Elite Myofunctional Therapy

Elite Myofunctional Therapy Helping kids, teens, and adults breathe better, sleep deeper, and live healthier through personalized myofunctional therapy.

We specialize in TMJ/TMD, tongue ties, and airway health for all ages. Natural solutions for lasting 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), everything changed. From TMJ pain and sleep issues to tongue ties and narrow palates, we faced it all. 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.

Brain fog is often connected to poor sleep quality, not a lack of motivation. When airflow is restricted during sleep, t...
01/09/2026

Brain fog is often connected to poor sleep quality, not a lack of motivation.

When airflow is restricted during sleep, the brain may receive less oxygen affecting focus, energy, and mental clarity.

💡 Healthy airflow supports cognitive function, better sleep, and improved daytime focus.

Tongue ties aren’t just for children.In adults, restricted tongue movement can contribute to a range of symptoms, includ...
01/08/2026

Tongue ties aren’t just for children.

In adults, restricted tongue movement can contribute to a range of symptoms, including:
• Jaw pain and TMJ dysfunction
• Headaches
• Poor sleep quality
• Neck pain and postural strain
• Breathing and airway restrictions

Because tongue ties can affect the entire body, proper therapy before and after release is essential for long-term success and functional improvement.

Your oral rest posture matters more than you think. Throughout the day, take a moment to check in with your body. When y...
01/07/2026

Your oral rest posture matters more than you think. Throughout the day, take a moment to check in with your body. When your mouth is at rest, aim for:

Tongue gently resting on the palate
Lips closed
Teeth slightly apart
Breathing through the nose

This simple posture can help reduce jaw strain, support airway health, and encourage more efficient breathing patterns. Think of today as a reset not perfection, just awareness. Small, consistent habits can make a meaningful difference over time.

💡 Save this post as a reminder to check in throughout your day.

Snoring is a sign of airway resistance, not “deep sleep.”When the tongue collapses backward at night, airflow narrows an...
01/06/2026

Snoring is a sign of airway resistance, not “deep sleep.”
When the tongue collapses backward at night, airflow narrows and vibration occurs.
💡 This strains the nervous system and disrupts sleep quality—even if you don’t wake up.
👉 Strengthening airway muscles can reduce snoring naturally.

If your teeth shifted after braces, it wasn’t your fault.Teeth respond to muscle pressure, especially from the tongue.💡 ...
01/05/2026

If your teeth shifted after braces, it wasn’t your fault.
Teeth respond to muscle pressure, especially from the tongue.
💡 Without correcting tongue posture and swallowing patterns, relapse is common.
👉 Stability requires muscle retraining—not just straight teeth.

Tongue thrust doesn’t “outgrow” itself.In adults, it often shows up as gum recession, open bite, orthodontic relapse, sp...
01/05/2026

Tongue thrust doesn’t “outgrow” itself.
In adults, it often shows up as gum recession, open bite, orthodontic relapse, speech changes, and jaw tension.
💡 Every swallow places pressure on the teeth—thousands of times per day.
👉 Retraining tongue posture and swallowing patterns is essential.

TMJ pain isn’t just about the joint, it’s about muscle imbalance and airway stress.Clenching and grinding often happen w...
01/03/2026

TMJ pain isn’t just about the joint, it’s about muscle imbalance and airway stress.
Clenching and grinding often happen when the brain senses reduced airflow during sleep.
💡 The jaw tightens to stabilize breathing, leading to pain, popping, headaches, and neck tension.
👉 Myofunctional therapy focuses on muscle balance, tongue posture, and airway support.

Feeling exhausted even after a full night of sleep is a red flag, not a personality trait or a normal part of aging.When...
01/02/2026

Feeling exhausted even after a full night of sleep is a red flag, not a personality trait or a normal part of aging.
When the airway struggles overnight due to poor tongue posture or mouth breathing, oxygen levels drop and the nervous system stays in fight-or-flight.
💡 This leads to morning fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and poor recovery.
👉 Addressing airway muscle function can dramatically improve sleep quality.

New year, new foundation. If better sleep, less pain, and more energy are on your goals list this year, it starts with h...
01/01/2026

New year, new foundation. If better sleep, less pain, and more energy are on your goals list this year, it starts with how you breathe and where your tongue rests—not more willpower.
Poor tongue posture and mouth breathing quietly strain your airway, jaw, and nervous system every single day.
💡 Tip: Tongue gently suctioned to the palate, lips closed, nasal breathing. This is the baseline for facial, jaw, and airway health.
👉 Ready to make this the year you stop “pushing through” exhaustion?

2025 was the year many women discovered that their chronic fatigue, headaches, snoring, and TMJD had one thing in common...
12/31/2025

2025 was the year many women discovered that their chronic fatigue, headaches, snoring, and TMJD had one thing in common… the airway.
Here’s to a healthier, better-rested 2026.
➡️ Ready to start? Book your January evaluation.

Here’s your sign to go into 2025 with a healthier airway and a pain-free jaw.You do NOT have to keep suffering.➡️ Book y...
12/30/2025

Here’s your sign to go into 2025 with a healthier airway and a pain-free jaw.
You do NOT have to keep suffering.
➡️ Book your session today.

If snoring was rough during the holidays, that’s a sign your airway is struggling.The good news? You can fix it.➡️ Book ...
12/29/2025

If snoring was rough during the holidays, that’s a sign your airway is struggling.
The good news? You can fix it.
➡️ Book a snoring consult.

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