Speech, Language, & Myofunctional Therapy That Looks Beyond the Symptoms
From speech sound disorders and early language delays to tongue ties, mouth breathing, oral habits, and swallowing concerns, we help children, teens, and adults find the root cause and make real progress. Proudly serving families in Vestavia Hills, Hoover, Homewood, Mountain Brook, and greater Birmingham.
Our Mission
To provide thoughtful, evidence-based care that looks beyond the symptoms and honors the whole person. We strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals and families throughout greater Birmingham feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Our Specialties
We provide individualized care for children, teens, and adults, with a focus on speech sound disorders, early language development, orofacial myofunctional therapy, swallowing disorders, and tongue ties. Every plan is tailored to each client’s unique needs and built to address the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Why Work With Us
You're never just another appointment at Salt & Light. We take time to understand your concerns, build meaningful relationships, and collaborate with families and other providers. We believe lasting progress grows from consistent care, shared commitment, and a genuine partnership.
Our Therapy Services
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Our comprehensive evaluations help us understand your concerns, identify areas of need, and determine the best path forward. We take time to look at the whole picture so recommendations are tailored to each individual.
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We help children and teens develop clearer speech, stronger language skills, and greater confidence communicating. Therapy addresses articulation, phonological disorders, language delays, and other communication challenges through engaging, individualized sessions.
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We address oral habits, tongue posture, lip closure, and swallowing patterns that can affect oral function. Treatment focuses on improving coordination and establishing healthy, functional patterns for children, teens, and adults.
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Communication and oral function matter at every age. We provide individualized therapy for adults experiencing voice difficulties, oral motor challenges, swallowing concerns within our scope, and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
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Sometimes parents need guidance, not another appointment for their child. Our parent consultations provide practical strategies, education, and individualized recommendations to help families better understand and support their child's development.
Because great therapy is about more than what happens in the therapy room.
No two clients come to us with the same story, challenges, or goals. We take time to listen, ask questions, and connect the dots, creating a thoughtful path forward that supports progress in everyday life, not just during therapy sessions.
Meet Your Therapist
Hi! I’m Amanda.
I'm the owner and founder of Salt & Light Speech-Language Resources. When I opened Salt & Light, my heart was to create a welcoming place where children, teens, and adults could feel comfortable, supported, and truly cared for.
Before becoming a speech-language pathologist, I worked as a physical therapist assistant, and I still love bringing movement into my therapy sessions. I've always believed that learning doesn't have to happen sitting at a table!
I live in Hoover, Alabama, with my husband, Paul, who has been my biggest supporter, our two cats, and our bossy bunny, Wednesday, who pretty much runs the household!
Ages Served
At Salt & Light we see clients aged 2 years and older. Myofunctional therapy is for clients ages 4 and older.
Location
Visit us at our clinic in Vestavia Hills or virtually anywhere in the state of Alabama.
Insurance
We currently accept BCBS & All Kids.
We do not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Helpful Resources for Curious Parents
Our FREE Root Cause Resource Library includes three interactive guides designed to help you explore connections between breathing, oral habits, and sleep. Discover what to look for, organize your questions, and feel more confident taking the next step.
How to Get Started
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Getting started is simple! Our brief questionnaire helps us learn about your concerns, understand what you're looking for, and determine whether our services are a good fit for your needs. Once submitted, our team will review your information and contact you about next steps.
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We'll take time to assess your concerns, identify strengths and areas of need, and discuss our findings with you. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of what's happening and our recommendations for moving forward.
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If therapy is recommended, we'll develop a treatment plan based on your individual goals. Our sessions are designed to build skills through consistent care, with practical strategies to support progress between appointments.
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Progress takes time, practice, and teamwork! We'll celebrate milestones along the way while helping you carry new skills into everyday routines, where they can make the greatest difference.
More Ways to Learn
With Us.
Beyond the therapy room, families can keep learning through our self-paced course, our tongue-tie e-book, and the Root Cause Conversations podcast.
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