Feeding & Myofunctional Therapy in Lexington & Georgetown, KY

Helping Children Eat, Breathe, and Thrive With Confidence

Feeding struggles and oral-motor challenges can impact your child’s nutrition, growth, development, and overall well-being. Our Feeding & Myofunctional Therapy programs at Kentucky Therapy Solutions are designed to help children overcome difficulties with chewing, swallowing, breathing patterns, tongue posture, and oral habits.

With specialized training and a compassionate approach, our therapists help families across Lexington and Georgetown make meaningful improvements that last.

Why Choose Kentucky Therapy Solutions

• Experienced feeding and orofacial myofunctional therapists
• Evidence-based strategies tailored to your child
• Support for picky eating, sensory feeding issues, oral habits, and more
• Collaborative approach between therapist, child, and parent
• Safe, supportive, pressure-free treatment environment

Feeding Therapy Services

We help infants, toddlers, and children who experience:

Picky Eating & Food Aversions

Building comfort and confidence with new textures, flavors, and foods.

Sensory-Based Feeding Challenges

Supporting children who are sensitive to chewing, temperature, or textures.

Oral-Motor Difficulties

Improving chewing, swallowing, and overall feeding coordination.

Failure to Thrive or Limited Diets

Creating structured, supportive plans to increase nutrition variety.

Transitioning From Tube Feeding

Guided, careful progression toward oral feeding.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT)

OMT helps correct improper muscle function and oral habits that affect:

• Breathing
• Sleep quality
• Swallowing
• Tongue posture
• Speech clarity
• Facial growth and development

We treat concerns such as:

Mouth Breathing

Helping children transition to healthier nasal breathing patterns.

Tongue-Tie-Related Concerns

Pre- and post-release therapy to support proper healing and function.

Thumb Sucking & Oral Habits

Eliminating prolonged habits that impact oral development.

Low Tongue Posture & Tongue Thrust

Strengthening oral muscles for healthier swallowing and speech.

What to Expect

Your child receives a full feeding and myofunctional assessment to determine exactly what’s causing their challenges. We then create a customized plan that includes:

• One-on-one therapy
• Parent training for home carryover
• Structured progress milestones
• Coordination with medical or dental providers when needed

Our goal is simple: help your child build healthy, confident eating and oral motor habits for life.

Start Feeding & Myofunctional Therapy Today

If mealtimes are stressful or your child is struggling with oral-motor habits, we’re here to help.

Serving Lexington & Georgetown, KY
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