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Miracle In TimeOMD&T: Mary Billings, M.S.CCC-SLPMary Billings, M.S. CCC/SLP is the owner of Billings Speech Pathology Services, LLC a private practice in the greater Kansas City area where she and her staff have specialized in orofacial myofunctional disorders for 30 years. Mary is a lifetime member of the American Speech Language Hearing Association, holding 15 ACE awards for continuing education. Mary completed certification requirements in orofacial myofunctional disorders in 2008. She then threw herself into advocacy of the specialty and subsequently chaired the Mentoring Committtee from 2008-2013; co-chaired the 2011 Convention Committee and headed up the Nonprofit Governance Committee from 2014-2015 for the IAOM...2025-06-111h 19
Puissance SantéUlrich Gnambault-Mortel : Comprendre et utiliser la thérapie manuelleJ’ai invité Ulrich Gnambault-Mortel pour une bonne raison, sa science de la thérapie manuelle. Souvent mise de côté dans la kinésithérapie moderne au profit de la thérapie active, sous entendue les exercices, elle n’en reste pas moins un atout essentiel pour qui sait l’utiliser. Après s’être formé au sein de la prestigieuse formation IAOM US pendant plusieurs années, Ulrich a mis en pratique ses connaissances pendant près de 15 ans. Il est bien placé pour échanger sur les avantages et le...2025-04-101h 17
RDH Magazine PodcastBecome a Certified Orofacial myologist
How can you become an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myoloigist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Listen to Joy Lantz story.
2025-03-1312 minRDH Magazine PodcastBecome a Certified Orofacial myologist
How can you become an IAOM Board Certified Orofacial Myoloigist and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Listen to Joy Lantz story.
2025-03-1312 min
The DOC PodcastWhat Can Myofunctional Therapy Do For Your Patients? (w/Brittny Murphy) [Ep.92]In this episode of The DOC Podcast, I have the pleasure of hosting Brittny Murphy, a registered dental hygienist and certified orofacial myologist. Brittny shares her journey into the field of orofacial myology and her experiences as an educator and mentor. The discussion covers a comprehensive overview of orofacial myofunctional therapy, its benefits, diagnostic and treatment protocols, and the importance of collaborative care. Brittny also provides insights into the implications of oral habits, the role of non-nutritive sucking, the use of guidance appliances and myo munchies, and offers practical advice for parents and practitioners in ma...2025-02-201h 13
The Hand to Shoulder Podcast038: Understanding Midcarpal Instability with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT Wrist instability can be a difficult condition to treat.
Today’s episode covers the intricate mechanics of midcarpal instability and the two types of clinical presentations: midcarpal VISI (volar intercalated
segmental instability) and the less common midcarpal DISI (dorsal intercalated segmental instability). Clinical testing for each of these conditions will be covered as well as evidence-supported treatment interventions including
orthotic management, muscular engagement and the progression with proprioceptive training.
Ann Porretto-Loehrke is a skilled clinician with a passion
for teaching and clinical treatment of upper extremity disorders. She has been practicing for 30 years and teac...2024-07-2541 min
Newly EruptedOrofacial MyologyNewly Erupted host Dr. Joel Berg is joined by Karen Masters, a speech pathologist with almost 40 years of clinical experience related to orofacial myology to discuss orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), treatment plans, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Masters specifically delves into the importance of pediatric dentists and dental hygienists being familiar with OMDs and understanding ways to promote individualized care plans. Guest Bio: Karen Masters is a speech pathologist with almost 40 years of clinical experience. Karen attended Ithaca College where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Pathology an...2024-05-3019 min
The DOC PodcastUsing Myofunctional Therapy to Change Patient's Lives (w/Nicole Goldfarb) [Ep.51]Don’t miss this amazing discussion with speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist Nicole Goldfarb! We discuss:The distinction between speech-language pathology and orofacial myology/myofunctional therapy (HINT: Not all speech pathologists are not myofunctional therapists!).The fact that speech pathologists get little-to-no training in myofunctional therapy and how/why she became interested in it.How Nicole began to notice the relationship between airway and speech.That 4 in 5 kids with speech articulation issues have concomitant myofunctional issues.What orofacial myofunctional disorder is, how it presents, and what can be done about it.The importance of correct oral rest posture in n...2024-05-161h 11
Katie The Traveling Lactation ConsultantEp 71 Jenae Ciuffreda, Oral PostureKatie Oshita sees tongue-tied babies and discusses oral function for infants. But what happens if not treated, or if full oral function is not achieved? Jenae Ciuffreda sees kids and adults with oral ties and other oral function dysfunction. In this episode, Katie and Jenae discuss expansion, nasal breathing, and airway health. If you have questions about kids and adults who weren't released as babies, this is a great episode to hear about some options for them.Podcast Guest: Jenae Ciuffreda BS, RDH, CBBA, CSOM is a Certified Specialist in Orofascial Myology and a Certified...2024-04-2355 min
PT Rebels PodcastThe Secret to Optimizing Recovery and Sports Performance Using Blood Flow Restriction TrainingIn this episode, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, dives into the world of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training and its transformative effects on athletic performance and recovery. She unravels the science behind BFR training, a cutting-edge technique that involves the strategic application of pressure to limbs during exercise, enhancing strength and muscle hypertrophy effects, as well as bone and soft tissue regeneration without the need for heavy loads. From elite athletes seeking to gain a competitive edge to individuals aiming to accelerate rehabilitation, BFR training offers a myriad of benefits. Dr. Gina explores the latest research findings, expert insights, a...2024-04-0818 minThe Hand to Shoulder Podcast035: Neuromodulation Coaching with Lisa Kozden, PhD, OTR, CHT, COMTNeuromodulation coaching is a unique treatment approach which helps to assess and categorize each patient into specific archetypes with associated neurophysiological profiles. By understanding each
patient’s archetype, a clinician can create and implement more effective plans of care which address the physical, mental, and emotional health of the patient. Join us to learn more about Neuromodulation coaching and how it can help improve the occupational performance of therapy patients.
Lisa Kozden, Ph.D., OTR, CHT, COMT is an occupational therapist with 23 years of experience in treating patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. She gra...2024-04-0253 min
Your Longevity Blueprint174: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Part 2 with Paula AndersonPaula Anderson has been my son’s myofascial therapist for the past year. She joins me today for the second part of a two-part series where she speaks about the importance of quality sleep, the benefits of nasal breathing, and the role of oral posture in maintaining an open airway, preventing illness and pain, and improving sleep quality. Today, in Part 2, she explains why snoring is neither healthy nor normal and discusses what sleep-disordered breathing may lead to.Issues caused by upper airway resistance (a form of sleep-disordered breathing):
Clenching or grinding teeth
Tossing and...2024-03-1324 minPT Rebels PodcastTeaching the Next Generation of Physical Therapists: A Conversation with Dr. Jean-Michel BrisméeIn this podcast episode, Dr. Gina Fick PT, ScD, FAAOMPT interviews her long-time friend and mentor, Dr. Jean-Michel Brismée, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Brismee is a professor in the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences Programs at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Brismée teaches at TTUHSC in the areas of neuromusculoskeletal care and is involved in clinical research in Orthopaedics, Manual Therapy, and Movement Sciences. He has instructed over 100 courses and conferences nationally and internationally in advanced Orthopaedic Medicine and Manual Therapy of the spine and extremities and h...2024-03-1134 min
Your Longevity Blueprint173: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, Part 1 with Paula AndersonPaula Anderson has been my son's myofascial therapist for the past year. It has been a fascinating journey, so I asked her to join me on the podcast for a two-part series to share what she does. Today, in Part 1, Paula dives into the benefits of nasal breathing and the importance of getting high-quality sleep. She also sheds light on good oral posture and how it keeps the airway open day and night to help prevent illness and pain, and improve sleep quality. The four primary goals of myofunctional therapy:
Being able to breathe thr...2024-03-0635 minThe Hand to Shoulder Podcast033: Blood Flow Restriction and How it Can Fit into Your Hand Therapy Practice with Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT, CPAM, CSCSWe’ve seen lots of hype about Blood Flow Restriction, or BFR
in social media, but how does it work? Join us as Jim Wagner, seasoned hand
therapist and powerlifter as he brings to light the physiologic benefits of BFR
and how this can be incorporated into your hand therapy practice!
Jim Wagner has been practicing for 30 years with clinical
experience of the UE in orthopedics. He received his post professional doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health in hand therapy. He’s certified in PAMs and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He’s a team...2024-01-2538 min
Digital Health & WearablesThe true potential of Wearables with Dr. Efi Pylarinou, Global FinTech & Tech InfluencerJoão Bocas - The #Wearables Expert Interviews Dr. Efi Pylarinou, Global FinTech & Tech Influencer
The Topic is: The true potential of Wearables
We have covered:
- #fintech Payment Wearables
- Wearables in #Health
- Health and Wealth Integration
- The Future of Wearables
How can we make Healthcare Uncomplicated?
Connect with Dr. Efi Pylarinou:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/efipylarinou/
Medium: https://e...2023-11-2818 min
Get Off the Dental Treadmill Podcast: Great Dentistry by Dentists Who LeadChildhood Development Related to Dentistry with Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk and Joy LantzWe have two wonderful guests today, Dr. Erica Zolnierczyk and Joy Lantz with Mini Sproutz! Today we are talking about childhood development related to dentistry and this is such an important topic that we should all be well aware of in the dentistry field! Joy Lantz has over 25 years of experience in the dental field with a background in dental hygiene. She serves on the Board of Directors of the IAOM, and joined the team at Inspire Dental Wellness in 2020. Joy is a speaker, course presenter, and owner of Level Up Myo, specializing in educating colleagues about a...2023-11-0844 min
I Spy with my Myo Eye...Episode 87 ft. Angie A. Lehman, RDH, COM®In today's episode, Brittny chats with the fabulous Angie Lehman, RDH, COM®. Angie is an IAOM Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM) who has been exclusively practicing Orofacial Myology since 2012 in York, Pennsylvania. She runs one of America’s most successful and well-known private practices, Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York. Angie is a highly sought-after educator for medical, dental and allied health professionals and she is passionate to encourage all health disciplines to work collaboratively and to better understand oral function and craniofacial development and to incorporate therapy into their specific areas of care. In today's episode, Angie and Brittny discuss the...2023-09-281h 00
More Than Just A Hand with Hand Therapist BlairS1 E5: Manual Therapy in Hand Therapy with Ann Porretto-LoerhkeSend us a textMany people have the misconception that Hand Therapy means Hand Massage. Sorry to burst your bubble guys, but Hand Therapists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists do not function the same as a Massage Therapists. Our qualifications, scopes of practice and skill sets are very different. Although we use massage as a part of our tool in the treatment whenever it is required, we are not confined to massage per se. Massage falls within the encompassing term of Manual Therapy. Yet again, Manual Therapy is not just massage. In this fifth offering of Mo...2023-09-1924 min
Airway FirstS5:E43 - Joy Moeller: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Children's HealthMy guest today is the one and only, Joy Moeller. An international leader in myofunctional therapy, Joy has worked in private practice as a myofunctional therapist since 1980. She graduated from the Myofunctional Therapy Institute in Coral Gables, Florida, and had an extensive Internship in Orofacial Myology.Joy's background in Dental Hygiene led the way for further studies, and she has taught and continues to teach principles of Myofunctional Therapy to graduate and post-graduate students and numerous universities as an adjunct professor and as a guest speaker.You can find out more about Joy at joymoeller.com.AIRWAY FIRST Show Notes...2023-09-071h 05
The Zac Cupples ShowThis Keeps You TENSE (NO ONE Talks About It)🧑💻 Video blog post & more: https://zaccupples.com/face 🫁HUMAN MATRIX SEMINAR LOCATIONS 🫁 🏙 September 16th-17th, 2023 - Columbus, OH - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/human-matrix-columbus-2023/ 🎥 September 30th-October 1st, 2023 - Los Angeles, CA - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/human-matrix-la-2023/ 🏛 October 14th-15th, 2023 - Washington DC - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/human-matrix-dc-2023/ 🌆 November 4th-5th, 2023 - Chicago, IL - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/human-matrix-chicago-2023/ 🍁 November 18th-19th - Vancouver, CA - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/vancouver-2023/ 🎲 December 2nd-3rd - Las Vegas, NV - https://events.zaccupples.com/events/human-matrix-las-vegas-2023/ 👨🎓 Learn more at https://zaccupples.com/ 🏃♂️ Exercise clips channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...2023-09-0406 min
The Sweet Slumber Podcast: Baby-Centered SleepEpisode 30- "What Sleep Disorder Signs Are You Missing? Learn the Red Flags" with Patricia McConnellSend us a textIt's very common to overlook sleep disorder signs. But have you ever called them cute? Parents and baby admirers alike are guilty of this crime. But we get it. It's not a subject that people understand.What comes to mind when you hear these words: snoring, breathing with your mouth open, drooling, talking in your sleep, and sleep walking? Jokes? Cartoons? Nostalgic stories from your childhood? Yep. We've gotten so used to these behaviors that we don't think anything of them. But unfortunately, they are sleep disorder signs. Anyone who has on...2023-07-2250 min
Airway FirstS5: E38 - Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru and Dr. Krystal Dean-Duru: Growing Healthy FacesMy guests today are two incredibly special providers --- the dynamic duo from Ashburn Children's Dentistry, Dr. Lynda Dean-Duru and Dr. Krystal Dean-Duru. Dentist Lynda Dean-Duru, DDS has spent her life pursuing a career in dentistry and building a successful dental practice that caters to the oral health needs and well-being of children and patients with special needs. In her more than 20 years of experience practicing integrative functional holistic pediatric dentistry, Dr. Lynda has developed a unique approach to treating patients that reflects an impressive skill set fortified by extensive training in the most innovative therapies and technology.Dr. Lynda...2023-07-211h 00
Airway FirstS4: E31- Brittny Murphy: Parent's Guide to Myofunctional TherapyMy guest today is Brittny Murphy, the owner of CT Orofacial Myology. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011 and post-graduate training in Myofunctional Therapy through the AOMT and IAOM in 2016 and 2017.Brittny is an educator and mentor for Dental Sleep Toolbox and Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists who share the same passion for becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny is also the face behind the podcast, “I Spy with My Myo Eye”.As an orofacial myologist and healthcare professional, Brittny is alwa...2023-06-0834 min
Mama AdvocateAdvocating for your child's breathing and so much moreFor today's episode, we have invited Karindy Ong, she is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. She currently provides therapy to neurologically and medically complex patients from infancy through adulthood with feeding, swallowing, and orofacial myofunctional disorders at the Speech and Language Connection in Katy, Texas.
Her Instagram: @MyohackerSLP
You can check her website here: https://www.myohackerslp.com/
To find an orofacial myofunctional therapist near them:
IAOM - https://orofacialmyologist.org/
IAOMT - https://iaomt.org/
Airway Circle - https://members.airwaycircle.com/directory
F...2023-04-0733 min
Airway FirstS4:E31 - Brittny Murphy: Parent's Guide to Myofunctional TherapyMy guest today is Brittny Murphy, the owner of CT Orofacial Myology. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011 and post-graduate training in Myofunctional Therapy through the AOMT and IAOM in 2016 and 2017.
Brittny is an educator and mentor for Dental Sleep Toolbox and Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists who share the same passion for becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny is also the face behind the podcast, “I Spy with My Myo Eye”.
As an orofacial myologist and...2023-03-0734 min
IFPRI PodcastUkraine One Year Later: the impact of the war on agricultural markets and food securityIFPRI-AMIS SEMINAR SERIES
Ukraine One Year Later: the impact of the war on agricultural markets and food security
Co-organized by IFPRI and Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS)
MAR 8, 2023 - 9:00 TO 10:30AM EST
One year after Russia invaded Ukraine, the war continues to affect global markets. World stock levels remain tight, and while prices have fallen back to pre-war levels, much uncertainty remains. This seminar will examine how the war has affected global markets, particularly wheat markets. Speakers will discuss the war’s impacts on Ukraine’s producers, wheat buyers and importers in the MENA region, and households in Egypt and Yeme...2023-03-071h 29
Health in the DetailsA "mouthful" of shortcuts to overall health With Lori Miller RDH COMHow can you improve every aspect of health through your mouth? Lori Miller is a Registered Dental Hygienist for over 30 years. A Myofunctional therapist since 2014. After her first course in Myofunctional Therapy... she could not believe that EVERYONE wasn't talking about this, functional exercises that could help with health far beyond just the mouth. Opening her eyes to all the myofunctional disorders she had been noticing in her patients and explained the causes and how to correct them.
On the show with Lori and I we will be Exploring the aspects of Myofunctional therapy and what they can...2022-12-1646 min
You Learn You TurnPerrin White teaches us how to BREATHE WELL and BE WELLDid you know there is a right and wrong way to breathe? Perrin White teaches us that we can change the way we are feeling just by focusing on our breath. Listen to this podcast and find Perrin at her website and learn how breath work can calm your mind and body during periods of stress.Perrin P. White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has extensive training in the identification and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders and is ce...2022-11-1728 min
You Too?Perrin White teaches us how to BREATHE WELL and BE WELLDid you know there is a right and wrong way to breathe? Perrin White teaches us that we can change the way we are feeling just by focusing on our breath. Listen to this podcast and find Perrin at her website and learn how breath work can calm your mind and body during periods of stress.Perrin P. White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has extensive training in the identification and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders and is ce...2022-11-1728 min
Therapy Marketing SolutionsHow Building A Network Has Helped Me Build My Business - with Rian ChattertonFor some business owners, networking may sound scary or intimidating, but it does not have to be when we understand the true nature of networking. A renowned business speaker, Sarah Zolecki says, “Networking is not about collecting contacts. Networking is about planting relationships.” On this episode, I spoke with Rian Chatterton, owner of Boise Speech and Hearing Clinic, Center for Orofacial Myology, and Chatterton Myo Courses, to hear how she uses networking to serve her clients better and to build her three vibrant businesses. Bio: As a child, Rian Chatterton struggled with her R sound...2022-11-1615 min
Well-Adjusted MamaMaria McNish: Picky Eating & Difficulty Transitioning to Solid FoodMaria D. McNish, M.S. CCC-SLP ASDCS is the founder and director of Advanced Therapy of America®. She is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience and enjoys speaking at local, national, and international conferences. Maria is a Myofunctional Therapist trained by the IAOM® and is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist. She is the creator of OccuSpeech®, a dynamic treatment approach that provides speech and feeding therapy in the context of movement and sensory-enriched environments. Maria is the co-author of a chapter on swallowing management. She has specialized training in numerous oral mot...2022-10-2550 min
Private Practice Success StoriesFrom Getting Started to Starting to Grow with Sarah SweeneyDo you feel trapped working at your current employer? You’re not alone. Many SLPs and OTs feel this way. In this episode of Private Practice Success stories, I sat down with Sarah Sweeney, one of my Grow Your Private Practice students, to talk about how she felt trapped as well, which led her to start her own speech therapy private practice and turn her life around. Sarah Sweeney is a board-licensed and certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in orofacial myofunctional disorders and pediatric feeding. She graduated with a Master’s in C...2022-10-1737 min