Welcome to our Speech, Myo, and Lactation Clinic! Our team includes Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and a Lactation Counsellor—all here to support you and your family, from infants to adults. Myofunctional Therapy – We help clients of all ages, from infants and toddlers through children and adults, with direct therapy and home practice. Infant Feeding & Lactation Support – Every baby and feeding journey is unique. We offer judgment-free, personalized guidance. Prenatally, Sarah helps families prepare for breastfeeding and pumping with confidence. Postpartum, Sarah and Karrie support feeding challenges, milk supply, latch, positioning, mixed feeding, flange fitting, pumping, oral function, suck training, and frenectomy-related care. Together, they create a safe, compassionate space where your questions are heard, your choices are respected, and your child’s or baby’s needs come first. All initial lactation appointments are scheduled with Sarah. Follow up appointments will be scheduled with Sarah or Karrie as indicated to support the care plan.

Insurance – We do not direct bill. Clients are responsible for confirming coverage. SLP services may be reimbursed under speech therapy benefits. Lactation counselling may be reimbursed through your health spending account.

Locations – Check both locations for the earliest availability for myofunctional therapy (assessments can be done in Sylvan Lake even if treatment continues in Red Deer) 📍 Red Deer: Elle Physiotherapy – #300, 80 Donlevy Ave 📍 Sylvan Lake: Business Connect Centre – 4914 50 Ave

Fees – Our rates include direct and indirect care time. We’re committed to thoughtful, personalized support that extends beyond your session.

Contact Your Therapist Directly Daniel@tipofthetongue.ca, Sarah@tipofthetongue.ca, Karrie@tipofthetongue.ca

New Client Clarity Call

Not sure where to begin? A clarity call is a safe place to ask questions, share your concerns, and get guidance about whether an assessment is the right next step, or if there might be another option that better fits your needs right now. This is a great starting point for families who want to better understand our services and feel supported in making the right choice for themselves or their... Read More

Not sure where to begin? A clarity call is a safe place to ask questions, share your concerns, and get guidance about whether an assessment is the right next step, or if there might be another option that better fits your needs right now. This is a great starting point for families who want to better understand our services and feel supported in making the right choice for themselves or their child.


PRENATAL Lactation and Infant Feeding Education (Breast +/or Bottle)

Sessions support expectant parents in preparing for breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Education includes milk supply, latch, positioning, early feeding cues, and when to seek support after birth.


Lactation and Infant Feeding (Breast +/or Bottle) Consultation

These sessions provide individualized guidance for families breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding. Sessions address feeding challenges, parent concerns, and provide proactive infant feeding support to promote confidence and feeding success. If concerns related to tethered oral tissues arise, families will be scheduled for appropriate follow-up with our clinic IBCLC, Certified O... Read More

These sessions provide individualized guidance for families breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding. Sessions address feeding challenges, parent concerns, and provide proactive infant feeding support to promote confidence and feeding success.
If concerns related to tethered oral tissues arise, families will be scheduled for appropriate follow-up with our clinic IBCLC, Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM), and Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.


Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for Children and Adults (Assessment and Treatment)

Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized approach to improving the function of the muscles used for speaking, eating, oral rest posture and breathing. It focuses on retraining the muscles in the mouth and face to work more efficiently and effectively to support speech clarity, oral functions and orofacial growth. At Tip of the Tongue all myofunctional therapy assessment and treatment sessions a... Read More

Myofunctional Therapy is a specialized approach to improving the function of the muscles used for speaking, eating, oral rest posture and breathing. It focuses on retraining the muscles in the mouth and face to work more efficiently and effectively to support speech clarity, oral functions and orofacial growth. At Tip of the Tongue all myofunctional therapy assessment and treatment sessions are provided by Registered Speech Language Pathologists.


Speech Articulation (speech sound) Therapy

Articulation Therapy is a type of speech therapy aimed at improving a person's ability to pronounce sounds correctly. It focuses on helping individuals produce speech sounds more clearly, more accurately and more easily. Assessment and treatment provided by a Registered Speech Language Pathologist.


Facial Palsy (Facial Neuromuscular Retraining) Therapy

Facial neuromuscular retraining for problems resulting to damage to the peripheral facial nerve. This therapy targets conditions such as Bell's Palsy, Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, Acoustic Neuroma and Congenital Facial Palsies.


Professional Education and Mentoring

Mentorship for speech therapists, dentists, orthodontists, and dental hygienists in myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, and/or infant feeding. Sessions provide guidance, case review, and practical strategies to build clinical skills and confidence in specialized care.

Karrie Page graduated from the University of Alberta in 2002 with her Masters of Speech Language Pathology degree. She began Tip of the Tongue in 2005 to provide high quality, evidence based care to the families of central Alberta. Karrie is a Registered Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Karrie also has training in facial neuromuscular retraining for patients with facial palsy. Karrie also co-developed and teaches the Orofacial Rest Posture Program (ORPP) across Canada to speech pathologists, dental hygienists, dentists and orthodontists.

Karrie Page graduated from the University of Alberta in 2002 with her Masters of Speech Language ... Read More

Daniel is a registered speech-language pathologist. Daniel was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He obtained his Honours Bachelor of Science with distinction in Psychology from the University of Toronto; during which he completed an Honours Thesis research project on Communication and Aging. He moved to Edmonton to complete his Masters of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Alberta. He now lives in Sylvan Lake with his wife, his two sons and his dog Butters.

Daniel has had the pleasure of working with pediatric and school-age children in a variety of health centres and school divisions. He has also supervised graduate students from the University of Alberta.

Daniel enjoys all aspects of speech-language pathology and values every chance to work collaboratively with families and other professionals. He actively pursues continuing education in order to provide the best evidence-based therapy. His interest in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders led him to Tip of the Tongue.

In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, building computers, and playing bass guitar and drums in a local Red Deer band.

Daniel is a registered speech-language pathologist. Daniel was born and raised in Mississauga, O... Read More

Sarah is a lifelong learner whose curiosity about the world around her has led her on many adventurous paths. Following her passion to understand people and culture Sarah completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Psychology from the University of Calgary. Upon graduating Sarah decided to apply all she had learned to the art of parenthood and spent many wonderful years raising her 4 children. During those years her love of learning only increased which led her to pursue education in several fields including contemplative living, Montessori education and finally led her to completing her Certified Lactation Counsellor Training from the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice in 2017. Following completion of her course Sarah trained and volunteered with Le Leche League for 4 years, supporting parents in navigating the journey of breastfeeding. Sarah connected with Karrie several years ago over their mutual passion for quality lactation care for families. They dreamed of working together and in Fall 2022 that dream became a reality as Sarah joined the Tip of the Tongue team. Sarah has the privilege of being a part of our lactation clinic team which strives to educate, empower and support families through their prenatal and postpartum breastfeeding/infant feeding journey. Using evidence based education and a compassionate counselling style, Sarah helps families feel well-prepared to have a positive breastfeeding experience. She also offers families skilled and knowledgeable support to address breastfeeding/infant feeding challenges they might encounter during those early postpartum weeks. It is Sarah’s great joy to offer a skilled and compassionate presence to others. Sarah shares life with her husband and 4 kids and resides in Lacombe, Alberta. Sarah is a dedicated book worm, aspiring adventurer and celebrator of things big and small.

Sarah is a lifelong learner whose curiosity about the world around her has led her on many advent... Read More

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