Services Provided
Orofacial Rest Posture Therapy
The primary goal of therapy is to establish a normal freeway space (the space between lower and upper teeth when at rest), helping patients use the muscles of their face and mouth to breathe, chew, swallow and talk in a functionally sound way.
The primary goal of therapy is to establish a normal freeway space (the space between lower and upper teeth when at rest), helping patients use the muscles of their face and mouth to breathe, chew, swallow and talk in a functionally sound way.
Habit Reversal Therapy
At the root of many Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) is a habit. Habits that serve no function or, in some cases, cause harm, need to be addressed early on to control the onset of physical symptoms. Addressing behavioral obstacles first ensures successful growth and progress. Habit Reversal Therapy usually takes 2-4 months, and can differ in certain cases.
At the root of many Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) is a habit. Habits that serve no function or, in some cases, cause harm, need to be addressed early on to control the onset of physical symptoms. Addressing behavioral obstacles first ensures successful growth and progress. Habit Reversal Therapy usually takes 2-4 months, and can differ in certain cases.
Getting Started
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Telephone Intake
Before setting an appointment for in-person evaluation, I will check whether treatment is appropriate. This is also a good time to talk through some of the basics. Feel free to call even if you aren't sure about making an appointment! Leave your name and phone number here if you'd like me to call you:
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I enjoy getting to know each client before starting rest posture therapy. A little time goes a long way to do the best treatment, and that's good for everyone.
-Diane Romary, Owner |
My Approach To Treatment
In-Person Evaluation
When we first meet, I will evaluate again whether treatment is appropriate, take measurements, and perform non-invasive tests to understand how to approach treatment. This appointment usually lasts about an hour.
When we first meet, I will evaluate again whether treatment is appropriate, take measurements, and perform non-invasive tests to understand how to approach treatment. This appointment usually lasts about an hour.
1-Week Follow up
If treatment is deemed appropriate, we'll schedule an in-depth consultation. During this two hour period, we'll take photos and try out some basic exercises. You'll go home with a plan for the next week.
If treatment is deemed appropriate, we'll schedule an in-depth consultation. During this two hour period, we'll take photos and try out some basic exercises. You'll go home with a plan for the next week.
Remaining Program Weeks
For the remainder of the program, therapy meetings occur once a week for 2-4 months, then every other week for 2-4 months and then once a month until full recovery (approximately 12 months total).
For the remainder of the program, therapy meetings occur once a week for 2-4 months, then every other week for 2-4 months and then once a month until full recovery (approximately 12 months total).
