About Us

Freeborn Dysphagia Associates, LLC, a Professional Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), was established in February of 2018 and is an allied health service delivery company providing on-site, contract transnasal fiber-endoscopic assessments (FEES) and consultative services to residents/patients in healthcare facilities, hospitals, and other medical settings, suspected of having feeding and swallowing difficulties.

Services are provided by an FDA-employed Speech-Language Pathologist, specially-trained, nationally-certified, and state-licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist and endoscopist. Freeborn Dysphagia Associates, LLC, is a service-delivery business providing professional, transnasal endoscopic assessments (FEES) onsite, in the facility, at bedside and in the patient/resident’s natural environment. There is no need to disrupt your patient or add extra stress to your patient, other allied staff, or remove a patient from the facility to get quality instrumental swallowing evaluations.

Licensed, specialty-trained and nationally-certified Speech-Language Pathologists travel to contract medical facilities in throughout the state of Oklahoma to administer the endoscopic assessment procedure with the request of a licensed speech pathologist and a physician’s order. Assessment results provide physicians and other care providers with definitive evidence of swallowing impairment, swallowing characteristic defined by an evidenced based nominal rating scale, and its severity. Recommendations are provided for administering hydration, oral feeding and/or feeding rehabilitation for your patient/resident.

Policies are in place following CDC guidelines and are available upon request.

Meet our Associates

Kristina A. Freeborn, M.A. CCC-SLP, Endoscopist – Owner

Kristina (Kriss) Freeborn has been a Speech and Language Pathologist for 9-1/2 years. She graduated from California State University, Fresno in 2010, with a Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders and Deaf Studies– Speech and Language Pathology Option. Kriss Freeborn has taken several advanced education courses and skilled trainings in FEES, Dysphagia, Vital Stim, SPEAK Out! and AAC - Augmentative Alternative Communication, Aphasia, and Special Needs populations.

Kriss started in her field working, working as an emergency credentialed SLP, while attending school in California with various age groups ranging from four years to end of life. Working for a large county run program with Special Education (Autism, TBI, Special Needs), skilled nursing, in/out-patient rehab, acute and sub-acute care, and the intensive care unit advanced her knowledge and skills. While working for schools during the day Kriss eventually retired from the school setting and pursued and honed her career to work in the medical setting with an advanced focus on dysphagia.

Other accomplishments include expanding the speech pathology program for a community hospital in the southern region of Oklahoma and implementing a FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow) program in 2017, allowing the hospital to serve at the highest level of rehabilitation for speech pathology.

At the start of 2018, she decided to offer mobile swallow studies with flexible endoscopy (FEES) allowing skilled nursing and hospitals the opportunity to have cutting edge technology in FEES directly at the bedside. Freeborn Dysphagia Associates, LLC. was founded in the state of Oklahoma to offer high level medical services with quality and compassion to all patients/residents who need an instrumental swallow study. Her mission is to give a clear and concise picture of a person’s swallowing disorder, assist in educating others on swallowing disorders, provide quality evaluations and assist speech and language pathologists serving patients with a report that will benefit the patient and treating speech pathologist with a precise Plan of Care.

In her spare time, Kriss loves to spend time with her family and friends as well as ride horses and play outdoors.

Areas of Specialty

Pediatrics

At Freeborn Dysphagia, we are dedicated to treating even the smallest members of your family! From infancy through age 18, our team is here to provide comprehensive examination, assessment, treatment, and ongoing wellness care for your children. We understand that each child is unique, and our pediatric specialists are equipped with the skills and compassion needed to address a wide range of swallowing and communication disorders. Whether your child is experiencing difficulties due to developmental delays, neurological conditions, or other medical issues, we offer personalized and effective therapeutic solutions designed to support their growth and enhance their quality of life. Our goal is to ensure that every child receives the highest standard of care in a nurturing and supportive environment, helping them achieve their fullest potential.

Dysphagia Diagnosis

Proper assessment and treatment of dysphagia are crucial to managing the condition effectively. Our center provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating and treating swallowing disorders, utilizing the latest technology and therapeutic techniques.

Our center is committed to providing comprehensive care for individuals with dysphagia. We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs, ensuring they receive the best possible care. Our goal is to help individuals manage their swallowing difficulties effectively, improve their quality of life, and reduce the risk of complications such as malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia.

By addressing the unique challenges of dysphagia through a multidisciplinary approach, we strive to support our patients in achieving better health and well-being.

Heart of Oklahoma Center

Our Heart of Oklahoma Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive Speech and Swallow Services for individuals of all ages. We strive to offer personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring that everyone receives the highest quality of support and treatment.

By offering a full range of Speech and Swallow Services for all ages, our center is committed to helping individuals achieve their fullest potential in communication and swallowing abilities, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.