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My experience has included chairside assisting with specialists such as a prosthodontist, a pedodontist, an orthodontist, an oral maxillofacial surgeon and I continue to work with a periodontist. I’ve gained experience within a Dental Laboratory, TMJ simulation, hygiene, and treatment coordinating positions and as an instructor in the dental assisting program at a community college for the last 15 years. Over the last year, I have developed a strong passion for studying orofacial myology and the treatment of any atypical patterns of the oral facial muscles as they relate to the growth, development, and function of the teeth and jaws and our overall health. I feel professional versatility is an integral part of my overall approach to my professional development, contributing to my commitment to high professional standards and client care.

10/16/2026

HEAL Summit | Collaboration for Whole-Body Wellness ✨

What an incredible opportunity to connect and network with so many amazing healthcare providers who share a passion for helping people feel and function at their best! 🤝💚

Our bodies are complex, and supporting overall health and well-being often requires us to look beyond one system, one symptom, or one approach.

When healthcare providers come together, share knowledge, and collaborate across disciplines, we can gain a more complete picture of our patients’ needs and better support their individual journeys toward health.

Different perspectives. Complementary modalities. One shared goal: helping our patients thrive.

I’m excited to connect, learn, share, and continue building relationships with like-minded professionals who believe in the power of a whole-body approach to care.

Because better collaboration means better-informed care — and our patients deserve a team that works together! 💚

10/15/2026

THE TONGUE, THE PALATE, THE AIRWAY… AND YOUR SLEEP!
Did you know the roof of your mouth is also the floor of your nasal cavity?

It’s all connected!

👅 TONGUE POSTURE: The tongue plays an important role in supporting normal palatal development. Low tongue posture may contribute to altered oral development.

🦷 PALATAL DEVELOPMENT: A high, narrow palate can reduce nasal space and may be associated with nasal airway restrictions.

🌬️ BREATHING & SLEEP: Airway restrictions can contribute to mouth breathing, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing.

STRUCTURE MATTERS. FUNCTION MATTERS. TIMING MATTERS.

Recognizing structural and functional concerns early creates opportunities to support healthy growth, breathing, and long-term well-being.

✨ Because it’s not just about straight teeth. It’s about the structures and functions behind the smile!

10/14/2026

SLEEP IS MORE THAN JUST CLOSING YOUR EYES… IT STARTS WITH HOW YOU BREATHE!

Did you know that the way you breathe can influence the quality of your sleep?

Your airway plays an essential role in how well your body rests, recovers, and functions throughout the night.

When breathing becomes restricted during sleep, your body may have to work harder to maintain airflow. This can contribute to disrupted sleep, frequent awakenings, and reduced sleep quality—even when you’re spending 8 hours in bed!

🚩 SIGNS YOUR AIRWAY MAY BE AFFECTING YOUR SLEEP:

💤 Snoring or noisy breathing

💤 Mouth breathing during sleep

💤 Restless sleep or frequent position changes

💤 Waking with a dry mouth or morning headaches

💤 Teeth grinding or clenching

💤 Daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, or irritability

💤 Witnessed pauses in breathing or gasping during sleep

WHAT DOES YOUR TONGUE HAVE TO DO WITH IT? 👅

More than you might think!

Your tongue, jaw, palate, and surrounding muscles all play a role in oral function and airway anatomy.

A narrow or high-arched palate may be associated with reduced nasal space, while tongue position and muscle function can influence how the upper airway behaves.

WHERE DOES MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPY FIT IN?

Orofacial myofunctional therapy focuses on improving the function and coordination of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles while supporting healthy oral rest posture and nasal breathing when the nasal airway is clear.

It can be a valuable part of an interdisciplinary approach to airway health and sleep-disordered breathing, but it does not replace medical evaluation or prescribed sleep apnea treatment.

✨ Because quality sleep isn’t just about how LONG you sleep—it’s about how WELL you breathe while you sleep.

Snoring may be common, but persistent snoring should never be automatically dismissed as normal.

Breathe Better. Sleep Better. Live Better.

10/13/2026

What if we’re looking at the diagnosis—but not the whole child? 👀

When we see a child who is restless, distracted, impulsive, or struggling to focus, ADHD may be part of the picture.

But have we also asked how they’re sleeping and breathing?

Research has found a significant relationship between ADHD symptoms and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children. In one meta-analysis of 18 studies involving more than 2,500 children, ADHD symptoms were significantly associated with SDB.

And SDB isn’t just about sleep apnea.

It can include things like:
• habitual snoring
• mouth breathing
• noisy or laboured breathing
• fragmented or restless sleep
• frequent waking
• altered breathing patterns during sleep

A child who isn’t getting restorative sleep may look inattentive, hyperactive, or dysregulated during the day.

This doesn’t mean airway issues cause ADHD—and it certainly doesn’t mean ADHD treatment isn’t appropriate.

It means we should be willing to ask:

“Could sleep and breathing be contributing to what we’re seeing?”

Because sometimes, the behaviour we see during the day begins with what is happening at night.

Look beyond the label.
Look at the whole child. ❤️

10/12/2026

This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling especially grateful. 🍂

Grateful that I get to do work that I truly love.

I’m grateful for every person who trusts me to be part of their journey toward breathing better, sleeping better, and living better through myofunctional therapy.

I’m grateful for the families who allow me to educate, guide, and support them—and for the practitioners who are open to learning, collaborating, and looking at their patients through a more functional lens.

And I’m incredibly grateful that I get to educate other practitioners, sharing what I’ve learned so they can feel more confident recognizing dysfunction, understanding the bigger picture, and ultimately serve their patients better.

For me, this work has never been just about exercises or the tongue.

It’s about people.

It’s about helping connect the dots.

It’s about breathing, function, health, and quality of life.

And it’s about continuing to learn, share, and grow alongside an amazing community of healthcare professionals who care deeply about their patients.

Thank you to every patient, family, practitioner, colleague, and mentor who has been part of this journey.

I’m truly grateful. 🤎

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

10/10/2026

Have a safe and Happy Holiday Weekend! Grateful and blessed for every opportunity, every experience and everyone in my life!❤️

10/09/2026

I truly LOVE what I do with MYO! ❤️

Helping people breathe better, sleep better, and function better — so they can truly THRIVE. ✨

This isn’t just what I do… it’s what I’m passionate about! 🫶

10/08/2026

Which lens are you looking through? 👀📷

When you look at your patient, are you seeing just the teeth, the bite, and the smile?

Or are you seeing the airway, breathing, tongue posture, oral function, sleep, and overall health?

Sometimes, changing the lens changes what you notice.

🔎 Look beyond the teeth.
See the airway.
See the whole patient.

10/07/2026

STOP releasing a tongue without first assessing function.

Not every tongue restriction needs to be released.

The question shouldn’t simply be: “Is there a tongue tie?”

The more important questions are:

👉 Is the restriction affecting function?
👉 What is the patient actually struggling with?
👉 What does this patient need before, during and after a release?

A release changes tissue.

Myofunctional therapy helps change function.

When a restriction is affecting function, these two pieces can work together to help the patient make the most of their mobility.

The goal isn’t simply to make the tongue move farther.

It’s about teaching the tongue — and the surrounding oral and facial muscles — how to use that mobility functionally.

That may include:

• Resting tongue posture
• Nasal breathing
• Lip seal
• Swallowing
• Chewing
• Speech/oral function
• Muscle coordination and adaptation
• Supporting appropriate healing after a release

The assessment should come before the procedure.

If we truly want to put the patient’s needs first, an appropriate functional assessment and individualized therapy plan should be part of the decision-making process.

Don’t just ask, “Is there a tie?”
Ask, “Is it affecting function — and what does this patient need?”

That’s where patient-centered care begins.

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532 Adelaide Street N
London, ON
N6B3J4

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Tuesday 12:30pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 1pm
Friday 3pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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+12269809822

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