Myofunctional Therapy

Integrative Wellness And Therapeutics Offers Myofunctional Therapy That Gives Your Child the Skills to Eat, Breathe, Sleep and Speak for Life

Trusted by parents and healthcare providers to deliver compassionate, results-driven care in-person and online.

“​​We finally felt heard—and my child is thriving because of it.” – Stephanie, Parent

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Does Your Child Struggle with Eating, Breathing, or Speaking?

When Eating, Breathing, or Speaking Isn’t Easy, It Affects Everything.

For many children, oral function challenges aren’t just inconvenient — they affect nutrition, sleep, speech, and overall development. Common issues include:

Daily Struggles

Eating, breathing, and speaking shouldn’t be exhausting — but for many children, every meal, breath, and word is a challenge.

Missed Milestones

Oral function issues can delay speech, feeding skills, and overall development, holding your child back from thriving.

Lasting Impact

Without early treatment, these problems can lead to lifelong dental, airway, and confidence issues.

Parents tell us they’ve “felt unheard in other healthcare settings” and “were overwhelmed by conflicting advice.” You deserve answers, and your child deserves solutions that work.

We Understand Because We’ve Helped Hundreds of Families Just Like Yours

If your child is facing daily struggles, we know how draining it can be — for them and for you. As one parent shared, “They gave my child the confidence to eat without fear of choking.”

When missed milestones make you worry about falling behind, we bring clarity and a clear plan. “They heard my concerns where my pediatrician didn’t,” said another relieved mom.

And when you fear the lasting impact of untreated problems, our expertise steps in early to change the trajectory. “They saved my son’s vision by finding the cause,” one family told us.

At Integrative Wellness and Therapeutics, we combine advanced clinical training with a compassionate, family-centered approach that keeps therapy engaging, supportive, and effective. We’re trusted by dentists, orthodontists, pediatricians, and lactation consultants across the Carolinas to deliver results that last.

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    • A Clear Path From Struggle to Success

    Step 1: Comprehensive Assessment

    When your child faces daily struggles, the first step is understanding why. We evaluate oral posture, tongue mobility, airway function, and swallowing mechanics to uncover the root cause.

    Step 2: Personalized Therapy Program

    When missed milestones are holding your child back, we design a clear, achievable roadmap. Targeted exercises for tongue posture, lip seal, nasal breathing, and swallow retraining, adapted to your child’s pace and interests.

    Step 3: Ongoing Support & Collaboration

    When you want to prevent the lasting impact of these challenges, ongoing support makes all the difference. Weekly progress recaps, at-home guidance, and coordination with your dental or medical team ensure lasting results.

    Your child’s progress starts with the first step.

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    The Future Starts With the Choices You Make Today

    Parents tell us, “This was the best investment in our child’s future” and “We only wish we had started sooner.”

    If You Act Now

    • Your child eats, breathes, sleeps, and speaks with confidence.
    • You feel empowered, supported, and certain you’ve made the right choice.
    • Your family enjoys lasting health benefits from proper oral function.

    If You Wait

    • Challenges with eating, breathing, and speech may worsen over time.
    • Untreated issues can lead to long-term dental, airway, and confidence problems.
    • Missed opportunities for early intervention can make treatment longer and harder.

    Top 5 Questions New Clients Ask Us

    Myofunctional Therapy is the proven way to improve eating, Breathing, and speaking at the root.

    Myofunctional therapy is an evidence-based program of exercises that retrains the tongue, lips, and facial muscles to work in harmony.
    By addressing the root cause — not just the symptoms — we help children improve oral posture, swallowing, speech clarity, and breathing patterns.

    At Integrative Wellness and Therapeutics, our therapy targets:

    • Tongue Tie Rehabilitation — Before and after release to restore full function
    • Mouth Breathing Correction — Training for proper nasal breathing and airway health
    • Swallow Retraining — Teaching safe, efficient swallowing patterns
    • Speech Articulation Support — Improving clarity by strengthening oral muscle control
    • Sleep-Disordered Breathing — Supporting better nighttime oxygenation and rest

    We integrate myofunctional therapy with other specialties when needed, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding therapy, so every child receives complete, coordinated care.

    It strengthens oral muscles and corrects tongue posture, improving articulation and clarity.

    Yes, by training nasal breathing and oral posture habits.

    Yes, especially before and after tongue tie release to restore function.

    Programs often last 3–12 months, depending on severity and compliance.

    Life-Changing Results for Children and Families

    • “Feeding difficulties have completely resolved.”
      Kate
      Parent
    • “My daughter’s attention span went from 20 seconds to 53 minutes.”
      Amy H.
      Parent
    • “We saw big improvements from start to finish, ending with a successful tongue tie release.”
      Molly F.
      Parent
    • “They gave us empowerment, happiness, and relief as parents.”
      Stephanie
      Parent

    Myofunctional Therapy FAQ

    Myofunctional therapy is a series of targeted exercises that retrain the tongue, lips, and facial muscles to work in harmony. By improving oral posture, breathing, swallowing, and muscle coordination, it addresses the root causes of feeding, speech, and airway challenges.

    Myofunctional therapy benefits individuals at every age — from infants learning to feed, to children developing clear speech, to teens undergoing orthodontics, and even adults experiencing sleep apnea, TMJ pain, or relapse after dental work. Muscle function can be improved at any stage of life, making therapy effective well beyond childhood.

    People of all ages — infants, children, teens, and adults — can benefit. We work with babies after tongue tie release, children with mouth breathing or speech concerns, orthodontic patients, and adults experiencing TMJ pain or sleep-disordered breathing.

    While myofunctional therapy and speech therapy often work hand in hand, they have distinct goals. Speech therapy focuses on communication skills such as pronunciation, language comprehension, and expression. Myofunctional therapy targets the strength, coordination, and posture of the tongue, lips, and facial muscles, which directly impact breathing, swallowing, and speech clarity.

    Most programs last 3–12 months, depending on the complexity of the condition and how consistently exercises are done at home. Some clients see noticeable improvements in just a few weeks, while others require a longer treatment plan for lasting results.

    A tongue tie left untreated can cause lifelong complications. Adults may experience difficulty swallowing, chronic mouth breathing, speech clarity issues, TMJ discomfort, and even sleep-disordered breathing. Many adults only discover the impact of a tongue tie later in life — and find significant relief after therapy and release.

    No. While they often complement each other, speech therapy focuses on communication skills, pronunciation, and language development. Myofunctional therapy targets the muscle function, strength, and coordination that support optimal breathing, swallowing, and speech clarity.

    These conditions go far beyond appearance. Poor tongue posture or mouth breathing can affect airway size, sleep quality, digestion, and dental development. Over time, untreated disorders can lead to crooked teeth, narrow arches, facial growth changes, and chronic fatigue from poor oxygenation.

    Yes. We provide effective, results-driven myofunctional therapy both in-person in Cornelius, NC, and virtually to families across North Carolina. Virtual sessions are interactive, supported with at-home practice plans, and just as engaging as in-person care. We serve all ages, children and adults alike.

    While there are basic oral exercises online, myofunctional therapy requires tailored assessment, correct technique, and consistent monitoring to be effective. Without professional guidance, exercises may be done incorrectly, potentially reinforcing harmful habits instead of correcting them.

    North Carolina Cities We Serve

    Lake Norman Area

    Charlotte Metro

    Triangle

    Triad

    Western NC

    Eastern NC

    Take the First Step Today

    Whether you’re in Cornelius or anywhere in the Carolinas, we’re here to help — in person or virtually.

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    Get To Know Your Professional Therapists

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    Samantha H.
    Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, OTD, IMSC
    Owner, Clinical Director
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    Katie R.
    Occupational Therapist, OTR/L, OTD
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    Bre P.
    Speech Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP, QOM, IMSC
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    Meghan F.
    Physical Therapist, DPT
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    Take the First Step Today

    Whether you’re in Cornelius or anywhere in the Carolinas, we’re here to help — in person or virtually.

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    Services We Offer

    • Myofunctional Therapy
      Exercise-based treatment that improves tongue posture, swallowing, breathing, and speech by retraining oral and facial muscles.
    • Teletherapy
      Virtual therapy sessions that bring expert care to families across North and South Carolina from the comfort of home.
    • Developmental Wellness Exams
      Developmental wellness exams help identify growth milestones and detect potential concerns early to guide effective therapy planning.
    • Infant Therapy
      Gentle, early intervention services that support feeding, development, and bonding in babies with oral or motor challenges.
    • Occupational Therapy
      Therapy that builds fine motor, sensory, and daily living skills to help children gain independence and confidence.
    • Group Sessions
      Group sessions bring children together with parents or family members to practice skills, strengthen communication, and support growth in a guided, collaborative environment.
    • Speech Therapy
      Individualized support to improve articulation, language, and communication skills for children of all ages.
    • Physical Therapy
      Movement-based care that strengthens coordination, mobility, and motor development for growing children.
    • Pediatric Feeding
      Specialized therapy that helps children overcome feeding difficulties, picky eating, and oral motor challenges for safe, confident eating.

    North Carolina Cities We Serve

    North Carolina

    Lake Norman Area
    Charlotte Metro
    Triangle
    Triad
    Western NC
    Eastern NC
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