Cindy Stimart

Dr. Cindy Stimart is an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Science in Medical Speech-Language Pathology (MS MedSLP) program at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She earned her B.S. in Psychology from Stony Brook University, M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of South Florida, and doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from Rocky Mountain University.

Dr. Stimart specializes in pediatric speech-language pathology, with clinical expertise in acute care settings (NICU, CVICU, Burn Unit, PICU) and pediatric gastroenterology/cardiac specialty care clinics. Her research focuses on pediatric speech, language, and dysphagia, particularly using artificial intelligence (Tobii Nano) for quantitative eye-gaze data during food exposures. She also emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care and teaching in areas like speech-language acquisition, anatomy/physiology, and speech/hearing science.

Certifications include Beckman Oral Motor, SOS Approach to Feeding, Lactation, Infant Massage, and Hanen training. She expanded her practice to include private and school-based consultations for professional education and support.