Promoting airway health through myofunctional, speech and feeding therapy
Hello there.
I’m Callie Halstead, M.S., CCC-SLP. I’ve been practicing as a speech-language pathologist for over ten years, and I’ve specialized in orofacial myofunctional therapy for the past five. I’m honored to get the opportunity to serve the northern Colorado region through my business, Align. I have seen first-hand the powerful effects myofunctional therapy has on both children and adults alike. If you or your child need to improve your breathing, speech and/or feeding skills, I hope to help you bring about powerful results by addressing the root cause issues.
I can’t wait to meet you and your family and see how I can ALIGN with your airway goals today!
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy trains correct tongue positioning and use.
Common symptoms of a myofunctional disorder include:
Mouth breathing
Forward tongue resting position
Tongue thrust swallow
Speech sound difficulty (specifically frontal lisps)
Picky eating
Sleep difficulties (snoring, difficulty falling and staying asleep)
Dental issues, including: open bite, over-bite, teeth crowding, cavities
What People Are Saying
Callie was incredible to work with! We were referred to her by our daughter's dentist for an open bite. We had no idea what this meant or the implications of it. Callie provided us thorough education on her bite, the cause and treatment. Our daughter was always excited to go to appointments, would walk out smiling and practiced her exercises each week. The exercises were simple enough to maintain and she provided us with document each week for easy reminders. The changes we saw in her bite in just a few short months was astounding. I sent the photos to friends and family who also could not believe what a difference there was! We had a great experience working with Callie and confidently recommend her. She has a gentle and fun way with kids and we felt grateful to benefit from her expertise in Myofunctional therapy!
— Ariel Friese
"My son has been working with Callie for a few years. I am so happy to see all of his progress. She possesses compassion, creativity, empathy and patience. She has made a significant difference in my son’s life.”
-Michelle Corral
“Callie made a significant impact on our son’s speech development! She not only identified the speech issues, but also also connected them to his myofunctional needs, something we hadn’t realized was a problem. Her thoroughness, communication, encouragement, patience and reassurance helped create a positive experience for both our son and family.”
— Anne Brennan
Our son worked with Callie for over a year. We started with Early Intervention and stayed with her when he graduated. Callie is knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. She helped us navigate not only his speech but also his feeding and swallowing skills, integrating recommendations from his other care providers. We trusted her observations and advice; we saw continued improvement for our son. He loved Callie, too, and always looked forward to seeing her.
— Emily and Derek
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