
Owners and Clinical Directors
Lauri Cole M.S. CCC-SLP, Administrative Director, Heather Field M.S. CCC-SLP, Clinical Director of Speech and Language Pathology, and Kari McKown MOT, OTR, Clinical Director of OT and PT
We Are Elite Therapy Center
For two decades, Heather Field, Lauri Cole, and Kari McKown, co-owners and directors of Elite Therapy Center, have devoted their careers to serving children and families with exceptional care in the fields of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy. Their journey began 20 years ago, forged by a shared passion for helping children achieve their fullest potential. Throughout the years, these women have become much more than colleagues—they have become family. This deep bond has enhanced their collaboration, resulting in a therapeutic environment that is both nurturing and transformative for their clients. The trust and relationships they have cultivated are the foundation of their elite status in six Central Texas clinic locations.
Elite Therapy Center is a team of over 70 certified therapists and administrative professionals in six Central Texas locations including Waco, Temple, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Killeen and West. The Elite Therapy Center team is helping our clients of babies, children, youth, and young adults achieve their FULL potential by providing quality and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to meet their unique needs. Our team approach promotes collaboration with families, physicians, and schools. By setting the highest ethical standard for our associates and clients, as well as ourselves, we are equipped to establish and uphold a reputation of clinical excellence with a personal touch.