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Kids & Teens Services
Gina brings specialized training and clinical expertise in infant feeding and swallowing, working with newborns through 12 months across a range of presentations. Her practice includes addressing bottle and breastfeeding difficulties, guiding families through the introduction of solids, supporting transitions from tube feeding to feeding by mouth, and addressing early feeding difficulties rooted in oral-motor, sensory, or structural factors. She integrates airway-informed principles throughout her infant work, recognizing the connection between feeding, breathing, and craniofacial development. Gina also supports early speech and language foundations during this critical developmental window, helping identify and address risk factors before they impact later communication skills. Gina deeply believes in the power of collaborative care, and works closely with a range of providers, from pediatricians, dietitians, IBCLCs, and bodyworkers, to ENTs and dentists, tailoring her approach to your infant's unique needs so every piece of their care works together.
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Evaluations
Individualized sessions focused on identifying your current symptoms, challenges, and goals. We’ll determine whether therapy is recommended and discuss the best path forward.
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Therapy

Offered in 30, 45, or 60-minute sessions for speech, feeding, and myofunctional therapy. Session length is based on your goals and individualized care plan.

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Parent Coaching

Curious about transitioning to solids or ways to support your child's speech, language, oral motor, feeding, or facial development? In-person and virtual coaching available!

Support Tailored to Your Needs
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Feeding & Swallowing

We support families navigating a variety of feeding concerns, including:

  • Difficulty with breast and/or bottle feeding

  • Difficulty transitioning to solids or cup drinking

  • Gagging, vomiting, or frequent spitting out of food

  • Texture aversions and limited food variety

  • Slow progress with chewing and oral motor skills

  • Weight gain or nutritional concerns

  • Tethered oral tissues (tongue/lip ties), including pre- and post-release care
     

Our approach addresses physical, sensory, and emotional components of feeding, while equipping caregivers with strategies to use outside of sessions.

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Myofunctional Therapy

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) impact functions like breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speech.

 

Therapy may benefit those experiencing:

  • Mouth breathing or snoring

  • Sleep-disordered breathing

  • Jaw tension or clenching

  • Low tongue posture or messy eating

  • Lisp or articulation difficulties

  • Recurrent orthodontic concerns​

  • Oral habits (thumb sucking/pacifier use elimination programs available) 

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We work to improve function and balance through individualized therapy for all ages, including adults! For children under 4, therapy is considered myo-informed feeding therapy completed by your speech-language pathologist. 

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Speech & Language Therapy

Speech and language services are available for kids and teens with: 

  • Articulation or motor speech difficulties

  • Late talking

  • Receptive and/or expressive language delays

  • Voice challenges

  • Fluency

  • Cognitive-communication concerns following injury (e.g. concussion)

 

Therapy is tailored to support clear communication and confidence across settings.

Pre- and Post- Tongue/Lip Tie Support
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We provide comprehensive care for kids and teens navigating tongue and lip tie concerns, including:

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  • Assessment and therapy to address feeding/swallowing, speech, and/or oral motor challenges before release

  • We partner with dentists and other providers to guide clients & families through every step, offering support before, during, and after a release should one be recommended.

  • Guidance and exercises to prepare the mouth and muscles for optimal healing 

  • Post-release therapy to prevent reattachment and support improved function

  • Strategies to make the process feel approachable and less overwhelming for children and parents/caregivers involved.

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Our approach is holistic and collaborative, focusing on building the skills needed before a release, supporting families through the procedure, and maximizing outcomes afterward. We value a collaborative approach with a variety of local professionals to help ensure quality care. We aim to make every step clear, confident, and approachable.

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