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Skilled evaluations and therapeutic sessions to take back control and enjoy a life of meaningful connection with maximum potential.

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Communication is an essential part of our experience as social beings. When we struggle to express ourselves or have difficulty comprehending others, it impacts our whole life. I work with a wide variety of communication disorders from mild to severe including speech, language, cognition, and swallowing. Wherever you are in your journey to recovery, I would be honored to help you achieve your communication goals. 

"great communication begins with connection" -Oprah

Helping Patients Recover and Thrive For Over 30 Years

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Cognitive deficits may result from stroke, head trauma, brain tumor, dementia or simply aging. These problems can be incredibly debilitating but can improve with treatment. Do you or a loved one have difficulty with short term memory, problem solving or attention? I will assess the specific cause and nature of the cognitive deficit and create a tailored program with strategies and exercises to help you improve your cognition.  

Basic functions such as speaking, language skills, and swallowing can become impaired for a variety of reasons. Do you struggle to express yourself due to slurred speech or difficulty finding the right word? Are you able to understand what others say to you? Would you be happy to learn strategies to strengthen and improve your swallowing so you can get back to eating your favorite foods? I help you get back on track with effective exercises to improve in all of these areas.

Groups are a great way to connect with others. They are also very effective for improving conversational and word finding skills and for keeping the brain sharp. I offer weekly aphasia and brain fitness groups where I provide strategies and interactive exercises to improve skills in these areas. Lots of group sharing and laughter included! For more information, see Groups.

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Areas of Practice

Apraxia

aphasia

Dementia

Dysarthria

Dysphagia

High School Language Deficits

Mild Cognitive Impairment

Brain Tumor

Head Trauma

Parkinson's

Stuttering

I do things a little differently, and I love what I do! I believe in a holistic practice centered on personalized care and compassionate connection. I’m here to help you navigate the challenges, get back on track, and plan for success.

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“While recovering from cancer and dementia-like symptoms, I received at-home speech therapy from Nan. I found our sessions incredibly useful and instrumental in the recovery of my mental and emotional health. Nan is a professional and competent practitioner of her profession and I highly recommend her services.”

-Paul H. Coffee, Associate Justice, 2nd District CA Court of Appeal

“Nan is a professional through and through. She knows how to make her patients feel relaxed and comfortable when she works with them. My mother has been working with Nan for a while now after she had a stroke, and she will only work with her. She is a great therapist, and I would recommend her 100% to anyone!! ”

-Gloria Mulberry, Realtor

"Nan is awesome. She is so patient, and I would recommend her services to anyone!"

-Nicole Coronado

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