Adult Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) at Balanced Physical Therapy
At Balanced Physical Therapy & Wellness in Albuquerque, we believe in a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to healing. Our Adult Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) service offers highly specialized, compassionate care tailored to individuals aged 18 and older. Our experienced speech therapists understand that communication, cognition, and swallowing are vital to your independence and quality of life. We are dedicated to providing individualized, one-on-one treatment sessions that focus on treating the individual rather than just a medical diagnosis.
We possess deep clinical expertise across a wide range of complex medical histories, providing advanced rehabilitation for:
Neurological Conditions: Expert management for individuals living with or recovering from stroke, brain injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis (MS), myasthenia gravis, Bell’s palsy, Alzheimer’s and other dementias, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and multiple system atrophy (MSA).
Voice Disorders & Voice Affirmation: Specialized therapy for muscle tension dysphonia, vocal nodules, and vocal cord paralysis, as well as personalized gender-affirming voice therapy (masculinization/feminization) to help individuals achieve their preferred social presentation throughout their personal transition.
Swallowing & Airway Protection: Advanced interventions for dysphagia (trouble swallowing), food clearance difficulties, and targeted education on GERD/heartburn to prevent aspiration, support nutritional goals, and safely help patients transition off feeding tubes or restricted puréed diets.
Respiratory & Breath Support: Targeted training to improve breath coordination and volume for optimal communication and swallowing safety, particularly for oxygen users and individuals managing COPD, asthma, or pulmonary embolisms.
Speech & Articulation: Lifespan-focused therapy to correct structural or neuromuscular speech changes, restoring clear expression and confidence.
Comprehensive Areas of Care
Our speech therapy team utilizes evidence-based strategies, high-tech and low-tech Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems (such as letter boards, tablets, and eye-gaze communication devices), and comprehensive environment modification to support you or your loved one across these core areas:
Language & Expression: Targeting word-finding difficulties, auditory processing, comprehension changes, reading, writing, and spelling.
Cognitive Rehabilitation: Enhancing memory, problem-solving, attention, inhibition, and functional executive functioning skills.
Social & Emotional Pragmatics: Supporting social language, pragmatics, and emotional regulation, particularly post-stroke, TBI, or during dementia progression.
Caregiver Education & Training: Partnering closely with family members and care partners to provide essential training, environmental modifications, and communication strategies for progressive conditions like dementia.
Flexible Delivery Options
To ensure the highest quality of care, we strongly emphasize in-person, one-on-one sessions at our clinics to optimize outcomes. Additionally, our clinical services are offered with comfortable spanish-language support to better meet the diverse needs of our New Mexico community.