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LincolnHealth Wellness & Rehabilitation provides high quality programs and services in both Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor. We work with you and your care team to provide personalized care that helps improve your quality of life.

What is Physical Rehabilitation?

Our caring staff of licensed therapists will help you build an activity program custom fit to your needs and conditions such as:

• Hip, knee, and shoulder joint pain and weakness
• Back and neck pain
• Work injuries, hand injuries, work conditioning, workstation ergonomics
• Stroke and other nervous system impairments
• Post-surgical weakness
• Fall prevention
• Pediatric developmental delay
• Speech and swallowing disorders

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Miles Campus 79 Schooner Street Damariscotta, ME 04543 207-563-4518

St. Andrews Campus 6 St. Andrews Lane Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-1928

Therapies Available at LincolnHealth

What is physical therapy.

Physical Therapists treat people of all ages who have medical problems or conditions that limit their ability to move and perform activities in their daily lives.

We can also help improve your mobility and fitness by developing programs tailored to your needs. We often work with people recovering from surgery, returning home after a long illness or rehabilitating from an injury. Our physical therapists can also help you with: 

• Conditions associated with pregnancy
• Incontinence and pelvic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic pain
• Pain related to jaw joint problems (TMJ)
• Pediatric issues

What is Occupation Therapy?

Occupational Therapy helps you maintain the highest level of independence by building skills needed for independent and satisfying lives.

We provide:

• customized treatment programs to improve the ability to perform daily activities
• comprehensive home and job site evaluations to make the area safer
• recommendations for adaptive equipment and training to safely use it

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is swelling caused by a build-up of lymphatic fluid in the tissues. It can be a result of surgery or radiation treatments for breast cancer or prostate cancer. It can also be caused by: other surgeries, trauma, infection or rare inherited conditions.

What is Lymphedema Therapy?

Our treatment begins with a thorough evaluation, including measuring the affected area. From there we work with you to determine a personalized plan based on your needs. We also use treatment techniques including:

• A gentle type of massage that moves fluid from blocked pathways, reducing swelling, known as manual lymph drainage (MLD):
• A gradual compression of the affected area using special bandaging techniques and garments to reduce swelling and improve circulation
• Skin care, exercise and ongoing education  

What is Aquatic Therapy?

As its name implies, Aquatic Therapy is an exercise program performed in the water and is offered at the Boothbay Region YMCA. It can help strengthen your muscles with less stress on your joints.

By using a pool that has different water depths and warm water, aquatic therapy promotes muscle relaxation, muscle strengthening and increased blood flow to injured areas. If you have an orthopedic injury, neurological conditions or are a pediatric patient, aquatic therapy might be for you.

Aquatic Therapy can help you: 

• Improve flexibility
• Start exercising
• Improve awareness of body movement
• Lower risk of injury or re-injury during rehabilitation
• Enhance walking ability  

What is Speech and Language Therapy?

Speech-Language Pathologists (speech therapists) evaluate and treat problems associated with speech, language, cognition and swallowing.

Speech Therapists can help you with:

• Communication and swallowing problems associated with traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, stroke, progressive neurological disorders, craniofacial anomalies, asthma and chronic pneumonia
• Pediatric speech, language, cognition and swallowing delays or disorders
• Adult speech, language, cognition and swallowing dysfunction following injury or disease
• Voice disorders
• Tracheostomy
• Cognitive impairment

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Our staff are committed to helping patients of all ages regain the independence they desire. We believe the comfort and convenience of rehab services, performed close to home with family, are vital for patients to reach optimal rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy

Recover more effectively from acute trauma, surgery, recent or congenital illness, work or sports-related musculoskeletal injuries, motor vehicle accidents, chronic pain, and disease. PVH offers a wide range of physical therapy services, including orthopedic, pediatrics, sports related injuries, neurological, and geriatrics.

The gym includes a full array of cardio and resistive equipment, free weights, and specific areas for balance activities, core strengthening, and stretching.  Our facility also includes 8 private treatment rooms where patients are seen in a one-on-one setting for evaluation and treatments.

Our physical therapists use a variety of manual therapy techniques to help patients reach their goals.  We also have a complete array of modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, laser, myofascial taping, and mechanical traction to help ease pain and facilitate patient participation in an active treatment program.  All patients are evaluated using standardized, objective functional outcome tools and are guided through a treatment program to help them make measurable and meaningful progress toward their goals.

Treatment is coordinated with the patient’s medical team, including primary care physician and specialists.

All patients work with our skilled physical therapists to have exercise programs developed and progressed, at home and the gym when appropriate, so that they can continue with their progress after discharge.

Patients who can benefit from the skills of a physical therapist include:

Post-operative patients following joint or spine surgery:

• Joint replacement
• Rotator cuff repair
• Spinal fusion or discectomy

Patients with joint or spine pain seeking conservative management:

• Shoulder, knee, hip, ankle pain
• Neck or low back pain

Patients with gait or balance disorders:

• Older patients at high risk for fall, reporting falls, or in need of an assistive device for walking
• Patients with Vertigo or dizziness

Patients with Neurologic diagnoses:

• Parkinson’s Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Nerve injuries

Patients with chronic conditions that would benefit from skilled PT intervention due to medical complexity or pain to begin participation in an exercise program and work with a therapist to transition to an independent program for improved health and disease management, including those with:

• Osteoporosis
• Morbid Obesity

Patients following fractures or surgical fixation of fractures

Patients with sports-related injuries:

• Recurrent ankle sprains, knee, foot, hip or shoulder pain

Patients with overuse injuries such as tendonitis and bursitis

Patients with amputation Our department works to help all patients meet their goals and provide quality, effective care.

Most patients are scheduled within 5 business days of receiving their referral, and post-surgical patients or those in need of an urgent evaluation are typically seen within 2 days if indicated by an MD. Our therapists work with patients to schedule treatments at times convenient to them, with therapist hours from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. The term “occupation” refers to life activities that people engage in to maintain an independent and productive lifestyle.

OT services are customized, using several tools, techniques, and treatment programs to improve one’s ability to perform daily life activities. These treatment programs might include both home and work-related evaluations with recommendations for care and equipment.

At Penobscot Valley Hospital, OT services are provided for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. Services are available for patients in the hospital and on an outpatient basis.

Patients who can benefit from the skills of an occupational therapist include:

• Adaptive equipment training
• Carpal tunnel
• Carpal tunnel release
• De quervain’s
• Elbow extensor tendon repair
• Excision ganglion/finger cyst
• Hand related injuries
• Medial or lateral epicondylitis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Pediatric (autism, sensory processing, handwriting) 
• Patients requiring assessment for benefit of adaptive equipment for self-feeding or daily activities.
• Orthopedic clients (wrist fracture, humeral fracture and hand fracture) 
• Should injuries/post surgical
• Trigger finger release
• Ulna nerve decompression and transposition

Speech Therapy

Our professionals are concerned with the evaluation, treatment, prevention, and research in human communication and its disorders. We treat speech and language disorders and work with individuals of all ages–from infants to the elderly.

Our staff diagnoses and evaluates speech problems, such as fluency (stuttering), articulation, voice disorders, or language problems, such as aphasia and delayed language and related disorders, such as dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). We work collaboratively with other rehabilitation specialists and clinical staff in the care of patients. We provide individual and grou p therapy sessions offering a family-centered perspective.

Speech-Language Pathologists provide services to improve communication skills, including:

• Helping people with articulation disorders learn proper production of speech sounds
• Assisting people who have difficulty swallowing as a result of illness, surgery, stroke, or injury
• Assisting people with voice disorders to improve voice
• Pediatric speech therapy

• SOS  (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) approach to  Feeding  for infants through teens with feeding, oral-motor, sensory, and swallowing difficulties
• Research based Swallowing Exercises  by Logemann, Shaker, Masako, Ludlow.
• Clinical Swallowing Evaluations  performed at bedside or in the office to gauge a person’s swallowing abilities
• M odified  B arium  S wallow Studies ( MBS ) in conjunction with PVH’s radiology department
• Cognitive-communication  strategies for improving language and memory
• Picture symbol use to encourage speech/language and reduce communication frustration
• Literacy Speaks!  Techniques
• Sign  and Gesture use to build language and speech
• Traditional  speech therapy methods
• Kasper & Kaufman’s Techniques for improved   speech production

Speech Therapy is also provided at Penobscot Valley Hospital for inpatients.

Location & Contact Info Our center is located in downtown Lincoln, across from Marden’s. For more information contact the Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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37 Main Street

P.O. Box 368

Lincoln, ME 04457

207-794-7228

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Speech-language therapy.

The Johns Hopkins speech-language pathologists (sometimes informally called speech therapists)  provide therapy for adults whose ability to speak or swallow has been affected by an injury or illness. Our speech-language therapists assess and treat a variety of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders. This may include retraining for “slurred speech” after a stroke, cognitive therapy after brain surgery, swallowing therapy related to a neurological condition and everything in between.

Our Specialty Areas

Speech-language therapists play a key role in these and other rehabilitation programs:

• Brain injury and stroke rehabilitation
• Parkinson's rehabilitation
• Cancer rehabilitation
• Geriatric rehabilitation
• Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
• Swallowing rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for performing artists

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Physician referrals are not required before your first appointment expect for appointments at Sibley Memorial Hospital.

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Maryland clinics except Bayview: 443-997-5476 Johns Hopkins Bayview: 410-550-0414 Sibley Memorial Hospital: 202-364-7665

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Common Conditions We Treat

Swallowing disorders.

Swallowing is a complex neuromuscular activity and is susceptible to problems as a result of strokes, head injuries, esophageal disorders, head and neck cancers and neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease.  Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)  are of particular concern and urgency because in its severe form, dysphagia can lead to aspiration pneumonia.

Our speech-language pathologists offer clinical evaluations and diagnostic tests to assess the swallow function. We work closely with patients and families to tailor a plan that can promote good eating and drinking habits while preserving health and safety.

Difficulty Speaking

Difficulty speaking often has to do with problems in engaging muscles involved in speech (apraxia). Speech impairments in adults are most commonly the result of a stroke, head injury or brain surgery.

Treatment focuses on strengthening the muscles used for speech, improving coordination and training in strategies for improving intelligibility of speech.

Language Problems

Neuro-cognitive issues.

Speech-language pathologists also evaluate and provide rehabilitation for cognitive deficits, which are most often associated with strokes, head injuries and traumatic brain injuries.

Therapy may include learning strategies in improving attention, memory function, organization, reasoning and problem solving, with the primary objective of returning patients to safe and functional living while maximizing independence.

Voice Problems

Voice is assessed both perceptually and objectively using diagnostic tools, such as a computerized speech lab. There are many causes for voice disorders (dysphonia). People who use their voice for their employment are often at risk for straining the vocal cords and/or developing nodules or polyps. Other conditions that affect vocal function include spasmodic dysphonia, presbylaryngis, cancers and Parkinson’s disease, to name a few.

Voice therapy may focus on education in vocal hygiene and training in reducing vocal strain and developing a strong and clear vocal quality. Our speech-language pathologists work closely with the referring physicians to develop a treatment plan that is effective and appropriate for vocal rehabilitation.

Meet Our Therapists

Allison copeland | speech-language pathologist.

Certifications : Certified Brain Injury Specialist Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, communication, neurologic rehabilitation, parkinson's disease, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Columbia

Lyana Frantz | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified Vital Stim Therapist, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Columbia

Erin Hollister | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : Board-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, MBSImp Certified, Certified Vital Stim Therapist, McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program Certified Clinician, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician, FEES Instrumental Dysphagia Assessment Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, communication, neurologic rehabilitation, parkinson's rehabilitation, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Washington, D.C.

Meaghan Isaacs | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : Interactive Metronome Certified Therapist, Certified Vital Stim Therapist, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Columbia

Erin Klein | Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Specialist, Outpatient Speech-Language Pathology Fellowship Coordinator

Certifications : Certified Vital Stim Therapist, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician, Interactive Metronome Certified Therapist, MBSImP Certified Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Baltimore

Rachel McConnell | Speech-Language Pathologist, Team Coordinator

Certifications : LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician, Certified Vital Stim Therapist, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Interactive Metronome Certified Therapist Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Columbia

Ashley Ramos-Guasp | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : Clinical Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, FEES Instrumental Dysphagia Assessment, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician Expertise : swallowing rehabilitation, speech therapy, parkinson's disease Location : Washington, D.C.

Leyna Schroeder | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician, MBSImP Certified, Interactive Metronome Certified Therapist, Certified Vital Stim Therapist,  McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program Certified Clinician Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, communication, neurologic rehabilitation, parkinson's disease , speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Baltimore

Rebecca Willman | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : Clinical Certified Speech-Language Pathologist, McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program Certified Clinician, LSVT LOUD Certified Clinician, FEES Instrumental Dysphagia Assessment Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, swallowing rehabilitation, parkinson's disease Location : Washington, D.C.

Theresa Walker | Speech-Language Pathologist

Certifications : LSVT LOUD, MBSImp Certified Expertise : cognitive rehabilitation, communication, pediatrics, speech therapy, swallowing rehabilitation Location : Baltimore

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The Sibley Center for Rehabilitation Medicine offers outpatient and inpatient therapy services. Our experts use the latest rehabilitation tools and practice patient-centered care to help you achieve the best outcomes.

Specialized Programs and Treatments

• Augmentive and alternative communications provide various means of communications for those with speech difficulties.
• Modified barium swallow studies (videofluoroscopy) help assess swallowing and swallow safety; providing an X-ray video that helps diagnose the swallow function.
• LSVT LOUD™  is a specialized treatment for people with Parkinson's disease that helps address voice volume and quality, difficulties swallowing and changes in speech.
• Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) exams allow for the assessment of the voice box area and opening of the esophagus, through the use of a small flexible telescope.
• VitalStim® technology allows to combine the power of neuromuscular electrical stimulation with traditional therapy to help speed up dysphagia recovery.
• Speech and swallowing evaluation prior to head and neck cancer treatment helps maximize function during and after the treatment.

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The therapists at Heartland are MIRACLE WORKERS!!!!! They are excellent communicators and provide families with strategies that help foster continued growth at home! They have always been kind, thoughtful and willing to go the extra mile! I can’t say enough great things about our experience!

The ladies at heartland speech have been a godsend for my family!! They have and continue to give us the encouragement and support we need to continue on this journey. I would never take my child to anyone else. They have become more than just our therapist but family!!

Jennifer K.

Love that we can receive both speech and OT here. We are greeted warmly every week and have seen consistent and steady progress. I look forward to the day we no longer need services but it will be like saying goodbye to family. Highly recommend!

We have been bringing our son to Heartland for over a year now, and I cannot express enough thanks for the help we (parents) and our son have received. He has improved by leaps and bounds, and everyone at Heartland is amazing. They’re always open with communication and I cannot explain how happy I am we got to work with Laura, Emma, Karen, Bailey, and all the other staff at Heartland.

All of the therapists are wonderful professionals and individuals! Our son would not be where he is today without their hard work to help him grow in so many ways. And Laura is terrific to work with every week, too!

Both of my sons have gone here for Speech, OT, and Feeding Therapy. We have had the pleasure of working with them for almost 3 years and they have helped my boys so much, and myself. I highly recommend them to any family. The staff is like family to my sons and me. Thank you Heartland!!!!

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Gritman Therapy Solutions is proud to offer comprehensive, evidence-based, multidisciplinary treatment for children from birth to 18 years of age. Our expertly trained pediatric therapists work closely with a child’s family to build a personalized treatment plan to address each child’s individual needs. We provide occupational, physical and speech-language services that are focused on helping a child develop and succeed.

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Whether you or your loved one are recovering or developing through life’s milestones, our compassionate, expert staff can assist you in a variety of ways. Our multi-disciplinary, team approach to therapy provides our pediatric patients with a full range of therapy expertise.

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If you are a new patient to Gritman Pediatric Therapy or if it has been more than 6 months since your last visit please print one of our patient intake packets and answer each question as completely as possible before arriving for your appointment.

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Keri Jones, MA, CCC-SLP

Summit therapy director, speech language pathologist.

Keri was born and raised in Pullman and decided to make this her permanent home. She is the Director of Summit Therapy & Health Services and feels extremely proud to work with such an amazing group of professionals. Keri is well-versed in working with people of all ages for speech, language, voice, accent modification, cognitive, and swallowing concerns. In recent years Keri collaborated with Pullman Regional Hospitals’ Center for Learning & Innovation to create the Speech Sounds Visualized App.

Special Interests: Voice Disorders, Cognitive Impairment Therapy, Aphasia & Apraxia Therapy, and General Speech & Language Delay.

Physical Therapists

Jenny Carrier, DPT

Physical therapist.

Jenny graduated in 2002 from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Health Science, and received her doctorate of physical therapy in 2005 from Idaho State University.  She has experience working in hospitals, outpatient care, and pediatrics. Jenny is currently working in the acute care setting specializing in orthopedics and post-op care. 

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Acute Care

Janessa Dunbar, PT

Janessa graduated in 2023 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Though a native Arizonian, she is excited for life on the Palouse and to be part of Summit’s acute care therapy team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, crocheting, baking, and playing soccer. 

Special interests: acute care  

Kim Fletcher, PT, DPT, PRPC

Physical therapist | certified pelvic rehabilitation practitioner.

After working many years as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist, Kim Fletcher sought further education to allow her to better serve patients with pelvic dysfunction, pregnancy, and postpartum conditions. She has gone on to earn her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC) after several years of focused work in the area of Pelvic Rehabilitation.

Special interests: Pregnancy and postpartum conditions, coccyx dysfunction, incontinence, bowel dysfunction, and pelvic pain.  

Rory Fletcher, PT, DPT

Rory has worked primarily as an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist specializing in the treatment of sports / orthopedic-related injuries and post-operative recovery for patients of all ages.  He has recently expanded his practice to include Male Pelvic Floor dysfunction as this is an area that is highly under served in the community.  

Special interests: Pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and bowel dysfunction. 

Janie Jones, MSPT

Janie is a native of Colorado, but has been living and working on the Palouse since 2001.   She has spent a majority of her career specializing in geriatrics in a variety of settings, and she has taken many courses to help her address the unique needs of this population. 

Special Interests: Geriatrics, neurology

David Kalahar, MPT

Dave grew up in Western Washington, then attended Washington State University for his undergraduate studies, and Eastern Washington University for Physical Therapy School.  He has 25 years of experience working mostly with orthopedic rehabilitation, but has also worked in acute (hospital) settings, and home health.  His personal interests are:  spending time with family, fishing, hiking, golf and skiing. Special interests: spine assessment and treatment, vestibular rehabilitation (for vertigo), shoulder rehabilitation and aquatics.  

Laura McGuckin, PT, MPT, WCS, CLT

Physical therapist | certified specialist in women's health physical therapy.

Originally from California, Laura has lived in Washington State since 2000. She spent 13 years in the Tri-Cities where she started a Pediatric Pelvic Health Program. She also has experience in cancer rehabilitation focused on lymphedema reduction and improved quality of life, and the full range of women's pelvic health. Laura is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Women's Health Physical Therapy and a Certified Lymphedema Therapist.

Special Interests: Pediatric Pelvic Health, Lymphedema Reduction & Cancer Rehabilitation, Women's Pelvic Health

Kealan Nelson, DPT

Michael Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS

Mike graduated in 2015 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Stony Brook University in Long Island New York. In 2018 he became a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has experience working in both outpatient and sport settings. Mike is currently seeing outpatient orthopedic patients.

Special interests: Orthopedics, Sports/Athletic injuries

Matthew Rinaldi, DPT, ATC

Matt graduated in 2018 with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Eastern Washington University and prior to that attended Washington State University where he received his BS in Athletic Training in 2015. He has experience working in outpatient clinics and high schools providing care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Matt is currently seeing patients at our Stadium Way Clinic. 

Special Interests: Orthopedics, Post-Op, Sports Injuries 

Ed Robertson, PT

Education: BS Physical Therapy, University of Washington, 1990; BS Physical Education/Biology, Lewis Clark State College, 1987; Member of the American Physical Therapy Association; Adjunct Faculty in Movement Studies at WSU Special Interests: Foot and Ankle Injuries, Hand Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Athletic Injuries

Lenora Waelti, PT, DPT, ATC

Education: Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Widener University, 2003; MS Physical Therapy, Widener University, 1997; BS Biology, Washington State University, 1992; BA Foreign Languages and Literatures, German, WSU, 1992; Certified Athletic Trainer, 2004; Adjunct Faculty in Biology at WSU; Member of American Physical Therapy Association, Member of National Athletic Trainers Association Special Interests: Satellite Clinic at WSU Student Recreation Center, Athletic Injuries, Orthopedics, Geriatrics

Timothy Williams, DPT

Tim is a WSU alumnus and returned to Pullman after completing his physical therapy education at Southwest Baptist University in Missouri.  He has worked at Summit Therapy & Health Services since 2011 working with many conditions.  When he is not working with patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children. 

Special Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Post-Concussion, Vestibular Treatment

Physical Therapy Assistants

Kris Allen, PTA

Physical therapist assistant.

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Green River Community College, 1995; BS Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, Washington State University, 1990 Special Interests: Back and Neck Rehabilitation, Myofascial Release

Kyle Hopwood, PTA

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Spokane Falls Community College, 2010; BS Exercise Science, Central Washington University, 2005 Special Interests: Athletic Injuries, Orthopedics

Maile Keller, PTA

Education: AS Physical Therapy Assistant, Kapi'olani Community College, 1996; BS Health Science, Idaho State University, 2005 Special Interests: Orthopedics, Acute Care

Occupational Therapists

Frances Davies, OTR/L

Occupational therapist.

Frances is a pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of experience in school and outpatient settings.

Special Interests: pediatrics, sensory processing, visual perceptual processing, and tai chi.

Collette D. Edge, OTR/L

Occupational therapy.

Collette has lived with her family on the Palouse since 2006. She received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Utah. She pursued her MOT after working with diverse populations as a personal trainer and yoga instructor within the Palouse community.  

Special interests: Neurological rehabilitation, sensory processing, vision rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, chronic pain, trauma informed care, community integration, and home safety. 

Christy Gould, OTR/L

Christy came to work at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2004. She initially worked with all patient populations, but now focuses primarily working with teens and adults.

Special Interests: Neurological Rehabilitation and Hand Therapy

Allie Johnson, OTR/L

Allie grew up in Colfax, WA and decided to make the Palouse her home. She now lives with her husband and son on their farm outside of Pullman. Outside of work, she spends her time chasing a toddler and attending WSU sporting events to cheer on the Cougs (a passion that many of her patients share!)

Special Interests: Acute care, Pediatrics, Neurological rehab, UE/hand rehab, and Aging in Place

Chelsea Shors, OTR/L, OTD

Chelsea grew up in Eastern Montana and ventured off to Florida for graduate school. Her first job out of school was at a rehab hospital in Jacksonville, Florida where she worked on the stroke team for 3 years. She then toured the country as a traveling OT where she ended up in Seattle and met her husband. She has worked at Pullman Regional Hospital and Summit Therapy since 2013, both inpatient at the hospital and now primarily outpatient. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children.

Special Interests: Stroke rehab, neurological impairments, orthopedic injuries, and post concussion therapies

Heidi Stone, OTR/L

Heidi has been living and working on the Palouse since 2019 and is glad to have joined the team at Summit Therapy and Health Services in 2022. She specializes in treatment of adult and geriatric patients in both the acute and outpatient settings. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring with her husband and dogs. 

Special Interests:Acute care, UE/hand rehab, Vision, Aging in Place, Neurological Rehabilitation 

Kaitlin Watson, OTR/L

Kaitlin is an Occupational Therapist specializing in Geriatrics and Pediatrics.  Moving to the Palouse from Seattle where she worked for Seattle Children’s Hospital and a local Skilled Nursing Facility, she continues to work with clients along the age spectrum.  When not at work, she enjoys time with her family exploring local parks, biking, and swimming.

Special interests: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pediatric Neurology, Fall Prevention in Community Dwelling Adults, Acute Care

Speech Language Pathologists

Jessie Armstrong, SLP

Speech language pathologist.

Jessie grew up in Kellogg, Idaho and loves living in the Pacific Northwest. Prior to working at Summit, Jessie has worked for various school districts and skilled nursing facilities in the area. When not working with patients, Jessie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her dog Sparky. Special Interests: early intervention, Pre-Literacy, School Age Children, Speech Sounds Disorders, Autism spectrum disorders, AAC, and developmental learning disabilities.

Tami Dial, MA-CCC-SLP

Tami grew up in Moscow and is a WSU alumnus.  Prior to transitioning to Summit Therapy and Health Services in 2018, Tami worked as a SLP in various local schools since 1996.   When she is not working with patients, she enjoys spending time with her grown children and extended family, hiking, pottery, quilting and hunting. 

Special Interests:  Early Intervention, Pre-Literacy, School Age Children, Speech Sounds Disorders and General Language Delays

Loralee Farrer, MS, CCC-SLP

Loralee was born and raised in Idaho Falls, ID. She has also lived in Utah, Rhode Island, North Carolina, and now Washington. Loralee obtained her master's degree from the University of North Carolina and is certified in LSVT Loud. She is thrilled to be in the outpatient setting in Pullman and have opportunities to work with all ages. Outside of work, Loralee loves spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies that make her laugh.

Special interests: Speech delay, articulation, low and high-tech AAC, voice disorders, aphasia, swallowing therapy, and cognitive therapy.

Jennifer Griffin, SLP

Speech and language pathologist.

Jennifer fell in love with the Palouse while attending WSU for her undergraduate degree. Since beginning her career at Summit Therapy, Jennifer has received additional training and education to assist individuals who demonstrate difficulty reading and spelling. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys baking, camping, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. 

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Pre-Literacy/Literacy (i.e. dyslexia) and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Kelly Steele, MA, CCC-SLP

Kelly has 2 children and loves living in Pullman, the community she was born and raised in.  Kelly has worked primarily in the outpatient pediatric setting and helped establish the Pullman Feeding Team .  Kelly also enjoys working with the Prescription Pets program and her dog, Lily, is one of the founding members. 

Special Interests: Infant and Child Feeding and Swallowing Disorders, Pediatric Modified Barium Swallow Studies, General Speech and Language Delay, Autism, Early Intervention, Apraxia of Speech, Head and Neck Issues, Pet Partners/Prescription Pets program, care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Massage Therapists

Tyne Gray, LMP

Massage practitioner.

Education: Moscow School of Massage, 2003 Specializing in: Pregnancy and Infant Massage, Structural Relief Therapy and Post-Mastectomy Massage

Anya Kinyanjui, LMT

Massage therapist.

Anya has called the Palouse her home since 1998. She is a WSU alum – Go Cougs! – and has been working at Summit Therapy and Health Services since 2010 but only recently became a Licensed Massage Therapist. She completed a massage therapy program at Altura College of Massage in 2021 and has been a practicing therapist ever since. Special interests: Swedish Massage, Pregnancy Massage, Structural Release Therapy, Cupping Therapy

Greg Larson, LMP

Greg grew up in Denver, Colorado and attended college in Claremont, California. He then came to the Palouse where he studied massage therapy  at the Moscow School of Massage. Since receiving his Washington state massage license, Greg has focused his studies on osteopathic manual therapies, including positional release and craniosacral therapy.

Special Interests: Acute and Chronic Pain Therapy, Temporomandubular (TMJ) Dysfunction.

Colin Meyer, LMP

Education: Moscow School of Massage 2006 Specializing in: Structural Relief Therapy, Pregnancy Massage, Active Isolated Stretching- The Mattes Method and Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy

Esther Sanders, LMP

Massage practitioner and certified sports massage specialist.

Born and raised in Seattle, Esther started a private massage practice in 1998 specializing in motor vehicle, work, and sports related injuries. She enjoyed working with athletes in training on and off the field as a member of the Washington Sports Massage Team.  In 2009 her family relocated to the Moscow-Pullman area and she joined her “work-family” at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2011.

Special Interests: Pediatrics, Scoliosis, Lumbo-Sacral Dysfunction, Eastern Integration, Emotional Release, Myoskeletal Alignment Technique, "eastern integration" including cupping, myofascial release, manual lymphatic drainage and intra-oral massage.

Breanne Tunison, LMP

Breanne was raised in Reardan, WA. In 2023, she moved to Endicott, WA. Breanne attended the Therapeutic Connections School of Massage.

Special Interests: Acute care, cupping therapy, therapeutic massage, structural release

Genetic Counselors

Ian Wallace, MS, CGC, MBA

Genetic counselor.

Ian established a new Genetic Counseling clinic at Pullman Regional Hospital in 2011. He sees patients for any indication, including cancer, prenatal, pediatric, and adults. He also offers webcam appointments to patients from anywhere in the U.S. or internationally.

Special Interests: Connective tissue disorders, providing care to underserved/rural populations. Ian is the only known genetic specialist who has exceeded Mach 1.

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Liz Lee, LAc, EAMP

Licensed acupuncturist, east asian medicine practitioner, certified qigong instructor.

Liz Lee has been a licensed acupuncturist since 2000.  She also teaches Qigong and Taichi through Pullman Parks and Recreation.

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Services for children in North East Lincolnshire

We support children and young people from birth to 17 years with Speech, Language and Communication needs. For most children this will mean help developing their spoken communication. For other children it may include using visual communication strategies, for example: Makaton signing, use of pictures or objects.

Where we work

We provide Speech and Language Therapy in clinics within Diana Princess of Wales Hospital and at the Child Development Centre (CDC) and children’s centres. We may also provide home and school / preschool visits as required.

What we offer:

• A Core Community Service for children aged 3 and above.
• Specialist assessments
• Strategies and advice to parents, schools, preschools and other professionals supporting the child
• Group and one to one therapy to work towards individual goals.
• A child-centred care plan
• Family Hub Home visiting service for children aged 2 years.
• School Based intervention for children with speech and language difficulties who have an Education and Health Care Plan.

Family Hub Home Visiting Service

This team is part of the North East Lincolnshire Children’s Therapy Service and provides a specialist service to children aged 2 -3 years.

We work with children who have been referred following their speech and language measure, completed as part of the two year health check with the Health Visiting Team.

We provide an initial assessment and an individualised package of care with strategies and activity ideas to provide parents, carers and settings with ideas to support their child’s speech, language and communication needs. We can also signpost to other groups or services that may be able to support that child.

School Based Intervention

We have a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who works within Mainstream schools with children who have speech and language needs and an Education and Health Care Plan in North East Lincolnshire. This therapist offers assessment and therapy within the child’s school setting and works closely with professionals in school to support the child. Parents are invited to attend sessions and contribute to targets specific to their child.

Who can make a referral?

• Parents / Carers
• Health Visitors
• Other Professionals who may be involved with supporting the child

Children with feeding and/or swallowing problems must be referred by their doctor.

When to make a referral?

If your child is aged 2-3 years and you have concerns about their speech and language development please speak to your child’s Health Visitor or call into one of the Family Hubs for a Speech and Language Measure assessment. The Health Visitor can then complete a referral for your child depending on the results.

If your child is aged 3 or over, you can check our developmental norms for what is typical for a child of their age. Please follow the links below to get lots of advice about what you should expect of your child’s communication. There is also have information about supporting your child’s speech and language development:

For children aged 0-5 years For children aged 5-11 years For children aged 11-18 years

Sending your referral form:

Please post your referral form to:

Children’s Therapy Team Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho Road Grimsby DN33 2BA

You can also email your referral securely to our admin team:  [email protected]

If you have any queries about your referral, please call us on 03033 303 758

What happens after referral?

Your first appointment in North East Lincolnshire may be offered virtually (over phone and video) or face to face at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby.

Appointments

Who will be at the initial appointment.

• At least one parent / carer
• A Speech and Language Therapist

Appointment booking:

Following a referral to Speech and Language Therapy you will be contacted to arrange a convenient appointment within 12 weeks, this will be by phone or by letter.

Cancelling your appointment:

Please notify us as early as possible so that we can give the appointment to another patient. If you do not inform us before the appointment, your child’s episode of care may be closed and a new referral will be needed. You can call us on: 03033 303758 to cancel an appointment.

What to expect at your initial appointment:

• You will be given the chance to discuss your concerns around your child’s speech and language development with the Speech and Language Therapist
• The Speech and Language Therapist will complete assessment of your child’s attention, social skills, understanding, use of language, speech sounds and stammering (where appropriate).
• The assessment may be gained through play based activities, or more formal test measures but will always be enjoyable.
• The therapist may suggest a referral to another department (for example, a hearing test), if this is necessary

After an initial assessment, you and your child may attend for:

• One to one therapy
• Sound skills groups
• Demonstration of strategies that you can practice at home
• Further assessment or monitoring of your child’s speech and language skills

These may be with a Speech and Language Therapist or a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.

Covid-19 changes:

We are continuing to offer initial appointments and therapy to children and families. Appointments may be offered over the phone, over video or face to face with a risk assessment in place.

Feedback and Complaints

We would love to hear what you think about our service, how you found the appointments and any suggestions for improvements. Help improve our service by completing the Friends and Family Test either scanning the QR code or using the link:

If you have any concerns / queries about any of the services offered by the Trust, in the first instance, please speak to the person providing your care or contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) team.

Contact details

Children’s Therapy Team Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital Scartho Road Grimsby DN33 2BA 03033 303758

Email:  [email protected]

You can also access the North East Lincolnshire Local Offer here:  https://sendlocaloffer.nelincs.gov.uk/

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Speech Language Therapy encompasses the full range of human communication and its disorders. Speech Language Pathologists (SLP’s) evaluate and treat speech, language and swallowing disorders in people of all ages in an effort to improve functional living. Speech Therapy is often warranted in individuals who experience any of the following conditions:

• Head Trauma
• Recurrent Pneumonia (may be due to aspiration)
• Generalized Weakness
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Dysphagia (swallowing difficulty)
• Speech Delays
• Speech Impediments

Many other diagnoses exist for which speech language therapy treatment is appropriate and beneficial. Some areas in which we specialize include Vital Stim, Speak Loud and modified Barium Swallow Tests. Please, contact our department to speak with a therapist about any questions or concerns related to you or your loved one’s therapy needs 618-283-5548 .

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Speech and Language Therapy in Tucumcari at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital

Clinic details.

Presbyterian’s speech and language therapists help patients regain or improve their communication skills, speech production, thinking abilities, voice and swallowing. These impairments may be a result of a developmental delay, brain injury, concussion, neurological disease, cancer, or the effects of an illness or other injury. This program requires a physician referral. Once referred into the program, your speech language therapist will develop a personalized treatment plan and home program. Our team can assess and treat a variety of speech-related disorders.

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Telephone: 01778 426149 Email:  [email protected] .

MSc Speech and Language Therapy (Pre-registration)

Key Information

January 2025

Typical Offer

Brayford Pool

Academic Year

Course overview.

Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) is a growing profession which offers a range of career options; from working with children, adults, people with learning disabilities, and in education and healthcare settings such as hospitals, schools, clinics, in the community, and in people's own homes.

Those who access SLT services may have speech, language, communication, or eating and swallowing needs related to childhood development, learning disabilities, or may have acquired a difficulty in relation to a condition (such as stroke, brain injury, neurological condition, hearing impairment, dementia or mental health).

This programme offers the opportunity for graduates to fast track beyond their first degree into rewarding professional careers. A range of learning opportunities are supported by academic team in the University, in partnership with Speech and Language Therapists in practice settings.

As well as self directed study and assignments, learners will access teaching within their own cohort on campus and online. Our aim is to develop confident, reflective, and resilient professionals who are able to apply their theoretical knowledge flexibly to meet the unique needs of individuals and their families or carers.

The interprofessional components of the course aim to develop skilled and compassionate practitioners who have the confidence to promote professional, social, and political change in health and social care. Collaborative working with peers from a variety of disciplines promotes teamwork, and an application of research skills in the transformation of health and social care services.

In practice settings, a series of placements in local Speech and Language Therapy services, where each learner under the supervision of a registered SLT learns to practice the clinical and professional skills. Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The programme is based upon the guidance of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists.

Why Choose Lincoln

Guest lecturers with specialist skills and experience

A focus on theoretical knowledge, understanding, and practical experience

Teaching led by registered Speech and Language Therapists

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council

Undertake research in a specialist area

How You Study

The two year programme is full time and delivered via blended learning methods including self directed learning, face-to-face teaching, practical, and simulated, as well as practice learning undertaken on placements.

Students typically spend Mondays and Tuesdays undertaking self-directed and guided study linked to current modules and placements. Teaching is then expected to take place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays.

Timetables may be adjusted when you are on placement.

• Foundation Year
• Second Year
• Master's Level
• Doctoral Level

† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.

We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, contact hours, and our return to face-to-face teaching.

Each student will undertake at least 525 hours practice learning, where they will be placed into local services developing their clinical and professional skills in different healthcare and education settings, working with children and adults who have speech, language, communication and eating and swallowing needs. Students will be supported by a registered Speech and Language Therapist (Practice Educator) and a tutor from the University.

Students will be required to travel to various locations as part of the placement and uniforms are provided. Although a full driving license and means of transportation will be beneficial, they are not essential. Students are responsible for all placement-related travel costs, you  may be eligible for reimbursement of some of these costs , further information on this is available on the   NHS website.

Accreditations

Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

This programme is accredited by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). This means the planned design of the course curriculum meets the gold standard for pre-registration speech and language therapy programmes. Students will be encouraged to become an RCSLT member, which is free of charge to students and provides a wealth of resources and networks to support their development as trainee speech and language therapists.

Health and Care Professions Council

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Successful completion of this programme will provide graduates with the eligibility to apply to register with the Health and Care Professionals Council.

How you are assessed

A wide range of assessment methods are used through the course, which have been specifically designed to provide further learning opportunities for students, and to allow them to demonstrate skills which will be required in their career as speech and language therapists. These may include: written reports, practical skills tests, presentations, portfolio development, and case studies.

Career Development

Postgraduate study is an investment in yourself and your future. It can help you to further or completely change your career, develop your knowledge, enhance your salary, or even prepare you to start your own business. Graduates of this programme have excellent opportunities to pursue a rewarding career as a Speech and Language therapist upon successful application to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration.   As Speech and Language therapy is a shortage profession in the UK and graduates have excellent opportunities to apply for positions in NHS, local authorities, independent practice, and the not-for-profit sector, both locally and nationally.  

Why Postgraduate Study?

Community and Health Research Unit

The Community and Health Research Unit (CaHRU) is the research centre for the School of Health and Social Care. CaHRU conducts world-leading interdisciplinary research with service users, health service professionals, and organisations to increase health and wellbeing across the health, social, and third sector care services.

How to Apply

Postgraduate Application Support

Applying for a postgraduate programme at Lincoln is easy. Find out more about the application process and what you'll need to complete on our How to Apply page. Here, you'll also be able to find out more about the entry requirements we accept and how to contact us for dedicated support during the process.

Entry Requirements 2024-25

Entry requirements.

Please note that this programme is able to offer places to up to five International applicants for the January 2025 intake.

A 2:2 degree in a related subject such as biological or medical science, psychology, linguistics, English language, health and social care, or child development.

A first degree in any subject with experience of working in a speech and language therapy service, or in any healthcare, social care or education setting where people with speech, language, and communication difficulties are supported.

Applicants should also be able to describe their experiences of: -working with or observing adults and/or children with speech, language and communication needs or -their understanding of the full range of the speech, language and communication difficulties and the ways in which these impact the lives of adults and children and their families.

Entry to the programme is subject to an interview, which is underpinned by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Professional Standards.

Other requirements include:

- Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a check of all cautions and warnings as well as convictions, before their place on the course is confirmed. Note that the University will pay the costs of this check directly on your behalf.

- Be able to communicate in English to the standard equivalent to Level 8 of the International English Language Testing system, with no element below 7.5. The requirement is stricter for speech and language therapists than for all other HCPC professions, as communication in English is a core professional skills (standard 14.20, Standards of Proficiency for Speech and Language Therapists).

Applicants with disabilities:

We take seriously our obligation to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students with disabilities can successfully complete their studies. All applicants will be assessed on the basis of the criteria outlined here regardless of any disability. If you declare a disability we will invite you to work with us to explore how best we can support your studies.

Other information:

You must declare all spent and unspent criminal convictions including (but not limited to) cautions, reprimands, final warnings, bind over orders or similar and details of any minor offences, fixed penalty notices, penalty notices for disorder, ASBOs or VOOs.

Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service . If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the admissions team on 01522 886097, or email [email protected].

Applicants are interviewed online in groups of up to six, where they are expected to answer questions and engage in discussions. Prior to the interview, preparatory reading will be shared for the discussion activity.

Course Fees

You will need to have funding in place for your studies before you arrive at the University. Our fees vary depending on the course, mode of study, and whether you are a UK or international student. You can view the breakdown of fees for this programme below.

The University offers a range of merit-based, subject-specific, and country-focused scholarships for UK and international students. To help support students from outside of the UK, we offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages .

Funding Your Study

Postgraduate Funding Options

Find out more about the optional available to support your postgraduate study, from Master's Loans to scholarship opportunities. You can also find out more about how to pay your fees and access support from our helpful advisors.

Academic Contact

For more information about this course, please contact the Programme Leader by emailing [email protected] . 

Postgraduate Events

To get a real feel for what it is like to study at the University of Lincoln, we hold a number of dedicated postgraduate events and activities throughout the year for you to take part in.

Prioritising Face-to-Face Teaching

At the University of Lincoln, we strive to ensure our students’ experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. Throughout the Coronavirus pandemic, we have adapted to Government guidance to keep our students, staff, and community safe. All remaining Covid-19 legal restrictions in England were lifted in February 2022 under the Government’s Plan for Living with Covid-19, and we have embraced a safe return to in-person teaching on campus. Where appropriate, face-to-face teaching is enhanced by the use of digital tools and technology and may be complemented by online opportunities where these support learning outcomes.

We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance make this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages .