MyO2 Health

Myofunctional therapists-
Leslie Farrin RDH, MFT
Heidi Giasson RDH, MFT

09/10/2025

Your nose knows best!
👃 It’s designed to filter, warm, and humidify the air you breathe, helping your body stay healthy and your airways stay clear.

👉 But when we stop breathing through our nose—whether from a cold, allergies, or just habit—we lose all those benefits.

Here’s the tricky part: even after you’ve been sick, if you keep breathing through your mouth, your congestion may hang around longer simply because your nose isn’t being used! 🚫👄

✅ Getting back to nasal breathing is key to reducing congestion and keeping your airway working the way it’s meant to.

Have questions about your child’s breathing? Send us a DM—we’re here to help!

07/16/2025

Another fun and fulfilling Lunch & Learn in the books — this time with the wonderful team at Sweet Dental! 🦷

Heidi and Leslie are truly passionate about sharing their knowledge and empowering providers with the tools to better support their patients. Educating on airway health and myofunctional therapy isn’t just our job — it’s our mission. These often-overlooked components can be the missing piece in a patient’s healing journey, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see the interest and engagement from providers who care deeply about whole-body health.

Thank you, Sweet Dental, for your warm welcome and dedication to learning! 💛

06/27/2025

A big thank you to the amazing team for welcoming us for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and hands-on training! 🙌✨

We had such a great time discussing the importance of airway health and how it plays a crucial role in supporting overall patient wellness. It was a pleasure to connect and share this important work with all of you.

Here’s to continued growth, education, and helping our patients breathe, sleep, heal and thrive better every day! 💙🦷💨

06/18/2025

🌟 Did You Know? Some everyday struggles may actually be signs of oral dysfunction — and many families don’t even realize it. 👄👃💤

Here are a few symptoms that could be linked to improper function with the muscles of the mouth and face:

😴 Sleep troubles – restless sleep, snoring, mouth breathing
👂 Frequent ear infections – can actually stem from an incorrect swallow pattern
🗣️ Speech delays or articulation challenges
🍽️ Feeding difficulties – picky eating, gagging, or slow chewing
🤧 Chronic nasal congestion or seasonal allergies
🤢 Digestive issues – swallowing air or improper chewing
📏 Forward head posture – a compensatory adaptation for poor airway function

These signs might seem unrelated, but they often stem from oral and facial muscle dysfunction that affects growth, breathing, and nervous system regulation.

💡 Addressing the root cause with myofunctional therapy and collaborative care can make a world of difference!

If you have questions or would be interested in a complimentary consultation, message us!

06/06/2025

Another great presentation at the Maine Wellness Collaborative study club by Kat from K’Intu Healing Arts.

Kat shared an incredible presentation on fascia and the Anatomy Trains Structural Integration series! 🙌✨

Her deep knowledge and passion for the work left us all inspired and better informed.

We truly are grateful for our community of providers that come together to provide the most comprehensive and collaborative approach towards care. We always look forward to these meetings.

05/30/2025

Yesterday we had the privilege of spending time with the amazing team at Main Street Dental for another lunch & learn! 🦷💬

We love educating and raising awareness about the importance of optimal oral function and airway health—and how it plays a key role in helping patients optimize craniofacial growth & development, airway, sleep, chewing and swallowing.

Thank you, Main Street Dental, for welcoming us and delivering your patients such thorough care.

05/29/2025

A big thank you to the wonderful team at the Pediatric Development Center for welcoming us today! 🙌

Heidi and Leslie were able to tour the facility and have lunch with their team while presenting and sharing our passion around myofunctional therapy. We are thrilled to share ideas and explore new ways we can collaborate across disciplines. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected approach to care—one that empowers our patients to grow, sleep, breathe, heal and thrive. 💙

We’re excited for what’s ahead!

05/11/2025

Mother’s Day Giveaway!

This one’s for all the amazing, devoted, multitasking, selfless MOMS out there—we see you, we celebrate you, and we want to treat you!

To show our appreciation, we’ve put together a wellness-inspired giveaway filled with love, care, and support for your health and well-being:

6 Lucky mamas will win one of the following giveaways:
• $50 gift card to Align With Wellness (believe us, you need this)
• A MyoMunchee (for oral + overall health)
• $25 gift card to Play Bowls (because nourishment can be delicious!)
• A REMplenish Myo Nozzle (hello, functional hydration!)
• $25 Starbucks gift card (because caffeine is a love language)
• Breath by James Nestor – a powerful read on the healing power of proper breathing

To Enter:
like and comment “Happy Mother’s Day, and which prize interests you most” on this post, follow our page, tag 2 friends who inspire you.

Winners will be announced Tuesday May 13th

Because every mom deserves a little extra love and a lot more wellness.

04/24/2025

Heidi and Leslie had a wonderful lunch and learn with the incredible team at Biddeford Family Dentistry, leading a hands-on training session focused on identifying oral dysfunction and airway concerns in patients.

What a nice team-so engaged, curious, and committed to learning! It’s inspiring to see teams like this one continue to grow their knowledge and provide the highest level of care to their community.

Thank you, Biddeford Family Dentistry, for your dedication to your patients and for welcoming us into your practice!

04/23/2025

These issues often point to myofunctional disorders and tethered oral tissues (like tongue or lip ties) — conditions that affect how the muscles of the mouth and face work together.

🦷 Crowded teeth? Poor tongue posture and mouth breathing can impact jaw development.
😮‍💨 Mouth breathing & snoring? They can signal airway issues or restricted tongue movement.
🥦 Picky eating? Sometimes it’s about more than preferences — it could be oral muscle coordination or restricted tongue function.

👅 Myofunctional therapy helps retrain these muscles to support proper breathing, swallowing, posture, and function — often unlocking big changes in overall health and development.

If these signs sound familiar, it’s worth looking into... contact us today!

04/19/2025

At MyO2 Health, we love making healthy habits fun for little ones!

We design our myofunctional therapy sessions specifically for your child’s needs and goals, helping them build strong foundations for lifelong health—through playful, engaging exercises they actually enjoy!

We focus on the key building blocks of oral and facial development:

• Nasal breathing
• Lip seal
• Proper tongue posture and function

Using games, songs, and interactive activities, we gently guide your child toward better breathing, improved sleep, and optimal growth—all while keeping things light and fun.

Because when therapy feels like play, kids thrive—and healthy habits stick.

Now give this little lady some love, she crushed her first therapy appointment!! 👅❤️🎉

04/16/2025

Is it a tongue tie? It’s not always easy to tell — and that’s why a thorough evaluation matters.

Proper identification of tongue ties should always include:
✔️ A detailed look at the anatomy
✔️ An assessment of function
✔️ A review of symptoms (because every body is different!)

If you or a loved one has been wondering whether a tongue tie could be the root of feeding, speech, mouth breathing, sleep disturbances or oral health challenges — don’t guess. We offer complimentary consultations to help you get clarity and support.

Reach out today — let’s get to the root cause, together.

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