Specialized Pediatric Feeding, Swallowing, and Myofunctional Therapy.
Thrive provides private, one-on-one pediatric feeding and swallowing therapy for infants, toddlers, and children in your child's natural environment, including your home, daycare or school, and through teletherapy.
We support children experiencing feeding challenges such as selective eating, difficulty transitioning to solids, gagging with textured foods, feeding aversion, oral motor delays, and support for children in their medically directed transition from tube feeding (NG, G-tube, or GJ-tube) to oral feeding.
Services are available to families in and around Cranberry Township, Zelienople, Mars, Wexford, and surrounding communities, as well as through teletherapy for children throughout Pennsylvania.
Meet the owner
Kayla Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, CPFT™ is the owner and lead therapist of Thrive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Therapy. She is a licensed speech-language pathologist and certified pediatric feeding therapist™ in the state of Pennsylvania. Kayla, a pediatric feeding and swallowing specialist, has completed over 200 hours of continuing education in feeding, swallowing and/or myofunctional therapy.
Over the past ten years, she has gained extensive experience working with a wide array of infants, toddlers, and children with pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Specifically, she has extensive experience supporting infants and children with complex feeding needs, including infants born premature, NICU graduates, children with tube feeding dependence, oral aversions, low muscle tone, and medically fragile conditions.
Kayla's background allows her to confidently support infants to children across a wide spectrum of feeding needs.
Kayla Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, CPFT™
Areas of Specialization
Specialized Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Care
Oral motor and myofunctional skills related to feeding
Pediatric swallowing therapy
Oral and pharyngeal phase dysphagia
Supporting families in their medically directed g-tube weaning process
Tethered oral tissue (TOTs) functional support related to feeding
Functional support related to upper airway and feeding development
Sensory motor aspects of feeding (i.e. heightened gag, food aversions, selective eating, etc.)
Parent coaching and caregiver education
Private in-home, daycare, and school-based therapy services
Who We Serve
Thrive works with families who:
Want treatment provided from a pediatric feeding and swallowing specialist
Are seeking more 1:1 therapy provided within their child’s most natural environment(s)
Have children who are a selective eater or have very limited food variety
Have babies struggling with bottle feeding, breastfeeding, or transitioning to solids
Have children who gag, choke, cough, or have difficulty chewing and swallowing
Want practice strategies they can use during everyday family meals for generalization of skills
How Thrive Works
Personalized therapy on your terms
Thrive operates as a private-pay practice, allowing families to choose the pace, schedule, and structure of therapy without authorization limits or visit caps.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes with dedicated time for documentation and communication.
Superbills are available upon request.
Outcomes
Families often report:
Safer, more efficient eating
Less stress and anxiety at mealtimes
Improved chewing, swallowing and food acceptance
Greater variety, comfortability, and flexibility with foods
Clear strategies parents can use at home
Improved oral posture and correlated nasal breathing
Increased confidence for both child and parent
Progress looks different for every child. We focus on steady, meaningful modifications and improvements - not quick fixes - that is guided by each child's unique needs, medical history, and family goals.
Start with a Consultation
Every child’s feeding journey is different. A short consultation can help determine the best next step for your child and family.
Complimentary 15–20-minute consultation.
No obligation — just a supportive conversation.
No referral required.
Discuss your child’s feeding concerns and ask questions.
Serving Cranberry Township, Zelienople, Mars, Wexford, and surrounding communities.
Stay Connected with Thrive
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