I am proud to be both the owner and Clinical Specialist here at Cobalt Therapy. My first position after graduate school was with a large level-two trauma center in Southern California. There I was able to work with mentors and other professionals who had extensive backgrounds in the medical field. The skills and certifications I earned through the guidance of my more experienced colleagues provided a strong foundation for my work.

My role at the hospital involved performing extensive diagnostic procedures such as Modified Barium Swallow studies and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing. In addition to this, I conducted medically complex treatment programs. To this day, I thrive on deepening my expertise. I’m particularly fascinated with the emerging technology in this field, and how we can apply it toward major advancements in speech-language pathology. I’m eager to make a lasting contribution to my field in diagnostic assessments and therapy programs.

I am a dedicated and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida, awarded in 2016. My professional journey has been largely centered around providing care to adult and geriatric populations across various settings, including acute care hospitals, post-acute facilities, and outpatient clinics.

My expertise lies in dysphagia management, encompassing comprehensive instrumental assessments such as Videofluoroscopy. I am also trained in the SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program, created by the Parkinson Voice Project, which has further enhanced my ability to address motor speech and voice difficulties, particularly those related to Parkinson's Disease. Additionally, I am passionate about learning and growing through evidence-based practices and a patient-centered approach. I am committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with communication, voice and swallowing disorders.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida, where I obtained my Masters of Arts degree with honors in Communication Sciences and Disorders. At the UCF Communication Disorders Clinic, I worked with a number of adult clients with ranging diagnoses including: fluent and non-fluent aphasia, apraxia of speech, dysarthria, behavioral voice modification, aural rehabilitation, and autism. I was lucky enough to be a clinician at the Aphasia House, which is an intensive comprehensive aphasia program. I completed my internship with Advent Health Outpatient Neuro Sports Med & Rehab. My role at Advent Health involved the administration of diagnostic testing and implementation of evidence-based treatments for aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, voice, dysphagia, dementia, and cognitive-communication disorders. My experiences have provided me with a solid foundation and knowledge for developmental and acquired speech-language deficits. Before attending graduate school, I lived in Austin, Texas where I was a Life Skills Special Education teacher. That opportunity continues to benefit me in applying strategies to break down challenging information and provide accommodations to individuals with diverse needs.

I am a creative and curious individual with a positive growth mindset. I value lifelong learning, collaboration, and trust. I am grateful to be a part of the Cobalt Therapy team and serve the Lake County community. I hope to develop connections with my patients in order to support them in achieving their goals and enhancing their quality of life.