Is Myofunctional Therapy only for kids?

No! While it is great to get started early in life, people of any age can benefit from myofunctional therapy. This type of therapy does require the cognitive ability level of at least a 4 year old and includes daily home practice. Ages 4 and up because of ability to follow multi-step directions, development and volitional control.

What about children under the age of 4?

Younger children and infants can definitely benefit from similar methodology and intervention strategies used in myofunctional therapy; however, for children under 4 (as young as infants), therapy is more appropriately defined as feeding therapy. Please seek help from an SLP or OT specifically trained in feeding therapy.

Does myofunctional therapy help with tongue ties?

All ages benefit from participation in a care plan with an orofacial myologist for pre- and post-frenectomy care. Tongue ties are more complex than just a simple surgical procedure to release the frenulum under the tongue. The whole body should be addressed in your treatment plan, if a release is recommended. Breathe Eat Sleep Talk also offers CFT, which can aid in addressing whole-body function.

How often are sessions and how many will I need?

Myofunctional therapy is an individualized therapy program, based on your symptoms and needs. Generally, we recommend starting therapy once per week or every other week to help establish muscle memory and address your needs. Home practice is recommended, daily, while in therapy to help promote best outcomes. The amount of sessions really depends on the individual, we’re happy to discuss your case with you during the evaluation.

Do you accept insurance?

At Breathe Eat Sleep Talk, we are an out-of-network provider with all insurance companies. Because we take a holistic approach and incorporate multiple treatment modalities, we are not able to bill insurance or provide documentation for reimbursement. Our services are wellness-based, with progress measured through both patient and family feedback as well as functional assessments by our speech-language pathologists. All sessions are private pay, with payment due on or before the day of service.

Who is qualified to provide myofunctional therapy?

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) operate under the American Speech Language Hearing Association. Myofunctional therapy falls within the scope of practice for SLPs. Click this link to learn about how SLPs view and treat OMDs. Other health professionals such as OT, PT, or dental providers also provide myofunctional therapy services.