Swallowing management is a high-risk, scientifically dynamic area of practice. Continuing education ensures medical Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) remain clinically competent, protect patients, satisfy regulatory bodies, and advance professionally. In-Person courses at Swallowing Wellness prioritize hands-on training, patient advocacy, anatomy and physiology, as well as common sense clinical practice into training to keep SLPs competent with the latest evidence-based methods. Got questions? Email us at info@swallowingwellness.com
Get Fluent! In swallowing Physiology
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Get Fluent! offers pre-recorded and LIVE VIRTUAL educational series led by Dr. Ianessa Humbert, designed to improve understanding of swallowing physiology, assessment, and treatment among speech-language pathologists and graduate students.
The Swallow Treat Retreat
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Treat Retreat is a 2-day, in-person course held at Swallowing Wellness in Bethesda MD. It reframes the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) swallowing therapy toolbox related to (a) restoring swallowing function over compensation and, (b) innovation and practicality in healthcare. The 2026 courses emphasize bolus-driven therapy and secretion and medication management Learn more…
Humbert Experiential Learning Program
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HELP is an innovative experiential learning opportunity that delivers an immersive learning professionals managing swallowing disorders. Each HELP session features a different swallowing disorder, diagnostic technique, patient population, and/or treatment modality across the continuum of care. Learn more…
Free Handout Downloads
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Dr. Humbert’s medical illustrations elucidate swallowing physiology and clinical practice. Download free handouts / posters here.