A CU Medicine provider.
Our multidisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists and laryngologists strives to provide the best and most up to date care for people with voice and upper airway disorders across the lifespan. I work with patients on an individual level and tailor treatment to their social and occupational needs.
I find joy in being outdoors, whether skiing, hiking, or cheering for my kids sports teams. I also enjoy playing volleyball, reading, puzzles, and cooking.
Locations
720.848.2820
720.516.9435Qualifications and experience
- Specialties
- Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Professional Voice Problems, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Hoarseness, Rehabilitation Therapy - Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal Cord Paralysis, Symptoms and Manifestations - Cough, Symptoms and Manifestations, Transgender Health, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway disorders, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Airway noises/obstruction, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Benign vocal fold nodules, polyps, and cysts, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Chronic cough/throat-clearing, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Globus sensation, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Infectious laryngitis, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngeal cancer, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR), Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Muscle tension dysphonia, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Parkinson’s Disease, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Spasmodic dysphonia, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Sulcus Vocalis, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Transgender voice, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Vocal tremor, Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) - Voice disorders
- Gender
- Female
- Languages spoken
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English
French
- Education
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Fellowship
University of Colorado (2017)
Fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital Program (2007)
Undergraduate
University of British Columbia, BC Canada (2003)
Graduate
MGH Institute Of Health Professions (2006)
Graduate
University of Wisconsin - Madison (2015)
- Clinical interest for patients
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As a speech-language pathologist, my primary clinical interests are assessment and treatment of voice and upper airway disorders. I also provide voice and communication training for the trans community.
- Research interest for patients
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My research focuses on improving assessment and treatment of patients with voice and upper airway disorders. I am broadly involved in research examining the pathophysiology of laryngeal diseases, particularly those related to irritation and inflammation. I use translational research techniques to investigate the structure and function of chemical receptors in the larynx and their relationship to chronic cough, paradoxical vocal fold motion, and vocal hyper function.
- Volunteer activities
I am involved in several ongoing volunteer efforts with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Colorado Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Beyond service to my profession, I foster animals for an animal rescue organization and get involved with local service projects whenever I am able.
- Insurance
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