Erika Velho

Erika Velho

M.S., CCC-SLP Certified Lactation Counselor Erika received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from The Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Salus University. Erika has experience working with adults in the outpatient neurological rehab setting; however, primarily treats the pediatric population. Erika has experience treating and evaluating pediatric patients with a variety of diagnoses. She specializes in infant feeding and evaluates and treats breastfed and bottle-fed infants. She is certified in SOFFI Method (Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants), NOMAS (Neonatal-Oral Motor Assessment Scale), and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. Erika believes in providing a team-based approach to therapy while individualizing the patient's specific needs. She enjoys working with patients of all ages and creating a great patient clinician rapport. Erika has lived in the Lehigh Valley for majority of her life. She loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.