Breathe easier.
Sleep deeper.
Live better.

Personalized myofunctional therapy to help you build healthier habits for breathing, sleeping, and everyday function.

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Sound Familiar?

These everyday struggles are more common than you think. And they often share a root cause.

Mouth breathing during sleep

Waking up tired despite sleeping

Jaw pain or tension

Difficulty swallowing

Snoring or sleep apnea

Thumb sucking or tongue thrust

Myofunctional therapy can help. Here's how.

A Natural Path to Better Function

Myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive approach that uses targeted exercises to retrain the muscles of the face, mouth, and throat. It addresses the root causes of problems like mouth breathing, poor sleep, and jaw tension rather than just managing symptoms.

By building new muscle patterns and habits, therapy creates lasting changes that improve how you breathe, swallow, and rest. It works for both children and adults, and pairs well with dental and medical care.

38% of adults are habitual
mouth breathers
75% of children with sleep
issues show orofacial dysfunction

How Maddy Can Help

Targeted programs for the issues that affect your daily life.

Breathing Retraining

Transition from mouth breathing to healthy nasal breathing patterns that improve sleep, energy, and overall health.

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Tongue & Posture

Correct resting tongue position and strengthen orofacial muscles to support proper development and airway health.

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Swallowing Therapy

Address tongue thrust and improper swallowing patterns that affect dental health, digestion, and speech.

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Your Journey, Step by Step

1

Free Consultation

We'll talk about your concerns and goals to see if therapy is right for you.

2

Assessment

A thorough evaluation of your orofacial function to understand your needs.

3

Your Plan

A customized therapy program built around your specific goals.

4

Results

Guided sessions and exercises that create lasting, meaningful change.

Maddy Dodaro - Myofunctional Therapist

Meet Maddy

Maddy is a certified myofunctional therapist who believes therapy should be accessible, clear, and effective. She works with both children and adults to address breathing, swallowing, and orofacial concerns through structured, personalized programs.

Her approach is simple: understand the problem, build the right plan, and guide you every step of the way.

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What Clients Are Saying

After just a few weeks, I noticed I was sleeping through the night without waking up. The exercises were simple and Maddy made everything so easy to follow.
Sarah M. — Adult client
My son stopped mouth breathing within a month. His dentist even noticed the improvement at his next checkup. We are so grateful we found Maddy.
Jennifer L. — Parent
I had jaw pain for years and nothing seemed to help. Myofunctional therapy was the missing piece. I finally feel like myself again.
David R. — Adult client

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Credentials & Affiliations

Certified Orofacial Myologist
IAOM Member
Certified Breathing Educator
Continuing Education

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Frequently Asked Questions

Myofunctional therapy is a program of exercises that retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and throat. It targets the root causes of issues like mouth breathing, improper swallowing, poor tongue posture, and jaw tension. Think of it like physical therapy for your face and mouth.
Both children and adults can benefit. Common reasons people seek therapy include mouth breathing, snoring, sleep apnea, jaw pain (TMJ/TMD), tongue thrust, difficulty swallowing, and thumb sucking. It is also valuable before and after tongue tie release procedures.
Most programs run between 6 and 12 months, depending on your specific needs and goals. Sessions are typically held every two to four weeks, with daily exercises to practice at home. Many clients notice improvements within the first few weeks.
Yes. Children as young as four can begin myofunctional therapy, depending on their ability to follow instructions. Exercises are adapted to be fun and engaging, and parents are involved throughout the process to support success at home.
Yes. Myofunctional therapy works well virtually because the exercises are visual and can be demonstrated and monitored over video. Virtual sessions offer flexibility and are just as effective as in person visits for most clients.
Book a free consultation using the button on this page or on the contact page. During the consultation, we will discuss your concerns and determine if myofunctional therapy is a good fit. There is no obligation and no cost for the initial call.
Coverage varies by provider and plan. Some extended health benefits cover myofunctional therapy under speech therapy or dental benefits. We recommend checking with your insurance provider directly. We can provide documentation to support your claim.

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Take the first step toward better breathing, better sleep, and better health.

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