Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy of Southeastern Connecticut

08/14/2026

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Today, I’m taking some time to slow down, enjoy my family, and appreciate the little moments that make summer so special.

As I watch kids run, laugh, play, and stay up a little later than usual, I’m reminded how grateful I am to do work that helps children and adults breathe better, sleep better, and feel more comfortable in their own bodies.

Health isn’t built in a single day. It’s shaped by the small things we do consistently over time.

I hope your day is filled with laughter, good food, and time with the people you love.

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day.

06/21/2026

One of my favorite parts of this work is helping people connect the dots they hadn’t connected before.

A lot of symptoms people live with every day are things they’ve been told are “normal” or “it’s not that bad”.

Sometimes these things deserve a closer look.

Either way … education matters.

I’d love to hear:
What’s something you’ve learned recently about breathing, sleep, oral posture, or oral function that surprised you?

06/20/2026

After years working as a dental hygienist, I started noticing how often the same patterns showed up together.

Mouth breathing.
Tongue posture issues.
Grinding.
Crowded teeth.
Restless sleep.
Jaw Tension.
Orthodontic relapse.

And many patients had never really been told how connected these things could be.

Then I started seeing some of those same patterns closer to home … with my own children.

As both a clinician and a parent, that shifted something for me.

I found myself wanting to understand more. Not just what I was seeing, but why it was happening and what could be done to support healthier function long - term.

That curiosity eventually led me into myofunctional therapy.

Today, I love helping children, adults, and families better understand the “why” behind what they’re experiencing. Whether it’s sleep concerns, breathing patterns, oral habits, or muscle function, my goal is to help connect the dots in a way that feels clear, calm, and manageable.

Because awareness changes how people move through their health.

And often, that’s where meaningful change begins.

If you have questions about myofunctional therapy or wondering if it may be a good fit for you or your child, feel free to send me a message. I’m happy to answers any questions or direct you in the right direction.

06/17/2026

Tongue posture matters more than most people realize.

The tongue is a strong muscle group that rests in the mouth for most of the day and night. Where it rests can influence:

• breathing patterns
• swallowing function
• jaw development
• muscle balance
• orthodontic stability

Low tongue posture is also something I commonly see alongside mouth breathing and open mouth posture.

This is one reason Myofunctional therapy focuses so much on awareness first.

Most people can’t change a pattern they don’t realize is happening.

Small awareness shifts often come before bigger functional changes.

06/15/2026

A lot of the families I work with say some version of:

“I thought this was normal.”

And honestly… many of these patterns are common.

That’s part of why they’re so easy to overlook.

Mouth breathing, restless sleep, open-mouth posture, clenching, snoring, difficulty chewing, orthodontic relapse… these things often get separated into individual issues instead of looked at as connected patterns.

Myofunctional therapy focuses on oral function, breathing patterns, muscle coordination, and awareness.

Not because every symptom means something serious… but because function matters.

Especially over time.

Awareness is often the first step toward change.

When you’re ready for more clarity around breathing, oral posture, and muscle function, scheduling a comprehensive evaluation is a supportive place to start.

06/14/2026

Thumb sucking.

Finger sucking.

Nail biting.

Chewing on clothing.

Lip licking.

Pencil chewing.

Parents often focus on stopping the habit itself.

But habits usually develop for a reason.

Sometimes they’re related to sensory needs.

Sometimes they’re tied to stress or self-regulation.

Sometimes they’re compensating for breathing, oral posture, or muscle function challenges.

The goal isn’t simply to take away the habit.

It’s to understand what may be driving it and help build healthier patterns in its place.

05/09/2026

Parents usually notice things long before they have the language for it.

And sometimes… they’re told to wait.

Waiting can lead to bigger problems down the road.

It is OK to stay curious, ask questions, and explore what you’re seeing.

You know your child.

05/06/2026

Tongue posture is one of those things that most people have never been shown…
But it plays a big role in how the body functions.

At rest, the tongue should gently sit on the roof of the mouth.

When it doesn’t… the body finds other ways to compensate.

This can show up in breathing, swallowing, and development over time.

If this is new to you… you’re not alone.

And if you’re starting to notice things, you’re asking the right questions.