Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Asheville Speech Associates has been in business since 1994.
What is your primary product or service?
We provide speech, language and reading therapy for all ages.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
When I was 12 years old, I saw the movie "Miracle Worker: the Story of Helen Keller". I knew right then that I wanted to do something to help people!
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Asheville Speech Associates serves children and adults. Most private practices do not service adults. We have 4 different locations covering Buncombe, Henderson and Madison counties. Our offices are warm and inviting and the staff is respectful of all who come to us for help. Read what others say about us at www.ashevillespeech.com.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Asheville Speech Associates has 4 office locations and will expand as the need arises. We have an office in West Asheville, 2 offices in Hendersonville and and office in Marshall. We also provide therapy in daycares, private homes and any other places that will allow us to see our client.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Directions to the offices are available upon request.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, Crescent, MedCost, Health Choice, Health Scope, credits cards, checks and cash. We will file will all insurance companies but payment is not guaranteed.
Which areas do you service?
We provide speech therapy for all communication problems and for all ages. Asheville Speech Associates has an extensive reading program that not only provides reading assessments but also reading therapy to help the client advance to their age level quickly. More detail is available at www.ashevillespeech.com.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Asheville Speech Associates is owned by Janet Bennett, M.Ed. Wilma Morris is the Practice Manager.
What are your hours of operation?
The office is open Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00. The client and speech therapist can agree on any time or day to receive our services.