Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE)-Creator William Zickefoose, a foremost expert in the field of Orofaci It is a miracle worker to me and my patients.
Thank you for your order of the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE). It is named for William Zickefoose, a foremost expert in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for nearly 60 years and the founder of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). He also was the creator of the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE). The Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE) is the ONLY lip exerciser I use and I have used if for years. For years, I ordered these by the hundreds from Bill and his wife, Julie. Unfortunately, he died in 2015. At first, it was thought Bill’s older brother would take over but in 2017, his widow, Julie Zickefoose, asked me to take over which was the last thing I wanted to do but I was desperately needing more of them! Julie wrote this letter to the IAOM in 2017…
Dear Members of the IAOM:
After much deliberation, I have decided I can no longer produce or sell Bill’s creation, the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser. The only person that Bill would trust to continue his legacy is Honor Franklin and I have asked Honor to take this on. Although this is not something she wants to do, she has graciously agreed for the sake of preserving Bill’s legacy. I have transferred both my personal interest and that of OMT Materials, the design, pending patent, rights and materials to Honor Franklin of Honor Franklin Myofunctional and Speech Clinic. I, along with Bill’s family, are so pleased Honor will be carrying on the legacy of William Zickefoose in creating and marketing the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser. All orders should be sent to Honor Franklin Myofunctional and Speech Clinic at 972-233-1312 or email her assistant at assistant@honorfranklin.com. Sincerely,
Julie Zickefoose, C.O.M.
11/20/2025
BLACK FRIDAY SAVINGS are here! 🖤
Upgrade your OMT toolkit with the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE) — the easiest way to train, strengthen, and transform lips. 👄
✅ Clinically proven results
✅ Builds consistent lip seal strength
✅ Simple for patients to use every day
Start strong. Save big. 💥
Contact - Assistant@honorfranklin.com to place your order.
***SALE is from November 18 - December 15***
(Orders must be in by midnight on 12/15/25)
11/18/2025
Black Friday savings are here early! 🎉
For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF everything you need to launch or grow your Myofunctional Therapy practice.
Start 2026 with your business in full growth mode and make this holiday season your most productive yet!
***SALE is from November 18 - December 15***
(Orders must be in by midnight on 12/15/25)
11/06/2025
Concerned about how to eliminate a hyperactive mentalis muscle or dimpling in chin or golf ball chin?
Based on Dr. Honor Franklin at the Honor Franklin Myofunctional & Speech Clinic almost 5 decades of specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), she has created an Online Course known as the HONOR SYSTEM Myo Lip Competence Therapy Program that eliminates hyperactive mentalis muscles or dimpling in chins or golf ball chins.
These Before & After photos prove how the HONOR SYSTEM Myo Lip Competence Therapy Program works beautifully using only one therapy tool, the and only two exercises once a day.
SPOILER ALERT:
Instead of asking "Where's your tongue?", or "How did you swallow?", we should be asking "Are your lips closed?"
Why?
Answer:
Achieving lip competence is the most important aspect of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) but lip competence cannot be achieved unless the patient can breathe nasally year round which is why all patients of Dr. Honor Franklin of Honor Franklin Myofunctional & Speech Clinic are referred to BOTH an ENT & Allergist on her team before any OMT is initiated. She has found when the lips close, the tongue retracts and the longer the patient can keep their lips closed, (which is totally dependent upon their ability to breathe nasally consistently), the tongue will stay retracted and Nature kicks in and the tongue lifts to the roof of the mouth and we never had to work on tongue placement or swallowing!
When a lips together rest posture and a normal vertical rest dimension (freeway space) are achieved together in lip competence therapy, the need for the tongue to adapt by resting or functioning forward is eliminated. When the lips are closed, the mandible or jaw will be elevated and the tongue will retract. When the lips are open, the mandible lowers and the lowered mandible influences the lips and the tongue because when the lips are open, the tongue is down. Other related benefits that may follow lip competence and a normal freeway space are a reduction in anterior openbites, an increase in lip strength and an improved overall facial appearance.
Honor Franklin Myofunctional & Speech Clinic Zickefoose Lip Exerciser-ZLE
11/06/2025
Results like this are common when patients are enrolled in a new revolutionary mini-myofunctional therapy program known as the HONOR SYSTEM Myo Lip Competence Therapy Program created by Dr. Honor Franklin at Honor Franklin Myofunctional & Speech Clinic based on her almost 5 decades of specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). The goal is to achieve lip competence or lip closure because with the lips closed, there is no reason for the tongue to rest or function forward. Most patients with a dental openbite also have lip incompetence so the tongue provides the anterior seal rather than the lips.
Dr. Franklin's therapy program is streamlined, simplified and effective. Her philosophy is to give patients the fewest number of exercises that are also the most effective and she has eliminated many commonly used - but outdated - exercises still being taught in this field.
This 9 year old female achieved these awesome results in 8 visits spread out over 8 months.
NOTE: Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy never takes the place of orthodontic treatment.
Zickefoose Lip Exerciser-ZLE
11/06/2025
This 9 year old female was enrolled in a revolutionary new mini-myofunctional therapy program for 5-13 year olds concentrating on lip competence or lip closure and nasal breathing via evaluations by an ENT and Allergist on her team who understands Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), craniofacial growth, dental occlusion, speech, behavior, sleep, etc.
What is the name of this new therapy program? The HONOR SYSTEM Myo Lip Competence Therapy Program created by Dr. Honor Franklin of Honor Franklin Myofunctional & Speech Clinic based on her almost 5 decades of specializing in OMDs which consists of only TWO exercises practiced ONCE a day using only ONE therapy tool, the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser-ZLE and patients are seen 3-4 weeks apart which is more economical for the family - and it works!
This clinician has found when the lips are closed, the tongue retracts and the longer the patient can keep the lips closed (which is totally dependent upon their ability to breathe nasally consistently), the tongue will stay retracted and Nature kicks in and the tongue lifts to the roof of the mouth - and we never had to work on it! Look at the spontaneous improvement in her dental openbite and overjet!
Note: OMT never takes the place of orthodontic treatment.
11/06/2025
This young patient is mastering the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser-ZLE — maintaining closed lips and a relaxed face while keeping it fun. 👄✨
The ZLE remains my trusted tool for developing effective lip competence in patients of all ages.
Honor Franklin
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
Here’s one of my amazing young patients showing off her focus while using the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser-ZLE — lips closed, face relaxed, and having fun with a game at the same time! 🎯👄✨
💡 The ZLE is the only lip exerciser I trust in my practice — helping patients build lip competence.
Honor Franklin
11/06/2025
It's Halloween so why not dress up while one of my amazing young patients shows off her focus while using the Lip Exerciser-ZLE — lips closed, face relaxed, and having fun with a game at the same time! 🎯👄✨
💡 The ZLE is the only lip exerciser I trust in my practice — helping patients build lip competence.
Honor Franklin
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Thank you for your interest in the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE).
It is named for William Zickefoose, a foremost expert in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for nearly 60 years and the founder of the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM). He also was the creator of the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE).
The Zickefoose Lip Exerciser (ZLE) is the ONLY lip exerciser I use and I have used if for years. It is a miracle worker to me and my patients.
For years, I ordered these by the hundreds from Bill and his wife, Julie. Unfortunately, he died in 2015. At first, it was thought Bill’s older brother would take over but in 2017, his widow, Julie Zickefoose, asked me to take over which was the last thing I wanted to do but I was desperately needing more of them! Julie wrote this letter to the IAOM in 2017…
Dear Members of the IAOM:
After much deliberation, I have decided I can no longer produce or sell Bill’s creation, the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser.
The only person that Bill would trust to continue his legacy is Honor Franklin and I have asked Honor to take this on. Although this is not something she wants to do, she has graciously agreed for the sake of preserving Bill’s legacy.
I have transferred both my personal interest and that of OMT Materials, the design, pending patent, rights and materials to Honor Franklin of Honor Franklin Myofunctional and Speech Clinic.
I, along with Bill’s family, are so pleased Honor will be carrying on the legacy of William Zickefoose in creating and marketing the Zickefoose Lip Exerciser.
All orders should be sent to Honor Franklin Myofunctional and Speech Clinic at 972-233-1312 or email her assistant at assistant@honorfranklin.com.
