412-204-6641 shaina@ameeratherapy.com
About
Shaina Rafkin
M.S. CCC-SLP CLC
Hi there! I’m a speech-language pathologist passionate about helping families navigate their children’s health so they can do more than just get by—they can truly thrive. Since earning my Master of Science in 2017, I’ve pursued additional training in orofacial myology, pediatric feeding therapy, oral ties, lactation counseling, reflex integration, and craniosacral fascial therapy. My experiences and continued learning have shaped the way I practice and fuel my passion for looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the "why" behind the issues and the whole body connection.
I believe the mouth doesn’t function in isolation, and neither does the body. Feeding, speech, breathing, posture, body tension, and nervous system regulation are all connected. I take a holistic, whole-body approach to care, looking at how these systems work together to better understand what a child needs to feel good, function well, and thrive.
One of the most important parts of my work is empowering families to trust their intuition, ask questions, and advocate for answers when something doesn’t feel right. As a mom myself, I know that parents know their children best, and I believe they deserve to feel heard, supported, and confident in navigating their child’s health. Rather than simply managing symptoms, I strive to help families get to the root of the issue and find meaningful ways to support lasting change.
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Empowering families to find answers, trust their gut, and treat the root cause.
Therapy Support
Specialized Therapy
Infant Feeding Therapy
Supporting families with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, tongue & lip ties, reflex integration and body tension.
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Myofunctional Therapy
Targeting the muscles of the face and the mouth to optimize speech, chewing/swallowing, jaw growth, and sleep quality.
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Testimonials
"Working with Shaina was such a gift! She provided so much knowledge and support during a stressful time! Her expertise is incredible but working with her in session provides a sense of ease for me and my baby. Highly recommend"
"Shaina is an exceptional practitioner—calm, patient, and incredibly kind. Even when my son was fussy during appointments, she remained composed and reassuring. Throughout our time working with her, we saw meaningful changes in our son, and I truly believe her support made all the difference.
She went above and beyond by checking in the day after our son’s tongue-tie release, which meant so much to us. Thanks to her thorough preparation and guidance, both the procedure and the aftercare went smoothly.
What makes Shaina truly stand out is her combination of expertise in myofunctional therapy, craniosacral therapy, and lactation support. It was such a relief to have one trusted provider with such comprehensive training. You can clearly see how passionate she is about her work, and we’re so grateful to have found her at just the right time."
"Shaina is amazing and helped my son so much with several issues that needed addressed. He went for example from breathing with his mouth open 100% of the time to breathing through his nose most of the time in just a couple months thanks to her. She helped lay the foundation for healthy development and achieving milestones that he is doing now. I feel so supported by her and only wish I knew about her with my first son. Every baby should have this kind of support. Highly recommend taking yours to see her."
"We’ve had such a positive experience working with Shaina for our baby’s feeding and body tension goals. Her expertise in both feeding therapy and craniosacral facial therapy has made a huge difference in our baby’s comfort and development.
Shaina brought so much kindness, understanding, and knowledge to each session. She takes the time to really listen and offer practical tools we can use at home.
She’s truly a valuable resource for any new parent — a calm and reassuring presence behind her gentle approach. We’re so grateful to have her in our corner!"