DAYTON’S PREMIER VOICE & SWALLOWING CENTER

Providing comprehensive patient-centered care for over 30 years

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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.

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Our Mission 

ProVoice Voice Treatment Cincinnati

Treatment

Provide effective and efficient patient care.

ProVoice Voice Research Cincinnati

Research

Enhance the understanding of voice through meaningful clinical research.

BBIVAR Voice Education Dayton

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 & Telehealth Specialist

Natalie Sheppard, B.M., M.A., CCC-SLP

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

 
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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