BodyWorks Therapy Specialists

01/20/2026

👅 Quick check-in: Where is your tongue resting right now?

Most people don’t realize this, but the ideal resting position for the tongue is gently suctioned to the roof of the mouth, with the tip resting just behind the top front teeth (not pushing on them), and the lips closed.

Why does this matter?
✅ Breathing: Proper tongue posture supports nasal breathing and helps keep the airway open. A low or forward tongue can contribute to mouth breathing and airway restriction.
✅ Facial growth & development: In children, consistent tongue-to-palate contact provides natural support for the jaw, guiding healthy facial growth. In adults, it helps maintain oral posture and stability.
✅ Oral function: Correct tongue rest posture supports efficient swallowing, speech clarity, and overall oral muscle balance.

If you or your child's tongue is resting low or against the teeth, it may be time to bring awareness to this habit AND we can help! Small changes, practiced consistently, can make a big difference over time.

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at BodyWorks Therapy Specialists! 🎄❤️ We are so thankful for the incredible families we get to serve. Sharing a few sweet snapshots of some of our Santa babies and festive kiddos who brought extra joy to the clinic this week. Wishing your family a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments.

12/21/2025

🎄 It’s the holiday season!! 🌲 So so so much fun and laughter celebrating together.

12/21/2025

🎅✨ Let’s celebrate Christmas Week at BodyWorks! ✨🎅

• Monday – Festive sweaters & holiday wear
• Tuesday – Christmas PJs
• Wednesday – Fun Christmas accessories
• Friday – PJs again!

We’ll close early on Dec 24 and be closed Dec 25 to celebrate with family.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all our amazing families! 🎄

11/27/2025

Dear Fantastic Folks,

Today is the day. The turkey-filled extravaganza that is Thanksgiving is here, and we wanted to drop you a note filled with understanding, support, and a sprinkle of humor for those with pint-sized (or quart-sized) picky eaters.

Firstly, let’s all take a collective deep breath. Thanksgiving can be a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells that would make even the bravest food adventurer a little hesitant. But fear not, you’re not alone in this culinary adventure!

Now, here’s the scoop: it’s totally okay if your kiddo decides that Thanksgiving is a “just eat bread” kind of day (or crackers or Mac and Cheese or Veggie straws– you get the drift). Thanksgiving should be about joy, family, and giving thanks, not a battleground for broccoli.

So, if dear Aunt Carol becomes the green bean ambassador, gently let her know that today is officially declared a day of culinary chill, as per your feeding therapist’s expert advice. Feel free to playfully tell her you have a “permission slip” to keep things stress-free and tasty.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with laughter, love, and, of course, your child’s favorite comfort food!

Gratefully,

Megan, Kirsten, & Clare

11/25/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Speech Therapist, Kirsten! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating someone who is truly essential to our team. Kirsten brings steadiness, kindness, and a level of clinical expertise that spans every stage of development from infant feeding and early language to speech sound disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders. She is consistently thorough and thoughtful.

Kirsten is always on the move (we’re still not convinced she stops long enough to eat lunch), usually with a coffee in hand, and she keeps us up to date on all the latest Taylor Swift news. Taylor Fridays on Alexa wouldn’t be the same without her! She is reliable, skilled, and someone families and coworkers instantly trust.

We’re grateful for the way she shows up every single day and for the impact she makes on her patients and our team.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten — we’re lucky to have you.

11/15/2025

✨ Adoption Announcement ✨
Today, our hearts are overflowing with joy as we celebrate a beautiful milestone for our amazing Speech-Language Pathologist, Megan Dewberry, and her family!
After 1,562 days in foster care, sweet ReKale is officially and forever a part of the Dewberry family! ❤️🎉
Megan and her family are elated to welcome this precious boy into their home and hearts—where he has long belonged. Please join us in congratulating them on this incredible day filled with love, gratitude, and new beginnings.
Welcome home, ReKale! ❤️🏡❤️

11/13/2025

🎉💗 Happy Birthday to our favorite IBCLC, Heather! 💗🎉

We may be a little biased, but we truly believe Heather is the best of the best — second to none when it comes to her incredible knowledge, expertise, compassion, and her unwavering dedication to helping mamas and their babies reach their breastfeeding goals. 🍼✨

Today is all about her! We’re wishing Heather the happiest birthday and the best day ever. Thank you for everything you bring to BodyWorks Therapy Specialists — our team (and our families!) are so lucky to have you! 💕

11/08/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to our amazing owner and colleague, Ashley Larson! 🎉
We had an absolute blast celebrating you this week, Ashley! You set the example for all of us every single day leading with passion, integrity, and an unmatched work ethic. Your dedication to the field, thirst for knowledge, and drive for excellence are truly inspiring.
We’re so grateful to call you not just our boss, but our friend. 💙
Join us in wishing Ashley the happiest of birthdays and an incredible year ahead!

10/31/2025

🎃👻💀We had some awfully cute trick or treaters come in for therapy this week! 🎃👻💀

10/30/2025

🎃 No tricks here! It’s such a treat to work with you, Ashley and Shelly! 👻

October is Physical Therapy Month, and we’re celebrating our amazing PT team! From helping little ones achieve important milestones like rolling, crawling, and walking, to strengthening core muscles, improving stability, and supporting healthy breathing patterns, Ashley and Shelly play a vital role in helping our patients move, grow, and thrive. 💪💨

Their expertise ensures each child builds the strength, coordination, and confidence needed for success, and our clinic simply wouldn’t be complete without the knowledge, dedication, and heart they bring to our multidisciplinary team. ❤️

Help us celebrate our spooktacular PTs this month! 🧡🕸️