Oral Facial Myofunctional Therapy Specialists NYC / Speech Language Pathologist

Marissa Gelb, MS CCC-SLP is a dedicated Myofunctional Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for helping others achieve optimal health through collaborative, patient-centered care.

Marissa received her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Boston University. After graduation, Marissa worked in the hospitality industry, putting on special events in New York City. In 2018, Marissa decided to explore the healthcare industry by joining her father, Dr. Michael Gelb, at The Gelb Center.

Seeing the transformation and impact airway health has had on patients and their families led Marissa to pursue a career in orofacial myofunctional therapy as her grandmother had done decades before. Myofunctional therapy plays a crucial role in developing proper airway function and health-promoting habits that support long term well-being.

Marissa went on to earn a master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders from New York University. As a third-generation practitioner at The Gelb Center, Marissa believes that the best outcomes result from working with a multidisciplinary team, including fellow healthcare professionals and family members, to ensure comprehensive support for each patient’s unique needs.

Airway health is at the core of Marissa’s practice. Proper breathing patterns are fundamental to physical and mental well-being and impact sleep, cognition, and quality of life. Marissa will identify and treat the underlying causes that may impact function. She treats all age-ranges as early intervention is key, but it is never too late.

Her specialized services include:

• Nasal Breathing Therapy: Helping patients eliminate mouth breathing for improved health and well-being
• Tongue Thrust Therapy: Addressing improper tongue positioning to enhance speech and swallowing
• Oral Habit Elimination: Guiding patients in overcoming habits such as thumb sucking and cheek biting
• Pre-and Post-Frenectomy Care: Providing exercises and support for those undergoing tongue tie, lip tie, or buccal tie releases
• Proper Oral Rest Posture: Helping patients achieve optimal oral rest posture, including tongue placement, lip closure, and jaw alignment
• Swallowing Therapy: Assisting patients in achieving a correct swallow pattern to improve overall oral function and health

SERVICES OFFERED

• Orofacial myofunctional therapy
• Nasal breathing therapy- elimination of mouth breathing
• Tongue thrust therapy
• Swallowing and chewing therapy
• Oral Habit elimination (thumb sucking, cheek biting)
• Pre-and post-frenectomy (tongue tie release, lip tie release, buccal tie release) exercises and care

AFFILIATIONS

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• New York State Speech-Language Hearing Association (NYSSLHA)
• American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD)
• Foundation for Airway Health (FAH)
• International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
• Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS)
• Certified NYS Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities (TSSLD)

EDUCATION

New York University, New York, NY, MS, Communicative Sciences and Disorders
Boston University, Boston, MA, BS, Communications, Cum Laude

CONTINUING EDUCATION

• Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT® , COM, The Myo Method® 23 Hour Course
• Hallie Bulkin, MA CCC-SLP, CMT® , COM, Feed The Peds
• Airway Health Solutions- School of Myo, Introductory Myo Course for Dental & Airway Health Professionals
• Talk Tools, OMDs: Techniques to Assess and Correct Disordered Oral Rest Postures
• Talk Tools, Strategies to Eliminate Open-Mouth Posture
• Listen Love Learn, Lois Heymann CCC-SLP. Master Class Series 1, Auditory Processing Disorder
• Early and Bright, Speech Sound Disorders in Early Intervention

Currently Enrolled in: Myo Mentor 12 Week Course, Sarah Hornsby

If you are interested in oral myofunctional therapy or speech language pathology please contact our White Plains, New York office, The Gelb Center, today.