Kayla Brinkman Theimer

Kayla Brinkman Theimer has extensive experience in the field of speech-language pathology, currently serving as a Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Speech-Language Pathologist at Regions Hospital since April 2008. Kayla specializes in working with adults who have neurologic-based disorders affecting communication, cognition, and swallowing, while also providing education to patients and families. Additionally, Kayla holds the position of Outpatient Supervisor at HealthPartners, overseeing SLPs and OTs, contributing to program development, and improving clinic processes. Previous roles include working as a Speech-Language Pathologist at HCMC and Willamette Valley Medical Center, where responsibilities ranged from acute care and inpatient rehabilitation to outpatient therapy and home health services. Kayla earned a Master of Arts in Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Oregon and a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the University of Minnesota.