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The Myofunctional Therapy Initial Consultation is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate oral muscle function, breathing patterns and functional habits that influence airway health, sleep quality and oral development.

This appointment provides a detailed understanding of each individual’s functional presentation and forms the foundation for a personalised therapy plan.

The consultation typically includes:

• Review of medical, dental and developmental history
• Assessment of breathing patterns and airway function
• Evaluation of tongue posture, mobility and oral resting posture
• Analysis of swallowing patterns and oral habits
• Observation of jaw and facial muscle coordination
• Identification of contributing functional factors

Outcomes of the consultation:

• Clear functional diagnosis
• Individualised therapy recommendations
• Program planning and goal setting
• Education on functional habits and posture
• Referral coordination where appropriate

Who should book an initial consultation:

• Individuals experiencing mouth breathing or sleep concerns
• Patients with tongue posture or swallowing difficulties
• Children with oral habit concerns
• Individuals with TMJ discomfort
• Those considering myofunctional therapy programs

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$250 incl GST - in person in Hobart or St Helens

1 Hour

The Myofunctional Therapy Essentials Program is a foundational therapy program designed to assess and address dysfunctional oral and facial muscle patterns that impact breathing, swallowing, posture and airway stability.

This program provides structured intervention targeting the muscles of the tongue, lips, cheeks and jaw to establish optimal oral function and healthy breathing patterns.

Program objectives include:

• Establishing nasal breathing
• Improving tongue posture and mobility
• Developing correct oral resting posture
• Normalising swallowing patterns
• Enhancing orofacial muscle coordination and strength
• Supporting airway health and sleep quality

The Essentials Program typically includes:

Comprehensive functional assessment
Individualised therapy plan
Targeted muscle re-education exercises
Breathing retraining strategies
Habit awareness and correction
Ongoing progress monitoring

Who the program is designed for:

• Children and adults with mouth breathing habits
• Individuals with poor tongue posture or swallowing dysfunction
• Patients experiencing sleep-related breathing concerns
• Those preparing for orthodontic or airway-related treatment
• Individuals seeking improved oral function and facial muscle balance

Clinical approach:

Treatment is evidence-informed and tailored to each individual’s functional presentation. Programs may be delivered independently or in collaboration with dental, orthodontic and medical professionals.

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$1,390 incl. GST

2-3 months program

Total 8 sessions (5 therapy sessions, 1 review session, 2 follow up video/phone call

Communication/ coordination of care with the orthodontist and other health professionals

Basic toolkit***

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* Myofunctional therapy post orthodontic treatment is not part of this program and is offered as post-orthodontics myofunctional therapy.

** Our goals for this particular program are progress and improvement rather than perfection, as we know that the function tends to relapse somewhat after orthodontic treatment. How close we can get to myofunctional therapy goals depends on each individual and while some might be able to achieve most of the goals in that short program, others may need a lot more time and sessions. We aim to achieving the following goals: functional nose breathing most of the time, correct tongue posture most of the time, correct lip posture most of the time, knowing the mechanics of correct swallow, elimination of harmful oral habits (if present).

*** Basic toolkit includes tools necessary for therapy and exercises, but doesn’t include oral appliances like the MyoMunchee. Those are an extra cost or purchased by the client directly from the supplier.

Comprehensive myofunctional therapy programs are designed for children and adults with oral myofunctional disorders (OMDs) who experience one or more of the following symptoms due OMDs:

• mouth breathing daytime and/or night

• open mouth posture

• snoring / noisy breathing / sleep apnea

• restless and broken sleep

• fatigue

• hyperactivity or/and irritability

• nasal congestion / difficulty nose breathing (see Mini breathing program for more details)

• jaw joint symptoms (see TMJ program for more details)

• dry mouth & issues with dental health

• jaw development and dental alignment problems

The program is a sequence of myofunctional therapy sessions designed to restore functional breathing and correct oral function through the attainment of the four goals:

• functional nasal breathing

• correct lip posture at rest

• correct tongue posture and function

• correct swallowing and chewing

The program consists of fortnightly appointments aimed at achieving the above goals through exercises and habit changes, which are crucial for stable results.

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$1,880 incl. GST

$165 incl. GST per any additional sessions

11 sessions (8 therapy sessions, 1 review and 2 follow ups)

Communication / coordination of care with other healthcare providers

Basic therapy toolkit

This structured myofunctional therapy program supports individuals with restricted lingual frenulum (tongue tie) before and after frenectomy procedures, as well as those managing functional limitations conservatively where appropriate.

The program focuses on improving oral muscle coordination, tongue mobility, resting posture and functional patterns that influence breathing, swallowing, speech and airway stability.

Program goals include:

• Optimising tongue posture and range of motion
• Establishing nasal breathing patterns
• Improving swallowing function
• Supporting oral resting posture
• Enhancing muscle balance of the lips, cheeks and jaw
• Promoting long-term functional stability following release procedures

Pre-Release Therapy May Include:

Assessment of tongue mobility, posture and compensatory patterns
Targeted exercises to prepare tissues and muscles for improved movement
Breathing retraining and habit correction

Post-Release Therapy May Include:

Guided mobility exercises to prevent re-attachment
Muscle re-education for functional use of the tongue
Ongoing posture and breathing integration
Progress monitoring and program adjustment

Who May Benefit:

• Infants, children and adults with restricted tongue movement
• Individuals with feeding, speech or swallowing concerns
• Mouth breathers or those with airway compromise
• Patients undergoing or considering frenectomy

Clinical Approach:

Each program is individualised based on assessment findings and functional needs. Therapy is evidence-informed and may be delivered in collaboration with dental and medical professionals.

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$1,880 incl. GST

5-6 months program

11 sessions (8 therapy sessions, 1 review and 2 follow ups)

Communication / coordination of care with other healthcare providers

Basic therapy toolkit

The TMJ Relief Myofunctional Therapy Program is designed to address functional muscle imbalances contributing to temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discomfort, jaw tension and dysfunctional oral patterns.

This structured therapy program focuses on improving muscle coordination, resting posture and movement patterns of the jaw, tongue and surrounding musculature to support joint stability and reduce muscular strain.

Common concerns addressed:

• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking or popping of the jaw
• Jaw fatigue or limited opening
• Clenching or bruxism-related tension
• Headaches associated with jaw dysfunction
• Facial muscle tightness

Program objectives include:

• Improving jaw resting posture
• Reducing compensatory muscle tension
• Enhancing coordination of the tongue and jaw
• Supporting nasal breathing patterns
• Promoting balanced muscle function
• Reducing overload on the temporomandibular joint

Program structure may include:

Comprehensive functional assessment
Postural and breathing evaluation
Targeted muscle re-education exercises
Jaw coordination and mobility training
Habit awareness and behaviour modification
Ongoing monitoring and adjustment

Clinical approach:

This program addresses muscular contributors to TMJ dysfunction and may be delivered alongside dental, orthodontic or medical management where appropriate.

Therapy is individualised based on functional presentation and symptom severity.

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$1,880 incl. GST

5-6 months program

11 sessions (8 therapy sessions, 1 review and 2 follow ups)

Communication / coordination of care with other healthcare providers

Basic therapy toolkit

The Mini MyoMunchie – Thriving Child Program is a structured myofunctional therapy program designed specifically for young children to support healthy oral development, breathing patterns and functional muscle habits during critical growth stages.

This early intervention program focuses on establishing correct tongue posture, nasal breathing and oral muscle coordination to promote optimal airway health, facial development and long-term wellbeing.

Program goals include:

• Encouraging nasal breathing habits
• Developing healthy tongue posture and mobility
• Supporting correct oral resting posture
• Improving lip strength and seal
• Reducing dysfunctional oral habits
• Supporting balanced facial muscle development

The program may support children experiencing:

• Mouth breathing
• Snoring or disrupted sleep
• Thumb sucking or oral habits
• Poor tongue posture
• Delayed oral muscle development
• Early jaw growth concerns

Program structure includes:

Comprehensive functional assessment
Age-appropriate therapy exercises
Breathing and posture training
Parent education and home support strategies
Progress monitoring and program adjustments

Clinical approach:

Therapy is delivered in a gentle, engaging manner suitable for young children and is tailored to each child’s developmental needs.

Where appropriate, care is coordinated with dental and medical professionals.

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$1,390 incl. GST

3-4 months program

Age group: 3-6 year old

Total sessions: 8 (5 therapy sessions, 1 review and 2 follow ups)   

Communication/ coordination of care with other health practitioners

Basic toolkit* (with little props and tools that we will use of our “mouth and nose games”)

* Basic toolkit includes tools necessary for therapy and exercises, but doesn’t include oral appliances like the MyoMunchee. Those are an extra cost or purchased by the client directly from the supplier.

The Thumb Sucking & Habit Cessation Program is a structured myofunctional therapy program designed to support children in safely and effectively discontinuing persistent oral habits that may impact oral development, breathing patterns and facial growth.

Prolonged thumb sucking and oral habits can influence tongue posture, jaw development, dental alignment and nasal breathing. This program focuses on identifying the functional drivers behind the habit and supporting healthy replacement behaviours.

Habits addressed may include:

• Thumb or finger sucking
• Dummy (pacifier) dependence
• Lip sucking or chewing
• Prolonged oral soothing behaviours
• Mouth breathing patterns associated with oral habits

Program objectives include:

• Eliminating persistent oral habits
• Establishing healthy tongue resting posture
• Encouraging nasal breathing
• Supporting lip seal and muscle balance
• Promoting optimal jaw and facial development
• Building self-awareness and habit control strategies

Program structure may include:

Comprehensive assessment of oral posture and habits
Behavioural support strategies
Age-appropriate muscle re-education exercises
Breathing retraining
Parent guidance and home support tools
Progress monitoring and reinforcement strategies

Clinical approach:

The program is delivered in a supportive and positive manner, tailored to the child’s developmental stage. Therapy addresses both the behavioural and functional components of habit persistence to promote sustainable long-term outcomes.

Where appropriate, care may be coordinated with dental professionals.

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$1,880 incl. GST

4-5 months program

11 sessions (8 therapy sessions, 1 review sessions and 2 follow up calls)

Communication / coordination of care with other healthcare providers

Basic therapy toolkit

This myofunctional therapy program is offered to children and adults who are presenting with a tongue thrust. Tongue thrust is part of oral myofunctional symptoms related to a dysfunctional swallowing pattern (usually with tongue pushing in between the teeth during swallowing and/or lips and cheeks pushing back on the dental arches) and an incorrect tongue posture (usually with tongue resting in between the teeth instead of in the roof of the mouth).

A tongue thrust can cause facial and dental development abnormalities such as flaring of the teeth, large dental overjet, teeth crowding or excessive teeth spacing. It can also influence digestion and result in aerophagia (swallowing of air during the intake of solids and liquids) which can negatively impact digestion.

The program consists of fortnightly appointments and is based on a minimum required number of therapy sessions* (8 sessions, 1 review and 1 follow up). The appointments are usually scheduled fortnightly and consist of checking and issuing myofunctional therapy exercises and associated practices specific to the individual.

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$1,880 incl. GST

4 months program

11 sessions (8 therapy sessions, 1 review session, 2 follow up calls)

Communication / coordination of care with other healthcare providers

Basic therapy toolkit