Face Focused Therapies

06/17/2025

The orofacial system isn’t isolated — it’s deeply connected to how we speak, breathe, chew, and even behave. Poor muscle strength & tone or imbalances in the tongue, lips, and cheeks can disrupt the entire system, impacting sleep, bite, airway, and beyond.

👉 Our myofunctional specialists can help uncover the root causes and design a targeted plan to restore functional balance.

📞 310-579-9710
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06/10/2025

Kids don't grow out of their dysfunction. Early detection is key!

Join us in our upcoming Breathe Course
and Learn about our functional approach to sleep and breathing!

The traditional medical model just wants to alleviate disease, not prevent disease. That’s what we’re here to do in this course, understanding the root causes of things to prevent the fire before it even gets there.

📅 Dates Available: June 5th-8th OR October 16th-19th 2024

📍 Location: W Los Angeles -West Beverly Hills + Live Streamed Globally

🌐 For more information and to register, visit our website: www.breathecourses.com

🔔 Spaces are limited – secure your spot today and be part of this groundbreaking event. Whether in June or October, live or live-streamed, don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the team at The Breathe Institute.

12/09/2024

Having children screened by an airway trained provider is essential in preventing future problems.

Early detection of airway issues in children is so important. Problems with the airway, particularly related to breathing, can impact a child’s growth, sleep, speech, cognitive development, and overall well-being.

Dentists, particularly those trained in airway management, can detect signs of mouth breathing, poor tongue posture, or dental issues linked to airway problems. How often does your child go see their dentist? What questions are they asking?

Parents, pediatricians, and dentists should be proactive in identifying potential signs of airway concerns, so timely intervention can be made to promote healthy growth and overall well-being.

11/14/2024

✨ Functional Frenuloplasty✨

There is a lot of internet misinformation and providers, who don’t have specialized training, making recommendations or discouraging patients from seeking treatment for tongue ties.

The tongue’s mobility is essential for breathing, swallowing, and speaking, and restrictions from tongue-tie often lead to muscle imbalances. As myofunctional therapist we can identify and address these compensations, enhancing surgical outcomes and overall oral health.

11/14/2024

Nasal breathing and myofunctional therapy offer powerful benefits for overall health and wellness. Nasal breathing naturally filters, warms, and humidifies the air, enhancing oxygen absorption and reducing the risk of illness. It also promotes nitric oxide production, which supports cardiovascular health. Myofunctional therapy helps correct tongue posture, improve oral function, and support better breathing habits, which can reduce snoring, sleep apnea, and other respiratory issues. Embracing these practices can lead to better sleep quality, increased energy, and improved oral health. Breathe better, live better! 🌬️

11/14/2024

Addressing the airway system as a whole is the only way to restore complete function.

“Treating one aspect without considering the others is like treating the symptoms without addressing the root cause.”

10/30/2024

"If there is a room of children half with ADHD and half with sleep depredation experts would have a hard time accurately diagnosing each child."
Sleep is important for brain and quality sleep matters.

For more information about children who are sleepy, snore, or have been diagnosed with ADHD, please visit The American Academy of Physiological Medicine and ...

10/30/2024

These are important habits to do correctly. Myofunctional therapy can help!

Myofunctional Therapy is not simply a regimen of exercises and stretches, but ultimately it is about being able to breathe, chew, and swallow efficiently.

10/24/2024

🚩Attention Parents🚩. Bed wetting can be a sign of an airway disorder.

10/24/2024

Nasal Breathing is Better Breathing

Nasal Breathing: Your Body’s First Line of Defense

When you breathe through your nose, the air is filtered, warmed, and humidified before it reaches your lungs.

Additionally, nasal breathing helps produce nitric oxide, a natural molecule that boosts circulation and has antimicrobial properties, helping to fight off viruses and bacteria.

In contrast, mouth breathing bypasses these natural defenses. This increases the risk of respiratory infections and weakens your immune response.

By prioritizing nasal breathing, you can:

• Strengthen your immune system
• Lower your risk of respiratory infections

Learn more at www.thebreatheinstitute.com

10/19/2024

The blue area is the area for breathing. The size of it is dictated jaw growth, tongue posture, and tooth position.

EARLY ON in skull growth is when that area to breathe can be changed for the better!!!

Dr. Skow knows how to do it and she’s treated kids as young as 3. Waiting for all the permanent teeth can be too late to maximize the airway growth opportunity.

In adulthood, though, Dr. Skow still has tricks up her sleeve to maximize the airway and help you sleep!

Call for an appointment!

10/18/2024

Visually isn't the only way to identity the potential of a tongue tie. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you might have an undiagnosed tongue tie.