My Myo Matters

My Myo Matters I will work with you to create harmony and equilibrium between muscles of the mouth, face and neck.

This will be with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy or Buteyko Breathing or with Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Buteyko Breathing.

Spring means longer days, more time outdoors and, for many families, the return of seasonal allergies.When the nose is r...
01/09/2026

Spring means longer days, more time outdoors and, for many families, the return of seasonal allergies.

When the nose is regularly congested, children and adults can find themselves relying more on mouth breathing.

Sometimes that settles as allergy symptoms improve. Sometimes the pattern sticks around.

If mouth breathing continues even when the nose is clear, particularly during sleep, it may be worth paying closer attention to what is happening.

Spring is a good opportunity to notice the everyday habits that can influence breathing, sleep and oral function.

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It is not always easy to know whether something is simply a habit or a sign worth investigating.Perhaps your child snore...
28/08/2026

It is not always easy to know whether something is simply a habit or a sign worth investigating.

Perhaps your child snores.

Maybe they regularly breathe through their mouth.

You may have concerns about tongue posture, swallowing, thumb sucking or orthodontic relapse.

Or perhaps you are an adult experiencing jaw tension, headaches or poor-quality sleep.

At My Myo Matters, the first step is understanding the full pattern rather than treating one sign in isolation.

Alicia provides personalised support and can help identify when another health professional or referral may also need to be involved.

You do not need to have all the answers before making contact.

Sometimes it starts with a conversation.

Learn more at mymyomatters.com.au

Living outside the immediate area does not necessarily mean every appointment has to involve a long drive.My Myo Matters...
25/08/2026

Living outside the immediate area does not necessarily mean every appointment has to involve a long drive.

My Myo Matters ideally begins with a face-to-face appointment so Alicia can complete the initial assessment in person.

Depending on the individual care plan, appointments between the first and final visits may then be completed through telehealth.

These sessions can provide personalised guidance, exercise support and progress reviews from home.

A final face-to-face appointment is also ideal for reviewing progress and completing the therapy journey.

It is a flexible approach designed to make consistent care more accessible while maintaining the value of in-person assessment.

To ask whether this appointment structure may suit you or your family, visit mymyomatters.com.au

When a child snores, mouth breathes, sleeps restlessly or seems unusually tired during the day, a family may be advised ...
21/08/2026

When a child snores, mouth breathes, sleeps restlessly or seems unusually tired during the day, a family may be advised to investigate their sleep.

But children are not simply smaller adults.

Their breathing, development and sleep patterns require age appropriate assessment.

For children under 16, families should seek professional advice about a properly assessed paediatric sleep study rather than relying on a general pharmacy or adult home sleep test.

The right assessment can provide more meaningful information and help guide appropriate referrals or next steps.

My Myo Matters can help families recognise the patterns that may be worth discussing with their GP, paediatrician, ENT or other treating professional.

Orthodontic treatment can move teeth into a healthier position.But what happens around the teeth also matters.The tongue...
18/08/2026

Orthodontic treatment can move teeth into a healthier position.

But what happens around the teeth also matters.

The tongue, lips, cheeks and swallowing muscles apply pressure throughout the day and night.

Patterns such as tongue thrust, low tongue posture, mouth breathing or an altered swallow may continue placing pressure against the teeth after orthodontic treatment has finished.

This does not mean myofunctional therapy replaces retainers or orthodontic care.

It may form part of a broader plan to address the muscle patterns and oral habits surrounding the teeth.

Supporting both structure and function can help give orthodontic results the best possible foundation.

Myofunctional therapy and speech therapy can sometimes support related areas, but they are not the same service.Speech t...
14/08/2026

Myofunctional therapy and speech therapy can sometimes support related areas, but they are not the same service.

Speech therapy may focus on communication, language, speech sounds and related skills.

Orofacial myofunctional therapy looks at how the muscles of the mouth, tongue, lips, jaw and face function during activities such as:

Breathing.

Chewing.

Swallowing.

Speaking.

And resting.

For some people, these areas overlap.

That is why care may involve a broader team, including speech therapists, dentists, orthodontists, ENTs or other health professionals.

The goal is not for one service to replace another.

It is to understand which areas need support and involve the right professionals.

Tongue posture might sound like a small detail.But it can play a bigger role than most people realise.At rest, the tongu...
11/08/2026

Tongue posture might sound like a small detail.

But it can play a bigger role than most people realise.

At rest, the tongue should generally sit gently against the roof of the mouth, rather than resting low or pushing forwards against the teeth.

Low tongue posture may be connected with mouth breathing, tongue thrust, swallowing patterns, dental development and sleep concerns.

It is one of the small signs that can help us understand how the mouth and facial muscles are functioning together.

Some of what Orofacial myofunctional therapy help with– mouth breathing-drooling– poor sleep snoring/sleep apnoea– jaw p...
11/08/2026

Some of what Orofacial myofunctional therapy help with

– mouth breathing
-drooling
– poor sleep snoring/sleep apnoea
– jaw pain
-headaches
- anterior open bite
- orthodontic relapse
-tongue thrust
-tongue/lip ties/restrictions
-thumb/finger sucking
– speech or swallowing patterns
It’s not just one issue.
It’s how everything works together.
Call today to find out more on how I can help you

Thumb sucking can be a powerful source of comfort for a young child.It may help them settle, regulate their emotions or ...
11/08/2026

Thumb sucking can be a powerful source of comfort for a young child.

It may help them settle, regulate their emotions or fall asleep.

That is why simply telling them to stop is not always effective.

When the habit continues over time, however, it may begin to influence the position of the teeth, the development of the jaw and the way the tongue and facial muscles function.

Support should be gentle, age appropriate and focused on understanding why the child still relies on the habit.

It is not about blame.

It is about helping them develop another way to feel calm and secure while supporting healthy oral development.

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