Emily Kirkcaldy
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Emily Kirkcaldy

Lead Therapist, Myofunctional Therapy, SALT, OMT, BBM

27 articles

Emily is the Owner and Lead Clinician at Breathe First with over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, dedicating the last 5 years to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and breath Re-Education. Emily is a certified myofunctional therapist, specializing in improving oral function and breathing techniques.

With a passion for helping people achieve optimal health through myofunctional therapy, she focuses on exercises that enhance tongue posture, speech clarity, and breathing patterns. Emily combines her expertise with a patient-centered approach, offering tailored therapies for individuals with sleep apnea, speech issues, and oral-facial muscle dysfunction. She is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of proper oral health and functional breathing.

Areas of expertise
  • Myofunctional Therapy
  • Speech and Language Pathology

Articles by Emily Kirkcaldy

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Ball and Pipe blowing

Blowing the ball and pipe is great fun for all ages, and can get quite competitive in my household. Similarly to humming, when we blow…

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Talktools

TalkTools (TM) Therapy

So, your little one has been in Speech Therapy for a while, and you’ve seen some progress, …but not as much as you’d like. You…

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