Services
Personalized Myofunctional Therapy for Better Function
Orofacial myofunctional therapy focuses on improving the way the muscles of the mouth, face, and tongue work together. Heather provides individualized care designed around each client's symptoms, functional concerns, and goals.
Services
Complimentary 15-Minute Consultation
Start with a brief conversation about your concerns, symptoms, and goals. This initial consultation can help determine whether a comprehensive myofunctional evaluation may be appropriate.
Comprehensive Evaluations
A detailed evaluation looks at breathing patterns, tongue posture and mobility, swallowing, oral habits, facial muscle function, and other factors that may be contributing to symptoms or dysfunction.
Comprehensive Therapy Programs
Individualized therapy programs use targeted exercises and functional retraining based on the findings of your evaluation. Programs are customized to your needs, goals, and progress.
Habit Elimination
Support for persistent oral habits such as thumb sucking, pacifier use, nail biting, and other patterns that may affect oral development and function.
Pre- and Post-Frenectomy Therapy
Myofunctional therapy may be used before and after a frenectomy to help prepare the oral muscles for improved function and support rehabilitation following the procedure.
Conditions & Symptoms Myofunctional Therapy May Help Address
The concerns below may be associated with orofacial dysfunction. Myofunctional therapy may help support healthier function — it does not diagnose or cure medical conditions.
- Headaches and migraines
- Heartburn or GERD
- TMJ pain and jaw discomfort
- Neck pain
- Thumb sucking and pacifier use
- Nail biting and other oral habits
- Sleep apnea symptoms
- Snoring
- Allergies
- Crooked teeth or malocclusion
- Orthodontic relapse and stability concerns
- Tonsil and ear infections
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- Tongue thrust
- Tongue-tie restrictions
- Swallowing difficulties
- Speech concerns
- Poor posture
- Chronic tension
- Digestive concerns
- Sleep-related challenges
Supporting Better Breathing, Sleep, and Oral Function
Myofunctional therapy uses personalized exercises and functional retraining to help improve patterns involving the tongue, lips, jaw, breathing, and swallowing. Therapy is tailored to the individual and may support healthier oral function, improved breathing patterns, and better coordination of the muscles of the face and mouth.
What to Expect
Step 1
Start With a Consultation
Discuss your concerns and determine the appropriate next step.
Step 2
Complete a Comprehensive Evaluation
Heather assesses relevant oral and facial muscle patterns and functional concerns.
Step 3
Receive a Personalized Plan
A therapy program is created around your individual needs and goals.
Step 4
Build Healthier Functional Patterns
Work through guided exercises and functional retraining while progress is monitored over time.
In-Person and Telehealth Options
Essential-OMT offers in-person care in Silverton, Oregon, as well as telehealth appointments when appropriate.
Zetta House Community Wellness Collective
502 N 1st Street
Silverton, OR 97381
Wondering If Myofunctional Therapy Is Right for You?
Start with a conversation about your symptoms, concerns, and goals. Heather can help you determine the most appropriate next step.
971.270.0890 | [email protected] | 502 N 1st Street Silverton, OR 97381