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Wellness and Fitness ServicesVirginia, United States2-10 Employees
Hollins Communications Research Institute (HCRI) is a nonprofit wellness and fitness services organization focused on stuttering research and therapy. Founded in 1972 by Dr. Ron Webster and based in Roanoke, Virginia, the center combines behavioral therapy with quantitative measurement to treat stuttering, offering an intensive 12-day program delivered by trained clinicians and supported by post-therapy tools and technology. The institution highlights long-term outcomes, reporting high fluency acquisition by participants by the end of treatment and substantial maintenance of fluency two years later, with services aimed at helping clients transfer skills to real-world speaking situations. HCRI emphasizes its role as a research-driven provider in the field, continually refining therapies through ongoing analysis and integrating technology to enhance fluency learning. The organization has treated thousands of individuals from the United States and dozens of other countries, reflecting its position as a leading center in stuttering research and therapy innovation.