Speech Therapists

Christie Amurgis, M.A., CCC-SLP
Director / Speech-Language Pathologist

Christie is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Florida in 2002.  Christie has a master level degree in Speech-Language Pathology.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology degree from West Virginia University and went on to pursue her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Tennessee.  Christie has experience working in many settings including the public school system, hospitals, outpatient rehabilitation centers, child hearing services, behavioral learning and speech therapy center for autism, as well as, private practice and home healthcare.  Her love of children brought her into the pediatric arena.  As owner and director of Sunshine SPOT, she is excited to be an integral piece of such an amazing and committed group of therapists and families.  Throughout her career, Christie has worked with a variety of children with a wide range of diagnoses and disabilities.  She is also certified as an Infant-Toddler Developmental Specialist focusing on early intervention services for children ages birth to three.  Outside of work, Christie is busy raising her three children and spending time with her husband.

Mayra Rodriguez-Leavitt, M.S., CCC-SLP

Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist

Mayra was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico and moved to Florida when she was five-years old. She’s a graduate of the University of South Florida where she earned her degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Her work experience includes inpatient and outpatient medical centers, public school district settings, and home health care. Mayra is passionate about making meaningful connections with her patients in order to help them reach their goals. She loves spending time outdoors and watching anime with her husband and daughter.