About our founder

Yulli Tamayo-Myerson

Clinical Director

EXPERIENCE-LED LEADERSHIP
PATIENT-CENTRED CARE
A COMMITMENT TO AIRWAY HEALTH

A Vision Built on Experience

At Myofunctional Therapy UK our foundation is built on a simple belief: oral and airway health are essential to lifelong wellness. This philosophy is driven by the experience and dedication of our founder, Yulli Tamayo-Myerson, whose multidisciplinary background has shaped our unique approach to orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Global Training
Integrated Care

Yulli’s professional journey spans over 30 years across Colombia, UK, USA and Estonia, bringing together:

Clinical Massage Therapy with Osteopathic techniques.
Dental Hygiene & Therapy (King’s College London)
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Buteyko Breathing Re-Education
CranioSacral Therapy for the head and neck
TMJ & Sleep Therapy
Functional Acupuncture
Reflex & Neuromuscular Repatterning
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Educator in Orofacial Myology for The British Institute of Orofacial Myology and Imperial College London.

Her training enables our clinic to deliver evidence-based, whole-body care that supports breathing, posture, speech and facial development.

We are committed to continually developing innovative approaches that enhance patient care. Our team incorporates unique tools and methodologies created by our founder, including:

The YTM Tool® – A patented orofacial wellbeing device designed to support oral muscle awareness, tongue mobility and functional exercise programmes as part of personalised Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.

Glossopostural Integration® – A trademarked clinical approach that considers the relationship between tongue posture, oral function and whole-body postural balance as part of a comprehensive assessment and individualised care plan.

Pioneering Tools & Protocols for Better Results

Collaboration for Whole-Body Wellness

We work closely with a wide network of healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care, including:

Dentists & Orthodontists
ENTs & Sleep Physicians
Lactation Consultants & Speech Therapists
Osteopaths, Physiotherapists & Bodyworkers
Functional Medicine & Nutrition Experts

Raising Awareness Shaping the Future

Through her role as volunteer President of the British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT), Yulli is actively involved in educating professionals and the public about the links between orofacial dysfunction, breathing and sleep.

Her advocacy supports early detection, interdisciplinary collaboration and better outcomes for patients of all ages.

British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT)
British Association of Sleep Surgeons (BASS)
British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT)
Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS)
International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
British Dental Acupuncture Society
ThinkTree

Disclaimer: Our founder is not a licensed medical doctor, dentist, or osteopath. All services are provided within the scope of her training and professional qualifications.