Mind Your Body
Myofunctional Therapy
Myofunctional therapy for sleep disorders, breathing dysfunction, TMJ issues, and related conditions. Advanced sessions available for those ready to go deeper, integrating breathwork, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation.
Breath. Regulation.
The body tells the truth.
You’re Probably Here Because...
You can’t sleep. You’re grinding your teeth down to nothing. Your jaw hurts. You’ve tried everything and nothing has actually fixed the problem. Or maybe a doctor told you that you need myofunctional therapy and you have no idea what that actually means.
Your body is trying to tell you something. The clenching, the grinding, the tension, the inability to breathe well. It’s all connected. The root cause usually starts with you — your stress, your nervous system, your unprocessed patterns. The body never lies. It just waits for you to listen.
And no, this isn’t just about doing tongue exercises.
Your tongue position affects your airway. Your breathing patterns affect your sleep. Your jaw tension affects your posture. Your nervous system dysregulation affects all of it.
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s retraining patterns your body has held for years. But when you address the root cause instead of just managing symptoms, things actually change.
What Myofunctional Therapy Actually Is
Whole body alignment and regulation
Sleep quality and sleep-disordered breathing
Jaw tension and TMJ issues
Swallowing patterns
Tongue posture and oral rest position
Nasal breathing and airway function
What To Expect
A deep dive into your whole story — your sleep history, stress patterns, how your body has been compensating, and what you’ve already tried.
Initial Consultation
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We adjust as you go. Some people need 6 sessions, some need 8, some benefit from advanced full-body work.
Ongoing Sessions
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A plan specific to you, which may include exercises, breathwork, nervous system regulation practices, and appliance recommendations.
Custom Treatment Plan
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Advanced sessions integrate breathwork, myofunctional therapy, somatic practices, and nervous system regulation. This is for people who know their challenges aren’t just physical — who understand that healing requires addressing structure, function, and the patterns their body has been holding.
This work goes beyond exercises. It’s about coming home to your body and building the foundation everything else rests on.
Advanced Therapy with Melissa
For those ready to go deeper.
Patient Care Philosophy
I don’t just watch function. I read people. I listen deeply. I notice how you speak, how you hold tension, where you’ve learned to compensate. My sessions are equal parts science and soul. The mouth is simply my map — my way of helping people find balance, freedom, and flow in their bodies and lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Regular therapy focuses on exercises and functional retraining. Advanced therapy integrates breathwork, somatic practices, and nervous system work for deeper transformation.
What’s the difference between regular therapy and advanced therapy?
No referral needed. You can book directly.
Do I need a referral?
Some insurance plans cover myofunctional therapy. We provide documentation for reimbursement.
Is this covered by insurance?
Most people need 6-12 sessions depending on what we’re working on. We progress at your pace.