Restoring the Joy of Every Meal
We look to provide warmth, professional integrity, and open communication that will define our practice. We are determined to help patients not only understand their own health so they can be well informed when making important health decisions, but to enrich their everyday lives by not only improving their swallowing abilities but their way of life.
Our practice is designed to service any individual, regardless of financial situation. If you or your loved ones are having swallowing difficulties, come visit us. The Swallowing Clinic is now accepting most Insurance Plans. We also provide a Private Pay option for individuals without insurance.
Our Private Pay services are provided at a significantly reduced price when compared to traditional out of pocket expenses for comparable services, thus making it affordable for anyone. Don't let conventional wisdom that says therapy is too expensive prevent you or your loved one from getting the services you or they deserve.
Advanced Care, Affordable Access
Our therapists are constantly developing and advancing our clinical skills and techniques. The Swallowing Clinic now offers swallowing services that specifically target the muscles creating your swallowing difficulties and increases the strength and coordination of those muscles utilizing highly specialized equipment for your convenience.
We're not only providing much-needed care to individuals with swallowing difficulties, we're making it genuinely affordable for everyone.
Schedule NowWhat Are Swallowing Difficulties?
Swallowing difficulties are the inability to swallow foods, liquids, or medications with ease. People who have a hard time swallowing may choke on their food or liquid when trying to swallow. Dysphagia is the common medical term for swallowing difficulties. There are 50 pairs of muscles and nerves used to help you swallow. In other words, there are lots of things that can go wrong and lead to problems swallowing.
If you think you or your loved one may have swallowing problems, there are certain symptoms that may be present which may indicate swallowing difficulties.
Watch for these common symptoms:
- Lodged feeling in throat
- Drooling
- Reduced appetite
- Pain when swallowing
- Hoarse voice
- Unexpected weight loss
- Coughing or choking
- Regurgitation
- Heartburn
- Watering eyes
- Runny nose while eating
Our services are designed to increase the strength and coordination of the 50 pairs of muscles and nerves used to help you swallow to significantly reduce, if not eliminate, the signs and symptoms mentioned above.Schedule Your Consultation
Our Equipment
Our equipment helps patients learn to swallow again or improve their swallow. The highly customizable treatment provides visual and auditory biofeedback during swallowing for objective measurement of effortful swallows.
It establishes a baseline measurement of muscle activity, via the inclusion of Surface Electromyography (sEMG), to set treatment targets. During therapy, electrical stimulation to the target muscle group is activated by the patient's effort.
*Based on a clinical trial of nearly 900 patients. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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Our Swallowing Program
Designed to maximize your swallowing potential in the least amount of time. After your initial consultation, the program is structured for efficient, measurable progress:
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Initial Consultation Comprehensive evaluation of your swallowing function and goals.
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30-Minute Sessions Multiple sessions per week tailored to your schedule.
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12–14 Week Program Most desired results achieved within this timeframe.
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Customizable Extensions Extended care available based on individual patient needs.
Complete elimination of swallowing difficulties is not guaranteed as muscle responses vary. We will use every tool and technique available to achieve your goals.
Schedule Your ConsultationOur Locations
Serving North Louisiana and the Ark-La-Tex region
The Swallowing Clinic of NELA
203 Lincoln Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
P: 318-460-5150
F: 318-524-7672
The Swallowing Clinic of SBC
5200 E. Texas Street, Suite 1118
Bossier City, LA 71111
P: 318-383-1500
F: 318-524-7672
Patient Referral Forms
Referring physicians and healthcare providers may download the clinic-specific referral form below to submit patient referrals to either of our locations.
NELA - West Monroe
The Swallowing Clinic of NELA
203 Lincoln Street, West Monroe, LA 71291
SBC - Bossier City
The Swallowing Clinic of SBC
5200 E. Texas St., Suite 1118, Bossier City, LA 71111