New Orofacial Myology therapist hesitant in starting out

Q: I’m new to OMT myself and I’m very hesitant in starting out and actually taking money for something that I’m not sure of. I’m especially nervous of taking up clients who are not compliant, like your 5 year olds you mention. So my question is, then why not wait another year or two until
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Difference between your orofacial myofunctional training course and others

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Q: Can you tell me the difference between your orofacial myofunctional training course and others? A: Our Neo-Health training is highly sought after by dental, speech and medical professionals throughout the world.  I don’t want to disparage others who are doing some type of training, so I hope it suffices that I tell you who
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Should I take a Buteyko breathing class?

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Should I take a Buteyko breathing class? Local dentists have been sending me myo clients and now they have asked me to take a course on breathing. As a Qualified Orofacial Myologist, I am already having success with my clients working with nose breathing versus mouth breathing. Do you know of any other breathing courses
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Nervous setting up a new myofunctional therapy office

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Hi there, how are you and the team? I am excited and nervous at the same time about setting up a new myofunctional therapy office. I am having some questions about where to begin now that I have completed the course and am home with referral sources ready to start sending some people my way.
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A class II case

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Q: I have a class II case that will slide his mandible forward on closing to spot. That’s not OK, right?! A: If it is a severe Class II, they probably should not be seen until it is corrected orthodontically or surgically if necessary. If it is not too extreme, remember that we explained in
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Ready to stop sucking fingers/thumbs

Q: I have two great nieces, sisters 7 and 9, who are ready to stop sucking fingers/thumbs. I think they both use both hands. What should I order for them? I live across the country from them but will be available to them by phone and FaceTime. A: Hi, It is so good to hear
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Worst /R/ yet!

Q: Hello, I’m an SLP and I have been practicing at the elementary level for several years and just recently encountered my worst /R/ yet! He is in 2nd grade and is 8 years old. I have been seeing him for 2 years, working on /S/, /Sh/ and /R/. The first 2 sounds have been
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What sequence for airway issues, incorrect resting postures of the tongue and open bite?

Q: What do you feel is the best sequence to approach a client with airway issues, an incorrect resting posture of the tongue, and an open bite? A:  The sequence is to identify and resolve the airway issues first and to establish and stabilize an appropriate tongue rest posture. Following that, orthodontic treatment should be
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How can an orofacial myologist help prevent post orthodontic relapse?

Q: Dr. Mason, are there specific things I can do as an orofacial myologist to help prevent relapse? A: There are three contributions that an orofacial myofunctional clinician can make to counter post-orthodontic relapse. They are: 1) to achieve and stabilize a lips-together rest posture and a nasal mode of breathing; 2) to make sure
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Dealing with patient who received tongue thrust therapy from previous therapist

Q: I just evaluated a client who was seen previously for tongue thrust therapy by another therapist for over two years. The mother said he was receiving tongue thrust therapy. There were many sections of the initial oral exam that he could not do. Some were the most basic skills. How is it possible that
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