Compassion, connection, and play to foster communication and feeding development.

Hi there!

Hi! My name is Jenna Messick, and I am a pediatric speech-language pathologist, wife, and mom! 
I decided early on that I wanted to be a speech language pathologist and haven’t looked back since! I completed my undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Eastern Washington University and completed my Masters in Speech Language Pathology at Idaho State University. I have worked in a variety of settings, including schools and clinics.
In 2022 I launched a private practice with the support of my husband, Jesse. I chose the name Play Adventures because play is the conduit for a child’s development and each child is on their own adventure to develop new skills. 
My mission is to journey alongside families to provide quality services with an integrative approach built around family routines, evidence-based approaches, and connection.

Jenna Messick

Speech Language Pathologist

Meet the Team

  • Jenna & Jesse Messick

    Owners

General Therapy Information

We provide a variety of services for communication delays and disorders including expressive/receptive language, speech sounds, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and pediatric feeding disorders. 

Each evaluation, treatment plan, and therapeutic approach is tailored to the unique needs of your child and family.

Collaboration is essential and at Play Adventures we can incorporate your child’s providers, educators, and caregivers to build a supportive network for optimal outcomes. 

There is a solution

Whether it's a delay or disorder it is essential to provide interventions as early as possible and to not wait! Call me today for a free consultation! 


My Service Guide

  • Early Language Development

    Early intervention is essential when addressing communication disorders.

  • Speech Sound Disorders

    Each treatment plan utilizes an evidence-based approach that most appropriately fits your child’s needs. Home-based programs are provided to support generalization of skills.

  • Pediatric Feeding Disorders (PFDs)

    Pediatric Feeding Disorders includes 4 areas: medical, nutrition, feeding skills, and psychology. I am certified in the SOS Approach to feeding that is based upon exploration, play, and natural development of feeding skills.

  • School-Aged Language

    Language delays can persist into school-age and have a negative effect on a child’s reading comprehension, phonological awareness, ability to follow along in the classroom, and more!

  • Parent Coaching

    Parent coaching is incorporated to equip parents to model language during daily routines.

My philosophy

 Communication and feeding are vital skills that we can so often take for granted until these systems are disrupted. I believe that every child should have access to communication and caregivers should feel equipped to support and advocate for their child. Services at Play Adventures are grounded in evidence-based practices, data collection, and play to create a positive learning environment. 


FAQs

  • Yes, we do! We take Blue Cross of Idaho (includes out of state Blue Cross and Premera Blue Cross), Regence Blue Shield of Idaho (includes out of state Blue Shield), & Idaho Medicaid.

  • We treat communication and feeding disorders for ages preschool through 5th grade.

  • We recommend consulting with a speech-language pathologist if you have any concerns regarding your child’s speech and language development. Whether it’s a delay or disorder early intervention is key.

  • We provide one on one service in a private clinic and contract with school districts to provide school base services.

  • Testimonials

    "Ms. Jenna offers constructive play and learning opportunities that give her students the confidence to exercise their skills in real life. While working with the children, she also is sure to incorporate ways to strengthen skills at home with different tools and suggestions for parents to use. Our son has developed leaps and bounds, and without Ms. Jenna's compassion and dedication he wouldn't be where he is now. He highly anticipates his weekly visits at Play Adventures and to show the progress he has made since the previous visit." - Parent.

  • Testimonials

    My son has been seeing Miss Jenna for speech for 2 years now and she has been wonderful! Since the very beginning, Jenna made it her mission to connect with him first before starting any work or placing high expectations. Her method of play based; child lead therapy has been fantastic for my son. At every appointment she gives my son time to get comfortable and get his wiggles out before starting any of the work. She does a great job of building him up with positive reinforcement and " you can do it' attitude. She takes all of my concerns and thoughts as a parent seriously and always makes us feel heard. Recently, my son has not been able to have OT which has greatly affected his daily life and he is struggling with meltdowns and lack of focus more than ever. Since this has happened, Jenna has incorporated some gross motor activities to help him regulate while building his vocabulary and communication skills in a low-pressure environment. We are so happy to have her as his SLP and she is truly a part of our village. We love Miss Jenna! - Parent

  • Testimonials

    Jenna is absolutely amazing! She treated my 2-year-old son weekly where she not only did an amazing job at meeting him at his ability to motivate and teach him to communicate with us, but she also went out of her to consistently touch base and answer any questions my husband or I had. Jenna made sure we understood the reasoning behind what she did and would even give us little tasks to do at home to help support our son. I am forever thankful for Jenna! - Parent.

  • Testimonial

    It was a privilege to work beside Jenna. She is passionate, caring, collaborative, and determined. She does an amazing job at communicating and collaborating with parents, teachers, doctors, anyone involved in the patient’s care to make sure the patient is getting the most consistent and best care possible. I have learned so much from her and I know there isn’t a better therapist to trust with your child’s care than Jenna. - Co-Worker

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