Lunar Chiropractic

12/05/2025

Wonderful meeting so many like minded colleagues in the Oro myotherapy field. Analysing research on tongue, lip and buccal ties. Can’t wait to share some updates with you all this week x

It was wonderful to meet paediatric dentist and tongue-tie researcher Dr Ray Tseng from North Carolina, and to learn more about his inspiring work - collecting extensive data in his multidisciplinary private practice and the research he’s published to date with local speech pathologist Sharon Smart. I look forward to hearing more about their ongoing work at Tongue Time in Switzerland next January.

It was also a pleasure to spend time over dinner chatting to colleagues who share a commitment to ongoing education in myofunctional therapy and tongue-tie. It's an exciting time to have more passionate and local clinicians on the same page!

15/03/2025

Myospots/myomunchies and lip taping.

At rest, we should have our mouths closed, breathing through our noses, with our tongue resting on the roof of our palate. In children this tongue position helps support the optimal growth of the skull whilst also stimulating the vagus nerve (the calming nerve). In adults this allows us to breathe through our nose meaning we get optimal oxygen and carbon dioxide saturation. Optimal oxygen means a healthy and thriving body.

So how often do we see kids who mouth breathe? Adults who snore? Teeth grinders?

There are a lot of tools out there to help but first let’s get to the root cause.

Things like tongue tie, low muscle tone, thumb sucking, dysfunction in the neck and cranium, orthodontics etc can all play a role.

So let’s make sure your cervical spine is working well, the cranial bones are moving optimally and your tongue has enough strength to sit where it should. Then we can use some tools like myospots, myomunchies, mouth tape and a barrage of exercises to help strength the tongue and allow the lips to learn how to seal.

These things on their own may give a small assistance to breathing, but generally a multifaceted approach to functional breathing is the best course.

14/03/2025

Dr Louise is out of office today as she is attending a four day seminar on Oro-Myotherapy.

Oro-Myotherapy is an incredible field of medicine focusing on how we breathe and the function of the face and mouth within this. We often see dysfunction here in children with tongue-tie, kids who open mouth breathe, kids with hyperactivity etc etc

Taking a deep dive and learning from the best. Dr Louise is looking forward to sharing all of this information with you soon.

03/03/2025

Love this! Let’s all get so healthy we don’t want to waste it on work 😂👌

27/02/2025

Adjusting my own kids has always been a non-negotiable. I first got them adjusted at 2 days old by .gleeson and then carried on care with both incredibly well respected paediatric chiropractors and two of my very good friends. They now get adjusted every 1-2 weeks as I watch them fall, tumble, wrestle and bounce of everything 😂😬 therefore I want to make sure they continue to grow straight, strong and with the healthiest nervous system possible.

17/02/2025

Meet Lauren, our new Virtual Chiropractic Assistant at Lunar Chiropractic!

With over a decade of experience supporting chiropractors across Perth, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our team.

As a busy mum of two, alongside her husband and two energetic kelpies, she’s passionate about health, wellness, and community care.

Lauren is excited to assist you and looks forward to connecting with you at Lunar Chiropractic!

24/01/2025

I’ll let you in on a little secret… there are some amazing changes coming to Lunar Chiropractic this year! When things are finalised I shall fill you all in! Watch this space… 🤫

24/10/2024

Had the most special visit today from bec . She is a paediatric developmental dentist and comes to your home! I have seen half of perth trying to get some answers for my son and today she answered them all plus more. If your little one needs help with mouth breathing, teeth grinding, snoring (etc) or just general dental, I can not recommend bec more!!!!!

17/10/2024

What some of you don’t know, when I first graduated chiropractic, I did a lot of work with elite sports athletes.

Athletes have such an amazing awareness around their bodies as it’s the most tiny thing that can make or break a performance. What we know as chiropractors, is that when the nervous system is working to its best potential, our muscles and organs will work to their best potential, which for an athlete is vital.

So it’s an absolute pleasure that I get to adjust when he is in town, keeping his body in check so he can perform at his best 👌

14/10/2024

Looking for a good Christmas pressie? We are stocking normal contour pillows, kids pillows and now TRAVEL PILLOWS! Something for everyone! The perfect Christmas pressie for the person who already has everything!

16/07/2024

🌙 **The Vagus Nerve and Sleep in Kids** 🌙

Did you know that the vagus nerve plays a crucial role in your child’s sleep patterns? This powerful nerve, often called the “wandering nerve,” impacts heart rate, digestion, and even sleep quality! 💤

From a chiropractic perspective, ensuring a well-functioning vagus nerve can significantly improve your child’s sleep. Here’s how:

🔹 **Nervous System Balance**: Chiropractic adjustments can help maintain a balanced nervous system, promoting better vagus nerve function.

🔹 **Stress Reduction**: By reducing stress and tension in the body, chiropractic care can enhance vagal tone, leading to more restful sleep.

🔹 **Improved Digestion**: A healthy vagus nerve supports digestion, preventing discomfort that can disrupt sleep.

If you have any questions about your child’s sleeping please reach out as we are here to help!

11/07/2024

I am, self proclaimed, the worst person when it comes to technology. However somehow I managed to make a website! Very basic at this stage but I’m fairly proud of myself! Woohoo!

You’ll find Lunar Chiropractic at www.lunarchiropractic.com.au