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PEDIATRIC MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Healthy Oral Habits for a Lifetime of Wellness
Myofunctional therapy for children to support breathing, oral posture, and proper facial development.

Does Your Child Struggle With Any of These?

  • Mouth breathing

  • Open-mouth posture

  • Snoring or restless sleep

  • Tongue-thrust swallow

  • Speech concerns

  • Chronic congestion

  • Thumb or pacifier habits

  • Orthodontic issues or crowded teeth

  • Poor attention or daytime sleepiness

These symptoms often point to underlying functional issues — not behavioral ones.

Myofunctional therapy helps retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway to support healthier growth and better long-term outcomes.

What I Assess

  • Tongue mobility and strength

  • Nasal breathing

  • Oral rest posture

  • Swallow pattern

  • Facial symmetry

  • Habit patterns

  • Airway indicators

  • Sleep-related concerns

Pediatric Myofunctional therapy

​Pediatric MFT Evaluation

Comprehensive functional assessment + customized plan.

Child MFT Program (6-12 Sessions)

Biweekly sessions (in-office or virtual) focusing on:

  • Oral posture

  • Nasal breathing

  • Tongue elevation

  • Healthy swallowing

  • Habit elimination

  • Neuromuscular coordination

  • Age-appropriate exercises and games

Pre/Post Tongue-Tie Functional Therapy

Mobility prep, tension release, and post-release re-patterning for long-term success.

Orthodontic Collaboration Program

Support before, during, and after expansion and braces.
Includes provider communication + progress notes.

Results Families Notice

  • Better sleep

  • Stronger oral skills

  • Increased focus & behavior improvements

  • More stable orthodontic results

  • Healthier facial development

  • A child who breathes, sleeps, and grows more confidently

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ADULT MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY

Find Relief From Clenching, TMJ Pain & Airway Dysfunction
A comprehensive program designed to improve breathing, reduce tension, and support better sleep and oral function.

Do You Experience Any of These Patterns?

  • Clenching or grinding

  • TMJ pain

  • Jaw tightness

  • Headaches

  • Neck or facial tension

  • Poor sleep or snoring

  • Mouth breathing

  • Tongue resting low in the mouth

  • Stress-related tension

These symptoms are often rooted in dysfunctional oral posture, breathing, and swallow patterns — all of which can be retrained.

What I Assess

  • Resting tongue posture

  • Tongue mobility

  • Jaw stability

  • Oral tension patterns

  • Breathing habits

  • Swallow mechanics

  • Sleep-related indicators

  • Postural involvement

Adult Myofunctional Therapy
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Are you a candidate for myofunctional therapy? Scan the QR code for a short screening.

Adult Myofunctional Therapy Programs:

Initial Evaluation

A thorough functional assessment to determine the root cause of your symptoms.

Adult MFT Program (12–15 Sessions)

A structured therapy plan focusing on:

  • Tongue posture

  • Nasal breathing

  • Swallow retraining

  • Jaw stability

  • Tension release

  • Sleep-supportive habits

TMJ & Clenching Relief Program

12-15 focused sessions targeting chronic tension and nighttime bruxism.

Pre/Post Tongue-Tie Release Support

Mobility preparation, functional rehabilitation, and long-term integration.

What Clients Experience

  • Lower jaw tension

  • Reduced clenching/grinding

  • Fewer headaches

  • Better sleep

  • Improved energy

  • Enhanced airway function

  • A calmer, more balanced nervous system

TONGUE-TIE SUPPORT (ALL AGES)

Comprehensive Tongue-Tie Care for Infants, Children & Adults
Functional evaluation, collaborative care, and personalized therapy before and after tongue-tie release.

Why Function Matters

Tongue mobility affects:

  • Feeding

  • Breathing

  • Sleep

  • Swallow

  • Speech

  • Oral posture

  • TMJ health

  • Facial development

A proper evaluation looks at function, not just appearance.

What I Provide

I help families and clients understand whether a tongue-tie is affecting function — and, if so, how to support long-term success through therapy, collaboration, and integration.

Functional Tongue-Tie Evaluation

Assessment of mobility, suck/swallow coordination, oral posture, compensations, tension patterns, and airway.

Pre-Release Therapy

Prepare the tissues
Improve mobility
Reduce oral tension
Strengthen oral motor patterns
Enhance surgical outcomes

Post-Release Rehabilitation

Soft-tissue healing support
Mobility integration
Feeding/swallow retraining
Posture and habit repatterning

Collaborative Care

I partner closely with:

  • Pediatric dentists

  • ENTs

  • Orthodontists

  • Bodyworkers (chiro, PT, OT)

Families never have to navigate the journey alone.

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Tongue Tie

It Takes A Village Myofunctional Therapy LLC

villagemyo@outlook.com

317-614-5177

Virtual and In-Person Visits Available
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