Elite Myofunctional Therapy

Elite Myofunctional Therapy I help people breathe, sleep, and feel better through Myofunctional Therapy. From TMJ pain and sleep issues to tongue ties and narrow palates, we faced it all.

Specializing in TMJD, tongue thrust, airway health, and orthodontic relapse by retraining the muscles of the face and tongue for long-term wellness. Hi, I’m Bernalea Liesse, a dental hygienist with 21 years of experience and the founder of Elite Myofunctional Therapy. After discovering that my own family—and even I—had been living with undiagnosed orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), everythi

ng changed. Our journey opened my eyes and fueled my passion to help others find answers sooner. No one should have to suffer in silence or wait years for relief. Now, I dedicate my work to guiding families and individuals toward better breathing, improved sleep, and lasting wellness—naturally.

Rest posture matters more than most people realize.The way the tongue, lips, jaw, and facial muscles rest throughout the...
05/25/2026

Rest posture matters more than most people realize.

The way the tongue, lips, jaw, and facial muscles rest throughout the day can influence breathing patterns, muscle tension, swallowing, and overall oral function.

Small daily check-ins can help build awareness of habits that often happen automatically.

Oral function involves more than one muscle or one habit.Breathing, posture, swallowing, and chewing all work together t...
05/24/2026

Oral function involves more than one muscle or one habit.

Breathing, posture, swallowing, and chewing all work together throughout the day to support efficient muscle coordination and overall function.

Because these systems are connected, small habits can influence how the body adapts over time.

Everything works together.

Oral function involves much more than one muscle or one habit.Breathing, swallowing, posture, coordination, and muscle b...
05/23/2026

Oral function involves much more than one muscle or one habit.

Breathing, swallowing, posture, coordination, and muscle balance all work together throughout the day to support efficient function.

Small patterns practiced consistently can influence comfort, tension, and overall muscle performance over time.

Chewing is one of the most repeated muscle activities we do every day.Small habits during meals can influence how effici...
05/22/2026

Chewing is one of the most repeated muscle activities we do every day.

Small habits during meals can influence how efficiently muscles coordinate and how much tension the jaw experiences over time.

Balanced muscle use and slower, mindful chewing can help support overall oral function and comfort.

Small habits matter.

Jaw popping and clicking are more common than many people realize.While occasional sounds may not always indicate a seri...
05/21/2026

Jaw popping and clicking are more common than many people realize.

While occasional sounds may not always indicate a serious issue, they can sometimes be a sign that muscles and joints are not working together as efficiently as they should.

Function matters just as much as comfort.

Muscles communicate through patterns.Tension, fatigue, compensation, and posture can all provide insight into how the bo...
05/20/2026

Muscles communicate through patterns.

Tension, fatigue, compensation, and posture can all provide insight into how the body is functioning throughout the day.

Many habits become automatic over time, which is why awareness plays such an important role in identifying inefficient patterns.

Function often leaves clues before discomfort becomes obvious.

The body learns through repetition.Small habits practiced throughout the day eventually become automatic muscle patterns...
05/19/2026

The body learns through repetition.

Small habits practiced throughout the day eventually become automatic muscle patterns—whether they’re helpful or not.

Awareness gives us the opportunity to recognize those patterns and gradually improve them over time.

Small changes still matter.

Learning new muscle patterns takes time.Awareness, consistency, and small daily habits all play a role in supporting lon...
05/18/2026

Learning new muscle patterns takes time.

Awareness, consistency, and small daily habits all play a role in supporting long-term function and comfort.

Progress doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful.

Small steps still matter.

The lips are muscles—and like any muscle, they can become fatigued when they’re overworking.For some people, keeping the...
05/17/2026

The lips are muscles—and like any muscle, they can become fatigued when they’re overworking.

For some people, keeping the lips comfortably closed at rest may require more effort than expected due to compensation patterns or inefficient muscle coordination.

Myofunctional therapy focuses on improving muscle function and endurance so these patterns can feel more natural over time.

Awareness matters.

The body adapts to repetition.The way we breathe, swallow, hold tension, and use our muscles throughout the day graduall...
05/16/2026

The body adapts to repetition.

The way we breathe, swallow, hold tension, and use our muscles throughout the day gradually becomes automatic over time.

That’s why small moments of awareness matter more than people realize.

Patterns can change—one small habit at a time.

A lot of muscle habits happen automatically—which means many people don’t notice them until they’re paying attention.Jaw...
05/15/2026

A lot of muscle habits happen automatically—which means many people don’t notice them until they’re paying attention.

Jaw tension, clenching, mouth breathing, posture, and swallowing patterns can all show up differently depending on the person.

Awareness creates opportunity for change.

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