Unlocking Health: The Power of Proper Breathing
Could the way you breathe be affecting your health? In this episode of Counterculture Health, we dive into the world of myofunctional therapy with our guest, Allison Schmidt, a speech-language pathologist from Eagle, Idaho. Allison is an expert in treating orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) that can lead to mouth breathing, snoring, and even sleep-disordered breathing. Discover how her holistic approach aims to retrain muscles for lasting health improvements.
Join us as Allison shares her journey from EMT to myofunctional therapy specialist, revealing how proper tongue posture and nasal breathing can significantly impact your health. We explore the challenges parents face in the healthcare system and the importance of a collaborative, root-cause-focused approach. Plus, learn about the role of diet and genetics in jaw development and tongue ties. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!
Allison Schmidt's Bio:
I am a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in Eagle, ID, specializing in myofunctional therapy for children and adults. My work focuses on identifying and treating orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) that contribute to issues such as mouth breathing, tongue ties, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, swallowing difficulties, jaw pain, headaches, and persistent speech errors. These challenges can impact sleep, health, and overall well-being.
Join us as Allison shares her journey from EMT to myofunctional therapy specialist, revealing how proper tongue posture and nasal breathing can significantly impact your health. We explore the challenges parents face in the healthcare system and the importance of a collaborative, root-cause-focused approach. Plus, learn about the role of diet and genetics in jaw development and tongue ties. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!
Allison Schmidt's Bio:
I am a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in Eagle, ID, specializing in myofunctional therapy for children and adults. My work focuses on identifying and treating orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) that contribute to issues such as mouth breathing, tongue ties, snoring, sleep-disordered breathing, swallowing difficulties, jaw pain, headaches, and persistent speech errors. These challenges can impact sleep, health, and overall well-being.
At Modern Speech and Myofunctional Therapy, I take a holistic, collaborative approach—working alongside functional medicine providers, dentists, ENTs, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care. By addressing the root causes of OMDs rather than just the symptoms, my goal is to help clients achieve long-term improvements in breathing, speech, and whole body health.
E-mail: info@modernspeechandmyo.com
E-mail: info@modernspeechandmyo.com
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