À propos

Une orthophoniste qui n’a rien de typique.

Je rééduque les muscles qui causent le ronflement et l’apnée obstructive. J’apprends aux gens, enfants et adultes, à respirer la nuit au lieu de ronfler. J’ai mis une décennie de recherche scientifique et d’expérience clinique, d’analyse et de réflexion dans l’établissement d’un protocole efficient. Les progrès s’observent après quelques semaines. Les gens qui me consultent arrêtent de ronfler ou bien le font moins fort, moins longtemps, moins souvent. Ils ont aussi une meilleure gestion de leurs émotions(irritabilité, dépression), une meilleure attention (tdah), font moins d’asthme, ne serrent plus des dents la nuit ou n’ont plus la mâchoire qui craque, car tout ça est lié.

Avant je croyais que la santé reposait sur trois choses: l’alimentation, l’exercice physique et le sommeil. Maintenant je sais. Tout dépend du sommeil Matthew Walker, scientifique et professeur de neurosciences et de psychologie à l’Université de Californie à Berkeley

Ce que j’offre

Mon offre est le fruit d’une décennie de travail à comprendre puis articuler ces liens. Je suis convaincue que ma mission est là. Démocratiser et rendre accessible la rééducation des troubles obstructifs du sommeil et faire innover la pratique orthophonique au Québec par la même occasion.

En plus d’être l’autrice de près de 100 articles de vulgarisation scientifique, je donne des conférences depuis 2016 et de la formation à l’international depuis 2021. Je pratique en privé auprès d’une clientèle variée, pédiatrique et adulte, depuis une décennie mais me suis spécialisée en thérapie myofonctionnelle ces dernières années.

Mon expertise

C’est pour cette expertise, qu’on me consulte et m’interview dans les médias écrits comme télévisuels. Cela dit, je ne fais pas que des troubles myofonctionnels, non! Je continue d’aider des cocos à sécuriser leur alimentation pour qu’ils cessent de s’étouffer et en aide d’autres, plus vieux, à obtenir les outils d’aide technologique auxquels ils ont droit pour poursuivre leur scolarité avec équité. J’aime cette variété qui me garde bien alerte et engagée dans mes suivis. Que vous me consultiez pour un tout petit de quelques mois à peine, ou parce que votre trouble d’apprentissage vous empêche de progresser professionnellement, je serai là.

Parcours académique

Quant à mon parcours académique, titulaire d’un baccalauréat en psychologie de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, j’ai travaillé en intervention pendant plusieurs années avantd ’entreprendre mes études à la maîtrise en orthophonie de l’Université Laval. Mais bien plus que mon parcours scolaire, ce qui me distingue c’est ma capacité à être accessible et professionnelle, tout à la fois. Si on dit de moi que je suis bienveillante et rigoureuse, je serai satisfaite. À vous maintenant!

A Speech-Language Pathologist Like No Other

Marie-Emmanuelle is a trailblazing speech-language pathologist specializing in the rehabilitation of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). She empowers individuals—children and adults alike—to breathe properly at night instead of snoring, dramatically improving their sleep and overall well-being. Over the course of a decade, she developed an evidence-based therapeutic protocol that yields measurable results within weeks.

Her clients experience reduced snoring and lower apnea-hypopnea indices, improved emotional regulation (less irritability, anxiety, and depression), enhanced focus and attention (mitigating ADHD symptoms), reduced asthma symptoms, and relief from nocturnal teeth grinding (bruxism). Though these improvements might seem unrelated, Marie-Emmanuelle has methodically connected the dots through six years of scientific literature review and four years of clinical analysis grounded in « Grounded Theory » methodology. By studying her clients’ unique needs and validating emerging hypotheses through rigorous research, she has built an integrative approach to treating interconnected issues.

Marie-Emmanuelle’s mission is to democratize access to therapy for obstructive sleep disorders and innovate speech-language pathology practices in Quebec. In addition to her private practice, she has authored over 120 scientific outreach articles, delivered impactful lectures since 2016, and provided international training since 2021. Her expertise has also made her a sought-after contributor to media, both written and televised.

Academic Background

Marie-Emmanuelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology from Université Laval.

Recent Achievements

• International training on the rehabilitation of obstructive sleep apnea (France, Belgium, Morocco, Tahiti, Switzerland, French Polynesia) and locally in Québec
• EParticipation in the documentary series Passer le message on Savoir Média as a myofunctional therapy expert
• **Interview with Richard Martineau on Qub Radio**, June 8, 2023
• One-hour interview with Nathalie Normandeau on L’Effet Normandeau, 98.5 FM, August 17, 2023
• Televised interview on On va se le dire with Sébastien Diaz on Radio-Canada, October 31, 2023
• Interview for the Humain 360 podcast with Jean-Christophe Poirier, June 18, 2024 (available on Spotify and Apple Music)

Upcoming Achievements

Speaker at the Integrative Health Congress, the largest multidisciplinary gathering in Canada february,1st 2025

My personnal connection to sleep goes deep.

Sleep: A Family Story or A Story of Survival

Sleep has always been a central part of my life, both personally and professionally. I often start my lectures by explaining that I developed myofunctional therapy for obstructive sleep apnea out of love. My husband, who has been my partner for the past 15 years, suffers from severe sleep apnea. My desire to help him sparked a nearly decade-long journey of research and innovation.

What I don’t usually share is how sleep has been a challenge for me as well. It’s not just obstructive sleep disorders—it’s sleep disorders in general that have affected my life. Insomnia, restless leg syndrome, and night terrors have all plagued me.

I remember being 10 years old, hanging my head off the edge of my bed to induce dizziness, hoping it would help me fall asleep. As a teenager, I suffered from chronic insomnia, but I wasn’t taken seriously because the assumption was that all kids sleep well. By young adulthood, night terrors joined the mix, compounding my struggles. For those who’ve never experienced a night terror, it’s like a nightmare on steroids—you wake up in panic, and it takes time to realize you’re safe.

When I met my husband, he was an early riser, and I was a late sleeper. In reality, we were both dealing with sleep disorders. His severe snoring (later diagnosed as obstructive sleep apnea) and early-morning insomnia meant he couldn’t get restorative sleep. I wasn’t a “late sleeper” by choice; my non-restorative sleep required long hours in bed just to function.

As my sleep quality improved in my 30s, my circadian rhythm normalized, and I needed fewer hours of sleep. I even found myself arriving at stores before they opened—a surprising shift from my previous habits.

Then I became a mother, and all my progress crumbled. Both my children struggled with sleep, and my husband and I bear the marks of those difficult nights. I now know how vital sleep is, not just for me but for my entire family. On weekends, we prioritize rest. If one of my children has had a rough night, I don’t hesitate to let them sleep in, even if it means missing school.

Matthew Walker’s words resonate deeply with me:

“Sleep is the foundation, and everything else follows.”

As a myofunctional speech-language pathologist, I help children and adults optimize their orofacial functions to improve oxygenation and, ultimately, sleep quality. I focus on obstructive sleep disorders because I know firsthand that insufficient or poor-quality sleep is nothing short of torture.

I am driven by a personal mission to help others reclaim their sleep and, with it, their health and well-being.

— Marie-Emmanuelle Marchand, M.Sc., Speech-Language Pathologist