Owner & Endoscopist

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Melissa Murphy, MA, CCC-SLP got her Master’s Degree in speech and hearing sciences from Washington State University. Melissa has extensive experience working with adults with dysphagia in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, acute care, and home health. In 2019 she was able to focus on her passion for swallowing diagnostics, and launched Columbia Valley Swallowing Disorders. Valuing other SLP collaboration, she is an active member in the professional FEES community.

Melissa feels passionate about increasing patient and SLP access to instrumental swallow assessments for improved swallow rehabilitation.

Activities & Affiliations:

· ASHA Certified (CCC-SLP)

· Licensed in Washington and Oregon State

· Recipient of ASHA Award for Continuing Education

· Member of Washington Speech-Language-Hearing Association (WSLHA)

· Member of Dysphagia Research Society

· National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders (NFOSD) member

· Member of ASHA’s Special Interest Group 13 (dysphagia)