Speech therapy is a profession involving a speech-language pathologist (SLP) who assesses and treats speech, language, cognitive and communication problems in people of all ages. A SLP provides treatment, support and care to adults and children who have difficulties with communication, cognition, eating, drinking and swallowing. The goal of an SLP is to restore, improve or maintain optimal level of functioning and quality of life.
To schedule an appointment, call 260-724-2145, ext. 11031.
Services & Treatments
- Aphasia
- Apraxia of speech
- Articulation and phonological delay (sound errors)
- Auditory processing
- Cognitive/linguistic deficits
- Dementia testing
- Dysarthria
- Dysphagia disorders
- Behavioral feeding disorders
- Customized home exercise programs
- Executive functions
- Memory, attention, reasoning, organizing, problem solving, safety/judgment
- Feeding disorders
- Language delays (expressive and/or receptive)
- Pragmatics/social skills
- Reading and written language
- Stuttering
- Strokes
- Swallowing disorders
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Vertigo
- Voice disorders
Pediatric Speech Therapy
- Feeding and swallowing difficulties
- Developing early verbal communication and play skills
- Improving ability to communicate basic wants and needs
- Improving articulation
- Improving language skills
Meet the Team
Joye Fuess, MA, CCC-SLP
Joy has 18 years of experience working with adults with an emphasis on those in hospital, home health care and senior living settings. She diagnoses and treats disorders related to the neurological system, swallowing, voice, language and cognition. Joye’s certifications include Vitalstim, Beckman Oral Motor Protocol and Craniosacral Therapy.
Dana Hackman, MS, CCC-SLP
For more than 34 years, Dana has treated adults with neurological disorders. She really enjoys helping patients regain communication and reasoning skills after suffering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease and other disorders. A large part of Dana’s caseload involves evaluating and treating adults with a variety of voice and swallowing disorders. She also is certified in Interactive Metronome and LSVT-LOUD.
Carley Hower, MS, CCC-SLP
Carley has 12 years of experience in her field, with the past nine at Adams Health Network. Her specialized services include clinical bedside swallow evaluations and retraining, modified barium swallow studies in conjunction with radiology, cognitive-linguistic evaluation and stroke rehabilitation. Carley’s clinical experience includes inpatient/acute care, outpatient care at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living and long-term care at Adams Heritage and Adams Woodcrest.
Bailey Frick, MA, CCC-SLP
Bailey began at AMH in 2023 after working for 2 years as a travel SLP in Washington and Montana. She has experience working with patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics in inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and school settings. Bailey works as a pediatric therapist evaluating and treating various disorders including articulation, receptive and expressive language, and fluency as well as treating adult inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care. She is also certified in Interactive Metronome.
Chloie Braun, MA, CCC-SLP
Chloie began at AMH in July of 2022. She was previously in the school setting where she worked with individuals ranging from preschool age to 8th grade. Chloie has years of clinical experience working with pediatrics in the outpatient and school settings. Chloie works as a pediatric therapist evaluating and treating various disorders including articulation, receptive and expressive language, fluency, apraxia, and food aversion. She is also certified in Interactive Metronome.