The Myo Project

09/05/2026

This line from Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger by Jacko really stuck with me.

Breathing is automatic… but that doesn’t necessarily mean the way we’re breathing is optimal.

Our bodies are incredibly good at adapting. If we consistently breathe through our mouth, take shallow breaths, overuse accessory muscles, or develop other compensatory patterns, our body can start treating those patterns as the norm.

And this is where I think breathing training and myofunctional therapy overlap so beautifully.

In myofunctional therapy, we aren’t simply telling someone, “Just breathe through your nose.”

We’re asking why they aren’t.

Can the nose function well?
Can the lips comfortably stay together?
Where is the tongue resting?
Can the tongue maintain proper posture?
Is there adequate nasal airflow?
What muscles are working during breathing?
And what patterns has the body learned over time?

Because you can’t simply tell a body to change a pattern it has been practicing for years.

You have to give it a reason, the right conditions, and an opportunity to learn a new one.

Just like training any other system, breathing can be trained—but it should be specific, progressive, and appropriate for the individual, with time for the body to adapt.

And THAT is why breathing is such an important piece of myofunctional therapy.

Source: Jacko, Breathe Smarter, Run Stronger

08/31/2026

08/19/2026

If someone has been mouth breathing for years, “just breathe through your nose” probably isn’t the solution.

There’s usually a reason their body chose that pattern in the first place.

This is why myofunctional therapy isn’t simply a collection of tongue exercises. We’re looking at function, patterns, habits, and the bigger picture.

And sometimes the best thing I can do as a therapist is recognize when something needs another provider’s attention, too.

We don’t just treat the symptom. We ask why it’s happening.

That’s the difference. 👀

If you’re wondering whether myofunctional therapy could be a good fit for you or your child, let’s talk.

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08/18/2026

Raleigh airway community—we’re back! 🫶🏼

Join us for the next Raleigh Chapter Airway Circle Study Club on Wednesday, September 30th at 7 PM at Little Tooth Co. on Buffaloe Rd.

We’re bringing together local airway-minded professionals for an evening of learning, connection, and collaboration featuring:

✨ Dr. Jean Guevarra
✨ Dr. Maryam Qayumi

Whether you’re already working in airway or simply curious about how we can better collaborate across disciplines, come connect with us!

📍 Little Tooth Co. — 7340 Buffaloe Rd, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC
📅 September 30, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM

RSVP: [email protected]

Tag an airway colleague who needs to be there! 👇🏼

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08/18/2026

And for once, you actually want to hit Accept. 😂

If you’ve been wondering whether myofunctional therapy could help with breathing, sleep, tongue posture, or oral function, this is your sign to stop scrolling and come say hi. 👋🏼

I’m back from my little break and excited to get back to doing what I love. 🤍

Raleigh + Global Teletherapy

08/17/2026

It’s been WAY too long since I’ve actually shown up on this page and shared a little more about the person behind The Myo Project. So… hi, it’s me! 👋🏼

I figured getting back into the groove should start with a little “get to know me” moment.

There’s a lot more to me than my credentials, myofunctional therapy, and talking about tongues all day.

I’m a mom of three girls, lifelong learner, dental hygienist turned myofunctional therapist and someone who genuinely loves connecting with people and helping them feel understood.

I started The Myo Project because I knew there was a bigger picture. I wanted to connect the dots and create a space where people could finally understand the why behind what they’re experiencing.

So if you’re new here, welcome! And if you’ve been around for a while… thanks for sticking with me while I’ve been a little MIA. ❤️

Now tell me something about YOU

08/05/2026

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Effect of myofunctional therapy associated with rapid palatal expansion on the restoration of nasal breathing in pediatric patients Authors Ernesto Buonanno, Jorida Jubani, Marco Schirripa, Francesca Russo, Mario Palermiti, Elisabetta Carli Abstract Background: Transverse maxillary deficiency in ped...

07/29/2026

Brazil is the only country currently known to have a national federal law requiring every newborn in hospitals and maternity facilities to receive a standardized tongue-tie (lingual frenulum) evaluation before discharge.

Enacted in 2014, Brazil's "Tongue-Tie Test" (Teste da Linguinha) law was designed to promote early identification of tongue-ties that may affect feeding and oral function. While many countries recommend evaluating infants with breastfeeding difficulties, Brazil stands apart with a nationwide legal requirement for universal newborn screening.