05/02/2025
Weâre thrilled to kick off the next round of our series: âThe Faces of TTSâ! This is a great opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on our amazing team members, who are the heartbeat of Therapy Tree Services. Each feature will celebrate one of the incredible individuals who play such a massive role in our success and make a positive difference every single day. We canât wait to share their inspiring stories with you!
Meet Yizteimar, affectionately known as Yitzi! Hailing from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, Yitzi's life has been quite an adventure. With a father in the military, her family moved around a lot, taking her to Florida, Texas, Kentucky, and even Germany! But at heart, she feels most at home in Puerto Rico and Orlando. Since relocating to North Carolina at the start of 2025, she has embraced the opportunity to explore her new surroundings.
Yitziâs passion for speech-language pathology ignited early on when she witnessed the impact it had on her brother's life. This experience, paired with her time volunteering with a special education program in high school, fueled her desire to pursue a career as an SLP. Though she has loved working with individuals of all ages, her heart truly lies in literacy interventions and pediatrics.
As a proud Orlando native, Yitzi has a special fondness for Universal Studios and Walt Disney World, where she spent her weekends exploring all the magic the parks have to offer. But she also knows how to unwindâwhether it's snuggling with her adorable Schnauzer, Kipp, or diving into a binge-worthy Netflix series. And hereâs a fun tidbitâYitzi's unique name, Yizteimar, was specially crafted by her parents! They took her motherâs name, Mietzy, flipped it, added an âIâ and âar,â and voilĂ âYizteimar was born!
Currently, Yitzi is an essential part of the dyslexia team at our Cary clinic, where she works with children of all ages facing writing and reading challenges. With her passion for empowering both English and Spanish-speaking children, she helps them build the confidence they need to excel!