Oral Myofunctional Therapy with Melanie
Find relief for facial tension, achieve better sleep, swallowing, breathing- and support overall wellness so that you can reconnect to your body and restore inner balance.
At Root2Rise Wellness, Melanie specializes in Orofacial Myology—a therapeutic approach that focuses on retraining and improving the function of oral and facial muscles to enhance breathing, health,and well-being. This specialized therapy supports better breathing, eating, speaking, facial head and pain relief, sleeping patterns, and transforming daily life through targeted muscle retraining.
Who Can Benefit from Orofacial Myology?
Melanie’s Orofacial Myology services are ideal if you or your child are experiencing:
- Mouth breathing or habitual open-mouth posture
- Difficulty swallowing or chewing
- Speech difficulties related to tongue posture or oral habits
- Orthodontic relapse concerns
- Sleep disruptions or sleep apnea
- Chronic facial tension, headaches, or TMJ issues
- Those with limited tongue mobility ( tongue ties) issues
What to Expect
Orofacial Myology sessions with Melanie include:
- Comprehensive initial assessment to identify functional patterns and goals
- Personalized treatment plans targeting muscle re-education
- Support for eliminating harmful oral habits
- Ongoing guidance and adjustments tailored to your progress
Ready to Learn More? Discover how Orofacial Myology can positively impact your daily life and overall health.
Getting to the root of persistent mental and physical issues in a holistic, whole body approach.
Did you know that breathing with the mouth closed produces nitric oxide, which is needed to fight viruses and infections along with other health benefits? Low production of nitric oxide is associated with many diseases from high blood pressure, heart disease, and more.
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our testimonials
What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
It's hard for me to believe I've only worked with Melanie for 4 months - she has helped me in so many areas and I am so grateful for her knowledge, compassion, and support. Our sessions primarily focused on orofacial myology, but also included wellness coaching and herbalism. I've noticed I get deeper sleep since I am no longer mouth breathing at night and it may seem weird, but I occasionally would hit my teeth when going to take a drink and that never happens anymore. The exercises and massages that Melanie taught me have helped my jaw and mouth pain as well as improving my breathing. Throughout my sessions, I felt fully seen and heard, and Melanie always went above and beyond. I highly recommend Melanie in all of her healing modalities!
Durham, NC
Initially I was referred to Melanie by my dentist. She did orofacial myofunctional therapy with me which helped me greatly reduce chronic headaches I was having in part due in part to my tongue tie. I highly recommend her to anyone. She is so knowledgeable about a myriad of issues.
How We Help
Our mission is to help women fill in knowledge gaps, decode symptoms, and trust their bodies to feel balanced with simple, powerful tools.
Wellness Coaching
We do more than address symptoms—we help you understand your body, equip you with herbal and practical tools to stay balanced, and guide you through sustainable lifestyle shifts.
Myofunctional Therapy
Ideal for jaw pain, snoring, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and more. Find relief through gentle, targeted therapy.
Herbalism
Reconnect with nature’s remedies through Melanie’s herbal medicine classes. Learn how to support your body's well-being naturally.
KaraDurham,NC