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Empowering voices, building futures

Speech-N-Motion has been dedicated to empowering children through personalized therapy since 2015.

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Two speech-language pathologists assisting a young boy using a tablet for communication during a speech therapy session at Speech-N-Motion in San Marcos, California.
ABOUT Speech-n-motion

Your partners in speech therapy success

From our tailored therapy to compassionate support, we're committed to your child's success.

Tailored Therapy

Our passionate team offers personalized therapy to meet your child's unique needs, ensuring progress and success.

Family-Centered Approach

Our team is dedicated to supporting both your child and your family throughout the therapy journey.

Experience and Dedication

Speech-N-Motion has a proven track record of transforming lives through dedicated therapy.

our team

Exceptional speech therapy begins here

We're proud to have a team of passionate, experienced, and fun therapists.

Rebecca Guss, speech-language pathologist and owner of Speech-N-Motion, smiling outdoors in San Marcos, California.

Rebecca Guss, MS, CCC-SLP

Owner, Speech Language Pathologist

Rebecca is a real-life Cat in the Hat, literally juggling all the toys... from business owner... to mom of 3... to speech therapist... to manager of their family farm 'in her spare time.' She has been a pediatric speech-language pathologist for over 15 years and considers it an honor to be part of a profession that is both an art and a science. In her heart, she is a true play geek and wants our clients to love coming to speech and learning how to work while having FUN.

Before becoming a speech-language pathologist, Rebecca raced mountain bikes semi-professionally and grew up dancing 6 days a week. She believes in the power of muscle memory and applies those principles in motor-based therapies to successfully treat Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and severe phonological impairments. She has specialized training in CAS, Autism, AAC intervention, Routines-Based intervention, sensory-based feeding, and oral motor treatments. Rebecca loves a challenge and working hard... and recognizes families are an ecosystem. She believes a good therapist will creatively find interventions that fit into each family's individual dynamics.

Outside of clinical work, Rebecca passionately works to transform their family farm into a center for feeding therapy, gardening education and an inspirational farm stand. She adores spending time with her husband and 3 daughters while 'playing' on the farm, working out or playing her violin.

Elise Lauricella, speech-language pathologist at Speech-N-Motion in San Marcos, California, smiling outdoors.

Elise Lauricella, MS, CCC-SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

Elise's passion for working with children began on a farm in Montana, where she led outdoor learning experiences and received training to incorporate farm animals and seasonal produce into hands-on learning experiences. She later fostered this passion by volunteering at an equine therapy center, where she saw how connecting with animals in a supportive environment could foster confidence, communication, and meaningful breakthroughs. These experiences ignited her interest in speech therapy and in helping children to feel heard!

In addition to speech and language therapy, Elise enjoys working with children on their feeding journeys. Elise is our resident farmhand, seeding microgreen trays, catching chickens and growing fruits and veggies our clients can explore and engage with. She finds joy in helping kids develop a positive relationship with food, using research-based techniques to expand their diets and build confidence.

Elise is happiest when outside — by the ocean, in the mountains, or walking her dog. She loves finding little ways to be creative, whether that’s in the kitchen, with a crochet hook, or gardening.

Paulina Roland, office administrator at Speech-N-Motion in San Marcos, California, smiling outdoors.

Paulina Roland, BA

Office Administrator

Paulina is our Office Administrator who has over 12 years of experience in the healthcare field. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Hawaii at Hilo and has dedicated her career to helping patients navigate the often-complex world of insurance, scheduling, and billing. Paulina is the person who makes insurance-covered therapy a reality for our clients!!!!

With a passion for problem-solving and building strong relationships, Paulina ensures that every patient’s experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible. Whether assisting with benefits, scheduling, answering questions, or managing front-end operations, she is committed to providing compassionate and efficient support.

Outside of work, Paulina enjoys gardening, crafting, decorating her home, and spending quality time with her husband, daughter, and son. As a mother, she is especially proud to be part of a field that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of so many children and their families.

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