About Us

Esther A. L. Verbovszky M.A. CCC-SLP
- Graduated Case Western Reserve
- 24+ years experience
- LSVT
- Vital Stim Certified since 2004 (over 500 patients seen)
- KTPC certified
- 4 years Neonatal Oral Motor Certified
- Specialized in Feeding and Swallowing
- Founder and Developer of Cleveland Feeding and Swallowing Center
- Founder of Support groups Eat It and Swallowing Problems on Facebook
- Presented:
- Broadmore School on Feeding Issues
- Cleveland Clinic Shaker Campus on Swallowing
- International in Hungary on Swallowing
- Speaker at Parkinson Institute Group since 2013
Advisers
Jennifer Harding LRD (dietician)
- BS in Nutrition and Dietetics practicing for 26 years
- Experience in various practice areas acute setting, long term care, skilled rehab facilities, food service, menu system development, and renal nutrition.
- Currently Nutrition Service Manager for East and West Cleveland areas for Fresenius
- Associate degree in Restaurant Management
Joan Longbons Physician Assistant
- BA in Medical Sciences with Minor in Psychology
- Member ▫ American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- Member ▫ Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA)
- Knowledgeable and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) with extensive experience in managing health issues such as acute care and gastrointestinal issues
- Empathetic healthcare professional with diverse background in outpatient and private practice settings.
- Currently Nutrition Service Manager for East and West Cleveland areas for Fresenius
- Edited “Help Yourself” newsletter for patients as educational resource.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Prescribed medication, made phone calls to patients and obtained prior authorizations.
- Enforced pharmaceutical trials research protocols.
- Diagnose & treat acute medical problems/injuries in the Immediate Care Department.