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Kelly Wenger

CCC-SLP, CMT®

Speech-Language Pathologist | Certified Myofunctional Therapist

Background

At Nurture Well, we believe every child deserves care that looks beyond the surface. Through speech therapy, pediatric feeding therapy, and airway-centered pediatric services, we focus on identifying the root causes impacting development, communication, feeding, and overall wellness. Our approach is rooted in treating the whole child through compassionate, individualized, and family-centered care. By combining clinical expertise with meaningful connection and collaboration, we strive to help children build confidence, improve function, and thrive in every stage of development.

Specialties

Speech milestones

Stuttering/fluency concerns

Neurodivergence (e.g. ASD - ADHD)

Medically complex

Genetic & birth conditions (e.g. Down syndrome - cerebral palsy)

Breastfeeding/bottle feeding difficulties (latching - dribbling - leakage - gagging - choking - coughing - clicking - weaning - aversion)

Oral Ties (tongue-tie - lip-tie - buccal-ties)

Solid feeding and swallowing (gagging - poor chewing - choking - straw drinking - cup drinking - leakage - picky eating - refusal)

Oral-motor hypotonia (e.g. - weak jaw - open mouth posture)

Myofunctional disorders (mouth breathing - snoring - drooling)

Limited social interaction with peers

Oral habits (e.g. pacifier use - thumb or digit sucking habits - blanket sucking)

AAC

Deaf/hard of hearing services

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Language milestones

Social communication

Delayed play skills (e.g. pretend - functional)

Difficulty with attention and engagement

Education & Training

CCC-SLP, CMT®

Insurance

Superbill for reimbursement

Other

Aetna

Health Net

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna

Kaiser Permanente

United Healthcare

Out-of-network

Languages

English

Contact

Service Areas

Wood Colony/Downtown
Modesto, CA

Popular Courses

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VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness
A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Virtual 4-Week Feeding Class for Parents of Children With Down Syndrome
Families of babies and children with Down Syndrome – are mealtimes a challenge? The Virtual Feeding Class is here to provide you with the tools, strategies, and personalized support needed to help your child thrive. This 4-week recorded program is designed specifically for children with Down syndrome, aged 6 months and up, to improve feeding […]
Feeding for Function
So many parents are handed a list of foods to offer but never taught how to build the skills that make eating successful. That’s why I created Feeding for Function. Inside the course, you’ll learn how to support: ✨ Healthy chewing ✨ Oral and jaw development ✨ Tongue function ✨ Texture progression ✨ Positive mealtimes […]
Empowered Women: A Four Week Therapy Journey
To support postpartum mothers in reconnecting with themselves, building resilience, and reclaiming their physical and emotional health, while fostering meaningful connections with others. Through practical tools and compassionate guidance, the group aims to help participants navigate the challenges of motherhood, prioritize self-care, strengthen relationships, and embrace their new and evolving identity as a mom with […]
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VIRTUAL Infant TOTs: Assessment, Treatment, and Frenectomy Readiness
A professional development course for occupational therapy practitioners, OT assistants, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists. Learn clinical frameworks for the evaluation and treatment of infants with suspected tethered oral tissues — anatomical, developmental, and functional perspectives that support clinical reasoning, assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration.