ABOUT
Kathleen has nearly twenty+ years of clinical experience in the field of dentistry and advanced training in myofunctional therapy and sleep & recovery sciences. Kathleen holds a Master's Degree in Education, and has completed extensive post-graduate coursework in dental, facial and airway development and function as well as sleep science, neuromuscular repatterning and the Buteyko method of functional breathing.
Kathleen's airway health journey began with the recognition of her own orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), and their relationship to her symptoms of TMJ pain, headaches, and poor-quality sleep. She was led to pursue adult expansive orthodontics and myofunctional therapy, which completely revolutionized not only her health, but her entire life.
With a desire to share the transformative benefits of myofunctional therapy with others, Kathleen dove headfirst into coursework with the Breathe Institute, AAPMD, AOMT, Aviara Institute, and MyoMentor.
Kathleen received her myofunctional certification from the prestigious Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) where she maintains an active role in their ongoing continuing education community. She continually immerses herself in the most up-to-date literature in the field of airway health, pediatric growth and development, sleep science, and nutrition.
Kathleen is a member of the American Academy of Physiologic Medicine and Dentistry (AAPMD) that takes a leadership role in interdisciplinary collaboration and education for optimal airway growth and function.
With her background in Educational Theory & Practice, Kathleen is able to transmute her knowledge into the creation of programs unique to her patients' specific needs and learning styles.
Kathleen is a mother, an educator, and an airway advocate.
She brings immense passion and a creative ability to ignite motivation and connect deeply with her patients as she supports their journey toward powerful and sustainable improvements in whole-body health.
