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Who
we are

Our number one goal at Breath of Life Myo is to get to the root cause of poor oral rest posture relating to; jaw inflammation, dental malocclusion, sleep disordered breathing, mouth breathing, behavioral disturbances or any imbalances of the orofacial musculature.

Sleep disordered breathing is a growing epidemic and is the cause for many significant life disturbances and chronic conditions.  Sleep disordered breathing can affect any age group, from birth to death. By eliminating sleep disordered breathing as early as possible, you set yourself up for the healthiest YOU long term.

From experience, finding a provider that actually wants to understand the “WHY” is hard to find. Breath of Life Myo is THAT provider. We will help you take a deep dive into your concerns and help you reach your goals and outcomes to the absolute best of our ability. We work alongside many providers to get you back to your best self and back to the healthiest YOU we can achieve in the most holistic way possible.

What is Myofunctional Therapy?

“The neuromuscular re-education or repatterning of the oral and facial muscles. Therapy includes facial and tongue exercises and behavior modification techniques to promote proper/optimal tongue position, improved breathing, chewing and swallowing.” -AOMT

Goals of Myofunctional Therapy

Establish dominant nasal breathing

Attain a competent lip seal

Create palatal tongue rest position

Develop bilateral alternating mastication

Optimize swallowing patterns with a back teeth together swallow.

Eliminate noxious oral habits

Anyone suffering with:

  • sleep concerns; sleep apnea, snoring, mouth breathing, frequent wakings at night, tossing and turning, insomnia, always tired

  • bedwetting

  • chronic fatigue

  • mouth breathing

  • headaches/migraines

  • TMD disorders; clenching/grinding, jaw pain

  • feeding issues; latch concerns in babies

  • speech concerns

  • digestion issues/GERD

  • postural issues

  • recurrent ear/nose/throat infections

  • enlarged tonsils and adenoids

  • periodontal disease/poor oral health/cavities

  • dental malocclusion

  • slow growth patterns

  • long narrow face

  • ADHD or any behavioral concern especially at school

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • thumb or finger suckers/long term pacifier use/sippy cup use or any other noxious oral habit

  • and many more

Who benefits from Myofunctional Therapy?