North Idaho Speech & Myo, LLC


Your guide to
improved oral function.

Hi, I’m Kristi, your local speech-language pathologist who specializes in the mechanical, structural, and muscular aspects of oral function. At North Idaho Speech and Myo, I believe in having fun and feeling good about the work my clients engage in. I look forward to guiding clients through strategies to meet their goals for clearer speech sounds, smoother speech, and better function of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw via holistic practices.

Each type of therapy I offer is highly personalized for each client. I listen to what you are hoping to achieve and make sure to work with you to forge a path to your destination.

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Speech therapy

Kristi assesses how children make speech sounds and identify which speech sound pathway best matches their needs in order to teach them how to make these sounds accurately.

My goal is that kids can be understood better by family, friends, school personnel, and unfamiliar listeners.

Myofunctional Therapy

I work with muscles of the mouth that may contribute to speech sound errors, swallow prep difficulties, jaw pain, TMJ issues, sucking habits, mouth breathing, and so much more!

Teaching the tongue, lips, cheeks, and jaw to work better together leads to improvement in breathing, swallowing, sleeping, and speech.

Stuttering Therapy

I work through the mental and physical aspects of reducing stuttering or smoothing out speech so your child feels comfortable with the way their words sound out loud.

I encourage acceptance of our unique ways of speaking and provide education for families to understand the basis of stuttering.

The 6 steps to success

Here’s how to get on the path to achieve your goals.

01.

Make the call

Let’s chat over the phone and ensure that we are the best fit for your needs. You can tell us the problem or the goal and we’ll let you know how we can help.

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02.

Complete an eval

I need to know where we’re starting from so we know what to work on together and how to best achieve the results you want to see. This step assesses your current abilities and gives us a baseline for future growth. It’s a great way to show how far you’ve come after all the hard work you put in.

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03.

Discuss the options

Myofunctional therapy is most often a collaborative experience between the patient and a variety of professionals who are committed to helping the patient achieve their goals. Decide which option is the best fit for you.

Speech therapy happens between the SLP and patient via a personalized schedule.

04.

Commit to growth

Growth in speech sounds and oral muscle training requires establishing new routines of movement through repetition. If you want to see change, you must put in the daily work to make it happen.

05.

Show up

I tailor treatment sessions to your particular needs, and that takes time and thoughtfulness to prepare for. Please respect the time that goes into your session by being prompt and consistent. Your progress will likely be prompt and consistent as well!

06.

Go forth and be well

Speech therapy and myofunctional therapy aren’t meant to be life-long. I have specialized knowledge we are excited to teach, practice, and review with you, but you won’t need me forever! I look forward to being a stepping stone in your journey to wellness.