Speaking, Workshops, & Keynotes ~ In-Person & Virtual

Practical, Engaging Trainings & Speaking Engagements

Michelle Richards speaking and trainings for myofunctional therapy

Speech Therapist Michelle Richards and Physical Therapist Kristine Lassen bring over 60 years of combined experience to create programs that fit your goals and raise outcomes.

Who We Serve

  • Healthcare: dentists, physicians, SLPs, PTs, OTs, myofunctional therapists, mental healthcare providers

  • Education: teachers, school SLPs, interventionists, psychologists, social workers, administrators

We provide engaging, evidence-based training grounded in real cases your team will connect with.

We show you where to look next, who to refer to, and how to work together across disciplines. With nearly 60 years of combined experience, Michelle and Kristine create programs that fit your goals and raise outcomes.

Popular Topics:

  • Collaborative, functional evaluation of orofacial impacts on oral and systemic health

  • Breathing for emotional regulation

  • Sleep-disordered breathing and its impact on learning and behavior

  • When and how to dismiss “lifers” from school-based therapy

  • Swallowing and dysphagia

  • Balance and vestibular systems

  • Neurological impairment and treatment

  • Anatomy and physiology for clinicians

Don’t see your topic listed? Tell us your goals and we will tailor a session for your team!

What We Offer:

  • Keynotes and conference sessions

  • Interactive workshops and skills labs

  • In-service professional development for schools and clinics

  • Small-group training for office teams

  • 1:1 coaching and mentoring

  • Custom programs built to your needs

  • In-person or live virtual

Walk away with real-world examples, simple tools, and next steps you can use today.

Our background spans university teaching and national speaking, with sessions of up to 150 attendees.

Meet Your Presenters

Michelle Richards and Kristine Lassen

Michelle and Kristine co-present most sessions. They bring nearly 60 years of combined experience across hospitals, clinics, universities, and schools. Their sessions are collaborative, grounded in evidence, and built for real life. You leave with tools your team can use right away.

Michelle Richards, CCC-SLP, TSLI, CLC, CertBBM, RYT-200

Michelle is a seasoned clinician and presenter. She speaks across Michigan and at national events. Her recent talks cover functional orofacial evaluation, breathing for emotional regulation, sleep and learning, and when to dismiss long-term “lifers” from school therapy. She makes complex topics simple and gives teams clear next steps.

Kristine Lassen, PT, CEAS I, RYT-200

Kristine is a physical therapist and educator. She has taught at three universities and presents to healthcare professionals. Her teaching spans swallowing and dysphagia, balance and vestibular systems, neurological impairment, and anatomy and physiology for clinicians. She focuses on practical application and team care.

  • “Michelle’s innovative practice and obvious passion for the work she does were an inspiration to everyone in the room. Amazing and so smart.”

    • Clear objectives matched to your goals

    • Practical tools and checklists for daily use

    • Space for questions and case discussion

    • Follow-up resources to support implementation

    1. Send a request with your goals, audience, dates, format, and location.

    2. Quick call to align on outcomes and scope.

    3. Proposal with agenda, deliverables, and a simple agreement.

    4. Confirm with a deposit to hold your date.

    5. We prepare materials, deliver the session, and share follow-up resources.

    • Referral pads and care pathway checklists

    • Digital downloads and follow-up mini trainings

    • Coaching packages for deeper implementation

CE Credit

Hosts often handle CE approval. We provide objectives, a timed agenda, presenter bios, and attendance templates to support your process. If you need accredited CE, we can share partner options on request.

Ready to plan your session?

Reach out via email (michelle@oaklandmyo.com) or the form below, and we will get back to you within two business days.