Deborah Garner strives to help people in any way she can, so becoming a Speech Language Pathologist was the perfect fit. Deborah received her bachelor’s degree in Communication Disorders from Middle Tennessee State University, and her Masters degree from Tennessee State University in Speech Language Pathology. 

She has had the pleasure of working with individuals from six months of age to 104! Deborah has worked in almost every setting within rehabilitation, from school systems, Skilled Nursing Facilities, hospitals, home health, Outpatient clinics, and even tele-therapy services. She has management experience at the facility level as well as corporate level. Deborah specializes in program development, program building, dysphagia, articulation and language.

Deborah and her husband Michael enjoy rescuing dogs as they currently have four: Max, Ely, Scotty and Corey. They also enjoy traveling, and exploring old west ghost towns. Deborah is excited about being a part of the Southern Inyo Healthcare District family and striving to serve the community.