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Schedule a visit
Liz is currently taking a break from seeing myofunctional therapy patients as she develops her business goals and works through additional educational certifications.
Liz recommends comprehensive assessment and treatment oforofacial myofunctional therapy with Taylor Kerkman, RDH, PHRDH, AOMT-C at Omaha Myo Therapy in Gretna, Nebraska.
See below for additional provider recommendations.
All patients welcome
Infant Assessment
Newborn+
Liz is currently referring patients of all ages to specialized infant chiropractor, Dr. Andrea Burke, at The Health Practice in Omaha, Nebraska, for full-body, hands-on assessment and treatment.
Speech Assessment
For individuals with speech delays or concerns, Liz recommends they have a comprehensive assessment with one of the following providers
Myofunctional Therapy Assessment
Age 4+
Typically, an initial orofacial myofunctional therapy visit will consist of photos of the mouth, face, and posture; evaluation of oral and facial growth patterns; functional assessments of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and accessory muscles; swallowing patterns; speech; and more.
Please note: although speech and swallowing are assessed, myofunctional therapy is practiced apart from speech therapy and/or swallowing/feeding therapy. Referrals to appropriate providers will be recommended based on individual needs.
Myofunctional Therapy
Recommended as needed after a comprehensive assessment is completed.
Exercises and stretches will be discussed in-depth with demonstrations to address any muscular dysfunctions of the tongue, lips, cheeks, and accessory muscles.
Habits impacting sleep, growth and development, and systemic health will also be addressed, such as snoring, thumb sucking, and mouth breathing.
The length of treatment and goals of the therapy program are individualized to each patient's needs.
Tethered Oral Tissue Release
Surgical release(s) of tethered oral tissues, such as tongue and/or lip ties, are recommended based on individual need.
For optimal outcomes, myofunctional therapy should be completed both before and after a release procedure.
Recommended release providers in Omaha, Nebraska, include the following:
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Dr. Tony Bolamperti at Omaha Laser Dentistry
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Dr. Ashley Rainbolt at Wilson Dental - Omaha, Nebraska
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Dr. Justin Villafane at Floss Family Dental & Surgical Center - Lincoln, Nebraska
Additional Providers
Airway Orthodontists
Dr. Grant Essink at Profile Orthodontics & Facial Orthopedics - Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska
Dr. Nia Jones at Nia Jones Orthodontics - Omaha, Nebraska
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Pete Harbert at Good Life Smiles Pediatric Dentist - Elkhorn, Nebraska
Cranial Viscerofascial Therapy
Jill Stetson, LMT at Compassionate Touch - Bellevue, Nebraska
Chiropractor
Dr. Makenna Conway & Dr. Piper Houlton at Honest Chiropractic - Gretna, Nebraska
Questions?
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