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Digital Myofunctional Therapy to help patients improve their bite, breathing, and facial posture.

03/10/2026

I wasn’t inflexible.
I was bracing.

Healing my nervous system changed more than my stress levels.
It changed my body.

And yes… I can cartwheel now 🤍

Save this if you’re learning to soften instead of just push.

03/07/2026

Working from home with kids be like…

“Mommy come see.”
“Mommy look at THIS.”
“Mommy watch me!”

Meanwhile I’m over here trying to answer emails like a professional.

And yes, sometimes I feel guilty I’m not sitting with them the whole time.

But then I remember.
They could be in school all day.
Instead they get to build, create, and be kids right next to me while I work.

And I get to take them to appointments when they need me.
I get to be there for the little things.

Don’t get me wrong.
Sometimes I go a little crazy.

But if it’s an hour of chaos so I can spend the rest of the day with them, I’ll take it.

Boss mom life isn’t perfect.
But it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.

And then 11pm hits…
and the guilt flips.

Should I be working instead of scrolling?
Probably.

But sometimes moms need a little me time too.

Also shoutout to my friend for these awesome playdough kits keeping them busy while I try to work.

If you work from home with kids… you get it.

Tell me I’m not the only one ⬇️

03/04/2026

Therapy doesn’t have to mean sitting still.

Adding tools like Play-Doh and fidgets can actually make myofunctional therapy more engaging and effective. It’s okay if little hands are moving while the rest of the body is learning, too. Movement can help kids stay regulated, focused, and ready to practice new skills.

My friend Jackie, an occupational therapist and the heart behind OT Play Lab, has created the sweetest Play-Doh kits that support sensory play and development. I love seeing how creative tools like these can touch so many lives.

For our Lucky Lunch playdate this First Friday in March, I’ll be raffling off not one, but TWO of Jackie’s Play-Doh kits. If you can’t make this one, no worries — there will be more gatherings and I’ll keep you posted.

In the meantime, you can find these kits on Amazon or directly through Jackie at .

02/28/2026

I failed the sit-and-reach test growing up.

Couldn’t do a cartwheel.

But I ran the fastest mile.
Did the most sit-ups.
Played soccer from age 4 through college.
Three years out of state before hygiene school.

I could perform.
I could push.
I could grind.

I just couldn’t soften.

Impact sports built me.

Then motherhood changed everything.

I lost both family and friends during the season you’re “supposed” to have your village the most.
That kind of loss tightens you.

Loosing best friends is different than relationships. But it helped build me into who I am today and brought me to golden friendships that bless me.

My body wasn’t just tight.
It was bracing.

I got a lot of pushback and experienced (still do) non supportive people, but that’s okay

Thankfully, I was able to build a business that let me move my schedule around my kids’ appointments. Not everyone gets that flexibility.. That reality is part of why I created my course. An intro. A bridge. A place to start when you don’t have the time, money, or village you thought you would.

This week use code KELSEY34 for 34% off!! 🎉

Oh.. & Now?

I can cartwheel.

Not because I stretched more.
But because I worked on my stress.
My nervous system.
My regulation.
My eye posture.
My reflexes.

Flexibility isn’t just physical.
It’s what happens when your body finally feels safe.

I’m still healing.
Still growing.
Still learning to soften instead of just push.

If you were the high-achieving, always-carrying, people-pleasing kid…

This might be your sign that you’re allowed to soften too 🤍

Save this if you’re learning how to feel safe in your body again.

02/27/2026

It’s not about the bag.
It’s not about the flowers.

It’s about knowing your value as a hygienist and refusing to shrink it to fit someone else’s expectations.

The hygiene shortage is real.
But it’s not because hygienists don’t care or don’t want to work.

We are doing what we can within a system that often undervalues preventive care.

Insurance reimbursement hasn’t kept up.
Production demands have increased.
And now offices are feeling the pressure.

This isn’t a hygienist problem.
It’s a system problem.

When you know your worth, you stop apologizing for it.
And you choose environments that respect your skill, your time, and your expertise.

The right office doesn’t “spoil” you.
They value you.

And I accept nothing less.

02/26/2026

Mouth breathing and jaw pain are the real scandal.

The biggest news?
You are not broken.
Your body is compensating.
And functional therapy can help restore balance, breathing, and jaw function from the root.

No rumors. No quick fixes. Just real support for your nervous system, posture, and oral function.

XOXO,
Your friendly neighborhood Myofunctional therapist 👅
Learn more at nvmyo.com

02/25/2026

I’m officially introducing guided cohorts starting in April.

Enrollment will open only a few times a year.
Spots will be capped.
Support will be deeper.

Inside the cohort you’ll receive:

• 14 structured modules
• 7 rotating exercises
• One always focused on breathing
• 2 private one-on-one sessions
• Feedback inside the app
• Private community with your cohort

This is for:

Parents supporting their family.
Adults working on their own function.
Dental hygienists wanting deeper understanding.
Providers wanting real implementation tools.
Coaches who care about breathing and posture.

Because function affects everything.

The 7-day free trial is available through March only.

You’re not behind.
You just haven’t had the right support yet.

Message me “cohort” to learn more.

02/13/2026

Real love isn’t just flowers and candy.

It’s paying attention to the small signs.

It’s noticing the open-mouth posture.
The snoring.
The restless sleep.
The dark circles.
The tension in their little shoulders.

It’s asking, “Why is this happening?” instead of “How do we quiet it?”

Valentine’s Day is about love.
And the most loving thing we can do as parents is help our kids breathe well, sleep well, and feel safe in their bodies.

Nasal breathing.
Tongue resting on the palate.
Balanced posture.
A calm nervous system.

That’s functional love.

If you’ve been noticing signs and wondering if they matter, this is your nudge. They do.

Comment LOVE and I’ll send you the first place I tell parents to start.

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