Dr. Rachel D'Cruz
Designation: Consultant Audiologist & Speech Language Pathologist
Speciality: Speech, Language & Voice Disorders, Swallowing Rehabilitation, Hearing Assessment & Therapy
Education: European Master’s in Clinical Linguistics (EMCL++), BASLP
Experience: 6+ years
Key Skills: Speech & Language Therapy, Voice & Swallowing Rehabilitation, Hearing Aid Fitting, Acoustic Voice Analysis, Cognitive-Communication Therapy
Profile Summary:
Rachel D’Cruz is a certified Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist with over 6 years of clinical and research experience across India and Europe. She holds a European Master’s in Clinical Linguistics (EMCL++), completed through the University of Groningen, Ghent University, and the University of Eastern Finland. Her areas of expertise include speech, language, and voice disorders, swallowing rehabilitation, hearing therapy, and cognitive-communication treatment. Rachel has worked in hospital, outpatient, and academic settings, and has co-founded an AI-based voice assessment startup. She is skilled in advanced acoustic analysis, multilingual therapy, and interdisciplinary research in communication sciences.
Specialization and Expertise
Speech & Language Disorders
Assessment and therapy for articulation, fluency, language delays, and aphasia across pediatric and adult populations.
Hearing Assessment & Rehabilitation
Experience in pure tone audiometry, hearing aid fitting, and auditory training for individuals with hearing impairment.
Multilingual & Cross-Linguistic Therapy
Clinical and research experience across multiple languages; trained in international settings for culturally responsive care.
Acoustic Voice Analysis & AI Tools
Co-developed an AI-based acoustic voice quality assessment tool; skilled in acoustic analysis and voice diagnostics.