Myofunctional Therapy Training For Bodyworkers And Manual Therapists

A common question we get asked is how the MyoMentor course can be such a great fit for bodyworkers and manual therapists, given that it's taught from a dental perspective.

As it happens, the dental-based knowledge is precisely what bodyworkers and manual therapists hope to learn on a myo course.

The information offered by this dental-focused course touches on elements of healthcare that bodyworkers and manual therapists aren't often exposed to in their training or their day-to-day practices.

Tongue-ties are a great example of this.

The impact of a tongue-tie on the human body can be profound!

It's easy to assume that a tongue-tie (or restricted lingual frenulum) might only be relevant for infants who have difficulties breastfeeding, but this is definitely not the case.

A tongue-tie can affect the entire human structure, with a strong influence on posture and movement, and of course, it can and will often play a significant role in TMJ pain, facial pain and tension, neck pain, and headaches.

It's not uncommon for patients to report substantial changes to their body almost as soon as their tongue-tie is released in a simple surgical procedure.

Here's a great example of this from a patient:

"I was able to comfortably place my head on the headrest of a car and airplane shortly after my tongue-tie release. I'd never been able to do this before without straining, and suddenly, within an hour of the procedure, I was doing it without even thinking about it. It was effortless.

My chronic jaw pain and facial tension vanished within weeks, and I noticed that my posture had also changed."

Checking for a tongue-tie is crucial, and knowing who to refer to for a tongue-tie release, how to prepare the patient for the procedure, and how to retrain the orofacial musculature is also essential.

And that's all covered in detail in the MyoMentor course.

Correct breathing is also crucial to our overall health, and myofunctional therapy can help address underlying issues affecting breathing, including an open-mouth resting posture or a low resting tongue.

Understanding the dental perspective on myofunctional therapy gives bodyworkers and manual therapists additional tools to use in their practice.

It helps them know when to refer their patients to other health professionals, such as ENTs, dentists, and orthodontists.

Here's a testimonial from one of our recent students:

"I just wanted to drop you a quick note and let you know that I am absolutely loving the MyoMentor Course.

I am literally devouring all the lectures, discussions, and after class bonus materials. The breathing and sleep and restoring optimal function and understanding the root cause of issues really speaks to me. By the time Monday comes, I am counting down for the lecture so that I can get more content.

I have taken so many courses and so many online courses over the years and I am really impressed with the layout of your course. It is so well organized and so thorough. I love the way you are introducing the exercises slowly and so incredibly thoroughly. The weekly therapy sessions that you include are so helpful as a model for how a session should go. They are such valuable learning tools.

I feel like I am getting such a solid foundation and I can tell that by the time I am done with the course I will be very confident in working with clients because of the way you have structured the course and all the material and support you give."

If you would like to learn more about the MyoMentor approach to myofunctional therapy and how it could benefit your practice, please feel free to contact us using the form below.