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Mackenzie Shiba

CCC-SLP, CMT

Speech-Language Pathologist
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Background

Hi! I’m Mackenzie Shiba, a licensed speech-language pathologist and the founder of Communication Blooms—a warm, welcoming space for speech and language therapy in Lodi, California. We specialize in personalized, play-based, and child-led speech therapy that supports meaningful growth through connection and joy.

My mission is to create a clinic where children can develop stronger communication skills, parents feel supported and empowered, and authentic relationships have space to bloom.

I provide support for a wide range of speech and language needs, including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication), echolalia therapy, gestalt language processing, and speech delay interventions. I’m a Certified Myofunctional Therapist (CMT®), NLA trained, PROMPT trained, and certified in the Hanen It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words programs.

Whether you’re seeking early intervention, speech therapy for autism, or guidance with language development milestones, I’m here to help your child thrive through connection, play, and expert care.

Specialties

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

Tantrums

Stuttering/fluency concerns

Neurodivergence (e.g. ASD - ADHD)

Medically complex

Difficulty with transitions or routines

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)

GI Issues (Colic - Spitting up - Reflux - GER - GERD - gas - constipation)

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

Myofunctional disorders (mouth breathing - snoring - drooling)

Speech milestones

Limited social interaction with peers

Selective mutism

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

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

AAC

Trauma-informed care needs

Language milestones

Social communication

Prematurity

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

Difficulty with attention and engagement

Education & Training

CCC-SLP, CMT

Insurance

Superbill for reimbursement

Out-of-network

Languages

English

Spanish

Affirming Care

Neurodiversity Affirming

Trauma Informed

LGBTQIA+

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Service Areas


Lodi, California

FAQs

We specialize in: Speech sound disorders including articulation and phonological processing Early language development and expressive and receptive language delays Gestalt language processing and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Childhood Apraxia of Speech Infant oral motor development and feeding support Pediatric feeding therapy across textures, sensory acceptance, and mealtime behavior Orofacial myofunctional therapy including tongue posture, airway, and swallowing patterns
Yes. Infant feeding support and oral motor development are core areas of our practice. The 0-12 month window is one of the highest-impact times for early support, and it is also when families feel the most alone and the least sure of who to call. We work with infants from the newborn period through toddlerhood.
We are a private pay practice. We do not bill insurance directly. Many families receive partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits, and we are happy to provide a superbill to submit to your insurance company. If you have questions about whether your plan covers out-of-network SLP services, contact your insurance provider directly.
Yes. Telehealth therapy and consultations are available to families throughout California. In-person services are available at our Lodi, CA location. Many families split their care between in-person evaluations and telehealth follow-up sessions, depending on what works best for their schedule.
Visit communicationblooms.org or call and text us at (209) 683-3427. If you are not sure which service is the right starting point, a Bloom Consultation is almost always the answer. We will help you figure out the rest.
es. We offer a free discovery call where parents can speak with our clinical team, ask questions, and determine whether services are the right fit before moving forward with an evaluation or therapy plan.

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