NICOLE GALLEGOS, MS, CCC-SLP

Nicole Gallegos is a licensed speech-language pathologist and an NCVS-trained Vocologist, specializing in voice, aphasia, swallowing, and neurologic rehabilitation. She is the founder and Executive Director of Healing Harmonies New Mexico, a nonprofit neuro-choir dedicated to serving individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, ALS, and other acquired neurological conditions. Through both her clinical practice and nonprofit leadership, Nicole is deeply committed to helping people communicate and live life to their fullest potential.

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Nicole has extensive experience treating individuals with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, head and neck cancer, swallowing and voice disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. She also provides therapy for voice and accent modification, social pragmatic communication disorders, articulation, and speech sound disorders.

Nicole earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of New Mexico and is an NCVS-trained Vocologist. She has trained under leading voice experts, including voice instructors, scientists, and surgeons. Her approach integrates current research with practical clinical application to ensure highly individualized, evidence-based care.

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In addition to her extensive qualifications, Nicole holds certifications in LSVT LOUD, SPEAK OUT!, Myofascial Release, the Buteyko Breathing Method, Resonant Voice Therapy, and the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program. She is trained in numerous additional voice, swallowing, and neurologic therapy techniques, allowing her to tailor treatment to each client’s unique presentation.

Nicole’s expertise includes laryngeal massage and manual therapy techniques to reduce extrinsic laryngeal tension, helping voice users speak and sing with greater efficiency while minimizing strain and injury risk.

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Whether working in a clinical setting, leading a community choir, in the recording studio, or on tour with Grammy Award–winning artists, Nicole brings the same level of precision, compassion, and performance-based understanding to every client she serves.

In recognition of her impact in the community, Nicole was named a 2024 True Hero by New Mexico Magazine for her work expanding access to music-based neurorehabilitation through Healing Harmonies New Mexico.

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As a performer and musician herself, she understands the physical and emotional demands placed on professional voice users. This blend of artistic insight and clinical expertise allows her to build authentic, effective therapeutic relationships that consistently produce meaningful and measurable outcomes.