Our Therapist
Barbara Schwartz-Thorne M.A. CCC-SLP
Barbara Schwartz-Thorne M.A. CCC-SLP
Barbara Schwartz-Thorne M.A. CCC-SLP
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.
Angel Frechette M.S. CCC-SLP
Barbara Schwartz-Thorne M.A. CCC-SLP
Barbara Schwartz-Thorne M.A. CCC-SLP
Angel received her master's degree from
NYU. Angel also has a B.A. in Psychology from UNLV. She completed a post graduate fellowship at Powerback Rehabilitation, The Heights of Summerlin. Prior to becoming an SLP, Angel was a Program Director at DRIVEN NeuroRecovery Center.
Collaborating with Universities for CF Externships
Our practice is proud to partner with universities to provide exceptional Clinical Fellowship externship opportunities for graduate students pursuing careers in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP). We are committed to fostering the next generation of SLP professionals by offering a supportive, hands-on learning environment where students can develop and refine their clinical skills.
Through this collaboration, we provide:
- Diverse Clinical Experiences: Exposure to a wide range of speech and language disorders across varied populations.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Our experienced clinicians guide students with personalized mentorship and feedback.
- Cutting-Edge Practices: Opportunities to work with advanced techniques and tools in speech-language pathology.
- Professional Growth: An environment that encourages learning, innovation, and confidence-building.
By working closely with universities, we ensure that our externship program aligns with academic goals while empowering students to transition seamlessly into successful SLP careers.
We look forward to continuing to inspire and shape the future of speech-language pathology professionals!
Las Vegas Lifestyle
Pet Rescue
Therapy Dogs Welcome
Red Rock Biking
Our love for all knows no bounds.
Barbara has two rescues she absolutely loves!
Red Rock Biking
Therapy Dogs Welcome
Red Rock Biking
We love the outdoors and spend lots of free time at Red Rock Canyon.
Therapy Dogs Welcome
Therapy Dogs Welcome
Therapy Dogs Welcome
We are a pet-friendly center. If you have a Therapy Dog, they are more than welcome to accompany you on your visit