Director
Sharon Ratiner, MA, CCC-SLP, COM™
Sharon Ratiner is a licensed and certified speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myologist with 30 years of experience treating the adult and pediatric population.
Ms. Ratiner is a member of the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA), the New Jersey Speech, Language, Hearing Association (NJSHA), The American Academy of Private Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology (AAPPSPA) and the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).
Congratulations to Ms. Ratiner for being selected as New Jersey Speech-Language-Hearing Association's 2022 recipient of the Distinguished Professional Service Award. This award recognizes exemplary work and commitment to her profession and her field. The award was presented at the NJSHA's Annual Convention on April 28, 2022.
Ms. Ratiner has also been named "NJ's Favorite Kids Doc" by NJ Family Magazine in 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lynn Balewicz, MA, CCC-SLP
Lynn Balewicz has been a practicing speech-language pathologist since 1985. She is licensed in the state of New Jersey and has been issued a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA).
She is a member of the New Jersey Speech, Language, Hearing Association (NJSHA) and the American Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ASHA).
Ms. Balewicz has been named "NJ's Favorite Kids Doc" by NJ Family Magazine in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
John Ricciardi, MA CCC-SLP
John Ricciardi's experience includes working with the developmentally disabled, pediatric/early intervention as well as adult speech and swallowing disorders.
John has been a certified Speech Language Pathologist since 1980. He is licensed by the state of New Jersey and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association (ASHA).
Mr. Ricciardi has been named "NJ's Favorite Kids Doc" by NJ Family Magazine in 2019, 2021 & 2022
Office Administrator
Liza Palestrini
Liza Palestrini has been an Office Administrator in the speech and
language field for the over 15 years. She has a degree from Middlesex County College and attended Rutgers University. Her expertise in the field, her compassionate manner and professionalism make her a valuable liaison between our clients and staff.