Education
Ph.D. Gonzaga University, School of Professional Studies
M.A. Washington State University, Speech and Hearing Science
B.A. Washington State University, Speech and Hearing Science
Diploma, Therapeutic Connections School of Massage, Therapeutic/Medical Massage
Certificate, Cornell University, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, Plant Based Nutrition
Certificate, Advanced Reiki Training & Reiki Master Practitioner, International Center for Reiki Training
Internships and Clinicals
St. Lukes Medical Center
Gig Harbor School District
Spokane Public Schools
Therapeutic Connections School of Massage
Professional Experience
Brain Injury, Voice Pathology, Adult, Geriatric and Pediatric Practice, Forensic Speech-Language-Cognitive Pathology, Therapeutic/Medical/Wellness Myotherapy, Intraoral Myotherapy, Head-Neck-Swallowing Rehabilitation, Magazine and Book Editor, Education, Radio Broadcasting, Performing Arts, Bloomsday Sports Myotherapy, Corporate Wellness Massage, Medical Device Development, Manufacturing & Distribution, FDA Compliance, Research, Home Health, Hospital Acute and Outpatient Care, Artificial Larynx/Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP) Prosthesis Fitting-Repair-Troubleshooting, Skilled Nursing Facilities, University Instruction/Lecturer.Particular Professional Interests
Aphasia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Therapeutic & Wellness Massage, Cognitive-Communicative Rehabilitation After Stroke and Head Injury, Paradoxical Vocal Cord Motion/Exercise Induced Dysfunction; Artificial Larynx Devices, Terminal Lucidity, End of Life/Life After Life Communication, Energy Work. Speech-Language Pathologist since 1986Credentials, Associations, and Listings
American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA), Board Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
Washington State License, Department of Health, Speech-Language Pathologist
Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Washington State, Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
Certified Irlen Syndrome Screener, International Irlen Institute
American Massage Therapy Association, Professional Member
Washington State License, Department of Health, Massage Therapist with Intraoral Endorsement Lic#60688840
ASHA Special Interest Group In Neurophysiology and Neurogenic Speech-Language Disorders
ASHA Special Interest Group In Swallowing Disorders
ASHA ACE Award in Continuing Education
Washington Speech and Hearing Association
Washington State Association for Justice, Litigation Services Listing
Certificate, Plant Based Nutrition, Cornell
National Board Certified Teacher, Exceptional Needs Specialist (NBCT/ECYA-ENS), National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) 2011-2021
Stuttering Foundation of America, Fluency Specialist Listing
International Association of Laryngectomees (IAL) Certified Alaryngeal Speech Instructor
Reiki Master Practitioner Certificate, International Center for Reiki Training (ICRT)
National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association
Certification in Servox Digital/Inton Artificial Larynx Repair
Publications, Lectures, Classes
Various scientific, professional, and history related journal/periodical articles, Traumatic Brain Injury Probe.
Various lectures in the areas of Brain Injury, Post-Concussive Syndrome, Caregiver Massage, Apraxia, Stuttering, Disease Mechanisms and Communication Disorders, Alaryngeal Speech, Laryngectomy, Head-Neck Rehabilitation, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Legal Ramifications of TBI, Human Rights.
Panel Presenter in 2019 on TBI and Presenter at the 2018 Inland Northwest Brain Injury Symposium; Taught University Articulation/Phonological Disorders to SLP students. University lecturer in voice/alaryngeal communication.
Appointments & Volunteer Experience
Washington State Board of Hearing & Speech, 3-Year Term Appointed by Governor Jay Inslee
International Association of Laryngectomees, Spokane Convention Planning Committee
Service-Rehabilitation Committee, American Cancer Society
Private Practice Committee, Washington Speech and Hearing Association
Developed, Manufactured, and Distributed Equipment
FDA Approved (510k) Tracheostoma Filtering Devices; Showering/Shampoo Protector for Trachostomy and Laryngectomy Patients; Tracheostoma Whistle; Pneumatic Artificial Larynx; Battery Conditioning Device; Personal Voice Amplification Devices
Extra Curricular, Interests, Fun
Animal Care, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Cooking, Farming/Gardening, Northwest History, Performing Arts, Writing
Married to Michelle Shute, MS, CCC-SLP and they have one son.