Myo Speech & Swallow

Myo Speech and Swallow is a holistic practice that addresses the root causes affecting nasal breathing, feeding, swallowing, and orofacial function. Our approach prioritizes functional impact and integrates comprehensive techniques in therapy. 

We offer in-home and virtual services for speech, swallowing/feeding, OMDs, cognition and Voice evaluations and treatments for all ages, starting from infancy-adulthood.

We offer services in English, Hebrew and American Sign Language. 

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About Coral

Coral Moghadam MS., CCC SLP is a California licensed and Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, and Lactation Specialist with years of experience working with children and adults across a variety of settings including schools, skilled nursing facilities, and private practice. Coral specializes in cognition, communication, voice, swallowing and orofacial myofunctional disorders.

Coral graduated from California State University, of Northridge in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Deaf Education and completed a secondary degree in Communicative Disorders. Coral completed her Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from Emerson College and earned her CCC’s in Los Angeles, CA. Coral is married and has three lovely children who inspire her everyday.

Our Priority is Functional Impact!

Services Offered:

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
 (Dates back for more than 115 years!)

Breathing
Re-education

Lactation

Dysphagia

Feeding and
Swallowing

Voice Therapy

Cognitive
Communication

Aphasia

Languages: English, Hebrew, American Sign Language, Spanish

What is Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

A specialized therapeutic approach that focuses on correcting dysfunctions of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. It involves a series of exercises designed to improve the strength, coordination, and function of the orofacial muscles, which can help with issues like tongue thrusting, improper swallowing, and speech difficulties.

OMT is often used to address a variety of conditions, including:

  • Sleep-disordered breathing: such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).
  • Maladaptive oral habits: like thumb sucking or nail biting.
  • Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): disorders of the jaw muscles, TMJs, and nerves associated with chronic facial pain.
  • Orthodontic issues: to support proper alignment of teeth and jaws.
  • Speech and swallowing disorders: to improve articulation and swallowing efficiency.

The Team:

In Myofunctional therapy we use an Interdisciplinary Approach with a variety of professionals which can include:

  • Speech Therapist
  • Dentist/Orthodontist
  • Feeding Therapist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Craniosacral Therapist
  • ENT
  • Airway Centric Team (a particular focus on the health of your airway and facial development as the primary concern and dental aesthetics as secondary)
  • And more

Therapy is typically conducted by trained professionals such as speech-language pathologists, dental providers, and other allied health professionals. It involves both static and dynamic exercises tailored to the individual’s needs to help restore correct oral resting posture and function.

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What are OMD’s?

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)

OMDs may affect, directly and/or indirectly:
Other Commons Issues:

  • Sleep, facial skeletal growth & development, breathing, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, posture, TMJ movement, oral hygiene, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial esthetics, head posture, & more.
  • These are patterns involving oral & orofacial musculature that interfere with normal growth, development, or function of orofacial structures (Mason, n.d.A). OMDs are found in children, adolescents, & adults.
  • OMDs co-occur with a variety of speech & swallowing disorders. OMD may reflect the interplay of learned behaviors, physical/ structural variables, genetic & environmental factors (Maspero, Prevedello, Giannini, Galbiati, & Farronato, 2014).

Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD):

Disorders of the jaw muscles, TMJs, and nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Problems that prevent the system of muscles, bones, & joints from working in a coordinated fashion can result in a TMD. TMD = TMJD, TMJ/TMD or TMJ/D (Johns Hopkins Medicine).


Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB):

“Refers to a collapse at any level of the upper airway resulting in abnormal breathing patterns during sleep. SDB can reduce oxygenation of the brain, change in neural physiology and function and a lack of restorative sleep essential to optimal daytime functioning.” (Nicole Archambault, ASHA Leader, February 2018)

Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS):

“Caused by a slowing or blockage of air in the nasal passages during sleep, disrupting it & causing fatigue. It is similar to OSA as the soft tissue of the throat relaxes, the size of the airway is reduced, & disturbed sleep & consequent daytime impairment, including excessive daytime sleepiness results (Stanford Health Care).

Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs):

Are a thick webbing of fascia or connective tissue that lead to symptoms and functional impact. If there is no functional impact, there is no tie. There are 7 locations in the oral cavity: 2 labial (upper, lower), 1 lingual, 4 buccal (2 upper, 2 lower bilaterally). TOTs may impact airway, sleep, chewing, swallowing, speaking, and posture.

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See What My Clients Are Saying

I have been living with PD’s for 12 years, and got to a point where my swallowing was being severely affected. It constantly felt like I had something stuck in my throat. Coral worked with me to improve my swallowing and focused on my efficiency and function. She taught me strategies to allow me to feel more confident with my swallowing.

Lorenzo B.

I suffered a stroke 6 months ago and had difficulty swallowing and speaking. I was scared to choke on my food and was limited with what I could eat. Coral was so patient with me during all of our sessions and was able to help me regain my swallowing function and return to eating regular foods without fear that I would choke again. I also had slow speech and she taught me how to improve my speaking skills. I will forever be grateful!

Emily C.

Coral has been a wonderful help to my voice therapy and speech. I have been living with PD’s for 20 years and have been struggling with speaking and projecting my voice. I have been able to project my voice better and have conversations with my grandkids which was the most important to me. She also worked on my breath support, and Oral Care and developed a routine that I could do independently.

Lilly S.

Success Stories

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