Company Description

Welcome to Idaho Face & Voice
30+ years of comprehensive, intuitive and personalized Speech Therapy care

Expertise in disorders of voice, breathing, and the upper airway

Facial Therapy Specialist

Idaho-licensed and ASHA-certified

Extensive experience with the following:

Occupational voice use (teachers, singers, sales, call center, attorneys, actors, clergy, etc.)
Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction (EILO)
Inducible Laryngeal Obstruction (ILO) and Laryngospasm, formerly Vocal Cord Dysfunction
Chronic cough
Gender affirming voice and communication training
Globus Pharyngeus - “lump in throat” sensation
Irritable Larynx Syndrome (ILS)
Long COVID
Peripheral Facial Nerve Injury - Bell’s Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma Resection, other
Pulmonary compromised (Idiopathic dyspnea, CF, COPD/emphysema, RADS/chemical inhalation injury, adult onset asthma)
Specialty Training and Certifications
VOICE

Behavioral and Qualitative Analysis of Voice and Resonance
Casper-Stone Confidential Flow Therapy
Conversation Training Therapy
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD) Management
Gender Affirming Voice Training - OutCare Certified
Laryngeal Function Studies - Acoustic and Aerodynamic Assessment of Voice
Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy
Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release
Manual Circumlaryngeal Therapy (circumlaryngeal massage and manual laryngeal reposturing)
Phonation Resistance Training Exercise (PhoRTE)
Resistive Muscle Strength Training
Semi Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises
BREATHING

Assessment of Breathing Pattern Disorders
Buteyko Breathing Method
Exercise Induced Laryngeal Obstruction Biphasic Inspiratory (EILOBI) breathing training
Functional Breathing Pattern Training
Laryngeal Control Therapy
Resistive Muscle Strength Training
UPPER AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

Assessment of Breathing and Cough
Behavioral Cough Suppression Therapy
Esophageal Dysphagia
Globus Pharyngeus Behavioral Management
Reflux Management
Irritable Larynx Syndrome (ILS)
FACIAL RETRAINING

Assessment and management of Facial Paralysis, Paresis (weakness), and Synkinesis
Neuromuscular Retraining for Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction
Management of Post Facial Paralysis Smile Dysfunction
Assessment and Therapy Management of Facial Palsy in Children
Post Operative Considerations in Facial Retraining Therapy
Challenging Cases
Temporomandibular Disorders and Facial Palsy
Heather uses evidence-based practice, patient-centered therapy, and a trauma-Informed model of care for optimal outcomes.

Education and Memberships
Speech Language Pathology - University of North Texas (1992)
Communication Sciences and Disorders - South Dakota State University (1990)
American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) member
ASHA’s Special Interest Group - Voice and Upper Airway Disorders member
Facial Therapy Specialists International member
Interests
With 25+ years in the performing arts, Heather has a special interest in helping singers attain their highest level of function and performance. She enjoys hiking in the Boise Foothills, gardening, and spending time with family.

Amenities and More

Locally owned and operated