Treatment Options
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Orofacial myofunctional therapy is a specialized service that targets correct tongue positioning and use. I often like to refer to myofunctional therapy as “physical therapy for the tongue.” In reality, I do not solely focus on the tongue; but rather, assess and treat the entire orofacial complex, including the muscles of the jaw, cheeks and lips to promote improved breathing, speech and/or chewing and swallowing.
*NOTE: you may also hear this therapy referred to as “myofunctional therapy,” “OMT,” or simply, “myo”
Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is a broad field that treats many different disorders of speech, language, cognition and voice. As a practitioner working in the field for over 10 years, I have worked with patients after traumatic brain injuries and strokes, patients with syndromes and developmental delays, patients struggling to master that tricky “R” sound, and everything in between.
At Align, my focus is using myofuncitonal treatment techniques to improve lingual control resulting in improved articulation and speech clarity.
Feeding Therapy
Feeding therapy and swallowing therapy is for individuals who have difficulty managing their food and/or liquids. This may result in one of the following: tongue thrusting, extreme picky eating, avoiding certain textures or consistencies of food, choking/coughing while eating or drinking, difficulty transitioning to solids (babies) or difficulty with breast feeding.
Call to schedule your appointment.
970-364-3835
callie@alignmyofunctional.com