The BreatheWell Group

The BreatheWell Group MyoFunctional Therapy and Certified Breastfeeding Counseling. Our goal is to work with the body to optimize function.

How the Tongue Affects Teeth Alignment 👅🦷Your tongue isn’t just for eating and talking — it plays a powerful role in how...
03/16/2026

How the Tongue Affects Teeth Alignment 👅🦷

Your tongue isn’t just for eating and talking — it plays a powerful role in how teeth line up over time.

When the tongue rests up on the palate, it helps gently shape the upper jaw and support proper spacing for teeth. Think of it as a natural orthodontic guide during growth.

But when the tongue rests low, pushes forward, or presses against the teeth, it can contribute to:
• Crowding
• Gaps
• Open bite
• Relapse after orthodontics
• Ongoing mouth breathing

Teeth don’t move “randomly” — they respond to the forces around them. And the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the mouth.

Addressing tongue posture and function alongside orthodontic care can help create more stable, long-term results.

Alignment isn’t just about braces — it’s about function. 💛

03/11/2026

I’m an artist… but my canvas is the face.

Through myofunctional coaching, I help retrain the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face so breathing, swallowing, and oral posture work the way they were designed to.

When function improves, change happens.
These results are more than cosmetic—they’re functional transformation.

Same face. Better function.

Tongue Posture & Jaw Growth in Children 👅✨Did you know your child’s tongue posture can influence how their jaw grows?Whe...
03/05/2026

Tongue Posture & Jaw Growth in Children 👅✨

Did you know your child’s tongue posture can influence how their jaw grows?

When the tongue rests up on the roof of the mouth, it gently supports proper upper jaw development. This helps create space for teeth, supports nasal breathing, and encourages balanced facial growth.

But when the tongue rests low in the mouth, it can contribute to:
• Narrow palate
• Crowded teeth
• Mouth breathing
• Forward head posture

In growing children, small habits make a big impact. Early awareness of tongue posture can support healthy development and may even reduce the need for more complex interventions later.

If you’ve noticed open-mouth posture, snoring, or difficulty chewing, it may be worth looking at oral function more closely.

Growth is happening every day — let’s make sure it’s supported the right way. 💛

Clear speech starts with the tongue. 👅If the tongue can’t lift, move, or stabilize properly, speech sounds may come out ...
02/25/2026

Clear speech starts with the tongue. 👅

If the tongue can’t lift, move, or stabilize properly, speech sounds may come out distorted or unclear.

Strength + mobility matter.
Function matters.

When we improve tongue function, we improve speech clarity.

👅 Signs of Tongue WeaknessThe tongue is one of the most important muscles for breathing, feeding, swallowing, and sleep ...
02/18/2026

👅 Signs of Tongue Weakness

The tongue is one of the most important muscles for breathing, feeding, swallowing, and sleep — but when it’s weak or lacks endurance, the body starts to compensate.

And those compensations can show up in ways you might not immediately connect to the tongue.

Here are some common signs we look for:

⚠️ Mouth breathing
⚠️ Low tongue posture (resting on the floor of the mouth)
⚠️ Messy or inefficient chewing
⚠️ Swallowing with lip or chin tension
⚠️ Food pocketing
⚠️ Speech sound difficulties
⚠️ Fatigue while eating or feeding
⚠️ Poor sleep or snoring

For little ones, this might look like long feeds, clicking while nursing, or trouble coordinating sucking and swallowing.

For older kids and adults, it may show up as tension, clenching, or airway and sleep concerns.

The good news?
Just like any muscle, the tongue can be strengthened and retrained with targeted myofunctional coaching.

Stronger tongue → better breathing → better function → better rest. 💛

If you’ve noticed any of these signs, it may be worth taking a closer look at oral function.

⭐️ Client results speak louder than anything we could say. We’re honored to support families on their journey and gratef...
02/11/2026

⭐️ Client results speak louder than anything we could say. We’re honored to support families on their journey and grateful for the trust they place in us. Here’s a recent review we’re proud to share:

“Couldn’t recommend BreatheWell enough! My son saw Chelsea when he was just 28 months old. He had developed a cross bite after his teeth erupted in an unusual pattern between 12-18 months of age. Chelsea’s step wise approach and guidance helped us resolve his functional shift and cross bite after he turned 3 (36 months). His smile looks so much better! I am seeing the center of his upper and lower teeth get closer as he grows!” - Alexander

👅✨ Why Tongue Mobility Matters ✨👅The tongue is one of the most important (and most overlooked) muscles in the body.For p...
02/05/2026

👅✨ Why Tongue Mobility Matters ✨👅

The tongue is one of the most important (and most overlooked) muscles in the body.

For proper function, it’s not just about strength — it’s about mobility.

Your tongue should be able to lift, extend, spread, and rest comfortably on the palate. When movement is restricted or compensations develop, it can impact so much more than you’d think…

🚼 feeding & breastfeeding
🗣 speech clarity
👃 nasal breathing
🥤 swallowing patterns
😴 sleep quality
😁 jaw & facial development

When the tongue can’t move well, the body adapts — often with mouth breathing, low tongue posture, or muscle tension.

In myofunctional coaching, we focus on improving range of motion, coordination, and proper resting posture so the tongue can do its job efficiently and naturally.

Because better mobility = better function. Always.

If you or your little one struggle with feeding, breathing, or oral habits, it might be time to look at tongue function more closely. 💛

👅✨ Tongue Exercises That Strengthen Function ✨👅The tongue is more than just for talking and eating — it plays a HUGE rol...
02/04/2026

👅✨ Tongue Exercises That Strengthen Function ✨👅

The tongue is more than just for talking and eating — it plays a HUGE role in breathing, swallowing, feeding, sleep, and overall oral development.

When the tongue is weak or lacks coordination, we may see:
• mouth breathing
• messy or inefficient swallowing
• feeding challenges
• speech concerns
• low tongue posture
• poor sleep quality

Just like any muscle in the body, the tongue needs strength, endurance, and proper movement patterns.

Targeted myofunctional exercises help:
💪 build strength
📍 improve tongue-to-palate posture
👃 support nasal breathing
🍼 improve feeding skills
😴 promote better rest

It’s not about random “tongue tricks” — it’s about intentional, functional movements that retrain the muscles for everyday life.

Small exercises → big functional changes.

If you’ve noticed challenges with breathing, feeding, or oral habits, myofunctional therapy can help address the root cause. 💛

The Role of the Diaphragm in Healthy BreathingThe diaphragm plays a key role in healthy breathing and proper oral functi...
01/26/2026

The Role of the Diaphragm in Healthy Breathing

The diaphragm plays a key role in healthy breathing and proper oral function. As the primary breathing muscle, it works closely with the tongue, jaw, and airway to support efficient breathing patterns.

When the diaphragm moves well, it encourages nasal breathing, proper tongue posture, and balanced oral muscles.

When it doesn’t, we often see mouth breathing, poor posture, and compensations in the jaw and tongue.

In myofunctional therapy, supporting diaphragmatic breathing is foundational to long-term airway and oral health.

❄️✨ Winter Storm Giveaway ✨❄️All this snow and ice has us feeling the winter blues… so we decided it’s the perfect time ...
01/25/2026

❄️✨ Winter Storm Giveaway ✨❄️

All this snow and ice has us feeling the winter blues… so we decided it’s the perfect time to brighten things up for our community 💛

We’re giving away a LumeBox Red Light Therapy device to help you stay warm, energized, and supported through these cold winter days. Think cozy healing, faster recovery, and a little extra glow when the sun feels like it’s hiding.

Because taking care of yourself shouldn’t stop when the weather gets rough 🌨️

🗓 Giveaway runs for 3 weeks
🎉 Winner announced: Feb 15th

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow us
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a friend who could use some winter wellness (each tag = an entry!)
4️⃣ Share to your stories for a bonus entry

Let’s turn this icy season into something bright ✨

✨ Function Junction Event✨
Where oral function and nervous system support come together to support feeding, growth, and ...
01/15/2026

✨ Function Junction Event✨

Where oral function and nervous system support come together to support feeding, growth, and regulation.
Join us for a hands-on, family-focused mini workshop created especially for breastfeeding families who want a deeper understanding of how oral function, breathing, posture, and the nervous system impact feeding. Whether you’re navigating latch challenges, tension, reflux, fatigue, or feeding that just feels hard, this experience is designed to connect the dots.

📅 January 23
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍TruRoots (1020 Meb Ct Suite 100, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Limited to 5–6 families
💲 $100 per family ($25 deposit required)

📨 RSVP to admin@thebreathewellgroup.com

Event Flow

🕒 5 minutes — Intro + education with Dr. Evan (Chiropractor)
🕒 5 minutes — Intro + education with Rachel (Oral Motor Specialist & Lactation Consultant)
🕒 20 minutes per family — (10 minutes with each provider)
👥 Families chat and mingle while not being treated
🕒 5–10 minutes — Thank you, Q&A, “what’s next,” and goodbyes

This interactive, small-group experience offers practical, baby-centered strategies to support efficient feeding, oral motor development, and nervous system regulation — all in a calm, supportive environment. Families will leave with a better understanding of their baby’s body, feeding patterns, and next steps for support.

Reserve your spot — space is extremely limited!

Today we honor our dear friend and colleague. She touched and changed the lives of so many and she will forever be misse...
01/11/2026

Today we honor our dear friend and colleague.

She touched and changed the lives of so many and she will forever be missed.

We are thankful that she was so strong in her faith, even near the end. Now you are in the arms of our Heavenly Father.

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1020 Meb Court Suite 100
Mount Juliet, TN
37122

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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