Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center

10/19/2026

Drilling speech sounds all night won’t work if the problem is structural.

Sometimes a child’s speech issue isn’t really a speech problem. A narrow palate, limited tongue space, or a tongue tie can limit what the mouth is able to do, no matter how much practice happens. Without addressing the structure, kids keep compensating, which can lead to jaw, TMJ, and facial growth concerns later. Children don’t simply outgrow a structural problem, so finding the root cause early matters.

Is your child in speech therapy without lasting progress? Contact Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center at 815-782-4196 or visit MyTherapyWellness.com to schedule an evaluation.

10/17/2026

Babies in Occupational Therapy? Here’s why the first year matters more than you think.

The first year is one of the most important developmental periods, and Occupational Therapy can help babies build strong foundations for movement, feeding, and regulation. Signs like a head-turning preference, trouble with tummy time, feeding challenges, body tension, or flat spots on the head are worth a closer look. OT also supports parents with hands-on guidance and practical strategies they can use at home, so they feel confident and connected.

Noticing any of these signs in your baby? Contact Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center at 815-782-4196 or visit MyTherapyWellness.com to schedule an evaluation.

10/17/2026

Almost two years in the making… and I finally get to share this with you. 🥹📖✨

My book, Parent. Patient. Practitioner.: Recognize Dysfunction, Ask Better Questions, Advocate for Healing., officially releases January 13, 2027!

These pages hold lessons from my life as a mother, my own health journey, and years of helping families find answers when the pieces weren’t adding up.

I wrote this for anyone who has ever been told “everything is fine” while knowing something still wasn’t right. For families searching for direction. For professionals willing to look deeper. 💙

Seeing it come to life is emotional. I’m grateful for everyone who encouraged me, challenged me, and reminded me why this message needed to be shared.

📅 January 13, 2027. I can’t wait to put this book in your hands. ✨

10/15/2026

Parents often don't notice a speech or feeding issue — until a teacher brings it up first.

When a child struggles with articulation or is a "picky eater," parents often unknowingly compensate — giving in to preferred foods or intuitively understanding unclear speech. But there's no such thing as a picky eater — there's always a reason behind the selectivity. These symptoms are just the surface. The real question is what's underneath: a structural mouth issue, an airway problem, or a sleep disruption often driving what looks like a simple speech or feeding issue.

If your child's speech or eating habits, have you wondering, there may be more to the story. Contact Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center at 815-782-4196 or visit mytherapywellness.com to schedule an evaluation.

10/13/2026

The greatest compliment is the trust of the people we serve.

We’re grateful for kind words like these about Margaret and the Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center team. Creating a caring, attentive, and welcoming experience is at the heart of what we do.

Every review reminds us why we continue working to provide thoughtful care and support for every family who walks through our doors.

Want to learn more about our services? Visit mytherapywellness.com, call (815) 782-4196, or email [email protected].

10/11/2026

Kids aren't born picky eaters. So why is your child one?

When a child comes in as a "selective eater," that's just a starting point — not the full picture. We ask deeper questions: How does this child breathe? Sleep? What are they actually eating, and how is it affecting their brain and body? Eating is a learned behavior — and often, selective eating traces back to how the mouth is developing and functioning. Traditional therapy treats the symptom. We ask why the symptom is there in the first place.

Wondering why your child is a picky eater? Contact Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center at 815-782-4196 or visit mytherapywellness.com to schedule an evaluation.

10/09/2026

Tension in one part of the body can affect feeding, movement, even development.

CFT is a gentle, hands-on therapy that identifies and releases tension throughout the body. In infants and children, tension can come from birth, feeding challenges, or growth-related compensation patterns — often showing up as head-turning preference, oral tension, or trouble with tummy time. Using light touch, therapists help the body move and function more efficiently. And it's not just for kids — adults benefit too, especially for everyday stress and long-held tension patterns.

Curious if CFT could help you or your child feel more comfortable and move more freely? Contact Advanced Therapy & Wellness Center at 815-782-4196 or visit mytherapywellness.com to schedule an evaluation.

10/07/2026