Find the therapist that best suits your needs.
Our team
Nicole Salo, DPT
About Nicole:
Nicole attended Montana State University where she received a degree in Exercise Science. She then went on to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at Eastern Washington University. Nicole has worked as a physical therapist in the Butte community for 12 years now with the majority of the years having specialized in pediatrics.
When not at work, Nicole loves to spend time with her three young boys, her husband, and their goldendoodle, Coco. They enjoy outdoor activities regardless of the season including skiing, sledding, camping, fishing, sporting events, etc.
Career Highlights:
Pediatric clinical rotation at St. Lukes Rehabilitation Center in Spokane, WA
Working with children ages 0-21 affected by a multitude of diagnoses
Mentoring students aspiring to become physical therapists
Specialty areas:
General gross motor delays in the pediatric population
Traumatic brain injuries
Autism
Toe Walking
Generalized hypotonia
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Genetic conditions including chromosomal deletions
Orthopedics
Torticollis & Positional Plagiocephaly
Balance & coordination deficits
Early childhood intervention strategies
Our team
Courtney Markin, DPT
About Cortney:
Hello! My name is Cortney and I am a pediatric physical therapist that enjoys working with kiddos of all ages and abilities. I love building relationships with both the littles and their families and watching them learn new skills and gain independence. My husband, son, labradoodle, and I have been living in the Butte area for almost a year now. We enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, and enjoying the great outdoors whenever we can! I am looking forward to meeting more wonderful people and getting more involved in the Butte community!
Emmy Zemke, MA, CCC-SLP
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About Emmy:
Emmy received her B.S. from the University of New Mexico in Elementary Education in 2007. She worked as a teacher for several years prior to returning to the classroom herself. She brings her foundations of pedagogy to her therapy sessions and treatment plans. She graduated from Utah State University in 2017 with an M.A. in COMDDE (Communication Disorders and Deaf Education). She has worked as an SLP in private practice and in the SNF setting prior to co-founding Mountains and Milestones Therapy. She has developed a wide range of expertise in pediatric speech therapy.
Outside of work Emmy enjoys cooking, running, spending time outdoors, and traveling with her husband and goldendoodle, Teddy. She believes in the power of strong communities and is proud continue her relationship with the Butte community.
Career Highlights:
Emmy is a recipient of ASHA ACE’s award for completion of more than 70 hours of continuing education each term.
Specialty Areas:
Feeding disorders
Speech sound disorders
Language delays
Language disorders
Literacy disorders
Executive functioning
Methods of play-based & relationship-focused neuroaffirmative care for autism spectrum disorder
Sarah Floyd, MS, CCC-SLP
About Sarah:
Sarah attended The University of Montana for both undergraduate and graduate studies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, with a Minor in Human and Family Development, in 2019. After taking a year to work alongside her husband in a ministry setting, she returned to graduate school, earning her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2022. Sarah worked as an SLP in the public school system, prior to expanding her practice to Mountains & Milestones. Sarah has a wide range of experience with the pediatric population, and has a special interest in promoting neurodiversity affirming and play-based therapy practices in the state of Montana.
When not at work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband and young son. She enjoys outdoor activities, such as camping and hiking, but also enjoys indoor activities such as reading epic fantasy series, baking, and watching a good movie.
Career Highlights:
Receiving a scholarship to complete the Meaningful Speech Course in Gestalt Language Processing
Working with individuals ages 0-18 with a wide range of speech and language needs
Specialty Areas:
Play-based speech and language therapy
Speech sound disorders
Language delays
Language disorders
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Neurodiversity-affirming treatment practices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder
Early intervention services
Parent coaching/family-centered practices