About Six Way Solutions
Providing expert advice for your business developmental milestones.
Who We Are
We are an experienced Speech Language Pathologist and Business Consultant who are ready to help you!
Carrie and Matthew Fleming are the founders of Six Way Solutions, Inc. Married for almost 28 years, they believe in family and giving back to the community. Starting Six Way Solutions, Inc. was a way to give back to the pediatric therapist Entrepreneur. As the founders of Fleming Therapy Services, Inc. located throughout Northern Virginia, Carrie and Matt started, grew, developed, and scaled the largest privately owned Pediatric Therapy Company in Northern Virginia. They focused on customer care above all else and are known for using a Meerkat as the company’s mascot. Under their leadership, care and guidance, Fleming Therapy stretched from Richmond to Chantilly and across Northern Virginia to Alexandria. Finally, Fleming Therapy spread up and down I-95 including Lorton, Woodbridge, Stafford and Fredericksburg. Fleming Therapy provided service to families from Virginia, DC and Maryland.
Based on their business model they received multiple offers over the years to sell. At the end of 2018, just after 14 years of business, with 7 offices and about 100 employees, Carrie and Matt agreed to the acquisition of Fleming Therapy. After the sale, Carrie and Matt also agreed to stay on and assist in the integration of Fleming Therapy and to help share their secrets of information technology management.
They reside in Stafford, VA and are the proud parents of six children.
Matthew Fleming
Co-Founder
Executive Logistics Consultant
Matthew Fleming is the co-owner of Six Way Solutions, Inc. A retired Navy Captain, proven Small Business Owner, and a part-time Small Business Consultant with Virginia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the University of Mary Washington, Matthew understands leadership, resource management and how to make a business successful.
During the fourteen years Carrie and Matthew owned Fleming Therapy Services, Inc., he performed duties as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Operations and Business Development. He was responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, office buildouts, IT, Human Resources and Company policies.
As a consultant, Matthew has helped several businesses start up, develop, and grow in the Fredericksburg region. He has helped owners create their LLC, PLLC or Corporation with the State Corporation Commission. He has assisted them in obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) as well as registering their business with the state Department of Taxation, and county offices. He has assisted owners in applying for loans with the Small Business Administration and other county economic development authorities. He has assisted owners in obtaining small business certifications such as Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Small, Women and Minority Owned certifications (SWaM). He has assisted owners in writing business plans, understanding financials reports, budgeting, leases and HR policies.
Matthew is a 1990 graduate of Norwich University, the military college of Vermont earning a BS in Biology. He has earned a MS in Management degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and a MS degree in Resourcing a National Security Strategy from National Defense University in Washington DC.
Carrie Fleming
Co-Founder
Executive Leadership Coach
Carrie Fleming is co- owner of Six Way Solutions, Inc. She is a Speech Pathologist, Entrepreneur, Executive-Leadership Coach, and Mentor. Carrie has over 27 years of experience as a Pediatric Speech Pathologist working in the private sector, schools, and academia level. As an entrepreneur, she founded Fleming Therapy Services, Inc., in October 2004. Following the acquisition in 2018, she continued to be active in the organization overseeing Quality and Education for the larger corporation until July of 2022.
During the fourteen years Carrie and Matthew owned Fleming Therapy Services, Inc., Carrie led all employees within each division in providing outstanding customer service and high-quality work. She integrated teams of individuals across multiple disciplines and developed a strong mentorship program within the organization. Additionally, she oversaw direct patient care, ensuring the highest level of treatment was provided.
In the Fall of 2022, Carrie received her professional certification on Executive Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance from the American University. Her focus has been providing leadership coaching to Small Business Therapy Owners and Entrepreneurs as they transform and balance clinical and business knowledge. She continues to be active with the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) providing mentorship as well as being a speaker for ASHA’s Private Practice Conference. She served two terms as the VP of Speech Pathology on the Virginia Board of Audiology and Speech Pathology (2011-2014). She has been a guest speaker at the University level speaking on clinical issues as well as private practice. Carrie continues to stay active in the private practice setting as co-owner of a newly established pediatric private practice in Northern Virginia.
Carrie graduated from the University of Toledo in 1995 with a Master’s in Education with a specialty in Speech Language Pathology.
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Recent News
Do I need an Accountant that understands my pediatric therapy business?
I recently came across a discussion between Therapists asking this question. As the former Chief
Published Articles
- Expanding Your SLP Private Practice: When and How? (asha.org) by Carrie Fleming
- Exit Strategy: What Is Your Plan for Your Business? (umw.edu) by Matthew Fleming
- Should I Hire Family Members to Work for Me? - Center for Economic Development (umw.edu) by Matthew Fleming
- What Financial Statements Do I Need? - Center for Economic Development (umw.edu) by Matthew Fleming
- Worrying About The Economy And My Small Business in a Recession - Center for Economic Development (umw.edu) by Matthew Fleming
