The Journey to Better Oral Function Starts Here

At The Mouth Rehab, we specialize in rehabilitating function — one mouth at a time. Whether you’re here for breastfeeding, bottle feeding, chewing, swallowing, speech clarity, or oral habits, our personalized services are designed to meet you where you are and help you thrive. Assessment and therapy are available both in our clinic and through secure teletherapy sessions, so you can choose the option that best fits your lifestyle. Explore our offerings below to see how we can support you or your child’s unique journey to better oral health and communication.

Discover What We Offer

Infant Feeding

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Feeding and Swallowing Therapy

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Tongue and Lip Ties: Pre/Post Support

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 Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

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 Speech Therapy

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1:1 Virtual Support

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Infant Feeding

Feeding shouldn’t be stressful — we’re here to help you and your baby find ease and confidence at every stage. Our infant feeding services are designed to support families through common (and not-so-common) challenges from birth through the transition to solids.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing a combination of both, we offer guidance with:

Breast and bottle feeding difficulties
Transitioning to starting solids
Food aversions or picky eating
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Tongue tie or oral restriction support
Oral motor dysfunction (e.g., mouth breathing, prolonged thumb sucking or pacifier)

Feeding & Swallowing Therapy

Feeding and swallowing therapy supports children who experience challenges with “picky eating”, drinking, or swallowing. These difficulties may stem from oral motor delays, sensory sensitivities, medical conditions, or a combination of factors. Therapy is personalized to each child’s unique needs and is grounded in a compassionate, child-led approach that encourages progress through connection and trust.
Feeding therapy is appropriate for infants, toddlers, and children of all ages—with a focus on building safe, functional, and enjoyable mealtime experiences.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or doing a combination of both, we offer guidance with:

Oral Motor and Sensory-Based Feeding Challenges

Oral Motor Delays

Coordinate sucking, chewing, or swallowing
Handle different food textures
Maintain a proper lip seal or manage saliva
Move food efficiently within the mouth

Through play-based, purposeful activities, we help children develop stronger and more coordinated oral movements needed for safe feeding and clear speech development down the road.

Sensory Processing Difficulties

Some children have heightened (or lowered) sensitivity to the taste, smell, texture, or temperature of food. This can lead to:

Refusing entire food groups
Gagging or vomiting with new textures
Avoiding self-feeding or specific utensils
Mealtime stress or rigidity around foods

We gently support desensitization through positive exposure, sensory play, and parent coaching—always following the child’s lead.

Myo-Informed Therapy for Children Under Age 4

While traditional orofacial myofunctional therapy typically starts around age 5, younger children can still benefit from a myo-informed approach when early signs of an orofacial myofunctional disorder (OMD) which can only be treated by a feeding therapist (SLP or OT). 
OMDs in toddlers may look like:

Chronic mouth breathing
Promoting nasal breathing and lip closure
Supporting proper tongue posture during rest and function
Encouraging appropriate oral habits through play
Collaborating closely with parents and other professionals
Preparing the child for more formal myofunctional therapy when developmentally ready

This proactive support can help lay the foundation for healthy oral development, feeding, sleep, and speech patterns later in life.

Tongue and Lip Ties: Pre/Post Support 

A tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, occurs when the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth (the lingual frenulum) is too tight, thick, or short. This can restrict tongue movement and lead to a variety of challenges at different stages of life.
As a feeding therapist, I provide specialized support to help infants, children, and even adults overcome the functional difficulties associated with tongue ties. My role is to assess oral motor skills, optimize feeding patterns, and support recovery both before and after a tongue tie release (frenectomy or frenotomy).

Symptoms of a Tongue Tie Across the Lifespan

Infants

Difficulty latching or staying latched during breastfeeding
Clicking sounds while feeding
Prolonged or inefficient feedings
Poor weight gain or failure to thrive
Gassiness or colic-like symptoms
Maternal nipple pain, damage, or recurring mastitis

Older Children, Teens & Adults

Speech clarity issues
Jaw tension or fatigue when speaking
Snoring or sleep-disordered breathing
TMJ pain or headaches
Difficulty with oral hygiene or dental issues

Therapeutic Support Before & After a Tongue Tie Release

Pre-Release Therapy: Prepares the oral muscles, improves function, and ensures baby/child/adult is ready for a successful release and recovery.
Post-Release Therapy: Focuses on oral motor exercises, wound care guidance, and re-training the tongue to move correctly for feeding, speech, and more.

Every tongue and every body is unique. Through personalized care, I support families in making informed decisions and empowering healthy feeding, speech, and oral development.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy 

Myofunctional therapy is a personalized, exercise-based program that helps improve the strength, coordination, and function of the muscles of the face, tongue, mouth, and throat. It focuses on promoting proper oral rest posture, nasal breathing, correct swallowing patterns, and healthy oral habits.
This therapy is appropriate for children ages 5 and older—and in some cases, mature 4-year-olds may also be good candidates. By gently retraining these muscles, myofunctional therapy can support long-term improvements in breathing, eating, speaking, sleep, and overall wellness.
Now offering fully virtual evaluation and therapy services, making it easier than ever to access support from the comfort of your own home— our therapists are licensed in Virginia, D.C., North Carolina, Texas, and Colorado.

Common Symptoms

In Children (Ages 4/5+):

Mouth breathing
Snoring or noisy breathing during sleep
Forward head posture or open mouth at rest
Speech delays or unclear articulation
Tongue thrust when swallowing
Difficulty chewing or swallowing certain textures
Frequent drooling 
Narrow palate or orthodontic concerns
Tongue tie 

In Teens & Adults:

Persistent mouth breathing or poor tongue posture
Orthodontic relapse or crowded teeth
TMJ pain, jaw tension, or facial fatigue
Headaches or neck strain
Sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, or fatigue
Sometimes ADHA symptoms, anxiety, depression, or irritability 
Acid reflux (heartburn)
Chronic dry mouth or bad breath
Speech issues

Speech Therapy for Children and Adults

Speech therapy supports individuals of all ages in developing clear, confident, and effective communication. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care for children, teens, and adults in a supportive environment—meeting clients where they are and helping them move forward with confidence.

Speech Sound Disorders

Difficulty producing certain sounds
Speech that’s hard to understand (articulation or phonological disorders)

Language Disorders

Delays in understanding or using spoken language
Difficulty forming sentences or expressing ideas clearly
Challenges with reading, vocabulary, and grammar
Trouble following directions or answering questions
Receptive and expressive language delays in children
Aphasia or language loss after stroke or brain injury in adults

Accent Modification

Support for individuals who wish to adjust their accent for personal, social, or professional reasons 
Focus on pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, and stress patterns
Empowering communication while honoring cultural identity

Cognitive-Communication Therapy

Support for memory, attention, problem-solving, and executive functioning
Therapy for individuals recovering from brain injuries, strokes, or neurological conditions
Strategies to support everyday communication, organization, and independence

Voice Therapy

Hoarseness, vocal fatigue, or voice changes
Chronic throat clearing, vocal strain, or discomfort
Voice disorders due to vocal misuse, overuse, or medical conditions (i.e. Parkinson’s, stroke, ALS, cervical or spine injury, head neck cancer surgery, and/or multiple sclerosis) 

Fluency (Stuttering/Cluttering)

Repetitions, prolongations, or blocks in speech
Difficulty maintaining smooth, fluent speech
Strategies to improve speech flow and confidence

Speech Therapy for Every Stage of Life

Whether your child is just beginning to speak, your teen needs support in school, or you’re an adult looking to strengthen your voice or regain lost skills, we are here to help.
Therapy is always personalized—whether we’re working on early speech sounds, advanced communication skills, or supporting recovery after injury or surgery. Sessions are collaborative, goal-driven, and designed to help you or your child communicate with greater ease and confidence.

1:1 Virtual Consultations 

Virtual Consultations & Coaching

Looking for expert guidance or a fresh perspective? I offer virtual consultations for clinicians, students, and parents who want to dive deeper into specific cases, clinical questions, or feeding, speech, and myofunctional therapy topics. Whether you’re navigating a complex tongue tie case, building your clinical skills, or just looking for support as a parent—I’m here to help.
These calls are informal, collaborative, and tailored to what you need. Think of it as a chance to “pick my brain” and walk away with clarity, confidence, and next steps.

Who These Calls Are For:

Clinicians

SLPs, OTs, feeding therapists, or other healthcare providers
Case consults, clinical reasoning support, or mentorship
Guidance on assessment, therapy planning, or interdisciplinary collaboration
Myofunctional, feeding, or tongue tie-related questions

Students

Graduate students or CFs looking for mentorship and insight
Real-world applications of feeding, swallowing, or myofunctional therapy

Parents & Caregivers

Looking for a second opinion or guidance on feeding, speech, or oral motor concerns
Need help understanding therapy options, next steps, or how to advocate
Want to better support your child at home
(Please note: These calls are not evaluations or therapy sessions, but coaching and education.)

What to Expect:

30- or 45-minute virtual calls via Simple Practice
You set the agenda—come with questions, a case, or just curiosity
A supportive, judgment-free space to learn and explore