Smile Tone

Smile Tone Restoring orofacial function through myofunctional therapy for ages 3+ in Brisbane and Online. Creating better orofacial habits for all ages.

By around age 3, children should be able to chew with their lips closed and breathe comfortably through their nose while...
25/02/2026

By around age 3, children should be able to chew with their lips closed and breathe comfortably through their nose while eating.

Open-mouth chewing isn’t just messy. It can be a sign that something else is going on — such as airway challenges, enlarged tonsils/adenoids, low oral muscle tone, reduced awareness and coordination or muscular imbalance.

Sometimes it’s habit.
Sometimes it’s airway.
Sometimes it’s muscle discoordination.

If your child is 3+ and still chewing with their mouth open, it’s worth looking a little deeper.

Early support makes a big difference.

Small habits shape growing faces.

17/02/2026

🌍 World Orofacial Myofunctional Sciences Day – February 17

👉 It’s More Than Exercises

Myofunctional therapy isn’t about doing random tongue reps.

It’s about teaching correct functional movements — how to breathe, rest, chew and swallow properly — and integrating those patterns into daily life.

Because if function isn’t integrated into posture, airway and habit patterns, it won’t hold.

It’s not just exercises.
It’s neuromuscular re-education for the whole system.



08/02/2026

👅➡️🦶 From tongue to toes — it’s all connected

The tongue isn’t just a mouth organ.
It’s part of the body’s fascial system — a continuous web of connective tissue linking the mouth to the neck, spine, pelvis, and all the way down to the feet.

Research by Nikki Mills and others has highlighted how tongue posture, tension, and restriction can influence global fascial patterns, posture, and movement well beyond the face.

When the tongue isn’t functioning optimally, the body often compensates elsewhere.

This may show up as:
• jaw or neck tension
• breathing difficulties
• postural changes
• foot or gait issues
• persistent, unexplained tightness

This is why we don’t assess the tongue in isolation.

Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) looks at how the tongue, lips, jaw, breathing, and posture work together as part of a whole-body system, supporting more efficient function from the top down.

The tongue is the body’s rudder.
Big influence.
Whole-body impact.

Fran and Cheree recently met up in St Gallen, Switzerland for the Tongue Tie Conference. From reconnecting with Australi...
18/01/2026

Fran and Cheree recently met up in St Gallen, Switzerland for the Tongue Tie Conference. From reconnecting with Australian colleagues to making new international friends, it was a powerful reminder that the conversation around tongue ties and oral function is global.

The biggest takeaway?
What we’re learning overseas isn’t wildly different — it reinforces the importance of good assessment, teamwork, and function-first thinking.

We’re excited to bring these insights back to our Smile Tone team and translate them into what matters most: better outcomes for our patients.

We snuck away for a little end-of-year celebration and honestly… what a team. These women bring the laughs, the chaos, a...
08/11/2025

We snuck away for a little end-of-year celebration and honestly… what a team. These women bring the laughs, the chaos, and the heart every single day — couldn’t do it without them ❤️

This week, Cheree joined the Myo Munchee team at the OHAA National Congress, contributing to discussions on functional o...
19/10/2025

This week, Cheree joined the Myo Munchee team at the OHAA National Congress, contributing to discussions on functional oral health and showcasing her first scientific poster titled “Orofacial Function and Oral Health: A Collaborative, Functional Approach to Whole-Person Care.”

Her work emphasises the growing importance of functional assessment in oral health — exploring how patterns such as mouth breathing, low tongue posture, and inefficient chewing can impact dental, airway, and systemic health.

Engaging with fellow oral health professionals, Cheree helped demonstrate how simple functional tools like the Myo Munchee and the MyoMate can support improved muscle tone, chewing efficiency, and long-term oral stability.

🌿 Neolifting: More than a Facial MassageNeolifting is a non-invasive technique that combines sculptural facial massage a...
16/08/2025

🌿 Neolifting: More than a Facial Massage

Neolifting is a non-invasive technique that combines sculptural facial massage and intraoral (buccal) release to work with the muscles, fascia and lymphatic system of the face.

During treatment, gentle but precise techniques:
✨ Stimulate circulation and lymphatic flow, which may reduce puffiness and support natural tissue recovery
✨ Release tension stored in facial muscles, including those used for chewing, speaking and expression
✨ Engage fascial layers that support posture and balance in the face and jaw
✨ Promote relaxation in the nervous system, which can influence how the body perceives and processes pain

The images shown here are of the same person, taken before and after one session on the same afternoon. These photos demonstrate how facial tissues can appear different immediately after treatment, though every individual’s experience will vary.

Our approach is about more than appearance — it’s about supporting function, comfort, and wellbeing through the orofacial system.

📍 Available at Smile Tone, Fortitude Valley
👩‍⚕️ Performed by registered health professionals

After 18 wonderful months with Smile Tone, our much‑loved Hannah Crawford is stepping back to focus on her own clinic in...
08/08/2025

After 18 wonderful months with Smile Tone, our much‑loved Hannah Crawford is stepping back to focus on her own clinic in Melbourne — and to spend more time with her son.

Hannah has been an incredible clinician, supporting countless families with her warmth, skill, and ability to make even tongue exercises feel fun (almost 😉). While we’ll miss seeing her in the clinic each week, she will always remain part of the Smile Tone family.









08/08/2025

🌟 Meet Michelle – Our New Speech Pathologist & Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome Michelle to the Smile Tone team! 💛

Michelle is a warm, compassionate, and highly experienced Speech Pathologist who has been supporting children and adults since graduating from Flinders University in 2010. With a background spanning government services, not-for-profits, and private practice, she tailors every treatment plan to the unique needs of each client.

Her passion for orofacial myology began with her own three children, leading her to explore the deep connection between the mouth, breathing, and overall wellbeing. She now helps clients with:
✨ Speech sound disorders & language delays
✨ Feeding challenges
✨ Orofacial myofunctional concerns
✨ Mouth breathing, tongue ties & sleep issues

Michelle believes in early intervention, collaborative care, and treating the root cause, not just the symptoms—empowering people to breathe well, speak clearly, eat confidently, and thrive in everyday life.

When she’s not in the clinic, Michelle loves cooking healthy meals, practicing yoga, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family.

📅 Michelle is now taking appointments at Smile Tone!
📞 Call us or visit smiletone.com.au to book.

Not all pillows are created equal! 🛏️When choosing the right pillow, it’s not just about comfort—it’s about support, pos...
03/08/2025

Not all pillows are created equal! 🛏️
When choosing the right pillow, it’s not just about comfort—it’s about support, posture, and breathing.
Here’s what to look for:

✅ Supportive strength – Your pillow should support at least 5kg in weight (the average weight of a human head) without flattening.
✅ Shape retention – It should keep its shape while your head is on it, not just spring back after you lift your head.
✅ Neck and spine alignment – Keeps your head, neck, and spine in a neutral position.
✅ Breathability – Choose materials that help regulate temperature and promote nasal breathing.
✅ Personal fit – Match the pillow to your sleeping style (side, back, or stomach).

👉 The right pillow can make the difference between tossing all night and waking up refreshed.

17/06/2025

✨ Karina is a clinician who has recently joined our team

With over 25 years of experience in dentistry across Sydney, Dubai, and now Brisbane, Karina brings incredible knowledge, skill and heart to her work as a Dental Hygienist & Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (BOH, Grad Dip HPE). 🦷🌿

Karina’s own personal health and fertility journey ignited her passion for whole-body health, deepening her understanding of how oral health is intricately linked to overall wellbeing. This has led her to focus on a preventative, root-cause approach to oral and facial development, dental crowding, airway function, sleep, behaviour and cognition.

Her extensive myofunctional therapy training, combined with nutritional studies and clinical expertise, allows her to help both children and adults address Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and support long-term health outcomes. 🌱💤💡

Beyond the clinic, Karina has volunteered in remote villages in Kenya 🇰🇪, delivered community outreach programs in Dubai 🇦🇪, and continues her passion for education and interdisciplinary care in airway health.

When she's not supporting her patients, Karina enjoys traveling, cooking (with a delicious Indian twist!), and exploring nature with her three beautiful children. 🌏🍲🌳

We are so grateful for Karina’s expertise, compassion, and dedication to preventative care. 💖

16/06/2025

👋 Meet Freeda — she's recently joined the team.

Freeda is a warm, holistic, and functional practitioner passionate about helping children build strong foundations in communication, feeding, and orofacial function. 💬🍎👄

As a qualified Paediatric Speech Pathologist (BSpPath, CPSP) and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, Freeda brings extensive experience in early intervention, speech sound disorders, language delays, feeding challenges, and orofacial dysfunctions.

Her passion for orofacial myology was sparked after seeing recurring patterns in her young clients — tongue ties, mouth breathing, tethered oral tissues, and low muscle tone — leading her to complete additional training to better support these children from the ground up. 🧠💡

Freeda believes in the power of early identification and collaborative care to create strong functional foundations that support long-term health and development. 🌱

When she’s not in clinic, you’ll likely find Freeda sipping tea ☕, creating playful therapy resources 🎲, or enjoying some much-deserved sun, salt and sea! 🌊🌞

We are so lucky to have her expertise and passion as part of the Smile Tone team 💛

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Brisbane, QLD
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