If you want to transition into private practice in a way that aligns with your true passion and lifestyle, you will love this episode’s guest! 

Christina Noon went from a career in musical theater to now owning a private practice as an SLP. Going through the Start Your Private Practice Program gave her the guidance and confidence to launch a business that included her passion for music.

In this episode, Christina discusses how her background in performing arts shaped her love for communication and language, and led her to pivot into speech therapy.

Christina Noon is an SLP, founder of Happy Talk Song and Sign, and private practice owner of Noon Speech Therapy. She lives outside of Buffalo NY with her husband and two girls. Before SLP, Christina received a degree in music theater and performed professionally for 5 years. Christina is a neurospicy therapist who strives to bring more joy, creativity, and fun into everything she does. 

In Today's Episode, We Discuss:

• Christina’s struggle to find a traditional job she loved
• How the Start Program helped her launch with confidence
• Starting a practice in New York and navigating complicated PLLC requirements
• How her new flexibility allows her to make her schedule work for her lifestyle and family needs
• More about her music class and how thinking out of the box helps her business and especially her community

Christina is in her zone of genius! She has truly built a career she loves by combining her passions and talents. You can do this too! 

If you’re an SLP or OT looking for guidance on starting or growing your own practice, we’re here to help! Learn more about our programs at www.IndependentClinician.com/resources

Resources Mentioned: 

Follow Christina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happytalk.song.and.sign/

Learn more about teaching your own classes: https://www.happytalksongandsign.com/learnmore

Learn more about our programs: www.IndependentClinician.com/resources

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