Isabel Ramati, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech, Voice, & Swallowing. Mobile FEES Provider.
Speak OUT, Swallowing Evaluations, ALS voice banking, FEES.
I am a medical Speech Language pathologist with a passion for helping people who have speech and swallowing difficulties. I am a great believer in patient centered care and quality of life. My goal are to help you return to eating the foods you enjoy, get back to enjoying meal time with family, happy hour with friends, cake at your child's party, communicating efficiently with your friends and loved ones, and getting back your confidence and independence.
Some of the populations I treat frequently: CVA, ALS, Parkinson's Disease, Head and Neck Cance.
Therapy Modalities:
Speech and language therapy.
Speak OUT for Parkinson's
Swallow evaluations.
Instrumental swallow evaluations.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallow rehabilitation.
Expiratory Muscle Strength Training.
Your effort, motivation, and commitment are an important part of your success. We will work together to help you achieve your goals. If you have any questions , please feel free to contact me. Looking forward to helping you through your journey toward healing!
-Isabel
Education/Training
Master of Science
Florida Atlantic University 2006
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Florida International University 2001
Bio
Medical Speech Pathologist
16> years of experience in the medical setting.
Competencies in videofluoroscopy (VFSS) and videoendosocpy (FEES) for diagnosis of dysphagia.
Certificate of Clinical Competence awarded by the American Speech Language Hearing Association
Certified in NMES (Ampcare/Guardian) and McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Protocol
Populations treated: Swallowing disorders secondary to neurological and neuromuscular diseases, head and neck cancer, severe dysphagia.
Partnership with support groups, lymphedema therapists, and manufacturers of lymphedema garments and equipment to improve lymphatic drainage.
Bilingual (Eng/Spa)
Memberships
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Dysphagia Research Society (DRS)
European Society for Swallowing Disorders (ESSD)
Other Languages
Spanish
Payments Accepted
Medicare
Private pay
Our services are covered by many insurance carriers. ask your provider for a superbill, to request reimbursement.
Hours:8-6 mon-sat
Cost/Session
Contact us
License:FL
Helpful Links
Information and resources for patients with ALS and their families:
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Information regarding speech, swallowing, and language disorders across the lifespan. :
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Easy to read information on dysphagia for patients and professionals. Webinars and videos available:
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Lymphedema assessment and treatment:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
Speech-Language Therapy
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Speech Sound Disorders
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Adult Speech/Language Disorders
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Swallowing Difficulties / Dysphagia
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Head and Neck Cancer
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Tinnitus
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Motor Speech Disorders
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Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
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Online / Video / Teletherapy
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Licenses/Certifications
ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
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Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (State)
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