Myofunctional Therapy: The KEY to Unlock Wellness

Uneven facial tone may be related to postural adaptation, muscle tension, or visual imbalance.  

Collaborative Focus: Myofunctional retraining integrated with ophthalmologists qualified to assess and treat vision-related comorbidities and physical therapists focusing on neuromuscular coordination. 

The oral phase of swallowing is the start of digestion, and dysfunction here can affect gut motility and comfort.  

Collaborative Focus: Care coordination with functional medicine doctors who specialize in gut health, autonomic regulation, and eating disorders to support the entire digestive system.

Cheek biting, nail biting, or clenching often occur due to muscle fatigue or nervous system dysregulation.

Collaborative Focus: Addressing behavioral and somatic patterns through awareness training and collaboration with functional or mental health providers as needed.

Hormonal shifts, especially during perimenopause and menopause, can influence airway tone, connective tissue stability, and sleep quality.  

Collaborative Focus: Co-management with functional medicine and women’s health practitioners to address hormonal impacts on airway function, tissue tone, and overall wellbeing. 

Patients with joint laxity or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome often experience instability, fatigue, and proprioceptive challenges that affect orofacial control.  

Collaborative Focus: Gentle stabilization programs developed alongside chiropractors trained in connective tissue function and physical therapists who specialize in visceral manipulation. 

When the tongue rests low or forward instead of gently suctioned to the palate, it can impact breathing, swallowing, and craniofaci

al development.

Collaborative Focus: Myofunctional retraining combined with orthodontic, airway, or chiropractic support to promote nasal breathing and balanced oral structure.

Palatal or skeletal expansion changes the oral environment, and muscle adaptation is essential for long-term stability.  

Collaborative Focus: Pre- and post-expansion myofunctional therapy coordinated with airway-focused orthodontists to support tongue posture and swallowing efficiency. 

Difficulty maintaining lip closure at rest can contribute to mouth breathing, fatigue, and sleep disruption.  

Collaborative Focus: Nasal breathing restoration with ENTs, allergists, and physical therapists skilled in airway and diaphragmatic mechanics. 

Forward head posture and neck tension are common compensations for airway or visual imbalances.  

Collaborative Focus: Integrative care with Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) specialists, osteopathic physicians, and physical therapists to improve breathing coordination and upright alignment. 

Jaw clicking, discomfort, or tension can result from muscular imbalance, postural strain, or connective tissue laxity.  

Collaborative Focus: Co-management with TMJ-trained physical therapists, chiropractors specializing in connective tissue disorders and neurodevelopmental screening, and airway dentists to restore joint and muscle function. 

A reverse swallow or excessive muscle activation during swallowing often reflects poor oral coordination.  

Collaborative Focus: Functional retraining of swallowing mechanics in coordination with speech therapy, orthodontics, and gastrointestinal specialists to improve efficiency and comfort. 

Restricted tongue mobility, known as ankyloglossia, can limit proper oral function, breathing, and swallowing.  

Collaborative Focus: Pre- and post-release therapy provided in coordination with release-trained dentists, ENTs, and bodyworkers to ensure optimal healing and long-term function.