About Us

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.