Rita Alegria has been a Speech and Language Therapist since 2000. She graduated from the Polytechnic Institute of Porto School of Health and holds a PhD in "Language Disorders and Development, Specialty Language Disorders". Since 2008, Rita has been a lecturer at the Fernando Pessoa Higher School of Health. In addition, she holds clinical supervisor roles, has been a scientific reviewer in her area of expertise, and has served as a guest lecturer at domestic and international congresses and workshops. She is also a published author and co-author in national and international journals. Her PhD research focused on speech therapy in a water-based setting for patients with unilateral vocal fold paralysis or bilateral vocal fold nodules. Rita has a strong background in swimming, having been a high-level competitor as a teenager, which has given her a useful set of skills and an understanding of the impact of water on the body. Over the last 20 years, Rita has applied these skills in her private practice, providing speech therapy in a water-based setting. She offers voice and communication skills coaching in water for singers, actors, and individuals with a variety of speech and language disorders. Rita considers herself hard-working, flexible, imaginative, and willing to learn, committed to providing high-quality healthcare using evidence-based practices in speech pathology. She believes teamwork is crucial for delivering a high level of care. Rita copes well with long hours and likes to plan ahead. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include cinema, sports, reading, and traveling.