Routine helps facilitate brain injury recovery in a number of ways. Keep reading this week’s post to learn more! What is routine? According to Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, routine is “a regular course of procedure.” It is a sequence of actions or activities that are followed in a regular, consistent way. For example, your morning routine might be something like this: Wake… Read More »How routine helps with brain injury recovery
According to novelist Simon Sinek, your motivation and desire to do something despite the challenges that may lay ahead is considered your “why”. We were honored to be featured by our alma mater, the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions, in a community email this week, in which alumni shared their “why”. Read the feature below to hear… Read More »Starting a Private Practice: What is your WHY?
“Mindfulness is awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgementally.” Jon Kabat-Zinn Mindfulness in speech therapy We’ve shared on our website, previous blog posts, and social media posts about how mindfulness can play a role in speech therapy and brain injury recovery. Although we can say from experience that mindfulness makes us feel better and… Read More »Mindfulness in Speech Therapy for Brain Injury
With the holidays in full swing, I am happy to share our holiday gift guide, with 10 gift ideas connected to communication, cognition, wellness, and the brain. Please feel free to share any other gift suggestions for our community in the comment section below. Books I’ve compiled an updated list of book recommendations relating to topics within the brain injury,… Read More »The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
Over a year ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Caitlin and I decided to start a private speech therapy practice. This past year has been full of challenges, both exciting and frustrating, as we started a business from square one. Caitlin and I have an amazing partnership, but we could not have done this alone. We are so… Read More »Thank You From Lotus Speech & Wellness
Are you looking for a speech-language pathologist (SLP) for yourself or a loved one? A quick Google search will return pages of results, but what factors should you consider when looking for a speech therapist? Here are some tips for how to find a speech therapist: Factors to Consider When Selecting a Speech Therapist Speciality and Areas of Expertise: Does… Read More »How To Find A Speech Therapist (SLP)
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on our lives, including our communication with others. Although mask wearing has proven essential for reducing the spread of COVID-19, masks have made it more difficult to converse with others. The pandemic has resulted in fewer opportunities for social interaction, which can take a toll on our communication and overall wellness. Communication… Read More »Communication Challenges and Tips During the COVID-19 Pandemic
We are excited to announce that we now have a collection of our yoga practices available on-demand on our website. Can’t attend one of our live classes, or want to re-take one of your favorites? Our collection features recordings of many of our live online yoga practices, available to “rent” for 48 hours (2 days). Key features of our Yoga… Read More »New Yoga Video Collection Launched
A common item on many Mainers’ “Bucket Lists” is to hike Katahdin. Mount Katahdin is the highest mountain in Maine, and the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. It is located in Baxter State Park in Millinocket, Maine, on the land of the Penobscot Nation. I recently hiked Katahdin with my husband, sister, and brother-in-law, and have since found myself… Read More »Musings on Mindfulness from Mount Katahdin
Katherine Noyes is a licensed speech-language pathologist (SLP), certified brain injury specialist (CBIS), and registered yoga teacher (RYT). She earned her Master’s degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Institute of Health Professions in 2011. Before starting Lotus Speech & Wellness, Katherine worked as an SLP in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings, as well… Read More »Meet the Owner of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC: Katherine Donovan Noyes