NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Sandra Coulson
Sandra Coulson (AKA "The Thumb Whisperer") is a caring therapist, an innovator, a visionary, an entrepreneur, and an international speaker.
Her career has been impressive since she was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and raised by a single mother. She is in the Palmer High School Hall of Fame, where she graduated with honors and was named one of fifty outstanding alumni by the Alumni Association.
When she returned to Colorado, she worked as a therapist for Home Health Services, treating stroke patients and people with Down syndrome, and used her education degree to become a substitute teacher, during which time she founded her private practice of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. When she returned to Colorado, she worked as a therapist for Home Health Services, treating stroke patients and people with Down syndrome, and used her education degree to become a substitute teacher, during which time she founded her private practice of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
She has appeared on 9 News, 2 News, 7 News, and other local media outlets in Denver, as well as on VIMEO, YOUTUBE, and Cross Link Radio. She continues to give talks and teach all over the world.
She has consulted with thousands of patients both domestically and globally, and she is now seeing ‘second generation' patients, as well as training therapists in the United States and abroad.
She is a former President of the International Association of Orofacial Myology, a past Co-Chair of "CHAPS," a holistic practitioner association in Denver, and a member of several professional organizations, including the Down syndrome Association, the Post-Polio Association, and the Association for Essential Tremor. She is also a member of Heritage College's Advisory Board and a regular Commencement speaker.



Hello
I'm Khrisi Valdez
I am Sandra Coulson's assistant orofacial myologist. I am also assisting Sandra with the Introductory and Advanced courses at The Coulson Institute. I was born and raised in Denver. I've worked in the dental field for over two decades. My husband and I are parents to a seven-year-old daughter who keeps us quite busy.
My two favorite activities are reading/listening to books and spending time with family. My family and I enjoy listening to music and traveling to new and exciting locations.
Sandra Coulson is someone I've known for over a decade and I've always been fascinated by her work. Now, I not only have the opportunity to observe and learn from the best Orofacial Myologist, but I also get to see the results of my work with my patients.
While I've known Sandra I have witnessed the life-changing effects she has had on her patients. I'm extremely excited to see my own results with my patients. I've learned the value of proper tongue posture and how it affects your overall health over the last seven years, beginning with infancy. I now get to see the lighter side of therapy and continue to educate patients.

"I was skeptical about Orofacial Myologist therapy at first, but Khrisi Valdez proved me wrong. After just a few sessions, I saw significant improvement in my oral and facial muscle function. Khrisi is a true professional and an expert in her field. I highly recommend her and the team to anyone looking to improve their oral health and function."
- Avery Thompson

"Sandra Coulson is a miracle worker! I've struggled with teeth grinding for years and nothing seemed to help. After just a few sessions with Sandra, my teeth grinding has significantly decreased and I'm sleeping much better at night. I'm so grateful to Sandra and the team for their expertise and compassionate care. I highly encourage anyone who is having issues to give Sandra and her team a call."
- Ava Lee

"I was at my wits' end with my son's tongue thrusting habit. Khrisi Valdez came to the rescue with her skills. After just a few sessions, my son's tongue thrusting has significantly decreased and we've seen improvement in his oral posture and speech. Khrisi is a true expert in her field. I'm so thankful to her and the team for their help. I highly recommend her to anyone for help - Thank you Khrisi."
- Liam Reed
Meet
Marlene Talavera
the newest member of the Sandra Coulson & Associates team. Marlene is a highly skilled orofacial myologist with a passion for helping her patients achieve optimal oral health and function. With over 2 years of experience in the dental field, Marlene brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.
Marlene is 34 years young and hails from Denver Colorado. In her free time, she enjoys all things fun and spending quality time with her family. Marlene is excited to join the Sandra Coulson & Associates team and make a positive impact in the lives of her patients. Whether you are seeking help with speech impediments, TMJ disorder, or sleep apnea, Marlene is here to support you on your journey to improved oral health and function.

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