ashley michaelis, M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

(she, her, hers)

Ashley began her undergraduate degree in Voice Performance & Music Education at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Institute of Music. She encountered her own voice difficulties during her studies and found the field of Speech-Language Pathology as a result. She decided that she wanted to help others rehabilitate their own voices and switched majors. She then completed her graduate degree at the University of Wyoming. She has worked in private practice, schools, outpatient rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and various multidisciplinary clinics. She also has taught the Voice Disorders graduate level class at the University of Vermont and was previously a Mentor for the MedSLP Collective. Her specialty areas are singing voice rehabilitation, voice disorders, swallowing disorders, upper airway disorders, and neurogenic communication disorders. She is an ASHA Ace Award Recipient. In her free time, Ashley loves to spend time with her family and dogs, as well as perform with local community theaters.

➢ M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, University of Wyoming, 2012
➢ B.A. in Communication Disorders, Case Western Reserve University, 2010
➢ Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2013- current)
➢ Florida State License SA20132 (2012-2018; 2022-current; Expiration: December 31, 2025)
➢ Vermont State License 144.0134112 (2018- current; Expiration: August 31, 2026)
➢ Licensed SPEAK OUT!® Provider
➢ Certified McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Provider
➢ Empowered Voice Rehabilitation, Founder and Owner, 2022- present
➢MedSLP Collective Mentor, September 2022-April 2025
➢ Adjunct Professor/Lecturer at University of Vermont, 2022
➢ GROW Baby Sign & Sing, Instructor- Burlington, VT, 2021
➢ Speech-Language Pathologist at University of Vermont Medical Center– Burlington, VT, 2018-2022
➢ Jax Treblemakers, Founder and Artistic Director, 2015-2018
➢ Speech-Language Pathologist at Brooks Rehabilitation- Orange Park, FL 2014-2018
➢ Clinical Fellowship in Speech-Language Pathology, Coastal Therapy & Learning Center- Jacksonville Beach, FL, 2012-2013
➢ Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT!®
➢ McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program
➢ Buteyko Breathing, Level 1
➢ VitalStim©
➢ Myofascial Release
➢ Respiratory Muscle Strength Training
➢ The Imaging Clinician- Videostroboscopy
➢ Emory University SOM Laryngeal Imaging and Fees Hands-on Training
➢ The Voice Foundation Professional Member
➢ MedSLP Collective
➢ ASHA SIG 3: Voice Disorders
➢ Jax Therapy & Wellness Collective
➢ Jax TGNC Health Collaborative
➢2021 University of Vermont Clinical Supervisor of the Year
➢ 2020 MedSLP Collective Member of the Month
➢ 2019 ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE)
➢ 2018 ASHA Award for Continuing Education (ACE)
➢ 2016 (October) Brooks Rehabilitation ARTist of the Month
➢ 2016 (September) Brooks Rehabilitation Crowdsourcing Competition Finalist
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Part 2: Dysphonia Considerations
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) Part 1: Overview
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: The Prepared MedSLP 2.0: Screener Guides & PROMs Questionnaires (2023)
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: “Vocal Plasticity: A Step-By-Step Tutorial” (2023)
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: “Acoustic and Aerodynamic Measures of Voice: Basics & Adults Norms- Part 3” (2022)
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: “Acoustic and Aerodynamic Measures of Voice: Basics & Adults Norms- Part 2” (2022)
➢MedSLP Collective Resource: “Acoustic and Aerodynamic Measures of Voice: Basics & Adults Norms- Part 1” (2022)
➢ MedSLP Collective Resource: “Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) - Part 1” (April, 2022)
➢ ASHA Leader Blog Post: “Donated Tablets Help Isolated Patients Communicate with Family” (June 1, 2020)
➢ MedSLP Collective Resource: “Graduate Student Clinical Practicum Placement Summary & Expectations Template”
➢“Reflux Management & the Role of the SLP,” MedSLP Collective Done-for-You-Inservice, January 2025
➢ “Thinking Outside the Voice Box,” ASHA Convention, December 7, 2024
➢ The Pelvic Floor Project Podcast, Season 1, Episode 93, “The voice and pelvic floor connection with speech language pathologist, Ashley Michaelis”
➢ Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 281, “The Voice – Pelvic Floor Connection”
➢ Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 260 “Venturing into Private Practice Voice Therapy”
➢Navigating the Complexities of Long-COVID: Advanced Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists”, MedSLP Spring Summit, May 2024
➢ “Breathing & Voice Mechanics for the Performer,” International Ventriloquy Convention, July 15, 2023
➢ “Hormones & Voice Changes,” Optimal Wellness Center, June 21, 2023
➢ “The Voice & Pelvic Floor Connection,” MedSLP Spring Summit, May 20, 2023
➢ “Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19: We’re in it for the long haul!” MedSLP Collective Live Webinar, January 25, 2023
➢ “Evaluation and Management of Upper Airway Disorders: It’s Not Just About Breathing,” MedSLP Winter Summit, December, 3, 2022
➢ “Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19: We’re in it for the long haul!” Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Inservice, September 19, 2022
➢ “Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19: We’re in it for the long haul!” 5th Annual UnityPoint Health Therapy Conference
➢ “Huntington’s Disease: Nutrition, Diet, & Swallowing,” UVMMC Huntington Disease Awareness Day 2021
➢ “SPEAK OUT! And The LOUD Crowd,” Parkinson’s Learning Series 2020
➢ “SPEAK OUT! And The LOUD Crowd,” Hershorn Symposium 2019
➢ “Stroke Recovery & SLP,” UVMMC Stroke Support Group 2019
➢ “Implementation of IDDSI,” Brooks Rehabilitation, July 2018
➢ “Infant Feeding Assessment & Management,” Jacksonville University, Visiting Lecturer, July 2017
➢ “Craniofacial Disorders and Feeding,” Jacksonville University, Visiting Lecturer, July 2017
➢ “Craniofacial Disorders and Feeding,’ Jacksonville University, Visiting Lecturer, July 2016
➢MedSLP-C NCCA Test Panel
➢ Manuscript Review: Improving Speech Intelligibility in Adults: Clinical Application of Evidence-Based Strategies by Connie Porcaro, PHD, CCC-SLP
➢ Clinical supervisor and educator for future clinicians