"Matt McKeon is the best speech and voice therapist in Northern Virginia. Matt has been treating me for more than eight years for voice issues related to my Parkinson’s Disease. Over these years I’ve met many of Matt’s patients through other Parkinson’s therapy groups and virtually all report that their neurologists did not just say, “Go see a voice therapist”; they said, “Go see Matt Mckeon."

And the reasons Matt has this sterling reputation in the medical community are obvious.  He treats the patient, not just the disease. He gets results.  More than that, however, you are Matt’s patient for the long-term. Your therapy might be finished in four weeks,  but you’ll always be Matt’s patient. Matt was the prime mover in establishing or seeding weekly voice therapy groups in Northern Virginia when he realized that most people lapse in keeping up with their voice exercises. Even the most dedicated patients have difficulty maintaining a schedule of these vital exercises.  The weekly sessions are reminders that keeping a strong voice when you have a neuro-degenerative disease requires constant attention.   

Finally, Matt is as effective as he is because he takes an holistic approach.  He recognizes that good communication skills are a key element in keeping us connected and active participants in our own well being. A strong voice allows us to minimize the possibility of developing related and dangerous swallowing disorders that can lead to aspiration (inhalation) pneumonia. 

For Matt McKeon, being a speech and voice therapist is not just an occupation, it’s a calling. You will find none better. Wish that all our health professionals showed such interest and took such care of us."

~Henry
Vienna, VA
July 2019

"In the spring of 2011, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  My primary symptom was slurred speech.  My neurologist recommended that I see a speech therapist, which I did, with modest improvement in my speech; however, I was experiencing difficulty eating.  I would spend almost two hours at every meal and still not finish.  In the interim, I lost over 40 pounds.

Subsequently, I changed neurologists, and my new one mentioned a speech therapist named Matt McKeon.  Matt immediately improved my speech and my eating (swallowing) problems, and I regained my weight in short order.

Matt is a consummate professional—totally dedicated to his profession, and to the well-being of his clientele.  I will be forever grateful for his help."

~Jere
Annandale, VA
July 2019

Parkinson voice practice group

"Matt, your group has done more for me than any other intervention I've received for my Parkinsons"  
~Chuck  

"You were the only one who taught me to fight the progression of my disease"
~Gail  (Living with Parkinsons disease)

"The group motivates me to work harder."
Member with Parkinsons

"I always feel better following "The Group""
~Linda 

"He looked forward to attending your group every week."
~Linda  (Spouse of member with Parkinsons)

"The group was the highlight of his week!"
~Lucille  (spouse)

"I love  being a part of a group that understands me."
Rhamatulla  (Progressive supra nuclear palsy)

"When I came today for the first time I thought I was going to be the best one, The group humbled me today and for that I am thankful!  I will now be coming every week!
~New group member with Parkinsons

Similar conditions

"In the past, homeopathic remedies were able to restore my voice but after 1 month with no progress I became really worried and feared I would be unable to read to my children.  My doctor was also uncertain if my voice would return.  When I came to you I had no voice but you restored it to normal in only 5 sessions."
~Patient with sudden onset of vocal fold paralysis of unknown cause

"Matt, my husband trusts no one, not me, not his kids, not his friends....but he trusts you!  I don't know what you said or did but please keep it up!" 
~Spouse of patient who had lost the motivation to live and had stopped eating

"He received speech therapy multiple times over the past 2 years and neither were able to achieve what you accomplished in just 1 session." 
~Spouse of patient who lost his voice following radiation tx. for laryngeal cancer

"I now realize I've been too hard on him, I didn't realize he had to overcome so much just to be heard when he speaks.  If you had not explained how the disease affects him from his point of view I may never have understood.  This education and advice will greatly improve our relationship. Thank you!"
~Caregiver of patient with Parkinsons disease

"Your perspective on life is refreshing, you reminded me of our most simplistic and often overlooked needs  in life, andn they are to help our loved one's smile, to laugh, and to reassure them that they are valued and loved!"
~Daughter of patient with advanced Dementia