Our Story
Since its beginnings, Napa Valley Speech Therapy, Inc. (NVST) has been dedicated to supporting children and families throughout Napa Valley. What began as a small private practice in 2008 grew into Napa County's longest running, multi-site, speech therapy group practice.
As a trusted resource for families seeking high-quality speech and language services for young children, NVST's reach over the years extended beyond Napa County to serve families in Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, Solano, Sacramento, Mendocino, and Lake Counties. We’ve helped hundreds of children take their first steps toward confident communication - from first words to thriving in school and beyond.
Where we are today
As the needs of families have evolved, so has NVST. Today, services are provided exclusively by founder Michelle Naguit Hileman, M.S., CCC-SLP. After leading a team of clinicians for over a decade, Michelle now brings her expertise directly to families — ensuring every client receives her personal guidance, support, and care.
For established NVST families, limited in-home therapy, follow-up consultations, and Q&A sessions continue to be available.
For new families, parent-focused consultations and resources are now offered through our sister platform, First Words Forward.
Our Philosophy
At NVST, we’ve always believed that parents are central to their child’s progress. That philosophy continues today, whether through personalized support for long-standing NVST families or broader parent education and support through First Words Forward. Michelle’s commitment remains the same: to give families the clarity, confidence, and tools they need to help their children thrive.