Carly Schiff, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pathologist/singing voice specialist
Telehealth services available
Sees Patients of all ages
Princeton, NJ
When it comes to navigating the intricate landscape of voice and swallowing disorders, Carly Schiff, MS, CCC-SLP, stands out as a guiding light. As the lead speech-language pathologist at Penn Medicine Becker ENT & Allergy, Carly’s commitment to improving lives through her expertise in voice and swallowing is truly remarkable. Let’s delve into her world and understand how she’s making a difference.
Who is Carly Schiff?
Carly Schiff is a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in Voice and Swallowing Disorders . Carly received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University where she earned a certificate in Musical Theatre and was an accomplished singer and performer. She then received her master’s degree from New York University in Speech and Language Pathology. Carly later worked as a voice pathologist/singing voice specialist at the Columbia Medical Center’s Voice and Swallowing Institute in NYC and prior to that at the Blaine Block Institute for Voice Analysis and Rehabilitation in Dayton, OH.Her clinical interests lie in the area of voice disorders, with a specialized interest in singing voice disorders and pediatric voice disorders. She has rehabilitated many professional singers from several Broadway casts such as Hamilton, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, The Great Comet, and more! Carly also has a strong clinical passion for the treatment of swallowing disorders and gender affirming voice training.
The Path to Speech-Language Pathology
Carly’s passion for speech-language pathology ignited in her early years where she experienced her own voice disorder as a young singer. Having been a child going through voice therapy and later a professional performance with vocal issues, she feels a strong level of compassion for all of her patients. Armed with a degree in speech-language pathology and backed by clinical experience, Carly embarked on a journey to make a real difference.
Comprehensive and Individualized Care
Carly’s approach is simple yet profound: every individual is unique and voice/swallowing issues should not be a mystery when evaluated properly. Specifically tailore, doable therapeutic plans are her hallmark, designed to address the distinct needs of each patient.
Expertise
- Voice Disorders
- Singing voice disorders
- Pediatric voice disorders
- Swallowing disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer related swallowing disorders
- Neurogenic swallowing disorders
- Neurogenic voice disorders
- Gender Affirmation Voice Training
- Treatment of voice disorders
- Treatment of swallowing disorders
- Treatment of singing voice disorders
- Upper airway disorders
- Chronic Cough
- Chronic throat clearing
- Vocal Cord Dysfunction
- Larynogspasms
- Exercise induced laryngeal obstruction
- Inducible laryngeal obstruction
- Paradoxical vocal fold motion
- Myofascial release
- Manual laryngeal therapy
Board Certification
- Speech-Language Pathology
Education and Training
- New York University
Master of Science – MSSpeech and Language Pathology
2012 – 2014
- Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts – BACommunications Sciences and Disorders and Theatre
2008 – 2012
Experience
- Director of Voice and Swallowing at Becker Ear Nose and Throat
Becker ENT
Apr 2019 – Present 4 years 5 months
Princeton, NJ
- Director and creator of the voice and swallowing department at Becker Ear Nose and Throat.
- Oversee the voice and swallowing part of Becker ENT and all speech language pathology employees
- Clinically treat patients with voice and swallowing disorders
- Evaluate with videostroboscopy and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing