May is a month for blossoms, warmer weather and abundant sunshine (at least in New England, where Katherine and I live… I know many parts of the US are already well into summer-like weather!). It’s also a month for awareness – Better Hearing & Speech Month, Mental Health Awareness Month and Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke Awareness Month Last year, we… Read More »Mindfulness in Stroke Recovery
We LOVE listening to podcasts over here at Lotus Speech & Wellness. So, you can imagine that Katherine was thrilled to be interviewed on the TBI Therapist Podcast by Dr. Jennifer Blanchette. We had a great conversation about the important role of speech therapy, yoga, and mindfulness in brain injury recovery. The episode is out now: “Episode 12: Speech Therapy,… Read More »Listen to Katherine’s interview on the TBI Therapist Podcast
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
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. With the holidays in full swing, we are happy to share our holiday gift guide, with 10 gift ideas connected to speech and language, wellness, and brain injury recovery. Please feel free to share any other gift suggestions for our community in the comment section below. Books We’ve compiled an updated list… Read More »Holiday Gift Guide 2021
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
One of the distinguishing features of our practice at Lotus Speech & Wellness is that we incorporate principles of mindfulness into our speech therapy sessions. This may sound interesting in theory, but what exactly does that mean? Working to achieve functional gains is one of the primary goals of therapy, however we as therapists must slow down to ensure we… Read More »Mindful Moment: From the Office of an SLP
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. She has worked as an SLP in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings, as well as in the public schools… Read More »Meet the Owners of Lotus Speech & Wellness, LLC: Katherine
Teletherapy, or telepractice, is online speech therapy. Our speech-language pathology services are provided online via teletherapy, which means you can access from anywhere! Our services are currently available to residents of Maine and Massachusetts. You likely already have everything you need to participate in teletherapy. All you need is: A computer (or tablet) Internet access Webcam (which is usually built… Read More »What is Teletherapy like?