Lifespan Therapy

12/24/2025

Our office is closed this week to allow our staff quality time with their families. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 29th.

11/13/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Alicia for receiving her 2nd ACE award! ACE awards are given to recognize professionals who have demonstrated their commitment to lifelong learning by earning 70 hours of professional development within a 36-month period. 🎉

10/10/2025

Let us all congratulate Alicia White, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT® on becoming a Certified Myofunctional Therapist® (CMT®)! Way to go, Alicia! We’re so proud of you! 🎉👏
Alicia White, MS, CCC-SLP, CMT® is a Speech-Language Pathologist in Western North Carolina and has been practicing since 2016. She is an ACE award recipient in having completed extensive continuation hours to advance her skillset when targeting cognition, language development, and feeding therapy in addition to myofunctional therapy training through the Myo Method and Orofacial Myology.
She is also certified in the SimonSays OMT program to assist in working with individuals with tongue/lip ties and other orofacial myofunctional disorders. After navigating feeding challenges with her own children, Alicia's clinical focus began to shift and sparked an interest in myofunctional therapy. That personal journey deepened her passion for supporting families through a more holistic, whole-individual approach.
Alicia currently owns and operates her private practice, Lifespan Therapy, where she enjoys working with a variety of clientele to incorporate skills from multiple facets to provide the best quality of care.
We are proud of you!🤩

10/08/2025

🎉 We’re celebrating 4 years! 🎉

Four years ago, Lifespan Therapy began with a simple mission — to help individuals of all ages find their voice, connect with others, and thrive in their daily lives. 💬💙

Over the years, we’ve grown, learned, and had the privilege of serving so many wonderful clients and families. None of this would be possible without our incredible team, supportive community, and every person who has trusted us along the way.

Here’s to continued growth, connection, and communication — because every voice matters. 💜💚💙

10/01/2025

🌟 October is AAC Awareness Month! 🌟

AAC stands for Augmentative and Alternative Communication—a variety of tools and strategies that support people who have difficulty with speech. This can include anything from picture boards and sign language to high-tech speech-generating devices.

AAC helps individuals find their voice, connect with others, and share their ideas. 💬❤️

This month, let’s celebrate the power of communication in all its forms and spread awareness about the importance of accessible communication for everyone.

✨ Every voice matters. Every way of communicating counts. ✨

09/23/2025

Welcome Jesse Guffey to the Lifespan Therapy team as our new Client Care Coordinator!!!

Jesse has been working in the medical field since the age of 19 and is passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others. She feels the most rewarding parts of her career is the opportunity to turn a challenging day into a brighter one for those she is interacting with.

Jesse is married to a wonderful husband, and together are raising two energetic little boys in addition to proudly serving as foster parents. Outside of work, Jesse enjoy spending quality time with her family—whether it’s baking with her son, playing with her dog Tucker, or spending time on the water. From lakes and creeks to the ocean, the beach is her favorite place to recharge.

09/23/2025

Welcome Angela Moran to the Lifespan Therapy team as our new virtual SLP!!!

Angela Moran is a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association with a Certificate of Clinical Competence and is licensed to practice speech therapy in North Carolina. She received her bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University and her master’s degree from South Carolina State University. Angela has been a practicing SLP since 2023 and has experience in a variety of clinical settings including early intervention, schools, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities.
Her clinical experience includes working with individuals with dysphagia, autism spectrum disorder, language and articulation disorders, and those who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Angela is passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan and values building meaningful connections with clients and families throughout the therapy process.
Angela currently lives in Cary, NC. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, and has recently taken up crocheting as a new hobby.

08/25/2025

✨ Did you know your tongue posture and breathing patterns can impact your orthodontic results?
👄 Mouth breathing and incorrect tongue resting posture can cause teeth to shift even after braces.
🌟 Myofunctional therapy helps retrain these habits so your smile stays in place!

📲 Message us today to learn more about protecting your smile!

Send a message to learn more

08/22/2025

✨ We’re Hiring! Remote SLP Opportunity ✨

Do you love helping students find their voice? 🗣️💡
We’re looking for a warm and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team in supporting a K–12 charter school!

🌟 Position Highlights:
✔️ Part-time or Full-time flexibility
✔️ 100% Remote (work from home in your comfiest socks 🧦)
✔️ Serve amazing K–12 students who are ready to shine ✨
✔️ Join a supportive, collaborative therapy team

💻 What You’ll Do:

Provide virtual speech therapy services

Support students with communication goals (and celebrate their wins 🎉)

Participate in IEPs and team collaboration

Bring your creativity to make sessions engaging & fun!

📍 Who We’re Looking For:

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (active NC license or ability to obtain)

Passionate about helping students succeed

Comfortable using technology for virtual therapy

💌 Apply today and make a difference—one word at a time!
Send your resume to info@lifespantherapytx.com

08/12/2025

📣 Lifespan Therapy is Hiring!
We’re looking for a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP or SLPA) to join our team! Perfect for SLPs wanting to supplement their caseload or enjoy a flexible schedule.

🕒 Schedule: Evenings + Fridays (flexible options!)
💬 What You’ll Do:
• Provide high-quality evaluation & treatment for communication/swallowing disorders
• Develop personalized therapy plans
• Collaborate with families & professionals to help clients thrive

What We’re Looking For:
✅ NC SLP License (CCC-SLP or SLP-A)
✅ Strong clinical skills with pediatric and/or adult populations
✅ A compassionate, team-oriented professional

Location: Fletcher, NC

📧 Apply: Send your resume to info@lifespantherapytx.com

07/30/2025

🌀 What is Myofunctional Therapy? 🌀
It’s more than just tongue exercises!

Myofunctional therapy is a specialized approach that focuses on strengthening the muscles of the face, mouth, and tongue to improve breathing, speaking, eating, and even sleep.

👄 Does your child:
– Breathe through their mouth often?
– Have trouble saying certain sounds?
– Struggle with chewing or swallowing?
– Still suck a thumb or pacifier past toddlerhood?

These may be signs of a myofunctional disorder—and that’s where we come in.

Our therapy targets the root cause by retraining the muscles to function the way they’re meant to.
It’s gentle, effective, and can make a lasting difference.

✨ Strong muscles = better function = thriving kids.

📩 Have questions? We’re happy to chat about how myofunctional therapy can support your child’s development.

07/15/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Jessie! 🌟

Please join us in giving a warm Lifespan Therapy welcome to the newest member of our speech team — Jessica “Jessie” Herbert, CF-SLP! 👏

Jessie is a recent graduate of Western Carolina University and holds a temporary clinical fellow license to practice speech-language pathology in North Carolina. She brings a strong foundation of clinical experience across preschools, elementary schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice — serving both children and adults in areas such as:

🗣️ Augmentative & Alternative Communication
🎤 Voice & Articulation
🧠 Cognition & Language
💬 Social Communication & Fluency
🥄 Swallowing & Feeding
👂 Hearing Support

Jessie’s passion lies in empowering others to communicate more effectively and thrive in everyday life. Born and raised in Waynesville, NC, she now enjoys newlywed life, walking by Lake Chatuge, and getting lost in a good book. 📚💍🌊

We’re so excited to have her on board and know she will make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients and families!