20+ years of
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whole-picture
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Does Any of This Sound Familiar?
You’ve experienced the symptoms. You’ve tried the advice.
You’re not alone. You’ve seen multiple providers, followed recommendations, and invested time, energy and resources – yet you’re still searching for answers that make sense.
You Might Be Noticing
And You May Have Been Told To:
But No One Is Explaining How These Might Be Connected
If you’re noticing patterns across one or more of these areas, it may be time to look at the whole picture.
What if These Concerns Are Connected?
Speech, feeding, breathing, sleep, and development influence one another every day. When concerns are evaluated one at a time, it’s easy to miss how they’re connected.
A comprehensive evaluation looks beyond individual symptoms to understand the bigger picture, so you leave with answers that make sense and a personalized plan.
You’re Not Getting More of the Same.
This Is Different.
Traditional therapy often focuses on one concern at a time.
A comprehensive evaluation begins by understanding how speech, feeding, breathing, sleep, and oral function work together.
Instead of asking,
“How do we treat this symptom?”
We begin by asking,
“Why is this happening?”
That’s what makes our evaluation different—and why every recommendation has a purpose.
A Different Kind of Care
We bring multiple areas of expertise together to understand the whole picture – not just one symptom.
Speech Therapy
Communication, clarity, speech sound development, and oral function.
Feeding Therapy
Confident eating, chewing, swallowing and mealtime success.
Myofunctional Therapy
Retrain muscles of the mouth and face for better function and balance.
Buteyko Breathing
Support healthy breathing and better sleep for overall health and well-being.
Every evaluation is personalized. We recommend only the therapies that make sense for you or your child.
One Evaluation. One Plan.
Your evaluation is designed to answer the questions that brought you here. Together, we’ll:
Did You Know The Mouth Impacts 6 Key Areas of Your Health?
These areas are often treated separately – but they are closely connected
Feeding
Strong mouth muscles help you chew, swallow, and get the nutrition you need.
Speech
The tongue, lips, and jaw help us speak clearly.
Breathing & focus
How we hold our mouth affects your breathing, sleep, and focus.
behavior & Regulation
A relaxed well-functioning mouth helps you handle stress and feel calm.
posture & balance
The tongue and jaw help your body stay steady and move smoothly.
facial growth
How your mouth rests shapes your face, jaw, and comfort.
How Long Has Your Mouth Been Sending You Signals?
The same underlying patterns can appear differently throughout life—from infancy to adulthood.
Babies
- Breastfeeding challenges
- Reflux or excessive gas
- Open mouth posture
- Noisy breathing
- Choking or coughing during feeds
Children
- Speech delays
- Picky eating
- Mouth breathing
- Poor sleep
- Difficulty focusing or regulating
Teens & Adults
- Jaw tension, clenching or TMJ discomfort
- Poor sleep or daytime fatigue
- Headaches or chronic facial tension
- Orthodontic relapse or shifting teeth
The question isn’t which symptom came first.
It’s what they’re trying to tell you together.
Ready for Answers
That Finally Make Sense?
If you’ve been searching for answers without seeing the whole picture, a comprehensive evaluation can help connect the pieces and give you a clear plan for what comes next.
Understand the why
Discover the patterns behind the symptoms.
RecEIve your plan
Leave with personalized next steps.
move forward
With clarity direction & support.
Ready to Get Started?
“I highly recommend Sandy as a speech therapist. She worked with our daughter for 12 months, and we have seen significant improvement in her speech and confidence. Sandy is an extremely competent professional and truly loves her work and clients.
- Susan – Orlando, FL
“I’ll be honest—I was skeptical at first. The idea that mouth function could be behind my child’s speech and behavior issues sounded… out there. But The Speech Studio connected all the dots in a way that made complete sense. What seemed crazy at first ended up being the missing piece. It’s been life-changing for our entire family.”
- Joe – Reno, NV
“The Speech Studio is different—in the best way. I never felt like we were just going through the motions. Everything was explained to me clearly, and I finally understood what was happening in therapy. I felt like a true part of the process, not just a bystander.”
- Dorothy – Los Angeles, CA
“I’ve been through a few clinics, and The Speech Studio is truly unique. I never had to wonder what was happening in sessions—everything was broken down in a way that made sense. I felt included, not confused. That alone made a huge difference for me as a parent.”
- Sam – Apopka, FL
“I honestly thought I was going to go the rest of my life with a lisp. It was something I had just accepted. But The Speech Studio completely changed that—not only did they help correct my speech, but they uncovered the root of my ongoing sleep issues. I found out I had something called a tongue tie. At first, I didn’t want to deal with it—who wants to go through a procedure? But eventually, I realized living with it was far more painful. Getting it addressed was one of the best decisions I’ve made. My sleep is better, my speech is clearer, and I feel like I’m finally living at 100%.”
- Jim – South Lake Tahoe, NV
Areas We Serve
For your convenience, we proudly offer Teletherapy in CA, NV, and FL
We are based in Marina del Rey, CA and offer limited in- home services* to families in West Los Angeles:
Coaching services are available nationwide.
*Additional Travel Fees Apply
Specialized Training Beyond Traditional Speech Therapy
Recommendations are informed by advanced training across speech, feeding, myofunctional therapy, breathing, and early intervention.
