Tired of your partner complaining about your snoring, waking up feeling unrefreshed or in pain? Myofunctional therapy could be the missing link.
Sometimes the right support can be the missing piece that changes everything!
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
Myofunctional therapy (also called orofacial myology) retrains the muscles of the tongue, mouth, and face to correct dysfunctional patterns like mouth breathing, tongue thrust, and poor tongue posture. It's commonly used to improve sleep quality and airway function, reduce snoring and jaw pain, and support proper breathing, swallowing, and speech.
Who It's For
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
How It Works
Myofunctional therapy works like physical therapy for your mouth. You'll practice targeted exercises for about 10 minutes, three times a day, to retrain muscle function and, over time, even facial structure. Sessions may also include breathing exercises and manual manipulation — slow, non-invasive touch applied to the mouth, face, or body to release tension and support proper function.
What to Expect
You’ll receive:
- 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.
Melanie's Approach
Melanie treats myofunctional therapy as one piece of a whole-body, root-cause approach — not an isolated fix. She looks at how oral and facial muscle function connects to nervous system regulation, breathing, and even gut and sleep health, and often integrates it with wellness coaching and herbal support for clients who need more than exercises alone. Sessions are hands-on and personalized, using manual manipulation alongside a structured, sequential program.
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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.
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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.
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