ABOUT

Melissa Goff holds a master's degree in speech-language pathology from Sacred Heart University. She is licensed in both North and South Carolina. Melissa provides speech therapy in English and Spanish.

She regularly attends continuing education courses and conferences to stay current with the latest research in the field.

Melissa is an orofacial myologist, providing myofunctional ("myo") therapy to clients with current or past history of tongue and lip ties, airway issues, feeding problems, and/or thumb sucking. Melissa is certified as a QOM (Qualified Orofacial Myologist) with Neo-Health Services. To receive the QOM distinction, therapists must pass a written exam and submit a case study for board review.

Melissa also provides speech, language, feeding, fluency, and pragmatic therapy for the pediatric population. Past therapy experiences have included serving in public schools, private schools, home health, telehealth, and private practice settings.

Melissa works closely with families and teachers to provide education and support throughout the therapy process. She also collaborates with other healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, dentists, occupational therapists, and psychologists, to ensure that each child receives comprehensive and coordinated care.

Melissa understands every child is unique, and she tailors her therapy programs to meet the individual needs and goals of each child and family. Melissa uses evidence-based practices and innovative techniques to make therapy fun and engaging for children of all ages. As a mother, Melissa understands the need to incorporate therapy strategies into the daily routine. She seeks ways to seamlessly integrate carryover of skills.

Outside of work, Melissa enjoys exercise, audiobooks, and traveling. She is also a co-leader in her daughter's Girl Scouts troop.

CREDENTIALS

M.S., SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

ASHA-ACCREDITED (CCC-SLP)

Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM)

N.C. LICENSE #13708

S.C. LICENSE #6644

M.E. LICENSE #3204

SPEAKS SPANISH

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Advanced Coursework

Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM) Distinction

Neo-Health Services Orofacial Myology: From Basics to Habituation

TalksTools Level 1: Oral Placement Therapy (OPT)
TalkTools OPT: Clinical Implications for Tongue Thrusts & Lisps

Diane Bahr: Prevention of Speech, Feeding, and Mouth Development Problems Ages Birth-Age 2

Treatment of Picky & Problem Eaters Using Food Chaining Therapy

CAPDOTS Qualified Service Provider (Auditory Processing Disorder)

Our Team

Leigh Price-Garvis, M.S., CCC-SLP

Leigh has over a decade of experience treating feeding and swallowing disorders. Leigh previously worked at Union Memorial Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. After having children, Leigh's focus switched to pediatrics. A Baltimore native, she earned her master's degree in speech-language pathology from Loyola College in Maryland. Leigh is primarily serving children in preschools and elementary schools, with a focus on pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorders, speech sound delays. and receptive/expressive language delays.

Outside of work, Leigh enjoys time with her family and reading.

Rachel Knox, M.S., CCC-SLP (Bilingual/Spanish)

Rachel has 20+ years of experience in pediatrics with a focus on bilingual (Spanish) language development. Rachel previously worked in schools and early intervention settings. Rachel earned her master's degree in speech-language pathology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Rachel is primarily serving children in preschools and elementary schools, with a focus on bilingual children, speech sound delays. fluency disorders, and receptive/expressive language delays. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys time with her family and swimming.

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Mission Statement

At Sunflower, we provide a collaborative and personalized experience with a focus on FUN and engaging therapy.

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