Cid Speech Therapy

02/15/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!! ♥️
I had the privilege of witnessing so much love in my therapy sessions this week! Care partners, whether they are a spouse, child , or other, are an integral part of therapy and supporting them is critical to best support my clients. They can positively impact their loved one’s progress and ability to keep going! I love working with clients and their care partners to find solutions for managing communication and swallowing disorders at home. Their success brings me joy and brings them a sense of empowerment. This week I worked with families who were managing diagnoses of stroke, Parkinson’s, ALS, and Dementia, but what I witnessed was a great amount of love as they learned to navigate their challenges together. Care partners need and deserve support, understanding, and resources and this is one of my favorite roles as a Speech Pathologist. Are you a care partner for someone living with communication or swallowing impairments from a neurological disorder? Are you living with these impairments? I would love to help you ♥️.

02/02/2026

02/02/2026

Simple steps can help you organize for the week, leading to a calmer nervous system.

01/01/2026

As a Neurogenic Speech Pathologist, I have the privilege of experiencing many poignant moments with the people I serve. As a communication specialist, listening and holding space for some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives becomes the highest honor. The serious nature of a new deficit leads to a focus on serious and frightening matters.

However, we are more than our weakest moments, our diagnoses, our medical label. The moments that define our life are moments of kindness, fun, love, family, friends, all intertwined with the low moments. Therapy can be serious, life changing, and profound but can also be fun.

Thank you to those who allowed me the privilege of walking this journey with you in 2025 and welcome to those who will invite me on your journey in 2026. I’m so glad you are here.

12/16/2025

Do you have a cough that just won’t go away? Many people live with chronic cough after recovering from an illness, but it can also happen related to chronic reflux or postnasal drip, among other things. This can have a negative impact on your quality of life and can also negatively impact your voice . Often people will avoid restaurants because they fear a coughing episode.

Medical consultation with your doctor is necessary to identify the cause of your chronic cough. If medical treatment does not eliminate that cough, there is still hope. If you or someone you love suffers from chronic cough I would love to help. Contact me at 405 256-3544. cough

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🍂🦃

11/14/2025

Parkinson Voice Project is a wonderful nonprofit organization who specializes in preserving the voices of those living with Parkinson’s. My specialization in PD started in 2012 when I was trained personally by the founder, Samantha Elandary, with a week of immersive learning. I went on to conduct a study with the University of Oklahoma Motor Speech professor, Dr. Frank Boutsen and grad student Dr. Eunsun Park (now), on the positive impacts of this speech/voice program. Gratefully, it was published!

Check out the resources offered by this organization.

I am well versed in treating swallowing, speech, voice and cognitive deficits in those living with Parkinson’s.

I am ready to help you on your journey!

405 256-3544

11/03/2025

Coughing while eating and drinking is not normal and not a part of normal aging.

If you experience
~Coughing or choking
~Throat clearing during or after meals
~Unintentional weight loss
~Food feeling stuck in your throat or chest
~Difficulty swallowing food or liquid
~Difficulty breathing while eating

Let's evaluate your swallow and help you feel better.

Call today to schedule an evaluation.
(405) 256-3544

Neurogenic Speech Language Pathologist with a Holistic approach.

10/25/2025

Stress appears to dissipate with myofascial release and facial reflexology, as demonstrated by a client's exceptionally positive response to these treatments this week, which empowered her to assume control of her pain management. Our nervous system responds favorably to touch, and when we are calmer, we often manage pain more effectively. Facial reflexology involves the gentle targeting of Chinese meridians, while myofascial release focuses on relaxing tight muscles, with research indicating it can also signal the brain to make lasting muscular changes. In August, I traveled to Panama to receive advanced training in these modalities, with a focus on the face, neck, and shoulder areas.

09/29/2025

Parkinson’s wellness includes treating early on and helping people focus on maintaining their best function.