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Services Offered:

  • Speech Services

  • Myofunctional Therapy

  • CFT (Craniosacral Facial Therapy)

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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech therapy refers to the remediation of incorrect articulation of speech sounds.


How to know if your child might need speech therapy? 

  • Difficulty understanding what your child is saying

  • Speech is not mostly recognizable by age 3

  • Still not producing many sounds by age 5-6

  • Any errors after age 7

  • Worries about their speech at any age

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What is Myofunctional Therapy?

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is the treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). OMDs are patterns involving oral and orofacial musculature that interfere with normal growth and development including function of those structures. OMDs can be found in children, adolescents and adults. OMDs could be caused by learned behaviors, physical/structural deficits, genetic and environmental factors. Goals include correcting oral rest posture, nasal breathing, tongue posture, lip seal and correct chew and swallow patterns. Myofunctional therapy is also successful in elimination of noxious oral habits such as finger/thumb sucking, nail biting, tongue sucking, chewing on objects, clothes, etc.

Signs & Symptoms of OMDs:

  • Articulation problems

  • Dental abnormalities

  • Drooling and poor oral control; specifically after age 2

  • Mouth breathing

  • Open mouth posture

  • Orthodontic issues

  • Picky eating habits

  • Problems with chewing and swallowing

  • Sleep issues

  • Teeth grinding/TMD

  • Finger/Thumb/Tongue sucking

  • Tongue thrust

  • Tethered oral tissues
     

Causes of OMDs:

  • Airway obstructions (deviated septum, enlarged adenoids/tonsils)

  • Craniofacial abnormalities

  • Improper/extended use of pacifiers (past 12 months) and sippy cups

  • Oral habits such as finger/thumb sucking

  • Mouth breathing and low resting tongue posture 

  • Structural abnormalities 

  • Neurological deficits

What is CFT (Craniosacral Facial Therapy)?

This is a type of manual therapy that focuses on the gentle manipulation of the craniosacral system, which includes the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Practitioners of CFT aim to release restrictions and tension in the fascial and connective tissues to improve overall health and alleviate various symptoms. Find more information here.

Interdisciplinary Team Approach

Taking a team approach for Myofunctional Therapy maximizes the expertise of diverse professionals, leading to more thorough assessments, personalized treatment plans, and improved overall outcomes for individuals seeking to address oral and myofunctional challenges.

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What professionals are involved in an Interdisciplinary Team Approach?

  • Functional Medicine Provider

  • Dentist

  • Orthodontist 

  • ENT 

  • Sleep specialist

  • Craniosacral therapist

  • Chiropractor 

  • Other professionals

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