Meet our Team
Little Squirts Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic located in Logan, Utah (serving the Cache Valley area). We provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to children from birth through 18 years old. At Little Squirts, we believe every child deserves a place where understanding meets expertise. We’re more than therapists — we’re parents, neighbors, and friends committed to supporting children and families on their unique developmental journeys. Using play-based and child centered approaches, our team works to: build strength, mobility, and coordination promote fine motor skills, independence, and sensory processing support communication, language development, and social interaction We create a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly environment, actively involving parents in the process so therapy becomes a partnership, not just a treatment.
John Payne, DPT
Little Squirts was created by John Payne DPT. John lived in Washington State with his family until 2020 when they moved to Utah to be closer to family. John owns and operates a pediatric clinic in Washington State providing pediatric services on horseback. Also known as hippotherapy.
John received a bachelor of science from Brigham Young University in Exercise Physiology followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Utah. He has a strong orthopedic background which helps him in pediatrics keeping a whole life picture, preparing children for future growth. John has seen the need for pediatric services especially in cache valley and wants to help families receive the services they need.
Jared Fulgham
Jared is an ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, licensed in the State of Utah and the State of Idaho. He graduated with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Utah. His role at the Sorenson Center is clinical supervision and instruction in the USU Speech and Language Clinic, where he works with graduate students pursuing a degree in Speech-Language Pathology. He specializes in adult language, cognition and memory, and swallowing evaluation and treatment. He is trained in nasoendoscopy using the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) system and has been trained in the Effective Swallow Protocol using neuromuscular stimulation to strengthen muscles used for swallowing.
Credentials/Licensure
-Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - Utah and Idaho
-Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Education and Training
-MS in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Utah
-BS in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education, Utah State University
-BS in English, Technical and Professional Writing, Utah State University
Cortney Borges
Cortney is an experienced occupational therapist supporting pediatric clients of all ages for over 7 years in a variety of settings including daycares, preschools, the home, outpatient clinics and via telehealth. She has experience supporting
children with diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, developmental delays, learning disorders, sensory processing disorders and more. Cortney has completed continued education in programs such as Zones of Regulation™ and Learning without Tears™ as well as training in reflex integration (MNRI) and craniosacral
therapy (CS1). She is also a Board Certified Telepractice Specialist. She strives to maintain effective, evidenced-base occupational therapy services with full membership in the American Occupational Therapy association (AOTA) and
continued education platforms.
“My top priority is to support my clients and their families to do what they need and want to do using a fun, playful and personalized approach.”
Cortney currently lives in Logan, Utah with her husband, daughter and their corgi. She loves spending time with her family, playing her ukulele, getting outside or in a book!
Credentials/Licensure
-Licensed & Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR)
- Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD)- Pacific University in Hillsboro, OR. 2018
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, CA. 2015
Janelle Winward, SLP-Assistant
Janelle is a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA) who has been helping children find their voice and reach their communication goals since 2010.
A proud graduate of Utah State University (USU), Janelle was drawn to this career by a deep desire to work with children and profoundly impact their lives for the better. She believes strongly in maintaining a positive and encouraging environment for all her patients.
Janelle's Approach
Janelle's philosophy centers on building momentum by celebrating every small victory. She works to build on each child's successes, guiding them step-by-step toward their communication milestones. Her favorite part of the job is the joy and energy she gets from working with kids—she finds it incredibly rewarding to see them make connections and express themselves, noting that in her clinic, there is truly "never a dull moment."
Outside the Clinic
When she’s not helping children communicate, Janelle enjoys staying creative and spending time with her loved ones. Her hobbies include sewing and crocheting, and she prioritizes time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.
Kellie Whiton, DPT
Kellie received her BS in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees from the University of Montana. She has worked in a variety of settings with both adults and children, including in hospitals in pediatric and neonatal intensive care units. She also has additional training and expertise in pediatric pelvic health, and is passionate about helping children achieve maximum independence and quality of life.
Outside work, Kellie enjoys spending time outdoors, including hiking, skiing and fly fishing, and stays busy with her two young children. Kellie and her family recently relocated to Cache Valley from Montana and are excited to make the area home.
Brittney Nethercott
Little Squirts Therapy is an outpatient pediatric therapy clinic in Logan, Utah. We offer physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to children from birth to 18 years old.
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