The therapists we’re listing are those we know because they have spoken to our support group or members of our group have worked with them. I’ve given the dates when someone spoke to our group so you can click on the date to go to the summary.
This is not a list of recommendations, simply a list of professionals we know of in the Northern Virginia area and we suggest that you do your own research to decide if you would be comfortable working any of them.
Occupational therapy
Sharon Gaskin, MS, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist
spoke to our group in July 2009 and September 2010
Contact info:
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department
3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
703-391-3642
www.inova.org
Physical therapy
Jordan Tucker, PT, DPT and Joy McLaughlan, PT spoke to our group in July 2010
Contact info:
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
703-391-3642
www.inova.org
Helen Parker, neuroclinical specialist, also at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Speech therapy
Laura Verdun
spoke to our group in June 2008
Contact info:
Otolaryngology Associates in Centreville
703-573-7600 ext. 1414
lpverdun@yahoo.com
www.otolaryngology-assoc.com
Matthew McKeon, Speech/Language Therapist
spoke to our group in May 2010
Contact info:
The Virginian
9229 Arlington Boulevard, Fairfax, VA 22031-2504
(703) 385-0555 x5392
speechtherapy@thevirginian.org
www.thevirginian.org
Kimberly A. McPhee, M.S., CCC-SLP
Jennifer Katzen, M.S., CCC-SLP
Spoke to our group in July 2014. Click here to read the summary of their presentation.
Contact info:
Washington Speech-Language Pathology Group
11150 Fairfax Blvd., Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22030
( 703) 537-0373
www.washingtonspeech.com
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
LSVT Loud is a type of speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson disease and other neurological conditions. This technique has been scientifically studied for almost 20 years. It involves four 60 minute sessions for a period of four weeks. Intervention results in improvements in vocal loudness, intonation, and vocal quality. Improvements can be maintained for up to two years; with consistent home practice. Secondary effects include improvement in articulation, increased facial expression, and improved swallowing.
Their website is www.lsvtglobal.com
Click here for the page listing clinicians in Virginia
www.vitalstimtherapy.com
electrical stimulation to help people swallow
