Myofunction Junction of Minnesota

08/28/2026

08/25/2026

What a great day at the Airway Expo last Saturday!
I loved having the opportunity to talk with families about healthy tongue rest posture, nasal breathing, and the important role oral function plays in overall health and development. The kids were especially fun! They visited the different tables, tried activities, asked questions, and learned along the way.
One of my favorite parts was having enough time to really connect with families and answer their questions. I also enjoyed being alongside other knowledgeable providers who share the goal of helping families better understand airway and whole body health.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Myofunction Junction table and took the Tongue Challenge! 👅
It was a wonderful day of education, connection, and planting seeds for healthier breathing and function.

08/25/2026

🌟NNHH Member Highlight!🌟

Sandie Weitemier BSDH, LDH, COM©, CH-OSE

Finding the Missing Piece!

Sometimes one continuing education course is enough to change the direction of a career. For Sandie Weitemier, BSDH, LDH, COM©, CH-OSE, that moment came when a CE course introduced her to myofunctional therapy. As a full-time clinical hygienist, Sandie began exploring the field and quickly recognized what she describes as a “missing piece” in patient care.

That curiosity led her to pursue the IAOM certification track and ultimately establish Myofunction Junction of Minnesota, where she evaluates and treats abnormal function of the tongue, lips, jaw, and facial muscles.

Today, Sandie is passionate about helping patients improve oral function while looking at the bigger picture-including airway, breathing, swallowing, and whole-person health. She believes dental hygienists have a unique ability to recognize clinical signs that may otherwise be overlooked and to educate and advocate for patients well beyond the traditional operatory.

As both an NNHH student and member, Sandie encourages hygienists to trust their clinical knowledge, stay curious, and be willing to step outside the familiar. Her BHAG (big hairy audacious goal!) is to build strong collaborative relationships with medical providers and ENTs, helping bridge dentistry and medicine so patients with airway concerns and myofunctional disorders receive earlier, more coordinated care.

Something that Sandie said that really resonated with us is this, “...growth rarely happens without taking a chance and and do not underestimate the value you bring.” Inspiring words from this inspiring RDH!

Follow her socials for
all the amazing things she does
with her practice. ⬇️

https://www.facebook.com/myofunctionjunction

On IG

And website www.myofunctionjunctionmn.com

She encourages other RDH’s to reach out to her if they want to learn more about how she got to where she is in her career.

For more information on all of our Certificate Programs and Training, head to

https://www.healthcarehygienists.org/certificate-programs

08/17/2026

Join us on Saturday for a fun educational family event all about airway!

07/24/2026

I’m excited to share a new professional milestone—I am now a Certificate Holder in Oral Systemic Education (CH-OSE)!
Continuing to learn and grow has always been important to me, especially when that knowledge can directly benefit the patients and families I serve. This education has deepened my understanding of how oral health and function connect with airway health, sleep, inflammation, nutrition, and overall wellness.
My goal has never been to look at just one symptom or one part of the body. I want to understand the bigger picture, recognize when additional support may be needed, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to help each person receive the best possible care.
I’m grateful for this opportunity to expand my knowledge and excited to bring what I have learned into my work at Myofunction Junction of Minnesota.

07/20/2026

So happy to have the opportunity to share about Myofunctional Therapy today with some wonderful Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists . It takes a team to give the best care possible!!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, courage, and the gift of living in this beautiful country.
As we enjoy the fireworks, family time, parades, and summer fun, may we also pause with gratitude for those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Wishing you and your family a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day!
Happy Birthday, America! ❤️🤍💙

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
Their sacrifice is more than a moment in history. It is the reason we are able to gather with family, enjoy our communities, and live with freedoms that should never be taken for granted.
At Myofunction Junction of MN, we are especially mindful today of the families who carry the weight of that sacrifice every day. May we remember with gratitude, speak their names with respect, and live in a way that honors their courage.
Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.
We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

05/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to this amazing kiddo on graduating from habit elimination therapy for object chewing!
Oral habits come in many forms. While thumb sucking and pacifier use are often the most recognized, habits such as object chewing, nail biting, lip biting, cheek chewing, tongue thrusting, open mouth posture, and mouth breathing can also affect oral and facial growth and development.
Over time, these habits may contribute to changes in dental alignment, jaw growth, tongue posture, swallowing patterns, breathing, and overall orofacial muscle function.
Habit elimination is not about shame. It is about awareness, support, and giving children the tools they need to succeed.
So proud of this young lady and the hard work it took to reach this goal! 👏