Ep. 23: Exploring Myofunctional Therapy and How it Can Help With Neck Tension, Mouth Breathing, and Swallowing

Welcome to another episode of *Functional Medicine in Real Life*! This week, we're excited to host Katie Simontich, a Speech-Language Pathologist who specializes in myofunctional therapy. Katie brings a wealth of knowledge on how this innovative approach can profoundly impact health and well-being. Katie owns Splendid Speech Therapy based out of Waco, Texas. You can follow her on instagram @splendidspeech or visit her website at www.splendidspeech.com. As the spotlight on airway-informed dentistry grows, understanding the effects of mouth breathing, tongue ties, and proper tongue function becomes ever more important. Katie Simontich is here to unravel the complexities of these issues and explain how myofunctional therapy offers effective solutions beyond conventional treatments. In this episode, Katie covers: - **The Fundamentals of Myofunctional Therapy:** Learn what myofunctional therapy is and how it operates. - **Tongue Ties and Mouth Breathing:** Discover their effects on overall health and how targeted therapy can provide relief. - **Proper Swallowing and Facial Muscle Function:** Understand why these functions are crucial for both development and health. - **Holistic Benefits:** Find out how improving these aspects can enhance sleep, focus, and behavior, especially in children. Whether you're a parent worried about your child's health, a professional in the dental or healthcare fields, or simply interested in the links between oral health and overall wellness, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice. Tune in to explore how myofunctional therapy could be the key to a healthier, more balanced life! Learn more about our practice at www.wacofunctionalmed.com FREE Functional Medicine Orientation course here: https://p.bttr.to/3lN3gjc Browse our favorite supplements in our fullscript store here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/sarahcampbell We now have our "Test your hormones at home" course that walks you through an advanced hormone panel. It gives you step by step instructions on how to collect your kit, how to interpret your results and what to do to correct any hormone imbalances you may have! Find the link to the course here:  https://l.bttr.to/pdsrd As always, comment below on any topics you'd like to hear about in the future! **Connect with us on Instagram:** - @wacofunctionalmed - @sarahcampbell_pa - @amyannnold - @naturalprimarycare **Please note: This podcast does not constitute medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider with any health concerns you may have.** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices