North and Nest
-A compass for families, a nest for growth-
At North and Nest, we provide expert pediatric support tailored to your child's needs, ensuring a nurturing environment for growth and guidance for families.
Melissa Talmo, MA, CCC - Speech-Language Pathologist With over 20 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist, Melissa brings deep expertise, warmth, and a family-centered approach to supporting children and their caregivers. Her professional background includes more than a decade of work in elementary school settings and five years in private clinical practice, giving her a comprehensive understanding of both educational and therapeutic environments. Melissa is passionate about working with children of all abilities and communication profiles. Her areas of experience include articulation, language delay and disorder, functional communication, total communication approaches, social language skills and AAC device use. She believes in meeting every child where they are and partnering with families to build confidence, connection, and communication skills that support long-term growth. A strong advocate for collaborative care, Melissa helps families navigate early diagnostic experiences, understand service options in school and private settings, and prepare for evaluations and IEP processes. She aims to make each step clearer, calmer, and more empowered for the families she supports. For the past 16 years, Melissa has been raising her family in Minnesota, where she now offers home-based speech and language services. She looks forward to guiding families through the early years and beyond with compassion, knowledge, and personalized care.
What People Say
Karly W.
Parent
My son Louie has Angelman Syndrome and is nonverbal, but desperately craves to communicate with peers and loved ones. We were so fortunate to have Melissa as his speech therapist during his early elementary years. She took the time to understand Louie’s personality, ensuring that his communication device and tools supported his independence while also reflecting who he is. Because of this personalized approach, Louie was highly engaged and motivated in therapy. She also provided our family with practical, meaningful strategies to support Louie’s language at home—an invaluable gift during an overwhelming time. Melissa’s clinical expertise, combined with her genuine ability to connect with children and families, makes her exceptionally effective in this work.
Susan B.
Collegue and fellow SLP
I had the pleasure of working with Melissa as a speech language pathologist and consistently saw her exceptional ability to connect with children and support their individual needs. She is a highly skilled communicator who builds strong, trusting relationships with families and demonstrates deep knowledge of the IEP process, ensuring thoughtful and effective collaboration with school teams.