Myofunctional Therapy: How It Can Improve Your Breathing, Sleep, Relieve Migraines, and More with Dana Tasche

Dana Tasche is an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist based in Bellevue Washington. Dana started her career as a dental hygienist and later earned her Masters of Science in order to become a professor of dental hygiene.Seeing the benefits of myofunctional therapy on her own sleep and migraine issues, Dana shifted gears and became certified in myofunctional therapy. It is now her passion to help others find the root cause of their sleep issues, fatigue and tension.  Simply put, orofacial myofunctional therapy is physical therapy for the muscles of the face and mouth, including the tongue and some of the neck muscles. Problems with these muscles can cause migraines, sleep issues, digestive issues, even ADHD symptoms.Today we talk about how orofacial myofunctional therapy can help relieve these issues in children and adults, to improve sleep, reduce pain, and help you live a fuller life.Where to find Dana:Dana Tasche RDH, MSDHDana@upwardmyo.comwww.upwardmyo.comResources & Products Mentioned:Resources for other Myofunctional Therapists and education: https://www.airwaycircle.com/Sleep Study by Dr. Ken Hooks: https://www.truesleepdiagnostics.com/testimonials Buteyko Clinic for Breathing: https://buteykoclinic.com/the-....buteyko-method/Myota https://myotape.com/Nasal Strips: https://a.co/d/9Uu3rQ9 Snore Care Set (Nasal Cones/Vents): https://a.co/d/5JYhccs <br/>Dana’s Recommended Books:"Breath" by James Nestor"Breathe, Sleep, Thrive" by Dr. Shereen Lim"The Oxygen Advantage" by Patrick McKeown “The Dental Diet” by Dr. Steven Lin<br/>References:Effectiveness of Myofunctional Therapy for Treating OSAMemory Effected by Mouth BreathingHow Sleep Disordered Breathing Changes Facial Growth Patterns (Mouth breathing and its negative effects)Link Between Pediatric OSA and ADHD:Adults With ADHD and Sleep Complaints: A Pilot Study Identifying Sleep-Disordered Breathing Using Polysomnography and Sleep Quality AssessmentSleep disorders in patients with ADHD: impact and management challengesObstructive Sleep Apnea<br/>Interested in working with Jeannie one on one?