Our Team
Christopher W. Borsellino MA, Ed of Deaf/HH, MS, CCC-SLP
Christopher is a speech language pathologist with [18 years of] experience treating a broad range of patient populations with specialization working with deaf/HH patients in addition to his service towards the head and neck cancer community.
His career began in education and teaching with a BA from Arizona State University in Special Education followed by an MA from the University of Arizona in Education of the Deaf/HH. He later completed his clinical degree, a MS in Communication Disorders from Nova Southeastern University.
Christopher brings both clinical and administrative experience through his years as a private practice owner and history of work with the State of Nevada Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensing Board.
Certifications/Specialized Competencies:
- The McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP)
- Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp)
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Swallow Studies (FEES)
- Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Placement
- SpeakOut! Therapy
Angelica Pawlowski-Bratu MS, CCC-SLP
Angelica is a speech language pathologist that serves as an acute care therapist at multiple level 1 trauma facilities with specialized experience treating head and neck cancer patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings including outpatient proton therapy clinics during the course of radiation treatments.
Angelica completed her MS Speech Pathology at Portland State University. She is passionate about serving patients through the continuum of care from pre-surgery and diagnosis through post-operative recovery, and long-term management. She has advocated for and developed protocols to improve care for airway patients as well as presented locally on standards of care for head and neck cancer patients.
In addition to her clinical experience, Angelica has worked on multiple research studies addressing dysphagia and airway topics.
Certifications/Specialized Competencies:
- Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp)
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Swallow Studies (FEES)
- Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Placement
Sarah Carey MS CCC-SLP
Sarah is a speech language pathologist serving within a level 1 trauma hospital working with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. She brings experience working across the continuum of care with medically complex patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as through her own private practice.
Sarah completed a MA in Hispanic Studies focusing on Spanish linguistics, while teaching at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas before continuing on to her clinical degree, MS in Communication Sciences Disorders, at the University of Texas at Dallas. She received her initial clinical training and experience through the Callier Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
She remains active in advocating for practice improvements and patient/caregiver education both locally as well as through presentations at national conferences and research.
Certifications/Specialized Competencies:
- Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp)
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Swallow Studies (FEES)
- Neonatal Touch and Massage Therapy