Jaimee Stakelum earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Canberra in 2007 and graduated with distinction in Dental Hygiene from Curtin University in 2010. Jaimee then spent 12 years working as a Registered Dental Hygienist in a specialist orthodontic practice before discovering her passion for Orofacial Myology in 2020. Today, as the owner of Happy Faces Orofacial Myology in Canberra, Jaimee is dedicated to helping clients overcome orofacial dysfunction, supporting their long term health and well-being.
We dive into:
The impacts of teeth grinding during sleep
The causes of teeth grinding during sleep
The importance of multidisciplinary management
Next steps for you or your child
Resources:
Work with Mel at The Face Place:
Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources
Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services
Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht
Connect with Jaimee here:
Website: https://www.happyfacesom.com.au/
Social media handle: @happyfacesom
Kimberley Howard is an Occupational Therapist and founder of Creativity and Beyond Occupational Therapy based in Mackay, Queensland. She has a strong passion for working with families with young children, finding ways to help get the most out of daily life, strengthen the family unit and build connection with the community. As an Occupational Therapist, Kim understands the lifelong skills that can be acquired through effective therapy and takes pride in offering a high quality service to all families she works with.
We dive into:
Correct use of the terms neurodiverse, neurodiversity and neurodivergent
The differences between neurotypical and neurodivergent brains
Dental experiences for neurodivergent people
Resources:
BONUS: Health Professional Resource
Work with Mel at The Face Place:
Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources
Oral Ties Masterclass for Babies: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/oral-ties-masterclass-for-babies
Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services
Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht
Connect with Kimberley here:
Website: https://www.creativityandbeyondot.com/
Social media handle: @creativityandbeyondot
Kellie Bentley is the director of her practice Unlock Learning and Health. She is a primary school teacher and reflex integration practitioner. Over 8 years ago, Kellie began to question what was causing more and more students to struggle academically, socially and emotionally. She started studying the brain and discovered the importance of having a mature central nervous system for learning and functioning.
We dive into:
What are primitive reflexes
How do primitive reflexes become retained
The impacts of retained primitive reflexes
How to address retained primitive reflexes
BONUS: Health Professional Chat
Work with Mel at The Face Place:
Free Downloads | The GP Guide | Oral Health Consultations
Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht
Connect with Kellie here:
Website: https://www.unlocklearningandhealth.com.au/
Social media handle: @unlock_learning_and_health
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Jessica Donovan is a mum of 2 and Paediatric Naturopath who helps mums raise super kids with healthy food and natural medicines. She is passionate about educating parents on nourishing their children with real food, helping to boost their health and heal naturally. Jessica combines her extensive naturopathic knowledge with a realistic, empathetic, inspiring and down-to-earth approach to empower women to look after themselves and take charge of the wellbeing of their families.
We dive into:
The health picture around enlarged tonsils & adenoids
The key things that a Naturopath can address in kids with enlarged tonsils & adenoids
Thoughts on surgical treatment
Support before and after surgery
Work with Mel at The Face Place:
Free downloads: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/parent-resources
The GP Guide: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/the-gp-guide
Oral Health Consultations: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services
Social media handle: @thefaceplace_oht
Connect with Jessica here:
Website: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/
Social media handle: @naturalsuperkids
Podcast: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/podcast/
Ebook: https://www.naturalsuperkids.com/kids-gut-health-ebook/
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Dr Kathryn Hackman is a mum of two, a practising medical doctor, and the founder of the Courageous Kids App. She knows first-hand the heartbreak of having a child struggle with anxiety, and the work that goes into supporting them. Kathryn believes that no child should go without the emotional support they need, but many parents don't know where to start. She created Courageous Kids to empower parents with the practical tools they need to set their children up for success. She is passionate about appropriately preparing children for medical appointments, giving them a strong foundation for positive healthcare experiences.
We dive into:
Kathryn’s experience parenting sensitive children
Social stories
The Courageous Kids App
Tips for children’s dental appointments
Connect with Kathryn here:
Website: www.courageouskidsapp.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/courageouskidsapp
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/courageous-kids/id1592283192
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.com.courageouskids.android&hl=en-US
Work with Mel at The Face Place:
Free Downloads:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/free-resources
Digital Products:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/parent-resources
Online Oral Health Consultations:https://thefaceplace.podia.com/online-oral-health-services
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Elyse Comerford, founder of Well Belly Health Clinic, is an Integrative Nutritionist and Certified GAPS (Gut & Psychology/Physiology Syndrome) Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, Mentor, and most importantly, Mum to Dylan. Elyse’s primary focus for the past decade has been in private practice, helping thousands of families overcome a whole host of health issues through the implementation of nourishing and healing principles, reducing toxic stress, and the GAPS protocol.
In today’s episode, Elyse is joining me to talk about helping people see that something normal doesn’t mean it’s something you have to live with and navigating through people’s goals are, and implementing programs to move towards that.
Elyse has developed online programs, seminars and retreats that have changed the lives of thousands. Elyse’s stress-less approach to health has been game changing for many, taking health from overwhelming to sustainable for every day busy families. Elyse has worked closely with Quirky Cooking’s Jo Whitton for the past 7 years, creating programs, retreats, and collaborating on Jo’s latest cookbook, ‘Simple Healing Foods’. You can also hear Elyse speak on a number of podcasts including ‘A Quirky Journey’, ‘Low-Tox Life’ and ‘Primal Alternative Podcast’.
Elyse’s approach is based on taking the normal "guilt, blame, shame and deprivation” and completely turning it on its head, focussing instead on healing, nourishing, and listening to the body.
We dive into:
Health concerns that are common but not “normal”
Understanding the GAPS protocol
How the gut and the brain communicate
Fight or flight impacts on digestion
Mouth breathing
Connect with Elyse here:
instagram.com/elysenutritionist
instagram.com/wellbellyhealthclinic
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Catherine Murphy, DDS, MSD’s love of dentistry goes beyond appreciating the beauty of a bicuspid. She is grateful that dentistry provided the support needed to transform her son's health from failing to thriving. She shares her passion for holistic dentistry through her speaking engagements across the globe and today she joins me to talk about holistic orthodontics.
Over fifteen years ago, Catherine practised general dentistry before becoming an Orthodontist. She has served as adjunct clinical faculty at both IU School of Dentistry and Indiana University NW Dental Hygiene Program. The principles and strategies that Dr Murphy shares through speaking and consulting are drawn from her years in private practice. Her mission is to elevate patient care by introducing a holistic approach to orthodontic treatment to dental professionals across the USA and internationally.
Dr Murphy is the author of two picture books focusing on the connection between oral health and overall health: "Dear Momma..."and "Dear Friend...Do you know about Tongue Ties?". She reaches caregivers nationwide through her podcast, "Dear Momma with Dr Murphy". The show provides insights into the holistic and collaborative care approach to orthodontic treatment. Additionally, Dr Murphy is a co-creator of the self-care movement, Take3ForMe™, designed to encourage harmony between career, family and self. This practice combines her love of myofunctional therapy exercises, breathwork and affirmation.
We dive into:
Connect with Catherine here:
Website: www.DrCatherineMurphy.com
Social media handle: @DrCatherineMurphy
on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Facebook and YouTube
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Today I’m joined by Speech Pathologist Louisa Backus who is trained in Orofacial Myology and Lactation. Louisa works with oral function across the lifespan from babies to adults and shares all about speech and oral function.
After 20 plus years working as a Speech Pathologist, Louisa has developed an interest in the holistic treatment of paediatric feeding and speech difficulty in a manner that incorporates normalising oral dysfunction and breathing which can begin from birth. Louisa now presents as part of the Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration running 28 hr Foundation courses in Orofacial Myology in Australia and Internationally.
We dive into:
How Louisa got started with Orofacial Myology
Jaw function for talking and feeding
Jaw heights to achieve vowels
Tongue ties affecting speech and eating
Screening airways
Connect with Louisa here:
Connect on Instagram @louisabackusspeechpathology
Connect on Facebook @ausorofacialmyologycollab
Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration - www.aomcollab.com.au
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Dr Shereen Lim is a Perth-based Dentist with a Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia. She joins me today to talk about airway-focused dentistry and how quality of life can be impacted by mouth breathing.
Shereen has been involved in the team management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea for over a decade and now works exclusively with tongue tie management, early interceptive orthodontics and oral function. She is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy to minimise the development of sleep and breathing problems. Shereen has also recently written a book - “Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child’s Greater Health, Learning and Potential.”
We dive into:
Sleep and quality of life
Growth of the jaws and muscles
Tongue ties
Shereen’s take on dummy use
Connect with Shereen here:
https://linktr.ee/drshereenlim
This covers the book, website and social pages.
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Crystal Atkins is a clinical audiologist with over 6 years of experience, and joins me today to talk about ears, teething and dummies.
Crystal holds a Master's degree in Clinical Audiology and a Graduate Certificate in Counselling. Crystal has experience working with both adult and paediatric caseloads as well as vestibular diagnostics, cochlear implant research and newborn hearing screening. Since becoming a mother, Crystal's passion for family-centred care has grown stronger, leading her to create Early Ears Education - a parent education platform that demystifies all aspects of paediatric audiology and supports parents through their journey.
We dive into:
Connect with Crystal here:
https://www.instagram.com/early.ears.education/
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Joining us today is certified Sleep Specialist living in Tasmania, Hannah Clark. Hannah has trained through Isla Grace Sleep and is currently studying the Possums Neuroprotective Developmental Care program. Hannah is also educated in trauma informed support, the parental brain and nervous system regulation. Her business Kin Postpartum was inspired by the experience of hourly waking with her first child. Hannah offers honest and gentle support with absolutely no sleep training techniques. She incorporates individual child temperament and development in her care when supporting families through sleep challenges.
We dive into:
What a sleep consultant does
Why sleep training isn’t for everyone
Safe sleep practices
Total baby sleeping times
Connect with Hannah here:
Instagram: @kin.postpartum
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Melanie is a mother of three daughters, a qualified naturopath, and the founder of the women’s health clinic The Natal Naturopath with a team of naturopaths supporting women in all health concerns. She has a special interest in iron deficiency in women, and created her own iron supplement IronBiotic and a pre and postnatal supplement EverNatal, to better support women. We dive into:
Nutrition in pregnancy
Iron deficiency and iron supplements
A naturopathic perspective on gum disease and tooth decay
Connect with Melanie here:
Instagram: @thenatalnaturopath
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Jessamy Kaval is a Registered Midwife, Childbirth Educator and an Oh Baby Nutrition trained consultant for pregnancy, postpartum and baby. She has a Diploma in Child Development and a Degree in Sociology. Jess’s business, The Mindful Midwife Mama, provides an evidenced based approach and holistic, mindful support to mothers to ensure they are informed, empowered and well-nourished for pregnancy, postpartum and beyond.
We dive into:
Diet and supplements
Folate vs folic acid
Mental and emotional preparation for pregnancy
Dental health and pregnancy
Connect with Jess here:
Instagram: @mindfulmidwifemama
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Nutritionist, Naturopath, and mum of 2 (with the third on the way) Kate Holm is committed to the health of families and future generations in a way that is attainable, insightful and inclusive. Kate joins me today to talk about wholefood meals and the new Boob to Food Clinic.
A huge part of Kate's work is providing practical, empowering and supportive education and a safe space for parents to share their feelings and concerns - we all have them! She is a total health nerd, and loves to combine science and functional medicine with more traditional and holistic therapies to uncover the root cause of people's health issues and provide greater understanding and more potent and long lasting change. Kate is the clinical director at Boob to Food as well as the co-host of Boob to Food The Podcast - and in her spare time (!) she runs a family meal delivery service, Newy Supply Co, with her husband Mike.
We dive into:
What a wholefoods diet looks like
Meal delivery
Boob to Food and Milk to Meals
Here is Kate’s list of wholefood resources
Family health/cooking:
Wholefood by Jude Bleureau
Use it all by Alex Elliot-Howery and Jamie Edwards
Food by Alexx Stuart
More Fish, More Veg by Tom Walton
The Food Saver's A-Z: The essential Cornersmith kitchen companion by Alex Elliot-Howery
Green Kitchen at Home by David Frenkiel
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Children:
Milk to Meals by Luka McCabe
Little Green Kitchen by David Frenkiel
Wholefood for Children by Jude Bleureau
Pregnancy/Postpartum:
Nurture the Seed by Renee Jennings
The First 40 Days by Heng Ou
Village for Mama by Leila Armour
Nine Golden Months by Heng Ou
Connect with Kate here:
Instagram: @kate__holm and @boobtofood
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We’ve gone through a few episodes without me taking the chance to properly introduce myself and tell you how I got started in my career and how The Face Place came to be. And why I think every health care professional should know about Orofacial Myology.
I dive into:
How I got into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
The moment I discovered I was struggling to nasal breath
The challenges of being a new mum and a business owner
How your oral function affects so much of your body
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Joining me today, is Tash Duffin. Tash is an Occupational Therapist at her Perth-based practice Whole Child Co. Tash has a family-led approach in her work with infant and toddler sleep and reflux. Tash has trained in Orofacial Myology, sleep quality, and paediatric feeding and she is a Certified Baby Reflux Lady.
We dive into:
Infant reflux
“Colic”
Tongue ties
The role of oral function in infant feeding
Connect with Tash here:
Website: https://wholechildco.com.au/
Insta: @wholechildcoau
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Georgie is a mama to one spirited little girl and lives with her family in Melbourne. She is a degree-qualified naturopath, an SOS-trained feeding therapist, and a certified Motherhood Studies practitioner.
In her online clinical practice dedicated to supporting mothers, Georgie helps tired, sleep-deprived mums to overcome exhaustion, rediscover themselves, and find joy in whatever season of motherhood they’re in. She also works with babies and toddlers, supporting them with common childhood challenges like sleep, digestive health, immunity, and picky eating.
She works 1:1 with mothers all across Australia via Telehealth as well as supporting a community of like-minded mothers to find a truly nourished and empowered version of motherhood through her online membership, Mother Nourish.
We dive into:
What is sleep hygiene
The role of nutrition in sleep
Supplementation may not always be the answer
How caffeine can impact our quality of sleep
Connect with Brenda here:
Instagram @georgiestephen_
Tiktok: @georgiestephen_
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Brenda Munz is a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife and IBCLC with 16 years experience in private and public hospital settings. She has worked as a private IBCLC in her business The Gentle Village for over 2 years, providing care for families in Perth and online. Brenda is trained in Orofacial Myology and she has a holistic, root-cause approach to the world of breastfeeding.
We dive into:
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Tamika Newman is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in private practice on the Gold Coast, QLD. She has practiced as a Registered Nurse and Midwife since 2005 and worked in a large tertiary hospital setting for over 10 years. Tamika qualified as an IBCLC in 2010 and she currently works with a large caseload of between 300-400 families per year both in Australia and internationally. Tamika has a special interest in oral restrictions, re-lactation, gut health and human microbiome, epigenetics and biologically normal infant sleep and feeding practices. Tamika has just completed her training in Orofacial Myology to expand her knowledge and clinical skill base.
We dive into:
Connect with Tamika here:
Website: www.tamikanewmanibclc.com
Insta: @tamikaibclc
FB page - Tamika Newman - Lactation Consultant
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Cathy Boyce is an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. She is a BreatheAbility breathing educator and MyoMunchee practitioner. Cathy works in all areas of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy including Functional Neuromyofascial Therapy for the TMJ. Outside of the OMT world, Cathy educates dental practitioners on the use of silver fluoride and she has a podcast of her own.
We dive into:
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