Meet The Team
Josie Friedman
Owner | Partner | M.S. CCC-SLP
Josie is a highly skilled Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion to serve the adult neuro population. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree at Indiana University and Master’s degree from Rush University, Josie is a certified member of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is a licensed clinician through the State of Illinois. She has dedicated her career and professional development to the adult medical population.
Having worked in a variety of settings including intensive care unit, acute inpatient rehabs, outpatient therapy, and day rehab clinics, Josie has serviced a diverse patient population. Her expertise in evidence-based practice and her personable disposition allows Josie to connect to her patients and their families and caregivers when providing individualized plans of care.
Throughout her career, Josie has developed a passion for swallowing disorders, becoming certified in performing Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and VitalStim Therapy for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation. She also enjoys leading group therapy sessions and discussions for individuals with Aphasia, Cognitive-Communication Disorders, and Social-Communication Disorders. Her commitment to helping others and changing lives is what motivates Josie’s persistent professional learning. Josie & Jane originally met as colleagues at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. After many years within the organization, they followed their passion to build their own in-home private practice.
In her free time, Josie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exploring the restaurant scene of Chicago, and traveling.
Jane Hohman
Owner | Partner | M.S. CCC-SLP
Jane Hohman is a dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acquired neurologic disorders. Jane completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and subsequently received her Master’s degree from Northwestern University. Jane is a licensed SLP through the state of Illinois and is certified as a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Professionally, Jane has worked with a diverse patient population in various settings including acute care, in-patient rehabilitation, out-patient rehabilitation, day rehab, and skilled nursing. Jane’s strong clinical skills paired with ongoing education oriented toward patient-specific goals optimize her patient’s success.
Jane is particularly passionate about cognitive-communication disorders due to acquired brain injury. She is skilled in the provision of therapy to address high-level executive functioning for return to work and return to school. Jane is also enthusiastic about therapeutic interventions for Aphasia and implements various evidence-based practices for the specific subtype of aphasia. Jane & Josie originally met as colleagues at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. After many years within the organization, they followed their passion to build their own in-home private practice.
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In her time off, Jane enjoys time with family and friends, taking long walks in her neighborhood in Wilmette, and trying out new recipes.