Julie Mercadante of Juniper Speech Therapy Discusses Myofunctional Therapy on Phoenix Business Brief Podcast

PHOENIX, AZ — May 27, 2026 — The Phoenix Business Brief Podcast announced the release of a new episode featuring Julie Mercadante, founder of Juniper Speech Therapy, discussing myofunctional therapy.

The episode features Julie Mercadante, a licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of Juniper Speech Therapy in Phoenix. The conversation covers myofunctional therapy, which examines how tongue function, breathing, and oral posture influence speech development in children.

"I definitely feel very strongly about the early intervention and learning about how important it is to breathe through the nose and that that's what our bodies were meant to do," Mercadante said.

Myofunctional therapy is increasingly relevant in Arizona as it addresses critical aspects of child development that can lead to long-term speech difficulties. Early intervention can prevent more severe issues related to mouth breathing and picky eating, which are common in children. Understanding these connections can enhance health outcomes and educational success for Arizona's youth.

The full episode is available on the Phoenix Business Brief episode page at https://phoenixbusinessbrief.com/episodes/myofunctional-therapy-julie-mercadante-phoenix-juniper-speech-therapy-mpjwt742, on Apple Podcasts, and on Spotify.

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