Speech-language pathologist · Jerusalem & online
Myofunctional therapy
Open mouth, mouth breathing, low tongue posture, tongue thrust. Children from 4-5, teens and adults.
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What it is
Therapy that teaches the lips, tongue and breathing to work well: lips closed at rest, tongue up, breathing through the nose and correct swallowing. It affects speech, voice, teeth and sleep.
Who it is for
- Children from age 4-5. Before that, I guide the parents.
- Teenagers and adults, even when the habit has been there for years.
- Mouth breathing, open mouth at rest
- Tongue thrust, atypical swallowing, a lisp on s and z sounds
- Before, during or after orthodontic treatment
- Adults with a dry mouth in the morning, a hoarse voice or daytime tiredness
How I work
First, we check that breathing through the nose is possible. If the nose is blocked, the first step is an ENT doctor: there is no point training lip closure when air cannot pass.
Then we work on the habit. Most of the work happens between sessions: short exercises, and videos you send me that I correct. This is included in the session price.
I work together with the doctor, the dentist and the orthodontist.
I do not promise results. I look for what keeps the mouth from working well, and work on it step by step.
Before the first session
The first session lasts one hour: your history, the assessment, the plan. Bring medical or orthodontic reports if you have them.
Assessment with a written report: 450 ₪. Follow-up session: 350 ₪. VAT included.