Michelle Eley is an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist at GRMC. Trained in communication sciences and disorders at UNCG, Michelle brings a diverse background in research, education, and interdisciplinary care to her practice at GRMC. Her clinical experience includes work with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a variety of clinical, school, and community settings. She is also a certified provider of SPEAK OUT! Therapy, a program designed to help people with Parkinson’s improve their communication skills. With a care philosophy based in compassion, cultural sensitivity, and patient education, she offers individualized, evidence-based services in speech, language, cognitive-linguistic communication, and feeding and swallowing to empower and support patients in their communication, recovery, and long-term wellness.

Outside of the hospital, Michelle enjoys listening to live music, eating delicious food, watching old German movies, and taking in Guam’s iridescent sunrises. She was a culture studies educator in her previous career and remains a life-long student of language and culture.