Meet Our Team
OWNER + THERAPIST
Amanda Chastain, MA, CCC-SLP, COM
Pediatric Speech and Feeding Therapist, Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM), Certified TummyTime! TM Method Instructor, Certified Breath Coach
Amanda Chastain is an ASHA certified and Kentucky Licensed speech-language pathologist with specialization in the areas of orofacial myology and pediatric feeding. She is a board-certified orofacial myologist (COM®), a certified breath coach through Yoga Teacher's College, and a certified TummyTime! Method Instructor. She is the creator and instructor of Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning (GOMAP) for infant and toddler feeding, co-instructor for both Understanding the Orofacial Complex (30-hour orofacial myology training), and myo-based mini modules for Growth & Collaboration with Kristie Gatto, MA, CCC-SLP, COM, and is a past president of the International Association of Orofacial Myology. Amanda also provides parent and professional coaching services in these areas of expertise. As the owner and director of Therapy Specialist Network, she dedicates her focus of practice to oral dysfunction from birth across the lifespan; including supporting families as their babies learn to feed and thrive. Her intervention programs are guided by an inclusive mindset that integrates airway health, sleep hygiene, brain & body connection, and optimal oral function as a foundation to help patients and their families reach their full biologic potential. A focus on developing movement and rhythms that create synchronized body systems for peak wellness results in intervention programs that generate positive and lasting change. Happy. Healthy. Thriving.
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Guided Oral Movements with Active Patterning (GOMAP): for Infant & Toddler Feeding (Creator & Instructor)
Understanding the Orofacial Complex Orofacial Myology Course (Co-Instructor)
TOTS: Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
Pediatric Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping Techniques for Swallowing Disorders
Gillespie Approach – Craniosacral Fascial Therapy
Myofascial Release for Swallowing Disorders
Tummy Time! Method & Advanced Tummy Time! Method
Autonomic Nervous System Therapeutics
A Sensory Motor Approach to Modified Baby Led Weaning for At Risk Infants
When Baby Can't Suck: An Advanced Course for Therapists
AEIOU An Integrated Approach to Pediatric Feeding
Treatment of Picky and Problem Eaters Using Food Chaining Therapy
Orofacial Myology: Make the Connection
More Than Words®: Hanen Certification Workshop
PRACTICE MANAGER
Dana Matteson
Dana is our practice manager and completes all medical billing, intake, and assists with scheduling, communication, and timely documentation. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience with medical billing making initial intake, insurance authorizations, and pre-certifications as easy for families as possible. She is able to answer questions about billing, statements, and authorizations as well as help families with questions related to our areas of specialty. Our clinic is able to function well because she is masterfully handling all of these areas allowing our therapists to focus on outstanding patient care.