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We provide myofunctional therapy for children 4 years of age and older. Orofacial myofunctional disorders are caused by muscular dysfunctions that negatively impact the muscles of the face and mouth which can occur across the lifespan and present in a variety of ways. Myofunctional disorders may cause functional and structural impacts such as improper resting posture, chewing and swallowing disorders, dental malocclusions, sleep disordered breathing, and/or speech sound issues. Common causes and culprits of myofunctional issues may stem from prolonged bottle use, thumb sucking, mouth breathing, upper airway obstruction, or structural differences of the orofacial complex.
Children with speech sound distortions (such as a lisp), chronic open mouth position (mouth breathing), history of a lip or tongue tie, dental abnormalities, and tongue thrust while speaking or swallowing.
What is one unique fact about you?
I’ve been to 42 out of 50 states!
What are your hobbies?
I love doing renovation products. Whether it’s updating a thrifted piece or breaking out a hammer to build something new, I’m always working on something.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Wish” by Matthew Cordell.
Do You Have Any Pets?
My family has a pug named Lilibet Ladypug (but we just call her Lily).
What do you like to do for fun?
I love being creative, and will spend hours trying a new recipe. I like to play guitar, bake, and paint! Outside the house, I enjoy exploring everything Dallas has to offer.
What is the best thing about your job?
My favorite thing about my job is being able to create relationships with families. I feel so honored to be trusted with my clients and so lucky to be a part of your family’s journey!
What is one unique fact about you?
I used to participate in a lion and dragon dance team
Do you have a favorite children’s book?
Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Do you have any pets?
I don’t have any pets but dream of adding 2 dachshunds to my family one day.
What do you like to do for fun?
I like to garden, cook/bake, draw, play video games, and hang out with my family
Who is your hero and why?
My heroes are my parents and grandparents who selflessly work so hard to provide for their families.
What is the best thing about your job?
I love getting to collaborate with a great team of SLPs and building relationships with tons of great families. One of my favorite things is seeing children make progress on their goals and become more confident about being themselves.
What is one unique fact about you?
I traveled to Zambia, Africa on a speech therapy mission trip to educate the community about children with communication impairments and disabilities.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
I love the beach but I also love visiting other countries. I don’t like traveling to the same country more than once.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Beautiful Oops!” by Barney Saltzberg
Do You Have Any Pets?
Lyla, basset hound
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy hanging out with my family, traveling, reading, going to the movies and running.
Who is your hero and why?
My mother is my hero because she taught me that you can accomplish your dreams at any age. She received her doctoral degree in education at the age of 56. She inspires me every day that it is never too late to continue to pursue my dreams.
What is the best thing about your job?
Educating parents and providing them the skills to help make their child succeed in the home environment. I love receiving updates of new skills their child has learned at home.
What is one unique fact about you?
My older brother has a cognitive-communication disorder.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Anywhere warm
What is your favorite children’s book?
“There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly”
Do You Have Any Pets?
Blue Heeler Mix. Her name is Storm 🙂
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy being active, playing volleyball, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with friends.
Who is your hero and why?
My hero is my younger sister. She has overcome so much adversity and continues to strive to be a better individual and overall humanitarian.
What is the best thing about your job?
I enjoy working with such a diverse population and having the flexibility to be as creative as I’d like. I love collaborating with this amazing, outgoing, and energetic team, which matches my personality.
What is one unique fact about you?
I conquered my fear of heights when I was 19 years old by bungee jumping from a 170 ft bridge over a river in Canada.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
The Beach
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein
Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have a boxer/lab mix named Nora
What do you like to do for fun?
Spend as much time with my family as possible–they make everything fun!
Who is your hero and why?
My mother–not only is she incredibly nurturing and loving, but she is also one of the hardest workers I know. She holds herself and those around her to high standards and she exudes excellence in all that she does. She is open-minded, compassionate, and adventurous.
What is the best thing about your job?
I love the fact that I am able to develop long-term unique relationships with each of my patients and their families. It is an incredible privilege to be able to watch so many kiddos develop and grow up over time. I feel lucky and thankful every single day for my job.
What is one unique fact about you?
I went skydiving for my 18th birthday and bungee jumping in Australia off a 165 foot bridge.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Anywhere that has a beach!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt
Do You Have Any Pets?
I have a mini poodle who is 14 years old named Maxie.
What do you like to do for fun?
I like to spend time with my family and friends, watch movies and travel.
Who is your hero and why?
My heroes are my parents. They have been supportive in anything that I have wanted to accomplish and have been the cheerleaders along the way.
What is the best thing about your job?
I love becoming an extended part of each family that I get to work with. Each patient and family I get to work with holds a special place in my heart and sharing the excitement about their child’s accomplishments brightens my day!
What is one unique fact about you?
I took a semester off and lived in Spain for three months in the middle graduate school.
What is your favorite place to vacation?
Costa Rica
What is your favorite children’s book?
Amelia Bedelia
Do you have any pets?
Nope, just my plants.
What do you like to do for fun?
Something active or adventurous with my husband and spending time with friends.
Who is your hero and why?
My hero is my dad. He lost part of his hand in an accident as a young adult but that has never stopped him from working hard. Growing up I remember noticing that he never made excuses for something being difficult and always modeled working hard when it wasn’t easy.
What is the best thing about your job?
I love when parents get excited about their child’s accomplishments. When they tell me about using new words with a friend or eating a new food for the first time it makes my day!
What is one unique fact about you?
I have a twin brother! We are fraternal twins.
What are your hobbies?
I love to exercise and try new recipes or restaurants- I am a big foodie!
What is your favorite children’s book?
Junie B. Jones series
Do You Have Any Pets?
In graduate school, my 4 roommates and I fostered a newborn puppy while living together. We loved him so much that my roommate adopted him. Although we don’t live together anymore, all 5 of us are still considered his “moms”. His name is Goose and he is in training to be a therapy dog!
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy running, spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling, and especially finding a new farmers market on the weekend!
Who is your hero and why?
My parents! They have taught me the importance of family, tradition, and time together. I appreciate them more than anything, especially since moving farther away from my hometown.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing about my job is the connections I get to make with each kid. Every day is so rewarding!
What is one unique fact about you?
My daughter and I love doing charity work.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Cabo San Lucas
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein
Do You Have Any Pets?
Ginger -dog
What do you like to do for fun?
Read, Yoga, travel, and watching the kiddos play sports
Who is your hero and why?
My dad who has shown me to always have a positive outlook on everything In life and growing up he was very driven to work hard for the family.
What is the best thing about your job?
I have to stay organized and that is one of my best qualities.
What is one unique fact about you?
I was a gymnast for 10 years!
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Hawaii
What is your favorite children’s book?
“Good Night, Gorilla” by Peggy Rathmann
Do You Have Any Pets?
Jester, miniature pinscher
Whiskey, standard poodle
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, traveling, painting and spending time outdoors.
Who is your hero and why?
My mother is my hero because she’s always inspired me to work hard in order to achieve my career goal of helping others.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing about my job is identifying a child’s unique strengths in order to help them reach their goals. I love to hear success stories from parents!
What is one unique fact about you?
I was able to have the opportunity to ride in a hot air balloon! It was such a fun experience with so many beautiful views!
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Anywhere! I just love traveling in general!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Runaway Bunny”
Do You Have Any Pets?
Yes two dogs. An Australian Shepard mix named Luna and a Boarder Collie mix named Sadie.
What is one unique fact about you?
When I was born, it was discovered that my 5th chromosome is upside down! My parents did genetic testing and it turns out my dad’s chromosome is also upside down. We still don’t know what it means!
What are your hobbies?
I like yoga, reading, and baking new recipes.
What is your favorite children’s book?
The Rainbow Fish was always my favorite book to read when I was younger.
Do You Have Any Pets?
I have 2 cats named Murphy and Felix – but I love all animals :)
What do you like to do for fun?
I love to spend time with my family and closest friends, and travel as much as possible.
Who is your hero and why?
My hero is my mom because she is the most resilient person I know and has always supported me to work hard and be successful.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best part of my job is being able to provide support and guidance for so many wonderful children and their families. It’s such a rewarding experience every day.
What is one unique fact about you?
I am one of 7 children and love being a part of a big family.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy working out, playing in an adult soccer league, and reading/podcasting.
What is your favorite children’s book?
The Nancy Drew series
Do You Have Any Pets?
I do not have any pets.
What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy exploring new areas and restaurants and trying new hobbies.
Who is your hero and why?
My mom and dad are my heroes because they selflessly raised 7 kids while overcoming many different challenges. They continue to support me in everything I do and inspire me to always work hard and love others well.
What is the best thing about your job?
Seeing parents and their child overcome an obstacle they did not think was possible.
What is one unique fact about you?
I played college basketball for four years in undergrad and one year of graduate school.
What are your hobbies?
In my free time I enjoy reading, especially thriller/mystery novels. I also love to exercise and be active by going to the gym, going for a walk, playing tennis or playing pickleball with friends.
What is your favorite children’s book?
Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
Do You Have Any Pets?
I don’t have any pets, but would love to have as many dogs as possible!
What do you like to do for fun?
I have so much fun participating in outdoor activities with my friends and family. Exploring new places to eat is also something I always look forward to doing.
Who is your hero and why?
My parents are both too incredible to choose just one of them as my hero. My parents are the reason I am the person I am today and have always been my biggest supporters in all aspects of my life. They inspire me in different ways to live my life as a brave, determined and most importantly kind person. They are my favorite people in the world.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best thing about my job is being able to impact children’s lives in a positive way while developing valuable and lasting relationships. Not only do I get to help create a fun and enriching environment for children, I also get to work alongside amazing clinicians and people everyday!
What is one unique fact about you?
I was a Spanish major in college, and I spent 4 months studying abroad in Spain during my junior year. Bilingualism has become a huge passion of mine!
What are your hobbies?
I love to read, work out, and spend quality time with families and friends. I also love to travel; I have been to 15 countries!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“A Bad Case of Stripes” by David Shannon
Do You Have Any Pets?
I don’t have any pets right now, but I grew up with cats and am a total cat person! I definitely think there is a cat adoption (or two) in my future.
What do you like to do for fun?
I’ve lived in the DFW area for 2 years, and I enjoy exploring all the wonderful activities, restaurants, and nature that it has to offer. I also love Broadway shows; I am so glad to live in a city where we get fabulous touring productions!
Who is your hero and why?
My heroes are my parents. They have worked so hard to give me everything I could have ever wanted or needed. Even now, they drop everything if their phone rings in Georgia with a call from me all the way in Texas. Their love and support for me and their willingness to be honest about the joys and trials of parenthood inspire me to be a better speech therapist.
What is the best thing about your job?
The best part about my job is the relationships I build with my patients and families. There is no greater joy than walking alongside children and families and watching them grow and succeed!
What is one unique fact about you?
I can say the alphabet backwards
What are your hobbies?
I love cooking, reading outside, and playing with my dog
What is your favorite children’s book?
Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall–the book combines rich language, practical scenarios, and a great message about facing your fears!
Do You Have Any Pets?
Yes! I have a 5-year old beagle named Cooper, and he is even more energetic than when he was a puppy.
What do you like to do for fun?
Reading, spending time with my family, and playing board games
Who is your hero and why?
My mom–she taught me everything I know! Especially the importance of hard work, honesty, and commitment. I will always thank her for being a great example!
What is the best thing about your job?
Getting to build relationships with families!
I believe every child has endless potential and is not defined by their area of need. Fostering individual change is possible when a therapist is passionate about their calling and given the resources to implement their expertise. In this way we will positively change the course of life for the children and families we service.
What is one unique fact about you?
I have spent most of my life competing. As a young adult, I earned a scholarship to swim at the University of Kansas and competed at the U.S. Open and National Championships. Upon graduation, I began endurance running and competing in triathlons. Racing at the U.S. Triathlon Championships with my father was one of my fondest memories.
Where is your favorite place to vacation?
Nothing beats the beauty or culture of France. Fabulous food, beautifully manicured parks, incredible beaches, and towering Alps.
What is your favorite children’s book?
“What Do You Do with an Idea?” by Kobi Yamada
Do You Have Any Pets?
I’m a crazy cat lady!
What do you like to do for fun?
On the weekends, you may find me cheering on my son at the baseball fields or applauding for my daughter at the theater. Perhaps if I am lucky, we may be boarding an airplane on our way to a new adventure.
What is the best thing about your job?
Each child presents their own unique strengths and challenges. My favorite part of being a speech pathologist is figuring out how to unlock each child’s potential by utilizing their strengths to alleviate their weakness. Humans have an inherent drive to eat and communicate with one another; being able to foster’s a child ability to enjoy mealtime with family or express their thoughts and feelings is a true joy.