Regain Safe Swallowing with Telehealth Dysphagia Care
Dysphagia can affect your ability to swallow food, liquids, and saliva safely, leading to choking, malnutrition, and decreased quality of life. At NeuroRehab & Speech Healers, our telehealth programs help adults across New York & New Jersey regain safe swallowing skills and independence.
Our licensed speech-language pathologists provide evidence-based care tailored to your specific needs, using exercises, strategies, and practical guidance to support safe eating and drinking at home.
Understanding Dysphagia: Swallowing Disorders and Their Impact
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder caused by stroke, neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, MS, ALS), head or neck injuries, cancer treatments, aging, or GERD.
Common challenges include:
- Coughing or choking while eating or drinking
- Food sticking in the throat or chest
- Recurrent pneumonia or respiratory infections
- Weight loss or dehydration
Swallowing difficulties can affect oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases of eating, increasing the risk of aspiration pneumonia and reducing overall quality of life. Early therapy is essential for safety and health.
Comprehensive Online Swallowing Assessment & Treatment
Our telehealth dysphagia program brings expert care directly to your home:
- Virtual Swallowing Evaluation: Thorough clinical assessment of swallowing ability and risks.
- Observation of Eating & Drinking: Video-based monitoring to ensure safety during meals.
- Personalized Therapy Plans: Targeted exercises and strategies for safe swallowing.
- Diet & Texture Guidance: Recommendations for food consistency and liquid thickness.
- Caregiver Training: Guidance to support safe feeding and practice at home.
- Secure, HIPAA-Compliant Sessions: Quality therapy without leaving home.
Evidence-Based Strategies for Safer Swallowing
Our approach combines exercises, compensatory techniques, and functional practice:
- Swallowing muscle strengthening (Shaker exercise, Mendelsohn maneuver)
- Posture adjustments and head positioning for safer swallowing
- Sensory stimulation to improve swallow initiation
- Diet modifications and texture adaptations
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (VitalStim) when appropriate
- Breathing and coordination exercises
- Guided practice with real foods for practical skill reinforcement
Why Choose
NeuroRehab & Speech Healers for Telehealth Dysphagia Therapy?
Our telehealth program combines expertise, compassion, and practical strategies to help you regain safe swallowing and independence:
- Skilled Therapists: Licensed SLPs with specialized training in dysphagia and 15+ years of experience.
- Proven Methods: Evidence-based exercises and strategies to improve swallowing safety.
- Flexible Scheduling: Therapy from home, designed to fit your daily routine.
- Accessible Across NY & NJ: Serving urban and rural communities with high-quality care.
- Ongoing Support: Treatment plans adjust as swallowing abilities improve.
Telehealth ensures professional guidance without travel, helping you focus on eating safely and confidently.
Start Your Path to Clearer Speech Now!
Overcome speech and language challenges with expert guidance from licensed therapists, all from the comfort of your home.
Schedule Your Telehealth SessionFAQs
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing safely caused by stroke, neurological disorders, head/neck injury, aging, or medical conditions affecting muscles and nerves.
Coughing, choking, food sticking, drooling, hoarseness, unexplained weight loss, recurrent pneumonia, and difficulty chewing or swallowing.
Yes, virtual therapy provides comparable outcomes to in-person care with guided exercises, observation, and caregiver support via secure video sessions.
SLPs use video observation of eating and drinking, patient history, symptom review, and structured swallowing tasks to evaluate safety and function.
Aspiration occurs when food or liquids enter the airway, potentially causing pneumonia, breathing problems, or life-threatening infections.
Treatment duration varies by severity, underlying condition, and goals. Plans are personalized for optimal improvement and safety.
We accept Medicare, BCBS, Aetna, and other major insurers. Private pay options are also available.
Schedule a free consultation online or by phone. Your SLP will provide a secure evaluation and create a customized treatment plan.