Our Team

Dr. Ramig received her doctoral degree at Purdue University and master’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in communication disorders. Dr. Ramig is a Professor in the Department of Speech-Language and Hearing Science at the University of Colorado-Boulder, a Senior Scientist at the National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS), a division of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), located in Denver, Colorado, and an adjunct professor at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and Columbia Teacher’s College in New York City. Dr. Ramig is an internationally recognized scientist with an established research record in the areas of aged and neurological voice disorders. She has been investigating neurological voice disorders for over 20 years and has authored numerous refereed journal articles and book chapters. She has been awarded Honors of the American Speech Language Hearing Association.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses.

Dr. Fox received her doctorate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona, Tucson.  Her training included a focus in the areas of neuroscience and motor control.  She is an expert on rehabilitation and neuroplasticity and the role of exercise in the improvement of function consequent to neural injury and disease.  Dr. Fox is a world leader in administration of LSVT LOUD speech treatment for people with Parkinson disease.  Dr. Fox began working with Dr. Ramig over 20 years ago conducting efficacy research on LSVT in people with Parkinson disease.  She was the first to apply this treatment to disorders other than Parkinson disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis) and pioneered the application to pediatric populations including children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.  Dr. Fox worked closely on the development of a physical therapy program, LSVT BIG, that was modeled after the speech treatment protocol.  Dr. Fox also serves as faculty for LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG training and certification courses. She has numerous publications in these areas of research and has presented extensively nationally and internationally.  Dr. Fox is a Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations of LSVT Global, Inc.; a Research Associate at the National Center for Voice and Speech in Denver, CO. Recently, Dr. Fox was appointed Chief Executive Officer of LSVT Gobal.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses, LSVT LOUD Renewal, LSVT LOUD for KIDS,  LSVT LOUD in Pediatrics

Ms. Halpern is in charge of facilitating national and international training and certification courses for LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG. She assists the team in the research and development of new courses and products, and she has worked to develop and advance LOUD for LIFE exercise maintenance classes for LSVT LOUD graduates.  Ms. Halpern serves as national and international faculty for LSVT LOUD training and certification courses. She has been a part of Dr. Ramig’s research team at the National Center for Voice and Speech in Denver since 2000, where she has played an integral role in the randomized control trial research for LSVT LOUD. Ms. Halpern received her Masters degree in Communication Disorders and Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, PA.  Ms. Halpern was born and raised in Kansas and currently resides in Golden, Colorado.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses, LSVT LOUD for KIDS, LOUD for LIFE, LSVT LOUD Renewal

Dr. Galgano received her doctoral degree in the department of Biobehavioral Sciences from Columbia University in NYC. Dr. Galgano has presented at national and international conferences and has authored and co-authored publications related to neurologic communication and voice disorders. She is a faculty instructor at NYU Langone School of Medicine and is the Executive Director of Open Lines Speech and Communication in NYC, where she provides LSVT LOUD^® and other types of therapy to adults and children with a wide variety of speech and language diagnoses. She is also an adjunct professor at San Francisco State University. Dr. Galgano conducted research with Dr. Ramig at Columbia University and is a clinical expert, faculty member and workshop leader for LSVT Global, Inc.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses, LSVT LOUD for KIDS

Ms. Hodges received her master’s degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences from the University of Colorado. She has been part of Dr. Ramig’s research team since 2004. Ms. Hodges is a consultant, expert clinician, training and certification faculty and CE Administrator with LSVT Global. She also enjoys her role within LSVT Global collaborating and presenting on Google’s Project Euphonia, which aims to improve voice recognition software for those with dysarthria and dysphonia. In addition to specializing in neurogenic voice and speech disorders, Ms. Hodges worked for 13 years at an outpatient hospital specializing in diagnosing and treating dysphagia, dysphonia, and upper airway disorders. She has presented nationally and internationally on LSVT LOUD, Parkinson’s disease, PVFM/VCD, cough, and dysphagia. Ms. Hodges has published articles and a book chapter on speech treatments for upper airway disorders. Educating others on the diagnosing and treatment of upper airway disorders remains a focus and passion for her.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses

Jennifer Gray is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 20 years of experience treating those with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders, specifically those with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders such as those living with Down syndrome. She owns and operates GraySpeak Therapy, a private practice in Colorado, providing treatment, consulting, and continuing education opportunities for both clients and professionals. She has worked to improve speech clarity and oral functioning for those with severe communication needs, while advocating for innovative methods that work to reframe best practices that enhance outcomes and promote independence.

Course Instructor for: LSVT LOUD for KIDS

Ms. Tuccitto received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the College of St. Catherine in Minnesota in 2001 & received her Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certification in 2015. As a physical therapist, she has over 20 years of experience in treating a wide variety of clients with neurological diagnoses with a focus in Parkinson Disease. Ms. Tuccitto has been certified in LSVT BIG since 2009 and part of the LSVT BIG Training and Certification Faculty with LSVT Global since 2011. She now serves as the Director of Innovation and Communications for LSVT Global as well as the LSVT BIG Clinical Expert. She has assisted with the development of many LSVT BIG treatment tools & courses including the LSVT BIG Homework Helper videos, BIG for LIFE training, webinars & LSVT for LIFE. She has presented for the National Parkinson Foundation, the Minnesota Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections for the American Physical Therapy Association and at the American Speech and Hearing Association on LSVT BIG & Parkinson Disease.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses, LSVT BIG Renewal, BIG for LIFE

Dr. Brown received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from California State University Long Beach and her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Western University in Pomona. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Clinical Specialists in Neurology since 1999. She has been certified in LSVT BIG since 2009 and is a graduate of the National Parkinson Foundation’s (NPF) Allied Team Training (ATTP) for PD. She has worked many years clinically as a neurologic clinical specialist in physical therapy. Currently, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at Chapman University in California and an instructor and steering committee member at a local non-profit gym for persons with Parkinson disease.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live and In-Person LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Ms. Vitek received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Concordia University in Wisconsin. She is employed by Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, where she is the LSVT program lead and runs LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD skills classes for LSVT graduates.  Ms. Vitek is a graduate of the NPF’s Allied Team Training for PD and has been certified in LSVT BIG since 2009. Ms. Vitek is Board Certified in Biofeedback for Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction and a Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner allowing her to address bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction in her patients with PD. Additionally, she is a faculty instructor with Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute and authored the course Neurologic Conditions and Pelvic Floor Rehab.  She regularly presents and authors articles for the Wisconsin Parkinson Association.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live and In-Person LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Ms. Wood received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Wellness from Ball State University and Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of Minnesota.  She specializes in treating neurological movement disorders at the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Center at the University of Pennsylvania Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorder Center of Excellence at Pennsylvania Hospital.  She also serves in interdisciplinary clinics for patients with atypical Parkinsonism, Huntington’s disease, ALS and those considering Deep Brain Stimulation. Ms. Wood serves as occupational therapy faculty for the Parkinson Foundation’s Allied Team Training for Parkinson’s program, educating clinicians in interdisciplinary focused, evidence-based evaluation and treatment of individuals with Parkinson’s disease.  She is a certified facilitator for PD SELF, educating newly diagnosed individuals with PD and care partners in self-efficacy to promote quality of life. She serves as an ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation, providing support to the PD community through connection to resources and education.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live, In-Person and Online LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Dr. Salik received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in New York in 1985 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. She is certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Clinical Specialists in Neurology. Dr. Salik is a Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist. Dr. Salik is the Clinical Coordinator for Education for Banner Thunderbird Rehabilitation Services in the outpatient department at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. Ms. Salik has advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation and is LSVT BIG certified. Her clinical experience focuses on neurological rehabilitation primarily for adults with Parkinson’s disease, MS, stroke and vestibular impairments.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live and In-Person LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Dr. Fox received her doctorate degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences from the University of Arizona, Tucson.  Her training included a focus in the areas of neuroscience and motor control.  She is an expert on rehabilitation and neuroplasticity and the role of exercise in the improvement of function consequent to neural injury and disease.  Dr. Fox is a world leader in administration of LSVT LOUD speech treatment for people with Parkinson disease.  Dr. Fox began working with Dr. Ramig over 20 years ago conducting efficacy research on LSVT in people with Parkinson disease.  She was the first to apply this treatment to disorders other than Parkinson disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis) and pioneered the application to pediatric populations including children with cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.  Dr. Fox worked closely on the development of a physical therapy program, LSVT BIG, that was modeled after the speech treatment protocol.  Dr. Fox also serves as faculty for LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG training and certification courses. She has numerous publications in these areas of research and has presented extensively nationally and internationally.  Dr. Fox is a Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations of LSVT Global, Inc.; a Research Associate at the National Center for Voice and Speech in Denver, CO. Recently, Dr. Fox was appointed Chief Executive Officer of LSVT Gobal.

Ms. Cianci is the Geriatric Team Leader and founding therapist of the Dan Aaron Parkinson’s Rehab Center at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton, and her MS in gerontology from Saint Joseph’s University, both in Pennsylvania.  Heather received her Geriatric Clinical Specialist Certification in 1999 and was certified in LSVT BIG in 2007.  She is a 2004 graduate of the Parkinson’s Foundation’s (formerly the NPF and PDF) Allied Team Training for PD, and became a faculty member for the program in 2017. Ms. Cianci has written and lectured for several national PD organizations, on-line CEU providers, and PT programs at Philadelphia area universities. Her research is on falls and bed mobility in PD, and she is also a former board member for CurePSP.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live and In-Person LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Ms. Kosir is a graduate of University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and Wayne State University in Detroit and has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for over 35 years. She specializes in home health clinical leadership, quality process development, and innovative clinical education.  She is currently Branch Manager at Henry Ford Home Health, part of a large non-profit health system serving Detroiters with an established LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD continuum of care.  As a therapy director, she developed and managed successful LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD clinical programs that brought this evidence-based treatment approach to homebound patients with advanced Parkinson’s Disease throughout Michigan. Ms. Kosir has been LSVT BIG Certified since 2008 and joined LSVT Global as faculty in 2011.  She is a certified trainer in Integrated Care Management for coordinated care of patients with chronic diseases including Parkinson disease and is an NAHB Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

Course Instructor for: Virtual Live and In-Person LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses

Jenifer is the Event, Online LOUD & BIG Group, and Continuing Education Coordinator for LSVT Global, Inc. and joined the team in January of 2016.

She is in charge of all trade shows both foreign and domestic, to include: CSM (Combined Sections Meeting), AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association), WPC (World Parkinson’s Congress), and Unity Walk in Central Park, New York

Jenifer also coordinates with both LSVT Chief Clinical Officers, Mrs. Angela Halpern (LOUD) and Mrs. Laura Guse (BIG), on University and Corporate Online Groups. She has been instrumental in seeking approval in the required 19 states for Continuing Education Credits for all LSVT BIG Courses both live and online.

Jenifer  proudly served in the United States Navy for over 10 years where she received exceptional training and certification in the field of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery assisting along with General Dentistry assisting and team leadership/management.

She currently lives in Vail, Arizona with her husband, (Ret. MSgt.) Trevor, daughter Kylie, son Jackson, and 13 year old Cairn Terrier, Roxy-Roo. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking long hikes in the beautiful Arizona mountains.

Thomas Brauer is head of the school for logopedics at Johannes Gutenberg-University in Mainz, Germany, since 1985. For 27 years he has been a member of the board of Deutscher Bundesverband fuer Logopaedie (the German professional organization of SLTs). Since 2007 Thomas is organizing LSVT LOUD and BIG workshops in Germany. He translated the LSVT Companion into German and supports clinicians and patients in handling the companion. He also produced the German version of the DVD “LSVT BIG Homework helper!”.

2013 LSVT Global appointed him “LSVT Global Representative – Germany”.

Thomas Brauer is SLT, teacher for speech and language disorders caused by neurological disorders and dementia. He grew up in North-West Germany and resides in Mainz (close to Frankfurt), Germany since 1975.

Course Instructor For: In-Person and Virtual Live LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses in Germany

Stephanie Grömminger ist Ergotherapeutin und seit über 10 Jahren in ihrer eigenen interdisziplinären Praxis selbständig. Sie ist seit mehr als 15 Jahren in der Neurologie tätig und seit 2012 zertifizierte LSVT BIG Therapeutin. Schwerpunkt ihrer Arbeit ist die häusliche Rehabilitation im direkten Umfeld des Patienten. Ihre persönliche Freude und Begeisterung an Sport und Bewegung (Crossfit, Yoga) lässt sie in die Therapie mit einfließen. Frau Grömminger ist aktiv in der Ulmer Selbsthilfegruppe für Parkinson. Sie hat dabei eine beratende und unterstützende Funktion, hält Vorträge und trainiert die Gruppe. Sie hat zudem Lehrerfahrung in der Ausbildung von Ergotherapeuten.

Course Instructor For: In-Person and Virtual Live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses in Germany

Frau Roos ist Expertin für Stimm-/Sprech- und Schluckstörungen bei Menschen mit Parkinson. Sie ist Teil des LSVT LOUD -Lehrstuhls in Deutschland und eine der deutschen Dolmetscherinnen und Übersetzerinnen bei LSVT Global. Sie ist Co-Dozentin der LSVT LOUD-Workshops. Frau Roos ist Inhaberin einer Praxis für Logopädie nördlich von München. Einer der Schwerpunkte ihrer Praxis ist die evidenzbasierte Behandlung von Stimm-/Sprechstörungen und dysphagischen Störungen bei Menschen mit Parkinson.

Seit 2017 unterrichtet Frau Roos im deutschsprachigen Raum eigene Fortbildungen zur Diagnostik und Therapie von Schluckstörungen.

Course Instructor For: In-Person and Virtual Live LSVT LOUD Training and Certification Courses in Germany

Frau Hirschwald ist Expertin für Schluck-, Stimm- und Sprechstörungen bei Menschen mit Parkinson. Sie ist Teil des LSVT LOUD Lehrstuhls in Deutschland und eine der deutschen Dolmetscherinnen und Übersetzerinnen bei LSVT Global. Sie ist außerdem Dozentin der LSVT LOUD Workshops. Frau Hirschwald ist aktuell Doktorandin am Trinity College Dublin, Irland, mit Fokus auf Schluckstörungen bei Parkinson. Sie ist außerdem Co-Host des Podcasts „dysphagia matters“ und Dozentin für Bachelor- und Masterstudierende im Bereich evidenzbasierte Schlucktherapien und Forschungsmethoden. 

Course Instructor for: In-Person and Virtual Live LSVT LOUD Training & Certification Courses in Germany

Rebecca Schneider ist Physiotherapeutin und seit 14 Jahren im Geriatriezentrum Bürgerspital (in Würzburg) tätig. Ihr Arbeitsschwerpunkt ist die Behandlung von neurologisch und psychiatrische erkrankten geriatrischen Patienten der neurogerontopsychiatrischen Tagesklinik – einer Kooperative mit dem Uniklinikum Würzburg. Seit 2012 ist sie zertifizierte LSVT BIG Therapeutin und 2018 absolvierte sie auch das Zertifikat zur BIG for LIFE-Therapeutin. Beides übt sie in der Therapiepraxis des Geriatriezentrum aus. Vorträge zur Parkinson-Krankheit für Betroffene, Angehörige und Interessierte, als auch für Parkinson-Selbsthilfegruppen gehören mit zu ihrem Arbeitsalltag.

Course Instructor For: In-Person and Virtual Live LSVT BIG Training and Certification Courses in Germany

Dr. Schulz is the Grant Coordinator for LSVT Global; she oversees all aspects of the LSVT Small Student Grant program for graduate students in Speech Pathology, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy from preparing submission guidelines, soliciting submissions, through soliciting reviewers and the awarding of grants. She also is involved in an LSVT research project investigating the speech intelligibility of individuals with Parkinson’s disease in noise following voice or articulation treatment. Dr. Schulz received her PhD from the University of MD in 1994. She worked at the National Institutes of Health as a research speech pathologist for 13 years, taught at the University of FL for 5 years and then returned to the DC area to chair the department of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences at the George Washington University (2000-2007). She was Associate Dean for Research at GW (2007-2014) where among other duties she administered several yearly internal grant competitions, and is now back in her home department where she has resumed teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Her research has concentrated on the neurophysiology of the speech, voice and language problems in Parkinson’s Disease and the effect of various surgical interventions for PD voice, speech, & language. Her current research focus investigates the efficacy of providing SLP services remotely (TeleRehabilitation) vs traditionally (face-to-face). She is also serving as the Perspectives Editor for the ASHA Special Interest Group on TelePractice.