Myofunctional Therapy for Healthier Habits

Carrie has been fabulous to work with, especially around challenging schedules. We so appreciate her care and concern for our daughter. Our daughter has blossomed in her confidence as she has gained more functional movement of her tongue and speech. Thanks so much Carrie!

Walking into myotherapy I didn't have many expectations besides prepping the mouth for a tongue and lip tie release for my 6 and 8 year old sons. I was blown away that within two months of regular mouth exercises my sons were sleeping through the night and were able to finally get into a deep sleep. We had maybe had two nights up until this point where they had both slept through the night. My 6 year old was able to fully stop using night diapers and my 8 year old has stopped having accidents at night, which were quite frequent. Yes, it is a very big investment in both time and money but the things we have gained you cannot put a cost to. Carrie is so patient and accommodating, cheering your family on the whole way. I could not imagine walking through this process with anyone else. Thank you Central Washington Myofunctional Therapy for improving our quality of life in unthinkable ways.

I want to sincerely thank you for all the support and guidance you've provided to my two boys over the last year. When we first started, my family knew very little about myofunctional therapy or tongue tie surgery, but thanks to your expertise, we now feel confident and well-informed throughout the entire process. Your in-depth knowledge of the subject, coupled with your personal experience, gave us a unique perspective that was invaluable. Not only did you provide exceptional therapy for my boys, but you also helped us navigate the overwhelming task of finding the right doctors for the surgery. Your willingness to assist every step of the way made all the difference. I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for myofunctional therapy or needing guidance on tongue tie surgery. We're so grateful for everything you've done to improve our family's health and understanding.

Working with Carrie this past year has been amazing! She was so sweet, fun and excited to see my results along with me. Carrie was amazing at always tailoring my Myo experience to be personalized for my needs as well as realistic to my everyday life. I still catch myself performing my passive exercises when going about my day... months later! Overall, I can't recommend CWMFT enough!

Hi Carrie! I sure have learned a lot the last 6 months. Thank you so much for your help and graciousness. Your professionalism speaks volumes about the level of care you have provided. I've already given your name as a recommendation to other friends who have kiddos with similar issues. Thank you!

Myofunctional therapy has been crucial in improving my kids' airway development. It helped eliminate snoring and supported proper healing after my son's tongue tie release, while enabling my daughter to avoid the procedure entirely. I highly recommend this therapy for any parent who notices mouth breathing or snoring in their kiddo and any parent considering orthodontics for their kids. I now understand what an important role proper tongue posture has in facial development, teeth development and jaw development. Myofunctional therapy can be an important piece of the puzzle as it pertains to your kids overall and long-term health.

Working with Carrie has helped me reinforce that my second time through braces will not have been in vain. By relearning how to chew, swallow, and even just be at rest, I am much more confident that my tongue musculature and actions are putting pressure in all the correct places and not pushing things out of alignment. Plus, I am breathing better, and I am snoring less! Myofunctional therapy is definitely worth looking into.

My daughter was struggling to sleep through the night, she would snore and have puddles of drool on her pillow, and she was always the messiest eater. She'd always wake up tired and sometimes cranky. She also had a jaw sprain, which caused pain and weakness. This then rolled into her academics and athletics as she was struggling to focus on anything for even a reasonable amount of time, causing frustration for all involved. I began to research airway breathing at night and stumbled across the Myofunctional Therapy approach. I did a quick search and found Carrie was somewhat nearby. From our first visit to our last, we felt encouraged, affirmed, and most importantly saw the results we so desperately desired. Carrie was willing to do mostly Zoom appointments and was open to discussing natural options first. My daughter saw her as another aunty figure in her life. Three months into therapy, our daughter had begun sleeping through the night, without snoring and drool! As time continued, we saw drastic improvements in her ability to focus and her droopy jaw. She's now probably the cleanest eater and as we continue to keep some exercises as part of our daily routine, we're hopeful that over time her jaw will be even stronger than it was at the end of therapy. We couldn't recommend Carrie enough. In her own words: "I liked the food bingo chart best. It's worth doing mouth exercises because it helps lots with not snoring and helped get my jaw straighter and some of the exercises were fun, I would do it again."

As both a dentist and a parent, I have a unique perspective on the importance of proper orofacial development—and I can say without hesitation that my son's experience with myofunctional therapy has been nothing short of outstanding, thanks to Carrie's individualized program to meet his specific needs at Central Washington Myofunctional Therapy. She is both a practicing hygienist and myofunctional therapist, with a keen eye for oral and facial anatomy. Before beginning therapy, my son exhibited several common myofunctional issues, including chronic mouth breathing, low tongue posture, sleep disturbances, and early signs of malocclusion. While I had identified these concerns from a clinical standpoint, experiencing them firsthand as a parent added an entirely new level of urgency and insight. I am thankful that located in this small valley, we have the benefit of Carrie's experience, as she provides specialized care you would expect to find in a larger city. We chose to work with Carrie, and the impact has been remarkable. From the very first session, it was clear that she not only possesses expertise in orofacial myofunctional therapy but also has a rare talent for working with children. My son felt comfortable, engaged, and motivated—something I don't take for granted, especially when therapy requires daily at-home exercises and consistency. Over the course of treatment, we've seen significant improvements in his nasal breathing, resting oral posture, and even his sleep quality and energy levels. These functional changes are laying a solid foundation for future orthodontic work and overall health—and they're changes I believe will last a lifetime. As a dental professional, I am deeply impressed by the thorough, evidence-based care my son received. As a parent, I'm incredibly grateful for the patience, encouragement, and skill that went into every session. Practicing the exercises with my son improved my own oral health and sleep quality as well, so I consider it a double win. I would highly recommend myofunctional therapy to both my patients and fellow parents. It's a powerful, proactive tool that can make a significant difference, and our experience with Carrie at Central Washington Myofunctional Therapy has only reinforced my belief in its value.

Carrie was a great teacher to help my daughter learn the lifelong skills necessary to develop and maintain proper nasal and oral anatomy. Each appointment brought new, fun exercises that kept us progressing through the course. Thanks again for working with us!

I began to seek oral therapy options last year when I was having trouble with snoring, and as a result poor sleep quality. I tried mouth devices which helped but disrupted my teeth and bite. Myofunctional therapy was recommended as an option and Carrie was available to help. We spent most of a year working on proper mouth/tongue positioning, proper swallowing, breathing effectively, oral strengthening, as well as discussing the reasoning and ideology of her program. She had a regimen that was very intentional and comprehensive, but was easy to maintain. After a year I have been able to continue what I achieved and am sleeping well. Carrie was easy to work with, knowledgeable, and very helpful.

I appreciate you checking in. I'm doing well. My orthodontist removed my braces last month, and now I'm adjusting to life with a permanent bottom retainer. But despite all the changes, I've managed to keep up the good habits I formed while working with you. I really appreciate your help!

I really enjoyed working with Carrie and the Myofunctional therapy was very helpful. Before I started myofunctional therapy I clenched my teeth really bad when I slept and my tongue would press strongly up into my upper palate. Most mornings I would wake up with my jaw and neck hurting. Once I started Myofunctional therapy I learned exercises and stretches that retrained my tongue proper placement and eased much of the tension I was experiencing. I am so glad my dentist referred me to Carrie and I would highly recommend Myofunctional therapy to others.

I had a great experience with myofunctional therapy with Carrie! The exercises made a noticeable difference in my breathing, chewing, swallowing, and sleep, after my tongue tie release. Carrie was incredibly supportive throughout the process and always available to answer my questions. I would highly recommend her to anyone experiencing similar issues, and I've already recommended her to my dentist after he reached out to ask about my experience!

We are incredibly grateful to have met Carrie. Her knowledge as a Myofunctional Therapist is unmatched. The care, guidance, and expertise provided made such a meaningful difference for our daughter. Her tongue tie was impacting more than we realized, and through this program we saw steady, positive progress in both her function and overall comfort. The exercises were thoughtfully explained, easy to follow, and truly effective. We feel so thankful for the support and highly recommend Carrie Nunnally to any family navigating a similar journey.