Columbia Scientific LLC

Columbia Scientific Development, LLC is a neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) specialist and dysphagia product manufacturer founded in 2003. The company designs and distributes FDA-cleared dysphagia electrodes and stimulation devices for treatment of pharyngeal and oral dysphagia in pediatric and adult populations. Primary product line includes the Columbia 6000 NMES Dysphagia device kit (priced under $1,000) and seven distinct electrode styles (Columbia 600 pigtail and 600B mini-snap configurations) compatible with NMES platforms. All electrodes are reusable, low-impedance devices designed for cost-effectiveness in clinical settings. The company also offers The Breather, a respiratory muscle training device for dyspnea and voice-related conditions. Columbia Scientific provides device rentals, trade-in programs for legacy VitalStim equipment, and direct product support to speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and clinical facilities. The company maintains a provider network and distributes educational resources on dysphagia management and NMES therapy. Manufacturing and customer service operations are based in Portland, Oregon.