Northern Nevada Voice and Swallowing Clinic

Services

• Vocal tract visualization: Direct visualization using endoscopy, stroboscopy and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Electromyography: Surface electromyography (SEMG) for muscle function assessment
• Laryngeal function studies: Detailed studies to evaluate laryngeal performance
• Voice prosthetics evaluation: Assessment for voice prosthetics options
• Pediatric feeding assessment: Specialized evaluations for children’s feeding challenges
• SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program: Developed by Parkinson Voice Project®, helps people with Parkinson's and related disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. The program can improve volume, articulation, breath support for speech, vocal quality, intonation, and facial expression. Patients and families also report reduced drooling and improved swallowing. This highly effective, research-based treatment combines education, individual and group speech therapy, and daily home practice. The "Circle of INTENT" outlines the various therapycomponents and emphasizes that this program is lifelong. Learn more at Parkinson Voice Project.
  Certified SPEAK OUT!® Providers: Kristine Galek, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Amanda Morrisey, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, and Emily Chappell, M.S., CCC-SLP
• Breathing exercises: Techniques to improve breath control
• Swallow interventions: Direct and indirect swallowing interventions for both children and adults