Melissa Bornstein M.S. CCC-SLP, M.H.A.
Hi, my name is Melissa. I am an ASHA certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with 14 years of experience working with people experiencing feeding/swallowing, communication, cognitive difficulties. I have worked in hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and early intervention throughout my career.
I completed my bachelor’s degree in sculpture and then continued in school to complete a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. I love blending my background in the arts into my therapy practice to use play in my sessions to make things fun for both the kids and parents that I work with.
My absolute favorite part of my work is when kids start being able to communicate all of their thoughts so they can connect more with their families, and when they start feeling more comfortable exploring new foods so that the entire family can sit back and enjoy their meals together without stress and anxiety.
I collaborate with families to develop our plan for therapy, and use parent coaching so that the parents know how to best help their child between sessions. Parents are the experts in their kids, and I am there to give support and information.
I live in Easton, Pennsylvania with my husband, our son, and our dog Rosie. I’ve practiced in Ohio, Illinois, and have been living in the Lehigh Valley since 2016. My son is a NICU graduate and we love our therapy and medical team that he has had throughout his life.
I am passionate about being a speech-language pathologist because I get to help families connect in the core parts of family life; play, eating, and communication. I would love to be there to support you and your family.