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Meet the Team

Elaine Doerfler, MS, CCC-SLP

Founder, Speech-Language Pathologist

Hi! My name is Elaine, and I have been a practicing speech-language pathologist for over a decade. For the past 13 years, I have had the privilege of serving individuals of all ages, from infants and children to adults and geriatrics.

I am skilled in stuttering, articulation, language, social communication skills, cognition, feeding, and swallowing. I’m passionate about what I do, and there’s no greater privilege than walking through a season of life with someone and helping them find, or regain, their voice and their ability to communicate.

As a mother of multiple children, some of whom have communication difficulties, I’ve seen firsthand how vital communication is. It shapes quality of life, builds connection, and strengthens relationships. This is why I do what I do and why I care so deeply about speech therapy.

I love the quote by Anne Morrow that brings together my love of coffee and my passion for communication. She says, “Good conversation is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.” That’s my goal. I want to empower people to communicate in a way that leads to lively, meaningful conversations with the people they love.

When I’m not at work, you’ll find me curled up in my rocking chair reading a good book and drinking coffee. I’m an avid fan of both Caribou and Starbucks, and I love a good caramel latte. Nature is therapy to me, and I enjoy taking evening walks with my husband and our two dogs. Our five kids range from a toddler to preteens and teenagers, so life is always interesting and exciting. We love spending time outdoors together, and when the weather gets too cold, we settle in for board games and movies.

Laikyn Pfeifle, MS, CCC-SLP

Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Hello! My name is Laikyn, and I have been a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist for two years. I am licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota, and I am certified through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

For the past 2 years, I have had the privilege of working with pediatric patients and am excited to use my skills and expertise to now support mothers as well, ultimately increasing the quality of life for both the infant and mother.

Through listening to mothers’ personal experiences in postpartum care, it has become clear that there is a need within our community for greater support in breastfeeding. I am passionate about creating a space where patients feel seen and heard, while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment. It is an honor to walk alongside infants and their mothers to provide compassionate support through their breastfeeding journey.

Outside of work, you can find me spending time with my family. In the warm months, I enjoy taking walks, and in the colder months, you can find me completing puzzles and playing games.

Abbey Marinucci, OTR/L

Lead Occupational Therapist

Hi! My name is Abbey Marinucci, and I am an occupational therapist licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota. I have worked in pediatrics, supporting and educating families about their children’s development to help them feel confident as they navigate the highs and lows of parenting.

During my doctoral program, I completed a capstone project focused on identifying unmet needs within populations not typically served by occupational therapy. I immediately determined that women in their various transitions through life are an area that is underserved by the occupational therapy field.

In addition to my graduate work, I have seen, heard, and experienced the significant gap in healthcare for women, especially in the transition into motherhood. This includes adjusting to a brand-new identity as a parent and the complex responsibilities that come with it.

In my role at Myna Women’s Health, I’m truly excited to help bridge this gap in women's health care. I am committed to supporting, educating, and empowering women as they take on one of their most significant new roles of becoming a mother: breastfeeding. I look forward to being someone who will listen, educate, and empower women through their breastfeeding journey in a way that feels comfortable, supportive, and individualized to them and their child to increase their confidence in their role as a mother.

When I am not at work, I am a mother of two young children, enjoying that phase of my journey, which includes a lot of staying home, making snacks, and keeping up on the day-to-day "to-dos." I am excited to be alongside many of my clients I will serve as I am in the same phase of life as many of them will be.