Christina is the owner and therapist at Conti Speech Therapy. She is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, and former curriculum developer and classroom teacher with over a twelve years of experience working with children and their families. She earned her bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in early childhood education. She then went on to earn a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Seton Hall University, the number one speech-language pathology program in the state of New Jersey. She is a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, and is licensed in New Jersey and California.

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Over the course of her career, she has worked with children in a variety of settings, including preschools and elementary schools, the outpatient pediatric clinic at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, the outpatient pediatric clinic at Children's Specialized Hospital, and in early intervention and private practices. She has presented her research in pediatric stuttering at the New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association's annual convention and at the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association's National Convention.

 

She is certified in It Takes Two to Talk®, the Hanen Centre's® program for parents of children with language delays which focuses on caregiver education. She is also trained in PROMPT and Beckman Oral Motor programs which focus on oral-motor training for speech sound disorders.

 

Christina has a passion for creating magical moments filled with learning, achievement, and joy for her clients. As a former Walt Disney World character performer, Christina touched children's hearts with her animated and welcoming personality. Her play-based approach to therapy keeps children engaged in the learning process and guides parents to find easy ways to integrate practice into everyday moments. 

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In her free time, Christina enjoys spending time with her family, crafting, and collecting sea glass at the shore.