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Do you ever feel like there is something more to what is going on in your body? Do you go to the doctor but never get answers to your questions? If you feel like this, the good news is that there CAN be hope and healing. You CAN find answers. In this podcast we break down the fundamentals of health through a Functional Medicine lens. We bring you facts and tips that are applicable in real life so that you can be all that you were made to be.
Ep. 23: Exploring Myofunctional Therapy and How it Can Help With Neck Tension, Mouth Breathing, and Swallowing
Functional Medicine in Real Life
48 minutes
1 year ago
Ep. 23: Exploring Myofunctional Therapy and How it Can Help With Neck Tension, Mouth Breathing, and Swallowing
Welcome to another episode of *Functional Medicine in Real Life*!
This week, we're excited to host Katie Simontich, a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in myofunctional therapy. Katie brings a wealth of knowledge on how this innovative approach can profoundly impact health and well-being. Katie owns Splendid Speech Therapy based out of Waco, Texas. You can follow her on instagram @splendidspeech or visit her website at www.splendidspeech.com.
As the spotlight on airway-informed dentistry grows, understanding the effects of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and proper tongue function becomes ever more important. Katie Simontich is here to unravel the complexities of these issues and explain how myofunctional therapy offers effective solutions beyond conventional treatments.
In this episode, Katie covers:
- **The Fundamentals of Myofunctional Therapy:** Learn what myofunctional therapy is and how it operates.
- **Tongue Ties and Mouth Breathing:** Discover their effects on overall health and how targeted therapy can provide relief.
- **Proper Swallowing and Facial Muscle Function:** Understand why these functions are crucial for both development and health.
- **Holistic Benefits:** Find out how improving these aspects can enhance sleep, focus, and behavior, especially in children.
Whether you're a parent worried about your child's health, a professional in the dental or healthcare fields, or simply interested in the links between oral health and overall wellness, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.
Tune in to explore how myofunctional therapy could be the key to a healthier, more balanced life!
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Functional Medicine in Real Life
Do you ever feel like there is something more to what is going on in your body? Do you go to the doctor but never get answers to your questions? If you feel like this, the good news is that there CAN be hope and healing. You CAN find answers. In this podcast we break down the fundamentals of health through a Functional Medicine lens. We bring you facts and tips that are applicable in real life so that you can be all that you were made to be.
