting married in December! I graduated from The University of Central Arkansas in 2021. I have been working at Milestones for a couple months!
Office Staff
Jennifer Ruettiger
Jennifer Ruettiger
Jennifer Ruettiger
I've been married for 28 years and have two beautiful daughters! I'm from Illinois but have lived in Arkansas for 15 years. I have been a Billing Specialist at Milestones since April of 2021 and I absolutely love it here!
Teresa Russell
Jennifer Ruettiger
Jennifer Ruettiger
I have a twin sister and we sound almost exactly alike! We are both married to guys named Bruce. I have been married to Bruce Russell for 41 years and Patricia has been married to Bruce Mitchell for 39 years. I graduated with a AS in Management from Park College (now Park University) in 1989. I started working at Milestones as a volunteer
I have a twin sister and we sound almost exactly alike! We are both married to guys named Bruce. I have been married to Bruce Russell for 41 years and Patricia has been married to Bruce Mitchell for 39 years. I graduated with a AS in Management from Park College (now Park University) in 1989. I started working at Milestones as a volunteer in 2016 and now I am the Office Manager. I love helping Milestones be a source for parents. I love how Milestones takes the Team approach to providing therapy making the child the center of the equation. It's all about what's best for the child.
Jo Ann Drees
Jennifer Ruettiger
Jo Ann Drees
My children are my greatest accomplishment! I’ve worked at Milestones since February, 2023 as a Referral Specialist!
Caroline Kelly
Caroline Kelly
Caroline Kelly
I am currently a receptionist and scheduler. I have two kids and another on the way in January!
Stacey Rhodes
Caroline Kelly
Caroline Kelly
I love being a Lollie to 2 of the sweetest little girls around and I like to see all of the beautiful places in Arkansas by hiking trails with my husband. We have been married for 33 years! I have worked at Milestones for 4 years as Referral Specialist!
Therapy Techs
Paige Ruettiger
Allison Ruettiger
Paige Ruettiger
I have my own photography/videography business called Paige Lynn Productions and I love country music! I am currently attending Arkansas State University and plan on graduating with a degree in Creative Media Production with an emphasis in Corporate Media. I have worked at Milestones for 2 months as a Therapy Tech and Social Media Manager!
Madison Kaut
Allison Ruettiger
Paige Ruettiger
I have coached gymnastics for 8 years. I will start occupational therapy school this fall! I will graduate from University of Central Arkansas with a Doctoral of Occupational Therapy in 2026. I started here in the fall of 2021 as an intern and then was hired as a therapy tech. I have worked at Milestones for 2 years and i've loved seeing the kid's drive to reach their goals!
Allison Ruettiger
Allison Ruettiger
Allison Ruettiger
I love old country music, fishing, and my chocolate lab named Lucy! I'm a senior at Cabot High School and plan to attend ASU Beebe to Major in Pre-Radiography/Sonography. I started working at Milestones at the beginning of the school year!