TIDE POOLS SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
OFFICE POLICY
INSURANCE
We are afraid that we don't accept any third party payment from any health plans. We are sorry for the inconvenience that this may cause some patients. The reason for this policy is partly practical and partly philosophical. Practically, third party billing requires a tremendous amount of administrative overhead. Health plans are also notorious for denying claims and delaying payment. Accepting insurance would require us to divert our focus away from clinical care and onto these administrative matters. Philosophically, we feel strongly that medical care is a process between patient and provider and that third parties should not intrude on this relationship. Increasingly, health plans have not only reimbursed care but have tried to oversee and direct care. For instance, the federal HIPAA statute gives government officials access to all of a physician's patient records if a physician submits electronic claims. This is unacceptable to us, and we are sure it is unacceptable to many of our patients. We will, however, be happy to provide patients with itemized bills, which they may submit themselves to their health plans for reimbursement according to their policy provisions. PAYMENT
Payment is expected at the time of your appointment either by check, cash, or credit card. Tiffany Patton-Barnes
She began volunteering for events in the Lion’s Club, Prevent Blindness, Crisis Intervention Centers, and nursing homes in her early teens. Beginning her Bachelorette work at the University of Texas in El Paso, Tiffany had hopes of having a dual degree in Psychology and music to integrate the two into a Music Therapy degree due to her many years of experience in piano and flute. This led her to the University of North Texas where she changed majors to Psychology and Spanish, as growing up in a predominantly Hispanic culture led her to be bilingual. The growing need for counselors in the Rehabilitation field led Tiffany to the Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work, and Addictions where she completed her Master’s of Science and first learned and fell in love with EEG Biofeedback (Neurofeedback). Tiffany began her studies in Neurofeedback at the University of North Texas’ Neurotherapy Lab. Recognized for her skills, she became Clinical Coordinator and assisted in the training, teaching, and mentoring of Neurofeedback students. As a result of her exposure to the research and training at UNT, Tiffany’s understanding of the need for total life coaching combined with Neurofeedback was reinforced. Consequently, she integrates Neurofeedback with counseling, self-regulation, family lifestyles, diet, exercise, sleep, allergies, parenting, and multi-modal interventions to obtain the greatest treatment result. In addition to her work at Acuity Brain Center, Tiffany conducts QEEG assessments, Neurofeedback, and Bio-Acoustical Utilization Device (BAUD) training at The Lawlis Peavey PsychoNeuroPlasticity (PNP) Center. Dedicated to her commitment to fulfill her vision of an integrated, mind-body approach to patient counseling, Tiffany founded the Applied Brain-Body Solutions Clinic. Additionally, having secured a position as a leader in the field, Tiffany serves as a consultant for numerous facilities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. She has served on the Board for the Biofeedback Society of Texas and has been a long-standing member of the International Society of Neurofeedback and Research, as well as the Association of Applied Psychophysiologial Biofeedback. Aside from keeping a very active role as a Licensed Professional Counselor and in the treatment of patients with Neurofeedback, Tiffany believes firmly in being involved in her family life with her husband and five-year-old son. She values spirituality, diet and exercise, as well as playing a large role in the school activities of her son. Licensed Professional Counselor
Board Certified in Neurofeedback
Served as Clinical Coordinator of the University of North Texas Neurotherapy Lab
QEEG and Neurofeedback Specialist for PNP Lawlis-Peavey Center (routinely featured on Dr. Phil)
13 years clinical experience in counseling, neurotherapy, biofeedback and life coaching
Dr. Lei Han
Family Practice-California Board Certified
Recipient of a Patients’ Choice Award
Dr. Michael David Fratkin
Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine-California Board Certified
Internal Medicine-California Board Certified
Director of the Palliative Care Consultation Service
St. Joseph Hospital Eureka California
Redwood Hospital Fortuna California
Dr. Kevin M. Brady, MD
Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology
Board Certified Internal Medicine
Fellowship Trained Cardiovascular Anesthesia
Fellowship Trained Critical Care Medicine
Winner of Patients’ Choice Award
Dr. Sarah Dorrel, DPT, CIMI
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
Extensive Pediatric and Adult Experience
Simmons College, Boston MA
Licensed California Physical Therapist
Kim A. Hofeldt, RN
Licensed Registered Nurse
Progressive Care Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital
Oregon State University
College of the Redwoods Nursing
With specialized skills in
Medical Surgical-Post Partum and Progressive care
Edana Gentry
Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (CM)
Certified Student Teacher of Feldenkrais Method™
Awareness Through Movement™
Functional Integration™. This innovative neuromuscular re-education technique used to restore
and optimize movement by helping patients learn new movement
patterns, is complementary as well as foundational to her pursuit of a
Master's of Occupational Therapy. "…make the impossible possible, the possible easy, and the easy
elegant." -Moshe Feldenkrais
Gabrielle V. Zeitlin has been practicing Chi Nei Tsang, Abdominal Chi Massage since 2008. She is certified through the Chi Nei Tsang Institute in Oakland, CA. She also is a gratuate of a six-month mentorship program with Tiffiny Fyans, master teacher of Chi Nei Tsang in Berkeley, CA. She is currently attending classes at The Acuppressure Institute in Berkeley, CA. She lives in Arcata, CA, and is available for private sessions or to teach workshops for self-care using belly massage. Richard Dale Brown
Trained as a Navy Hospital Corpsman
Lift Team Technician
Presently working as a senior nursing assistant. Can counsel on home care of a family member
Use of lifting equipment,
and
Safe and effective methods for caring and assisting a loved one. Every one of us has committed ourselves to empowering
individuals to achieve their fullest potential. Brian Milstead, CEO
bio-medical.com
2387 East 8 Mile Road
Warren, MI 48091-2486
brian@biomedical.com
Bill and Cora Scott
Co-Founders and CEO/President
Brain Paint
"Create your life"
brainpaint.com
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FOR OUR PRACTITIONERS AND CONSULTANTS
1/10/08
Sam is the most magical therapist I’ve ever worked with. He’s passionate to his work and patients. He dives right into his work without second thought. He wants only the best for the patients, and he demonstrates what power of love can do in therapy, His is truly inspiring and phenomenal. He is a great help to people in need,
Sincerely,
Elsie Yeh, LVN
1/10/08 @ 730AM
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation
May 19, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
This document serves as my letter of reference for Samuel Joseph Bell. In 2003 our San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation entered into an independent contractor’s agreement with Mr. Bell securing his professional speech pathology services. While providing direct therapy services at our San Jose Childhood Language Disorders Clinic, he has demonstrated admirable professional skills. I have at all times found him to be spirited, alert to patient requirements and the fundamental element necessary within our speech and language program. The Board of Directors and I appreciated and recognize his ongoing contributions to our rehabilitation program and patients. I am proud to say Mr. Bell receives my highest commendation and I am positive he will be a plus to any organization. Dalton A Noland,
Executive Director
San Jose Scottish Rite Foundation
June23, 2008
To whom it may concern,
Without you I do not know what I would have done. I have gone from tube feeding to table feeding in one week with your help. Now I go down to the dining room for all 3 meals. Last night I even had a pizza for supper. You are my friend and I thank you for what you have done for me. Sincerely John Olsen
To: Samuel Joseph Bell
From: John Olsen
A world of thanks
July 8, 2004
Dear Sam:
I just want to thank you. You have been very nice to Nathalie. I thank you for all of the help that you have given her over the last year. She overcame a lot…and a lot of it was because of you. She always looks forward to coming to therapy and often doesn’t want to leave. She always has nothing, but good stories to tell about you. You have become a good friend and have made Nathalie’s self-esteem much better. She can be social and people understand her a lot now. Though she isn’t totally 100% I feel confident that she’ll eventually be on her full potential. Thank you very much,
Teresa Montevilo Coca
July 10, 2005
To Whom It May Concern:
I have had the privilege of observing and participating with Sam Bell in the care of a client in a skilled nursing facility. I was impressed with Sam’s application of theory to practice; his positive and supportive relationship with the client and the family and with his personalized follow-up after he was no longer involved directly with treatment. One example is the continuum of care he gave Don, a 90 year-old man, recovering from aspiration pneumonia as a result of Parkinsonism making him nutritionally dependent of a surgically inserted gastric tube (PEG). He was discourage and apprehensive. Sam, with his friendly interpersonal and professional skills supported Don through the adjustment, strengthened his swallowing muscles and revived old habits of breathing and eating to a stage where Don became able to participate win “recreational eating” with confidence. Sam instructed the family by demonstration and supervision of the feeding and thereafter kept in touch from time to time with continuing encouragement. Sam is a talented and caring person. Participating in this plan of care has been a rewarding Experience for me and I have the highest regard for Sam’s professional skills and client advocacy. Margaret Jacobson
Sincerely, Margaret Jacobson, PhD, RN
Professor Emeritus
San Jose State University
ALAMEDA COUNTY
MEDICAL CENTER
Highland Campus-Fairmont Campus
John George Psychiatric Pavilion
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
May 7, 2004
To whom it may concern,
I am writing on behalf of Samuel Bell. In my 18-year career as a clinical nurse, I have seen and worked with many qualified therapist in many disciplines. Mr. Bell is by far a qualified Speech-Language Pathologist and an excellent clinician. Currently, my child is receiving therapy from Mr. Bell. I have witnessed Mr. Bell using his experience and behavioral techniques to gain full instructional control for effective learning. In a limited amount of therapy sessions, my child has improved tremendously through Mr. Bell’s insight and interventions. I would highly recommend Mr. Bell to anyone who would benefit from speech or language therapy. Sincerely,
Richard Twoy, R.N. To Whom It May Concern,
I’m writing to advise you that Samuel Bell, SLP, began working with my son, Adam just two short weeks ago providing speech-language skills. Adam is recovering from a brain injury he suffered last Christmas day. Adam had not spoken a word for eight months. Within a week working with Sam, Adam has started to talk. So far he has a vocabulary of about five words. Music to my ears. Besides helping my son develop his language skills, Sam has gone above and beyond his required professional time-line and has been working with our family, instructing and teaching us the necessary skills to help Adam recover. Sam is a professional who truly cares for his patients and will always do the right thing for the patient. He has been a lifeline to our family as we are struggling through this healthcare system trying to get the best possible care the will enable our son to recover. Sam has certainly opened the door for his recovery and we are grateful for his skills, knowledge; but most of all for his dedication to his patients. Sincerely,
Lorraine Loeffler
Palmetto, Fl 34221
Hi Sam,
This is Pat's daughter, Mary I'm thinking you may have heard from the staff at Redwood Community, but I wanted to let you know that our mom, the beautiful Patricia Rose, came home on Thurs. Feb. 25, and passed away at home Mon. March 1, very peacefully and fearlessly, with my brother Timothy and my dad holding her hands. It's huge to all of us, but her passing has also been filled with incredible amounts of grace, on many levels. I wanted to thank you on behalf of my whole family, and also just for myself, for the incredible kindness, compassion and support you extended to my mom and to us all; I really can't tell you how healing your help has been, and how appreciated. Of course, I also think you were a lucky man to get to meet and interact with my grace-filled mother, but then, I'm biased :-) For now, my dad is remaining in Fortuna, taking things slowly, which is good. Hope life is treating you well, that work is gelling for you, and that you realize what a gift you have and give in your chosen profession. Thanks again for all you've done for our family. Wishing you happiness and satisfaction,
Mary Ann
Hey Sam Bell! It's Patty . I came across one of your old cards and was wondering how you are. I am working for the public schools (!) but have a specialized SELPA position working with kids with autism (guess I'm doing what you started out doing!) I just wanted to thank you for seeing something good in me and giving me a chance fresh out of my CFY. I learned so much from you and working for Bell Speech Pathology, about being an SLP and about myself. I even learned things I didn't realize I knew until much later. For example, when I started working with the autism kids, everyone was talking about discrete trial and ABA. I had no idea what they were talking about until I watch a session. Bing! A light went on--I know this, Sam taught this to me. Thanks, Sam. I will always be grateful for you. You were a great boss! I think because you understood a lot about people and you knew how to provide the right environment for each of us to flourish--each of us a little differently. I have kept in casual touch with Judy and and Wendy --they are both doing great! I am happily married to Jack (18 years in October) and we have 3 grandkids and one on the way. Anyway, hope you are well and happy. Hope Sarah is doing well in whatever she chose to pursue. I would love to hear back from you, but no worries if not. May God bless and protect you! Patty
SAMUEL JOSEPH BELL
CREDENTIALS
California Licensed Speech Pathologist L.S.P.3037
EXPERIENCE
Mentor Speech-Language Pathologist (travel assignment)
2009
Palm Terrace of Clewiston Skilled Nursing Facility
301 South Gloria Street , Clewiston , Florida , 33440
100+ beds Obese/Bariatric SNF with locked unit for Dementia/Alzheimer
Speech-Language Pathologist (travel assignment)
2009
Cross Pointe Care Center
440 Phippen Waiters Road , Dania Beach , Florida , 33004
88 beds SNF, locked psychiatric unit, integrated caregiver and family training
Speech-Language Pathologist (travel assignment extended)
2008
San Jose Sub Acute Hospital
1250 South Wi******er Blvd, San Jose , California , 95128
150 beds sub acute, Tracheotomy Tubes and Mechanical Ventilators
Speech-Language Pathologist (travel assignment extended)
2007
Elm Haven Care Center
6940 Pacific Avenue, Stockton , California , 92507
120 beds SNF, Dysphagia, Aphasia and Cognitive Therapies
Speech-Language Pathologist (private contract)
Sub Acute Saratoga
2005-2006
13425 Sousa Lane , Saratoga , California , 95070
50+beds Pediatric Sub Acute Care Hospital
Oral Motor Rehabilitation, Speech and Language Program
Speech-Language Pathologist (private contract)
American Baptist Homes of the West
2004-2006
373 Pine Lane, Los Altos , California , 94022
90+beds SNF and assisted living center
Dysphagia, Speech and Language Program
Speech-Language Pathologist (private contact) 2002-2003
Monterey County Office of Special Education
901 Blanco Circle, Salinas , California 93912-0851
Salinas County Office
Special Education Preschool and Elementary Schools
Speech and Language Therapy Programs in 3 King City Schools
Bell Speech Pathology 1977-2002
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION and Non-Public School State Agency
27 Full Time Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists with office locations in
Auckland New Zealand , Pasadena , Beverly Hills , Santa Monica and Pacific Grove California
Speech and Language Pathology services for infant through geriatric
EDUCATION
Restricted Credential Special Education Speech and Hearing Specialist
1974
San Jose State University , San Jose California
Specialized Training in Clinical Behavior Modification Applications 1976 Santa Barbara Autism Dissemination Project, Burbank , California
Certified Hypnotist Trained by Sylvia Celeste Browne 1996
Sylvia Browne Corporation, Campbell, California
Instructor with FARGO COUNTERMEASURES 1997
Trained by Mr. Leo Jones, San Francisco , California
Awards
Recognition Award from California Association of Rehabilitation Facilities presented in San Diego , California
Volunteer of the Year Award present by Y.M.C.A. of Boulder Creek , California
Award for Outstanding Professional Serving the Developmentally Disabled of Monterey County presented by Senator Henry Mello at THE RANCH in Carmel Valley , California
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Samuel and Sarah are the only speech pathologists at Tide Pools Speech-Language Pathology
