Christine Mullen, MS, CCC-SLP

Christine is a certified speech-language pathologist who works with both adult and pediatric populations. A proud "Double Duke," she earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Exceptional Education, and her master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, both from James Madison University. In her professional role, Christine evaluates and treats adults with dysphagia, cognitive-communication disorders, and language impairments in the acute hospital setting, and performs outpatient modified barium swallow studies in collaboration with radiology. She also provides outpatient speech therapy for children with a range of diagnoses, including autism, Down syndrome, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, and language delays. Originally from a small farm in rural Virginia, she was drawn to the San Luis Valley during a graduate school rotation at SLVH, where the community's rural charm, diverse patient population, and access to the outdoors reminded her of home. Outside of work, Christine enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, camping, hiking, and adventuring with her dog, Piper.