Specialty Services Include:
- LSVT-LOUD and SPEAKOUT! addressing voice changes related to Parkinson's Disease
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) for an objective view of swallow function and diet recommendations for safety
- Myofascial Release addressing treatment of tightness in the mouth and throat after radiation therapy, various surgeries in the head/neck area, and other changes affecting the mouth or throat area
- Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) assisting in muscle recruitment to strengthen the swallowing muscles
- Convenient Teletherapy option (therapy provided over secure, HIPPA-compliant audio-video via smartphone or computer) Accepted by most* insurances
- Consultation and training on implementation of Speech Therapy services into rural clinics, hospitals, cancer centers, and other facilities
Voice Therapy & Swallow Therapy to Address:
- Vocal strain, voice loss
- Hoarseness
- Vocal fatigue
- Nodules, Polyps, Cysts
- Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion/ Vocal Cord Dysfunction/ Exercise-Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (abnormal movement of the vocal cords)
- Professional voice concerns
- Transgender / Gender-affirming voice
- Paralyzed vocal cords
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
- Neurological conditions inclusive of Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy
- Vocal tremor
- Chronic cough / Chronic throat clearing
- Spasmodic Dysphonia
Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Coughing with eating/drinking
- Aspiration / aspiration pneumonia
- Chewing or swallowing difficulty post-radiation or mouth/throat surgery
- Difficulty managing saliva
- Difficulty chewing or with oral manipulation
- Globus sensation (the sensation of something sticking in the throat or a "lump" in the throat)
- Difficulty swallowing pills
Other Speech Therapy Services Addressing:
- Speech intelligibility/clarity
- Language deficits
- Cognitive deficits
