One-on-one outpatient speech-language therapy for swallowing difficulty, voice changes, aphasia recovery after stroke, cognitive-linguistic therapy, and Parkinson's-related speech changes. Insurance accepted. Cash-pay rates from $75. No referral required — Colorado is a direct-access state.
What is Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy — also called speech-language pathology — helps people of all ages with communication, cognitive function, voice, and swallowing. At ASPIRE Therapy and Wellness in Louisville, Colorado, our licensed speech-language pathologists (SLPs) evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive-communication challenges using evidence-based interventions.
Every patient gets a one-on-one evaluation with a licensed SLP who handles your care from start to finish — no aides or assistants running your sessions. We see patients of all ages with deep expertise in dysphagia (swallowing) treatment, post-stroke aphasia recovery, voice and speech changes related to Parkinson's disease, and cognitive-communication therapy.
We serve patients across the Front Range — including Louisville, Boulder, Superior, Lafayette, Broomfield, Longmont, and Erie — from our outpatient clinic at 1371 Hecla Dr, Suite E in Louisville.
Conditions We Treat
Our speech-language pathologists treat a wide range of communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing concerns. If you're not sure whether speech therapy can help with your specific concern, call 303-963-5582 — we're happy to talk it through.
Our Approach
We use a deep speech-language pathology toolkit to design care that fits your specific needs — never one-size-fits-all. Below are the interventions and certifications we use most often.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation that strengthens swallowing muscles to restore safe, comfortable swallowing.
Certified LSVT LOUD protocol — evidence-based voice and speech therapy specifically for people with Parkinson's disease.
Rebuilding language after stroke or brain injury — word-finding, comprehension, reading, writing, and conversation skills.
Memory, attention, executive function, and problem-solving therapy after stroke, concussion, or with cognitive decline.
Treatment for hoarseness, vocal fatigue, vocal cord dysfunction, and other voice disorders that affect daily life and communication.
We coordinate with imaging centers and physicians for fluoroscopy-guided swallow studies when objective evaluation is needed.
Training for family members and caregivers in safe swallowing strategies, communication techniques, and home practice routines.
Augmentative and alternative communication evaluation — assistive devices and strategies for those who can't rely on speech alone.
When to See a Physical Therapist
Most people associate speech therapy with childhood speech sound problems. Adults benefit from it just as often — for swallowing, voice, cognition, and communication after neurological events. Common situations that benefit from speech therapy:
Coughing, choking, or food getting stuck when you eat or drink
Hoarse voice, vocal fatigue, or losing your voice frequently
Word-finding problems, slurred speech, or comprehension issues after a stroke or TBI
Soft, monotone voice or unclear speech related to Parkinson's disease
Memory or thinking changes affecting work, conversation, or daily life
A child's speech development seems delayed or unclear for their age
What to Expect
Initial evaluations are one-on-one with a licensed speech-language pathologist — no techs or aides, ever. Here's what happens:
We talk through what brought you in, your medical history, when symptoms started, and what you want to be able to do — communicate at work, eat with your family, return to singing, etc.
Depending on your concern: standardized speech and language assessments, voice analysis, clinical swallow evaluation, or cognitive-communication screening.
You leave with a clear understanding of what's going on, how many visits we expect, what to practice at home, and what's next. We coordinate with your physician if a Modified Barium Swallow Study or other imaging is needed.
Most patients begin therapy on day one — first exercises, compensatory strategies, or caregiver education. You leave with something to start practicing right away.
Investment
We work with most major insurance carriers — including Medicare, Medicare Railroad, most Medicare Advantage plans, United Healthcare, and Select Health. Call 303-963-5582 for a full list of accepted carriers.
For patients without coverage or who prefer the flexibility of cash-pay, we offer competitive transparent rates.
Why ASPIRE
We're not a corporate chain. Every clinical decision is made by therapists, for the benefit of patients — not quarterly earnings. Here's what that means in practice:
93% of new patients are evaluated within 48 hours of receiving the physician's order. Same-week appointments are the norm.
Every session is with your licensed speech-language pathologist — we don't use therapy aides or techs, ever.
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Recognized in 2026 for delivering measurable impact in the senior living and outpatient therapy industry.
Frequently Asked
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No. Colorado is a direct-access state, which means you can schedule speech-language therapy at ASPIRE without a physician's referral. Medicare patients and patients with certain in-network insurance plans are an exception — for those, ASPIRE asks for a physician's order before starting therapy to protect your continuity of care and ensure services are reimbursed by your insurance carrier. Read the full guide.
Yes. We work with most major insurance carriers including Medicare, Medicare Railroad, most Medicare Advantage plans, United Healthcare, and Select Health. Call 303-963-5582 for a full list of accepted carriers and to verify your specific plan. We verify your benefits before your first appointment so you know your expected out-of-pocket cost.
Cash-pay rates at ASPIRE: $177 for the initial evaluation, $75 for a 30-minute follow-up session, $108 for 45 minutes, and $140 for a 60-minute session.
VitalStim is a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) treatment for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing). Small electrodes deliver gentle stimulation to swallowing muscles while you complete swallowing exercises — strengthening the muscles that move food and liquid safely from mouth to stomach. ASPIRE has VitalStim-certified speech-language pathologists.
LSVT LOUD is an intensive, evidence-based voice and speech therapy program developed specifically for people with Parkinson's disease. It targets the soft, monotone voice that is common with Parkinson's and retrains the brain to recognize "normal" loudness. ASPIRE has LSVT LOUD certified speech-language pathologists. Learn more about our Parkinson's program.
"Speech" refers to how we produce sounds — articulation, fluency, voice. "Language" refers to how we understand and use words and grammar — comprehension, word-finding, reading, writing. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) treat both, plus cognitive-communication and swallowing.
Yes, we see pediatric patients for speech sound disorders, language delays, and other communication concerns. Most of our clinical depth is with adults — particularly post-stroke, Parkinson's, and dysphagia patients — but we welcome pediatric inquiries.
ASPIRE evaluates 93% of new patients within 48 hours of the physician's order. Call 303-963-5582 to schedule.
Yes — post-stroke speech and language rehabilitation is one of our core specialties. We treat aphasia (language loss), dysarthria (slurred speech), apraxia (motor speech disorder), and dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) using evidence-based techniques. Early therapy improves recovery, but meaningful progress is possible months and years after a stroke.
Yes — geriatric speech-language pathology is a core specialty at ASPIRE. We have deep expertise in dysphagia, post-stroke rehabilitation, dementia-related communication changes, and Parkinson's voice and speech changes (LSVT LOUD). We also serve as the contracted in-house provider for several senior living communities across Colorado's Front Range.
Schedule your evaluation at ASPIRE Therapy and Wellness in Louisville, Colorado. Most new patients are seen within 48 hours.