Speech therapists help people think and communicate with others. Our speech therapists have completed advanced training and provide therapy for:
Joey Farris, SLP
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
I received my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Montevallo, AL and have worked in the field of Speech Therapy for almost 20 years. My experience is in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
EXPERTISE & CERTIFICATIONS
I work primarily with people who have Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia and other neurological issues and specialize in treating cognitive impairment, communication difficulty and dysphagia. I am certified in McNeill Dysphagia Therapy, Speak Out Parkinson’s Therapy, and Vital Stim Dysphagia Therapy. Recently I completed training in Myofunctional Therapy. This is an emerging field and I enjoy helping people identify why they have difficulty with talking, eating or breathing, and then determine what treatment options can help.
Jennifer Egeland, SLP
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
I received my Masters in Communicative Science Disorders from Alabama A&M in Normal, AL and have worked in the field of Speech Therapy for over 10 years. I have worked in independent/assisted living, skilled nursing and outpatient rehabilitation settings.
EXPERTISE & CERTIFICATIONS
I work primarily with people who have Head & Neck cancer, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia and other neurological issues. I specialize in treating cognitive impairment, communication difficulty and dysphagia. I am certified in LSVT Loud Parkinson’s Therapy, and Vital Stim Dysphagia Therapy. Recently I completed Walt Fritz Soft Tissue Mobilization and Norton’s School of Lymphatic Therapy Head & Neck Certifications. Many of my patients with Head and Neck cancer have difficulty with swelling, fibrosis and swallowing and I enjoy using the skills I’ve learned to help them improve their pain and have a better quality of life.
Tina Friesen, SLP
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
I received my Bachelors in Communicative Science Disorders and my Masters in Speech-Language Pathology from Wichita State University in Wichita Kansas and have worked in the field of Speech Therapy for over 15 years. I have worked in pediatric school-based settings, community-based preschool settings, and several hospital settings that were named Level 1 trauma centers and most complex neuro hospitals in the world.
EXPERTISE & CERTIFICATIONS
I work primarily with people who have had Strokes, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia and other neurological issues. I specialize in treating cognitive impairment, communication difficulty and dysphagia. I am MBSIMP certified, which stands for The Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile. This provides a standardized protocol to interpret and communicate swallowing impairment. I am also certified in MDTP, which is the McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Protocol, helping patients that have difficulty swallowing due to conditions such as nervous system and brain disorders, muscle disorders, or physical blockages in the throat. I love working with my patients and helping them regain quality of life.