Two of the greatest human needs are the ability to communicate with others and the ability to eat and drink safely. If you are having difficulty with either of these it can impact all aspects of your life. Speech-language pathologists can help by determining the nature and extent of your impairment and designing a unique treatment plan to meet your individual needs and goals.
Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are experts in their field and are committed to providing the most current and thorough treatment programs to help you recover as efficiently and comprehensively as possible.
Our speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are experts in their field and are certified brain injury specialists (CBIS), SPEAK OUT! certified for working on speech improvements with Parkinson’s disease patients, and certified for myofascial release, a technique used with head and neck cancer patients to treat swallowing disorders.
One of the therapy techniques offered at Sheltering Arms is VitalStim®. If you are struggling with a swallowing difficulty, this neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy approved by the FDA may make the difference between being able to eat or depending on a feeding tube. VitalStim® therapy uses small electrical currents to stimulate the muscles used for swallowing. One of our skilled SLPs will work with you to retrain these muscles. The repetition of the electrical currents and training sessions helps re-educate the muscles to begin swallowing again.
Speech-language pathologists at Sheltering Arms also take advantage of the latest tablet technologies to provide engaging therapy and timely, interactive feedback on your progress. This is particularly helpful if you are having challenges with speech and/or cognition.
If you have any questions about our stroke rehabilitation programs or would like to schedule an appointment at one of our locations, contact us below or give us a call at 804-764-1000.
