“I have had the privilege of working with Michelle over the last 10 years.  As the Medical Director for two hospitals where Michelle served as a speech therapist caring for individuals with catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, and devastating trauma I have had the ability to observe her skills and bedside manner first hand.  In this capacity, Michelle has proved to be a superb clinician with an excellent fund of clinical knowledge and skills.  She has demonstrated the ability to handle patients with complex cognitive, speech and language, and swallowing deficits. She is able to provide direction to the patients, families, and nursing colleagues in a gentle but clear and positive manner.  She is collaborative and focused on the team approach that is fundamental to rehabilitation. She has had the ability to comfort the patients who were struggling with hospitalization and in this fashion provide a therapeutic environment for the healing process.  She consistently demonstrates a professional demeanor, confidence, empathy, and a sound clinical approach.

She is versatile in her skill set, and her ability to create a trusting therapist-patient relationship is unparalleled.  On a personal note, I have been touched by Michelle’s unwavering dedication to our patients, and her deep compassion for them in their time of struggle.  I have no doubt that this, in combination with her clinical skills is responsible for the great outcomes that patients experience under her care. It is with great pleasure and the highest confidence that I recommend Michelle to anyone seeking speech therapy services.”