Your voice is important to your life
When experiencing symptoms related to voice, swallowing, or upper airway, BBIVAR Clinicians are here to help. The Voice Team at BBIVAR are dedicated to helping patients better understand their voice disorders and formulating comprehensive rehabilitation treatment plans.
Our Mission
Treatment
Provide effective and efficient patient care.
Research
Enhance the understanding of voice through meaningful clinical research.
Education
Share knowledge of voice through educational programs.
Our Team
The BBIVAR care team is comprised of voice pathologists, dysphagia specialists, and singing voice specialists with expertise in evaluating and treating disorders of voice, swallowing, and upper airway. BBIVAR clinicians are dedicated to helping patients maintain the best voice and swallowing function. At The Blaine Block Institute, patients are encouraged to be active participants in treatment and are provided with individualized information targeted to increase their understanding of the problem, which often helps to shorten recovery time. The Blaine Block Institute is dedicated to educating the public and related professionals in the areas of vocal health and management of disorders to empower those who rely on their voices for their livelihood.
Erin N. Donahue, B.M., M.A., CCC-SLP
Voice & Swallowing Clinic Manager
Voice Pathologist &
Singing Voice Specialist
Dan Croake, M.M., Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Voice Pathologist &
Singing Voice Specialist
Marissa Nguyen, M.A., CCC-SLP
Voice Pathologist & Swallowing Specialist
Missy Fosdick
Patient Services Representative
& Medical Biller
Courtney Ventus, M.S., CCC-SLP
Voice Pathologist &
Swallowing Specialist
Jennifer Rising Kegyes M.A., CCC-SLP
Voice Pathologist &
Swallowing Specialist
Natalie Sheppard, B.M., M.A., CF-SLP
Clinical Fellow, Voice Pathologist & Singing Voice Specialist
Cindy Butterbaugh
Patient Services Representative
Angela Campanelli, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Voice Pathologist & Swallowing Specialist
Jennifer Yerganian, M.A., CCC-SLP
Voice & Swallowing Specialist, Vocologist
The Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation (BBIVAR) is a division of Southwest Ohio ENT Specialists, Inc. (SOENTS).
Who We Treat
Adult Voice
Corporate Executives
Professional
Speakers
Sales Professionals
Customer Service Agents
Pediatric Voice
Vocal Performers
Transgender Voice
Athletes
Coaches
Senior Voice
Head & Neck Cancer Patients
Dysphagia
Patients
Chronic Cough Patients
Teachers
Our Services
Evaluation
Laryngeal Videostroboscopy
stroboscopic evaluation of the voice
Clinical Swallowing Evaluation
non-instrumental evaluation
Technical Voice Evaluation
singers, actors, speakers, vocal athletes
Upper Airway Evaluation
evaluation of breathing related symptoms
Laryngeal Function Studies
acoustic and aerodynamic assessment of the voice
Neurologic Voice Assessment
neurologic etiologies involving hoarseness or voice changes
Flexible Endoscopic Swallowing Evaluation
Instrumental evaluation of swallowing (FEES exam)
Telehealth
We offer the option to schedule real-time, face-to-face telepractice therapy visits with your clinician in lieu of or in addition to in-person therapy visits, which can be arranged by calling 937-496-2622 or emailing info@BBIVAR.com.
Treatment
Voice Therapy
individualized programs to rehabilitate voice
Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD)
retrain your breathing to resolve symptoms
Manual Therapy
myofascial release
Laryngectomy Care
care and counseling
Vocal Performer Rehabilitation
specialized services for singers and actors
Gender Affirmative Communication Training
voice modification therapy
Respiratory
Retraining
breathing efficiency
Professional Voice Users
requiring voice use for daily livelihood
Dysphagia (Swallowing) Therapy
improve swallowing function
Neurogenic Voice Disorders
improve voice problems caused by problems with the nervous system
Corporate Voice
for professionals and business teams
Head & Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
improvement for all stages
Chronic Cough Treatment
gain a sense of control