Our Therapist

Barbara received her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. She also completed a post graduate fellowship at Denver VA Medical Center with an emphasis in stroke, TBI, swallowing disorders and head and neck cancer. She established STA in 1986 to serve the needs of Las Vegas and surrounding areas. She is certified

Barbara received her master's degree from the University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. She also completed a post graduate fellowship at Denver VA Medical Center with an emphasis in stroke, TBI, swallowing disorders and head and neck cancer. She established STA in 1986 to serve the needs of Las Vegas and surrounding areas. She is certified in Vital Stim, the leading dysphagia treatment. She works primarily with the adult population. 

Leah received her master's degree from NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leah relocated to the Las Vegas Valley in 2021.She works with both adults and pediatrics with a wide range of needs. She has experience with swallowing disorders, voice disorders, as well as stroke, TBI, and other neurological conditions requi

Leah received her master's degree from NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Leah relocated to the Las Vegas Valley in 2021.She works with both adults and pediatrics with a wide range of needs. She has experience with swallowing disorders, voice disorders, as well as stroke, TBI, and other neurological conditions requiring speech, language, voice, swallow, and cognitive therapy. Leah is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) which is a therapy program for people with Parkinson's. Additionally, she works well with pediatric patient needs; apraxia, deaf and hard of hearing, speech-language delay, and other articulation related disorders. Leah teaches group fitness classes and runs in her spare time.

 Jocelyn is a bilingual clinician (English and Spanish) from Los Angeles, California. She received her master's degree from Nevada State University. Jocelyn works with a variety of patients in both the adult and pediatric populations. She has experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to aid in functional communicat

 Jocelyn is a bilingual clinician (English and Spanish) from Los Angeles, California. She received her master's degree from Nevada State University. Jocelyn works with a variety of patients in both the adult and pediatric populations. She has experience using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to aid in functional communication and is familiar with Tobii Dynavox and Lingraphica speech generating devices. Jocelyn is a certified SPEAK OUT!® provider for people which is a therapy program for people with Parkinson's. She enjoys watching movies in her spare time and traveling with her family.