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At Chrysalis Orofacial, we are dedicated to transforming lives through expert care in orofacial function and myofunctional therapy. Our mission is to provide comprehensive orofacial clinical services and training that empower individuals and healthcare professionals. Whether you're seeking myofunctional therapy to improve your orofacial function or professional training to expand your expertise, we're here to help.
Expertise in Myofunctional Therapy
Chrysalis Orofacial specializes in myofunctional therapy, offering tailored treatments to address orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs). Our experienced team uses evidence-based approaches to improve breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speech functions for both children and adults. We have both live online courses and on-demand courses designed to fit your schedule.
Comprehensive Orofacial Services
We provide a range of orofacial function therapy services designed to meet the unique needs of each client. Our goal is to enhance quality of life through personalized care and innovative treatment plans. From diagnosis to therapy, we support your journey to better health. Call to schedule your appointment today.
Professional Training and Consulting
Chrysalis Orofacial offers cutting-edge training and consulting services for healthcare professionals. Our programs provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in myofunctional therapy and orofacial function. Enhance your practice with our expert-led courses and consulting services. Learn more.
Transforming Lives
At Chrysalis Orofacial, our passion is to make a positive impact on lives. Our clients' success stories and transformations inspire us to continually provide exceptional care and training. Join our community and experience the benefits of our dedicated services.
Our Story
The idea of Chrysalis Orofacial® started in 2010. While practicing speech and feeding therapy, Autumn started receiving inquiries from practitioners all over the world who took notice of many of our success cases. They asked detailed questions regarding the care and education we provided to our clients as well as our approach.
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Seeing the need for training, Autumn teamed up with her husband, Zach, a professor and training specialist, to develop a course to teach our E3 model of care (through TOTS Training®) which debuted in 2016. While teaching to several cities across the country, Autumn continued her own training to become a Certified Orofacial Myologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant to meet the needs of her clients. In 2019, we launched the clinic division to fill a gap in services for orofacial myofunctional disorders.
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Chrysalis Orofacial® was named after the story of the butterfly. In the process where a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, they enter a process of metamorphosis where they form a protective layer called a chrysalis within a cocoon. As the story goes, one day a man found a cocoon with the shell partly open, but the butterfly could not escape. He decided to help the butterfly by opening the cocoon for it. Hoping to watch it fly away, he was disappointed when he saw that the butterfly wasn’t strong enough to fly.
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What the man in his haste did not realize was that the struggle to get through the chrysalis and cocoon was necessary for the butterfly to develop the strength necessary to be able to fly. Sometimes, struggles are what we need in our life to become stronger and ultimately fly. As a clinic, we strive to nurture, educate, and provide necessary assistance for you to be able to overcome your struggles through evidence-based practice.
What We Stand For
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We lead with compassion, integrity, and our desire to support others.
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We thrive in a team environment to reach desired outcomes.
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We believe each client is unique and needs an individualized approach to care.
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Using resourcefulness and specialized skills to find solutions targeting root causes of issues.
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We LOVE seeing quality of life improvements and the confidence gained in our clients.
Autumn R. Henning
Autumn R. Henning, MS, CCC-SLP, COM®, IBCLC is the Founder of Chrysalis Orofacial and a distinguished Speech-Language Pathologist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. With a Master’s in Communication Disorders from the University of Kentucky, Autumn has extensive experience and expertise in orofacial function and myofunctional therapy. She is currently appointed and in good standing as an Assistant Professor within the voluntary faculty series in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences and was a Founding Board Member for the International Consortium for Oral Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP).
A sought-after speaker and author, Autumn has trained thousands of professionals through her courses like TOTS Training® and The STONES Approach. She resides in Greer, SC, with her family and enjoys travel, reading, and her cats. For a full list of accomplishments, please see Autumn's Vita.
Caroline Perkins
Caroline Perkins, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM® is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist. She holds a Bachelor’s in Experimental Psychology and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of South Carolina.
Caroline has specialized training in areas such as the Beckman Oral Motor technique and the TOTS Training®. She brings a wealth of experience from her work in pediatric feeding and swallowing, as well as treating orofacial myofunctional disorders. Caroline lives in Simpsonville, SC and enjoys tennis, piano, and family time.
Katie Henley
Katie Henley, MS, CCC-SLP, COM® is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Orofacial Myologist. She earned her Bachelor’s from Baylor University and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. Katie has completed numerous specialized trainings, including the SOS Approach to Feeding and TOTS Training®.
With a passion for helping children with feeding and orofacial disorders, Katie moved to Greenville in 2021 and enjoys yoga, hiking, and family activities.
Emily Burdette
Emily Burdette MS, CCC-SLP, holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Clemson University and a Master’s in Communicative Disorders from the University of Louisville. She has completed specialized training including TOTS Training® and Mealtime Miseries.
Emily is passionate about helping clients with feeding and myofunctional disorders. She is a native to Greenville, South Carolina and enjoys being outdoors, traveling, and exploring local restaurants.
Zach Henning
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Zach Henning holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Public Relations from Virginia Tech, a Master’s Degree in Corporate and Professional Communication from Radford University, and a Doctorate Degree in Communication within the College of Communication and Information with a Cognate in Organizational Behavior within the Gatton College of Business from the University of Kentucky. Zach's scholarly work includes journal articles featured in international and national publications, along with presentations at many different conferences focusing on training, communication, and organizational behavior.
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Prior to joining Chrysalis Orofacial, Zach served as a professor of communication for 12 years and spent 5 years as the Executive Director of a non-profit healthcare organization. He has also provided communication consulting and training to over 100 small businesses on topics including teamwork, effective listening, public speaking, and organizational effectiveness. At Chrysalis Orofacial, Zach oversees day-to-day operations, business development, marketing, human resources, compliance, and policy administration.
Kat Root
Social Media Designer
Kat Root, BA, graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate in 2021 with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. During her studies at USC Upstate, she delved into mass communication, theories and principles of human communication, and strategies for social and emerging media.
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Kat's passion for public relations shines through her successful launch of a campaign with Total Ministries of Spartanburg, and her volunteer work with non-profits like Habitat for Humanity, the Humane Society, and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina. She made the move from Charlotte to Greenville after developing a deep affinity for the area during her time at USC Upstate. In her spare time, Kat enjoys hiking, traveling, gardening, and spending quality moments with her friends and family.
Celeste Cox
Client Care Coordinator
Celeste graduated from Eastern Arizona College in 2012. After graduation, she started a family and a career in Publication and Writing. In 2021, she moved to Greenville to escape the heat and enjoy all that the east coast has to offer, including the gorgeous downtown area.
She loves working in the community and helping others improve their lives. She has a passion for self-care and education that seeks out root causes to issues for better and lasting wellbeing. She has three children and six cats and when they aren’t keeping her too busy, she enjoys writing and volunteering as a soccer coach at the YMCA. She also loves tending to her bees, gardening, running, yoga, coffee, and a good book on a rainy day.
