Melinda Neal

Hi! I’m Melinda. My passion for speech-language pathology began when I was 14 years old and witnessed the impact speech therapy had on my nephew, Jonathan, who was nonverbal and had multiple medical diagnoses. Through him, I learned that communication is not limited to spoken words and that alternative forms of communication can be just as powerful, meaningful, and life-changing.

That experience inspired me to pursue a career where I could help individuals connect, express themselves, and build meaningful relationships in ways that honor their unique strengths and abilities. I feel privileged to support clients and families as they work toward greater confidence, independence, and quality of life through communication.

I’ve continued to expand my clinical knowledge through specialized training, including certification in VitalStim therapy, an FDA-cleared neuromuscular electrical stimulation treatment used to support individuals with dysphagia and swallowing disorders. I’m passionate about combining evidence-based techniques with compassionate, individualized care to help clients make functional progress in everyday life.

My therapy approach is client-centered, strengths-based, and highly individualized. I strive to create supportive, collaborative therapy experiences that empower clients while honoring all forms of communication.