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Myofunctional Therapy Services for All Ages
Unlocking Your Airway Health with Thrive Myofunctional Therapy
Explore the Myofunctional Therapy Services available for adults and children.
Explore Myofunctional Therapy Services
15 minute complimentary Discovery Call: Free / Book Now
This provides an opportunity for you tell me about yourself and your concerns, ask questions about what Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy is, and the services I provide. Together we can decide if a myofunctional therapy approach is the right for you.
Comprehensive Myofunctional Therapy Assessment (Children or Adults): $185 / Book Now
A comprehensive assessment is needed to determine an appropriate client centered therapy plan. An initial assessment allows me to learn more about your concerns and conditions through a review of your history and symptoms.
This also includes thorough assessment of orofacial muscles and function, hard and soft tissues and breathing/swallowing patterns. Photos and videos are also taken to assess functional and orofacial patterns during movement and rest.
From here, a myofunctional therapy plan may be recommended based on the information and findings of the assessment. Sometimes a client centered approach is multidisciplinary, and I may recommend that other health care providers are included as part of your therapy plan as we learn about the root causes of your symptoms.
My Little Myo Program ( 4-6 years of age) Average therapy plan is 5-6 months: Contact me for More Information
This one is for the littles! This therapy plan focuses on always nasal breathing, proper tongue posture and lip seal. The program includes activities and exercises that are engaging and fun while improving good orofacial function and proper growth development, designed to improve your child’s sleep, breathing, swallowing, daily focus and learning.
A collaborative approach with other health professionals may be indicated and appropriate referrals will be recommended and discussed if indicated. Pre and post frenectomy care is included if required. Exercises in your child’s therapy plan will focus on individual needs and orofacial myofunctional disorders.
The therapy plan that is tailored to your child will be delivered in a fun and relaxed manner. Parental involvement in this care plan is essential for your little one’s success with therapy!
Myo Wellness Program: 6 years of age and up. Average therapy plan length 6-8 months: Contact me for More Information
This is a foundational therapy plan that is designed for ages 6 and up, focusing on always nasal breathing, correct tongue posture, correct swallowing pattern and lip seal.
A collaborative approach with other health professionals may be indicated and appropriate referrals will be recommended and discussed if indicated. Pre and post frenectomy care is included if required. This therapy plan will include progressive rehabilitation exercises that will focus on you or your child’s individual needs.
Myo Advanced Wellness Program: 9-12 months: Contact me for More Information
An advanced therapy plan that is designed for those who experience more complex symptoms. This may include more complex sleep concerns, postural concerns, jaw pain, headaches or swallowing difficulties. Quite often, an advanced therapy plan includes a collaborative approach with other health professionals to give you optimal outcomes.
Appropriate referrals will be recommended and discussed initially or during your therapy plan. This will include progressive and advanced rehabilitation exercises that are tailored to your individual needs and will be delivered in a relaxed manner.
Let’s Break it! Habit Elimination Program: ages 4 and up. approx. 30-60 days, add on to a myofunctional therapy plan: Contact me for More Information
When a prolonged habit is present, such as thumb sucking, it needs to be addressed before a myofunctional therapy plan can be started. Often unhealthy muscle patterns are created, leading to unhealthy symptoms of orofacial myofunctional disorders.
Eliminating the habit is just the first step. Therefore, continued therapy is needed to teach and habituate proper muscle patterns. At Thrive the goal is to make this fun as we celebrate the elimination of the habit! When Thumb or finger sucking, lip licking or nail biting is eliminated, your child will gain confidence and self esteem knowing they have finally kicked an addictive habit!
How ThriveMyo Helps
The orofacial muscles are essential for proper breathing, swallowing, chewing, speaking and posture. Addressing Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders, or OMD’s in adults and children alike, through rehabilitation exercises, can have a profound change on one’s quality of life.
Breathing Better
Optimizing your breathing and respiratory health can reduce or eliminate chronic mouth breathing and snoring, leading to a healthier, more restful sleep! Myofunctional Therapy can also address contributors of sleep apnea, helping you find relief from associated symptoms.
Alleviating Pain
Temporomandibular joint or facial pain can be brought on by grinding or clenching your teeth. Myofunctional Therapy works to reduce the stress on the joint and alleviate associated facial or joint pain.
Breaking Bad Habits
Therapy can assist in breaking habits such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting. Why so important? These habits greatly affect orofacial growth patterns, breathing and posture. Therapy can assist those wanting to break free, promoting healthier orofacial development.
Efficient Swallowing
Many children suffer from swallowing struggles that are characterized by picky or messy eating, chewing with the mouth open, or even drooling. Finding out the root causes and rehabilitating the facial muscles aids in achieving efficient swallowing and function.
How it works
Assessment
It always begins with a comprehensive assessment. This is the key component to learning about your symptoms to address the root causes.
Investment
After the assessment, a therapy plan is presented with the estimated therapy fee and treatment length as well as payment options. The number of therapy sessions is specific to each client.
Exercises
Therapy is all about re-programming, changing habits and behaviours of muscle patterns. This will improve the way you breathe, sleep, chew, swallow and rest your tongue.
Success
The key to success and lasting results is dedication to the therapy program and consistency in completing the exercises. In the end, if you put in the work, you will see results. Your success is important to me, and I make every effort to help you, or your child succeed!