Speech and Swallowing Therapist
Ms. Mahima Ghimire is a Speech and Swallowing Therapist at Nepal Mediciti, specializing in the assessment and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders across all age groups. Currently pursuing a PhD in Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders at the prestigious Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad, she demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing evidence-based clinical interventions in speech therapy and swallowing rehabilitation.
Mahima holds a Master of Science degree in Deglutology and Swallowing Disorders from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist. She also earned her Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (B.A.S.L.P.) from Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Speech and Hearing, affiliated with Mangalore University, providing her with a solid academic foundation in communication sciences.
With extensive clinical experience gained from leading institutions such as Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center and the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Mahima has honed her expertise in treating a wide range of speech and swallowing disorders. In addition, she has actively contributed to community-based rehabilitation programs, furthering access to quality speech therapy services in diverse settings.
Mahima is a dedicated member of the Nepal Health Professional Council (NHPC) and the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), reflecting her ongoing commitment to professional excellence and continuous development in speech-language pathology and dysphagia management.
Neuro Deglutology Symposium 2019 held at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,Kochi, on 1.12.2019.
Head and Neck rehabilitation: Swallowing and Speech Certificate course “Langmore Foundation (FEES) course- with hands on” held at TATA Memorial hospital, Mumbai, on 4th- 7.4.2019.
Multidisciplinary Approach in Assessment and Management of Cerebral Palsy at Baby Memorial Hospital,Calicut, Kerala, India 23&24 March 2019
Wheel Chair Management Training by The Wheelchair project e.V., Germany 31.10.2017-2.11.2017
Short Course on the management of Cerebral Palsy led by International Societyfor Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) 7-10.11.2016
DevelopmentalDyslexia- A Systematic Approach 30.01.2016
Recent Advances in Rehabilitation for Cochlear Implantand Hearing Aid Users 15.12.2015
Aphasia and KindredDisorders 28.02.2015
Audiometric Calibration and Noise Measurements- Hands on trainingusing SLM 13.01.2015
Clinical Practice in Audiology 27.09.2014
Recent Advances in Assessment and Management of Learning Disabilities 25.08.2014
Calibration of Equipment related to Audiology and Speech Language Pathology 27.02.2014- 01.03.2014
An Insight into Assessment and Management Strategies for Articulation, Phonology andFluency Disorders 27.09.2013
Assessment of patientswith various swallowing disorders under the spectrum of Oncology, Neurology and Pediatrics
Assessment and management/ rehabilitation of post CT/RT, Head and Neck Surgery, Tracheostomy, Neurosurgery, Stroke Dysphagia.
Assessment and management/ rehabilitation of dysphagia in neurodegenerative disorders.
Carrying out instrumental assessments of swallowing using Flexible Endoscopic Examination of Swallowing (FEES), Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)/ Modified barium swallow (MBS).
Assess and managepediatric dysphagia.
Screening of patients for Dysphagiaor Risk of Aspiration during Head and Neck and Stroke rounds.
Carry out researchin the field of Dysphagia.
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Communication Disorders.