About Us
Welcome to Buckeye Speech Path, a Boutique Based Private Practice Offering a Unique Range of Services.
We specialize in providing truly individualized person centered care across the lifespan, helping you meet your goals in the shortest possible time. We place your needs and desires at the center of all planning. We believe that human communication is a basic right and we aim to help our clients achieve their highest level of success in this domain, regardless of the challenges they may face. We pride ourselves on thinking outside of the box and using our gifts to help many people, not just a few!
Our Three Pillars of Care:
Pediatric & Adult Speech Therapy
We offer traditional pediatric and adult speech therapy services, with a focus on stuttering, speech sound/motor speech disorders, and neurological impairment.
Brain Health, Executive Functioning & Dyslexia Services
We provide brain health and executive functioning services to help you improve or maintain your daily abilities in school, work and home-based settings. We also offer supportive services to students who have a diagnosis of dyslexia.
Group Communication Classes
A variety of general communication classes are offered for toddlers, adolescents and teens. Special groups will be added intermittently, to enhance the opportunities for increasing joy in communication in our daily lives.
Our Speech Language Pathology Team
Nicole Sizler MA, CCC/SLP
Over the past 17 years, Nicole has worked in a variety of settings, ranging from inpatient acute care, acute rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, traveling Modified Barium Swallow Study diagnostician, and outpatient speech-therapy. Nicole has served both pediatric and adult populations working for the major hospital systems in the Cleveland area, completing advanced training as a fellow at The Cleveland Clinic Educational Foundation (2005-2006). Nicole has significant experience managing medically complex patient cases and helping these individuals throughout their rehabilitation journey.
“Nikki helped my daughter re-learn how to use her breath correctly, as she was struggling with vocal cord dysfunction. My daughter was able to finish her last year of competitive dance and actually enjoy doing it again. I highly recommend seeing Nikki!"
— Kelly P.
Nicole’s Expertise, Certifications, & Training
Nicole has extensive education and training in the areas of swallowing/swallowing disorders, motor/speech sound disorders, aphasia, executive functioning disorders, cognitive-communication disorders, and stuttering. She enjoys establishing a strong connection with her patients and families, building lasting relationships for years to come.
Nicole also has significant experience working in the realm of general communication, with small group consultation and within various leadership roles in her past jobs. Her knowledge of using research-based methods of instruction will help you improve your communication confidence through the many group classes that are offered.
-
Ally of Stuttering
Avoidance Reduction Therapy for Stuttering (ARTS)
McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Provider
SPEAK Out! Provider (for patients with Parkinson's)
LSVT LOUD Provider (for patients with Parkinson's)
-
Collegiate clinical supervisor of on campus speech clinic
Graduate student clinical externship supervisor
Invited lecturer at the collegiate level
Educator at resident grand rounds in medical settings
Presenter at various state association and professional organization conferences
Our Speech Language Pathology Team
JoBeth Metcalf MA, CCC/SLP
JoBeth Metcalf is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University & earned her Master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University in Speech-Language Pathology. She has 9 years of experience across several settings including skilled nursing facility, inpatient adult rehabilitation, adult acute care, as well as pediatric and adult outpatient clinic. Her areas of expertise include aphasia, dysphagia, and cognitive-communication impairments. She is also certified in completing Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing. She brings additional leadership training as she participated in the ASHA Leadership Program in 2020. (If you want a personal addition) She resides in Medina with her husband, two children, and a chocolate lab. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and boating.
JoBeth also brings a unique perspective as she is also a mother of a child with a motor speech disorder.
This personal experience has shifted her areas of interest and continuing education to now include pediatric evaluation and therapy, specifically for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. She hopes to support these clients and their parents, as she has navigated both the role of parent and therapist.
Read About JoBeth’s Journey with Childhood Apraxia of Speech →
Buckeye Speech Path's Personalized Approach
Established in 2022, Buckeye Speech Path is dedicated to breaking the barriers in speech therapy by providing community-based services and eliminating lengthy waiting lists for both pediatric and adult clients. Our mission revolves around personalized care, ensuring a deep understanding of each client on an individual level and implementing evidence-based practices. Expertise, compassion, and holistic care are the priorities at our practice. we selectively accept cases we are confident in treating, offering compassionate and comprehensive care that considers all aspects impacting communication success. Operating as a small private practice allows us to focus on the unique needs of our clients, providing a more personalized and attentive approach.
Comprehensive Speech Therapy Services in Greater Cleveland
Located strategically for easy access from the greater Cleveland area, our practice prides itself on helping provide services for various under-served populations. Our experience working with people who stutter, concussed patients, those who have dyslexia, and executive functioning defiticts make us a unique fit to best serve your needs. Whether in-office, in your home, or via tele-health, we are dedicated to delivering traditional speech therapy services, along with non-traditional offerings. Additionally, we aspire to lead in preventive services for cognitive wellness, offering 1:1 sessions to promote brain health and maintain cognitive functioning. Our community-based initiatives focus on creating confident communicators in the group setting, for a bright and successful future for generations to come.
ELEVATE YOUR SPEECH WITH BUCKEYE SPEECH PATH