Myofunctional Therapy Services | East Bay & Bay Area

Services

Personalized myofunctional therapy for children and adults

Respira Myofunctional Therapy provides individualized care designed around each client’s needs, goals, and daily routine, with virtual sessions available throughout the East Bay and Bay Area.

Myofunctional therapy session with a child

Care built around your needs

Services Offered

  • Complimentary Info Call

    A 30-minute phone call to ask questions, discuss your concerns, and learn how myofunctional therapy may be able to help.

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  • Comprehensive Exam

    An initial evaluation to understand your history and symptoms, assess your function, and make a recommendation on how to address your concerns.

    In-person assessments available at Renu Prosthodontics

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  • Virtual Myofunctional Therapy Program

    Personalized virtual therapy sessions designed to support healthier patterns involving breathing, tongue posture, chewing, swallowing, and oral function.

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  • Children’s Myofunctional Therapy

    Individualized support for children experiencing concerns related to oral habits, breathing patterns, tongue posture, chewing, swallowing, or other myofunctional patterns.

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  • Adult Myofunctional Therapy

    Personalized therapy for adults who may be experiencing concerns related to breathing, tongue posture, swallowing, oral habits, or functional patterns.

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  • Habit Elimination

    Thumb sucking and other oral habits can negatively influence the development of the teeth and jaw. Our positive reinforcement program helps ditch the habit and create new patterns that encourage proper growth and function.

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Pre- and Post-Frenectomy Support

We provide support to prepare before a tongue-tie release (frenectomy), and rehabilitation afterward that helps prevent reattachment and encourages proper function with your new range of motion.

Areas myofunctional therapy may support

A consultation helps clarify whether therapy may be appropriate. These areas are educational examples, not a diagnosis.

  • Mouth breathing
  • Open-mouth resting posture
  • Tongue thrust
  • Tongue posture
  • Chewing patterns
  • Swallowing patterns
  • Oral habits
  • Orthodontic support

What to expect

  1. Start With a Consultation

    We review your concerns and determine whether myofunctional therapy may be appropriate.

  2. Receive a Personalized Plan

    If therapy is a good fit, exercises and guidance are tailored to your needs.

  3. Practice and Progress

    Sessions include guided exercises and recommendations for consistent practice between appointments.

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Convenient virtual sessions

Respira Myofunctional Therapy serves clients throughout the East Bay and greater Bay Area through virtual sessions, helping make ongoing therapy easier to fit into everyday life.

Stephanie smiling over her shoulder while setting up a laptop for a virtual therapy session

Frequently asked questions

How do I know which service I need?

Start with a consultation. We will review your concerns and help determine whether myofunctional therapy may be appropriate.

Are sessions virtual?

Yes, sessions are virtual, and the initial assessment is available in person at Renu Prosthodontics in San Ramon.

How long does therapy take?

Most programs take four to nine months. Length is highly dependent on your needs and the program we create for you.

Ready to take the first step?

Request a consultation to connect with us and learn more about which services may be appropriate for you or your child.