Melissa has over 20 years of experience treating various types of swallowing, speech articulation, and language disorders. Her experience includes all age ranges, from pediatric through geriatric. Melissa is board certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She is licensed to provide speech therapy to patients who reside in California or Indiana. She is a certified member of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). Additionally, she received training by Dr. Randy Jenks, whose unique therapy program quickly and effectively eliminates tongue thrust and other symptoms of an orofacial myofunctional disorder. Melissa is an ambassador of The Breathe Institute and a liaison of the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD). Melissa's teletherapy practice is dedicated to helping children and adults improve muscle function of the face and mouth, instill the correct swallow pattern and orofacial rest posture, and communicate effectively.