About Us
Image courtesy of The Cleveland Clinic.
Evidence-Based. Cost Effective. Right At Bedside.
We bring high quality endoscopic video swallow studies to your facility in 24 hours with same day reporting.
Since opening our doors back in 2017, Dysphagia in Motion has been a leading Swallowing Diagnostics Provider for patients throughout South Louisiana.
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Contact us today and see how we can help improve patient outcomes at your facility.
Learn More About Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Endoscopy has been used to diagnose and treat swallowing disorders since 1986 and is now available to South Louisiana with Dysphagia in Motion. To learn more about FEES, watch this short informational video from the Mayo Clinic.
Our Services
We offer a variety of services to fit your needs
Why Choose Us
Because high quality imaging paired with in-depth analysis of swallowing function leads to improved recommendations.
Quick Scheduling
We aim to have your patient evaluated within 1-2 business days.
Cost-Effective
FEES costs 50% less than a traditional modified barium swallow study (MBSS) at the hospital.
Accurate Documentation
We work our hardest to prevent your patient from being placed on texture modified diets but if they need to, we can prove with objective data for accurate documentation.
Immediate Results
We offer same-day reporting and take the time to help you come up with strategies and make recommendations that ACTUALLY WORK!
Meet The Owner
Liz Nguyen, MA, CCC-SLP
Hi, my name is Liz and I'm a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist based in New Orleans, Louisiana and the owner of Dysphagia in Motion.
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My FEES journey started in Orlando, Florida during my Clinical Fellowship at AdventHealth, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the nation. I moved to New Orleans in 2015 with the hopes of expanding my knowledge of FEES, however, quickly discovered that there were no providers in the entire state of Louisiana. So in 2017, I launched Dysphagia in Motion in order to meet the needs of my patients.
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I have completed additional specialized training in treatment and management of dysphagia using endoscopy and working with tracheostomy/ventilator dependent and traumatic brain injury populations. My other areas of expertise include adult dysphagia, cerebrovascular disorders, medically fragile, and end-of-life/palliative care.
I have served as a Clinical Mentor for graduate students interested in the field of medical speech pathology and frequently guest lecture on a variety of topics relating to the Basics of Endoscopy, Medical Ethics, Supervision in Speech-Language Pathology, Counseling in Speech-Language Pathology, and Voice/Swallowing Disorders. I am a certified McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) provider and also certified in Myofascial Release for voice and swallowing disorders.
I frequently participate in volunteer opportunities with the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) and currently serve on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Louisiana Speech Language and Hearing Association (LSHA). When not at work, my favorite way to spend time is being outdoors, drinking hot tea (preferably not at the same time as being outdoors), and winding down with a good book.