Kim Schifano, M.A., CCC-SLP, owner of Carolina Speech & Myo Therapy, is an ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist, with over 22 years of clinical experience. Kim is dual licensed in NC and SC, and is certified in SPEAK OUT!® Parkinson voice therapy program, VitalStim® therapy for swallowing, and Orofacial Myofunctional therapy. Kim attended Purdue University in Lafayette, IN, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Sciences in 2001, graduating with honors and highest distinction. Kim obtained a Master of Arts degree in Speech Language Pathology at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN in 2003.
During her 22 years as an SLP, Kim has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, home health, assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, long term care, memory care, a school setting, and in private practice. Kim has experience in treating a multitude of medically-based diagnoses, including traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), encephalopathy, brain fog related to COVID long-hauler complications, and concussion. In regards to pediatrics, Kim specializes in orofacial myofunctional therapy, support with pre/post-op tongue and lip tie release process, and articulation therapy. Kim provides orofacial myofunctional therapy to clients of all ages, from infants to adults. Kim is passionate about speech and myofunctional therapy, and devoted to helping each of her clients achieve their maximum potential. When Kim is not busy treating clients, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her sons play sports. She also loves hiking, yoga, movies, audiobooks, hanging out with friends, and snuggling with her Australian Labradoodle, Max. "Somewhere along the way, we must learn that there is nothing greater than to do something for others."
-Martin Luther King Jr. Nicole Koverman, M.A., CCC-SLP
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