Helping people of all ages improve quality of life with oral function therapy
Specialized Feeding & Myofunctional Care
Trusted local feeding and myofunctional care with 5-star reviews. We collaborate with local dentists and healthcare providers to support every patient’s needs.
Difficulty chewing or eating
Mouth breathing or tongue thrust
Picky eating
Hi I'm Lisa!
Founder and CEO of Speech By the Beach. I am an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist with a decade of experience working with individuals pursuing myofunctional and feeding therapy.
We collaborate with Puredontics dentistry and other local providers to provide high quality care for individuals presenting with signs/symptoms of possible orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is myofunctional therapy, and does my child need it?
Myofunctional therapy focuses on how the muscles of the mouth and face function. If your child has habits like mouth breathing, tongue thrusting, or difficulty with oral posture, this therapy may help.
What ages do you work with?
I primarily work with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and teenagers, but services may vary depending on individual needs.I also love working with adults who are undergoing jaw corrective surgery or who have orthodontic regression
Do you accept insurance?
No. I currently do not take insurance. I have various private pay rates, with discounted packages, in addition to an option of offering a Superbill that you may use at your discretion for potential insurance reimbursements
Why choose private pay?
When you choose private pay therapy, you are saying “yes!” to the services your child needs. When you get therapy through your insurance, insurance companies dictate what services you get. They may also limit the frequency and number of services your child can receive. Private pay therapy means a trained and certified speech-language pathologist will recommend exactly what your child needs. No red tape, no limitations, just the best services available.
How long are sessions?
Sessions typically last 30-45 minutes depending on your child’s needs.
How long will my child need therapy?
Every child is different. Some benefit from short-term support, while others may need ongoing therapy.
For children who are 8 and older and are only receiving myofunctional therapy, the timeframe is about 3 months of weekly services.
Do parents participate in sessions?
Yes—parent involvement is a key part of success. You’ll learn strategies to use at home.
Where do sessions take place?
In your home or in the community within the Seacoast region of NH.
Current Puredontics patients can access myofunctional therapy at the Puredontics office in Portsmouth, NH
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