Founder & Speech Language Pathologist
Kendra Clerkin-Males, M.S., CCC-SLP, QOM, CMT®
Kendra Clerkin-Males is a licensed and board-certified speech-language pathologist, Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM), and Certified Myofunctional Therapist (CMT®) with over 20 years of experience in her field. Her expertise spans a range of orofacial myofunctional disorders, including evaluating and treating oral restrictions (tongue, lip, cheek ties), tongue thrust, habit elimination, and developing typical chewing and swallowing patterns.
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Kendra is committed to identifying and addressing the root causes of speech and feeding challenges, applying a holistic approach that supports both immediate and long-term improvements. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development, staying current with advancements through certifications, specialized training, and continual education to provide evidence-based care for her clients.
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Outside of her professional role, Kendra enjoys spending time with her family, walking her dog Toby, visiting the beach to watch her boys surf, and unwinding with card and board games.
Advanced Training & Certifications
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QOM Qualified Orofacial Myologist
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CMT® Certified Myofunctional Therapist
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Chrysalis Orofacial: TOTS Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training
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A Functional Approach to TMD and Orofacial Pain
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SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding
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Mealtime Miseries: Management of Complex Feeding Issues
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PROMPT Level I (Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets)
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PROMPT Level II (Institute’s Bridging” Technique to Intervention)
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The Myo Membership
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Early Intervention Certification
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Talk Tools