Speech, Feeding & More – Sondra Webner, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM, TSHH & Kassidy Siewert, M.A., CCC-SLP

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Speech-language therapy addresses articulation, receptive language, expressive language, pragmatic language, assistive technology (sign, PECS, tablets etc.), oral motor skills/ dysphagia (swallowing) and behavioral feeding skills. When appropriate, Craniosacral Therapy and other techniques may be used to facilitate speech and feeding goals.

Integrative approach for Infants includes Craniosacral therapy , oral motor, TummyTime! and massage therapy techniques to benefit latching, suck-swallow sequence, pre-post tongue tie revision and oral-facial disorders. TummyTime! Method classes offered.

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Sondra Webner, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM, TSHH

Sondra Webner, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM, TSHH is a Speech-Language Pathologist who received her undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University. She holds Professional Speech-Language Pathology licenses in both New York and Indiana. She is an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myologist. She has a Teacher of Speech and Hearing Handicapped Teachers Certificate for New York State and an Indiana Professional Educator License for Communication Disorders. She has 30 years of pediatric experience in New York and Indiana treating children in homes, schools and private practice environments. She has learned from children and adults with a wide variety of disabilities and skills. She has broadened her practice with orofacial myofunctional training to assist children and adults with tied oral tissue, open mouth posture, mouth breathing and jaw issues find relief and optimal function. Twenty years of CranioSacral therapy experience assists in facilitating and supporting therapy goals with nervous system regulation. These are a unique combination of therapy tools that can offer an individualized whole body perspective.

Kassidy Siewert, M.A., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist | Myofunctional Therapist | Feeding Therapist

Kassidy is a Speech-Language Pathologist dedicated to helping individuals of all ages achieve their full potential in communication, eating, and overall health. With a decade of experience working in early intervention, schools, and outpatient settings, Kassidy has had the privilege of supporting families navigating a variety of communication disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and feeding difficulties.  She also is bilingual in English and Spanish, which has allowed her to provide inclusive, culturally relevant care to Spanish-speaking families.

Having personally experienced sleep-disordered breathing, fatigue, orthodontic relapse, and other related issues, Kassidy understands firsthand the impact of untreated underlying causes. Her own journey led her to discover myofunctional therapy as a solution to treat the root causes of these challenges, rather than just managing symptoms.

With specialized training in orofacial myofunctional therapy through the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT), Kassidy takes a holistic, individualized approach to treatment. By improving tongue posture, oral-motor skills, and orofacial muscle coordination, she helps clients overcome a variety of challenges in speech, breathing, and eating, leading to lasting improvements in overall health and quality of life.

Outside of the therapy room, Kassidy enjoys spending quality time with her husband, one year-old son, and dog. She loves being outdoors—whether it’s going for walks, hiking, biking, rollerblading, or tending to her garden. Kassidy and her husband also share a passion for music and enjoy serving on their church’s worship team together.

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