Why I Do This Work

My passion for stroke recovery and speech therapy started long before I became a speech-language pathologist.

When I was young, my grandfather in Hawaii had a stroke. I remember visiting him and feeling scared—he couldn’t communicate, and everything felt different.

But over time, I watched his recovery.

I saw how powerful it was when he began to regain his speech and communication skills—and how deeply that impacted his quality of life and our family’s connection.

That experience led me to pursue a career helping adults recover from:

• Stroke (CVA)

• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

• Aphasia and communication disorders

• Cognitive impairments (memory, attention, problem-solving)

• Speech disorders (dysarthria, apraxia)

• Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)

• Acute care hospitals

• Inpatient rehabilitation

• Skilled nursing and assisted living

• In-home therapy

• Communication and language skills

• Cognitive function and daily problem-solving

• Speech clarity and voice

• Swallowing safety and independence

Through this experience, I’ve helped patients improve:

I’ve worked across the full continuum of care in medical speech therapy, including:

My Experience in Adult Rehabilitation

The Gap in Stroke & Brain Injury Recovery

Across every setting, I kept seeing the same problem:

Caregivers were expected to support recovery…
but weren’t given clear, practical caregiver education or home therapy strategies.

Families were:

• Overwhelmed by new diagnoses like aphasia, dysphagia, or cognitive impairment

• Unsure what actually supports neuro recovery

• Limited by insurance restrictions on speech therapy services

• Stuck waiting weeks (or months) to start therapy

They wanted to help—but didn’t know how.

And I knew there needed to be more accessible stroke recovery resources for caregivers.

Why I Created Aloha Rehabilitation

I created Aloha Rehabilitation to provide simple, effective, and accessible speech therapy–based resources for home use.

My approach focuses on:

Because recovery doesn’t just happen in therapy sessions.

It happens every day—through conversation, routines, and meaningful interactions at home.

• Easy-to-understand caregiver education

• At-home speech therapy exercises

• Cognitive rehabilitation strategies for daily life

• Swallowing safety guidance and support

• Functional, real-life communication practice

A Little More About Me

Outside of my work in speech therapy and stroke rehabilitation, you’ll usually find me:

• Keeping up with my toddler son

• Baking and trying new recipes

• Dancing in the kitchen

• Traveling to spend time with family

What “Aloha” Means to Me

“Aloha” reflects both my family roots and the values behind my work.

It represents:

• Community

• Compassion

• Connection

• Supporting and uplifting one another

That’s the kind of space I’ve created here—one where you feel supported, encouraged, and capable.

Start Your Stroke Recovery Support Journey

If you’re not sure where to begin, I’ve created free stroke recovery resources for caregivers to help you take the first step.

These include:

• Simple speech therapy exercises at home

• Cognitive activities for memory and attention

• Practical tips for aphasia, dysarthria, and dysphagia

• Easy-to-follow strategies you can start right away