Melissa Borza, MS CCC-SLP
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I’m Melissa Borza, MS, CCC‑SLP — a pediatric Speech‑Language Pathologist with 14 years of experience supporting infants, toddlers, and young children with feeding challenges. I provide in‑home, evidence‑based feeding therapy for families across Pittsburgh, focusing on oral‑motor development, sensory‑motor feeding responses, and functional mealtime participation.
Feeding is a complex skill. When it becomes difficult, it affects routines, nutrition, and the entire family. My role is to bring clarity to what’s happening, identify the underlying skills involved, and support your child’s progress in the environment where they eat every day. |
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Why I Started Borza Feeding Therapy
Across my work in the NICU, an intensive hospital‑based feeding program, outpatient clinics, home‑based services, and international caregiver training, I’ve seen one thing consistently: Children make the most progress when therapy happens in their daily routines and caregivers are actively involved.
In‑home sessions allow me to assess:
I coach caregivers in real time and tailor strategies to your child’s foods, setup, and routines. I started Borza Feeding Therapy to offer a specialized, family‑centered model grounded in collaboration, transparency, and evidence‑based feeding intervention. Training caregivers in China was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. It strengthened my flexibility, creativity, and deep respect for family‑centered care across cultures.
My approach combines oral‑motor skill development with responsive, child‑led feeding strategies — always honoring your child’s pace and your family’s goals.
In‑home sessions allow me to assess:
- Oral‑motor skills
- Responses to textures, temperatures, and mixed foods
- Mealtime routines and environments
- Positioning, pacing, and comfort
I coach caregivers in real time and tailor strategies to your child’s foods, setup, and routines. I started Borza Feeding Therapy to offer a specialized, family‑centered model grounded in collaboration, transparency, and evidence‑based feeding intervention. Training caregivers in China was one of the most meaningful experiences of my career. It strengthened my flexibility, creativity, and deep respect for family‑centered care across cultures.
My approach combines oral‑motor skill development with responsive, child‑led feeding strategies — always honoring your child’s pace and your family’s goals.
Training and Experience
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What It's Like to Work Together
Feeding therapy with me is:
- Child‑led — no pressure, no forcing, no battles
- Responsive — we follow your child’s cues and comfort
- Collaborative — you’re part of every step
- In‑home — strategies are tailored to your kitchen, your routines, and your child
A Note to Parents and Caregivers
Feeding challenges can involve oral‑motor skills, responses to textures, medical factors, and daily routines — and it’s not always clear where to begin. You bring essential insight as the expert on your child. Together, we’ll create a plan that supports progress and builds positive, sustainable mealtime experiences.
As a pediatric SLP specializing in feeding, my role is to:
As a pediatric SLP specializing in feeding, my role is to:
- assess the underlying skills that support safe, effective eating
- identify what’s contributing to your child’s difficulties
- provide evidence‑based strategies that fit your daily life
Ready to Learn More?
📞 Let’s talk about your child’s feeding needs. I offer a no‑obligation 15‑minute discovery call to help determine next steps.