Allyson Koester, CCC - SLP
Speech Language Pathologist
My specialties:
- Speech therapy (speech language pathology)
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Phonology
- Articulation
- Parkinson's voice therapy
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Aphasia
- Executive functioning
- Swallowing disorders
- E-stim for swallow disorders
Practice philosophy: I strive to connect with each of my clients to create a collaborative therapy environment where we can reach their goals.
What are you passionate about and why? I am passionate about collaborating with clients to create goals that are applicable to their lives. I am also passionate about alternative therapies such as aquatic therapy and animal-assisted intervention with therapy dogs.
Credentials
- CCC - SLP
Board-certified specialties
- Speech therapy (speech language pathology)
Personal interests
- Dogs
- Hiking
- Reading
- Spending time with family
Educational institutions
- University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Current licenses and certifications
- CCC-SLP
- MS
Internships
- Masonic Children's Hospital and CKRI Stillwater
Years of experience
- 3
Hospital affiliations
- Buffalo Hospital
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