Heidi Ruedinger

Heidi Ruedinger is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at Marquette University. She teaches courses such as Swallowing Disorders and supervises students in clinical settings, including the Marquette University Speech and Hearing Clinic and Neuro Recovery Clinic.

• B.S. in Physical Education, University of Iowa
• M.S. in Specially Designed Physical Education, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
• M.S. in Speech Pathology, Marquette University

Her research focuses on dysphagia and cognitive rehabilitation for adults with neurogenic disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. She has developed the Cognitive Wellness Group at Marquette to address deficits in conditions like multiple sclerosis and mild cognitive impairment.

• Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Special Interest Group 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders
• Certified by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing in Speech-Language Pathology

Heidi also works as a pool Speech-Language Pathologist at Ascension Columbia-St. Mary's Hospital, Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Institute, and Lake Geneva Manor, serving patients in acute care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing settings.