Myofunctional Therapy Services for Adults and Children over 2 years old
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Full Orofacial Myofunctional Assessment
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) treatment is for children over 2 years old and adults. The process starts with an initial assessment. This assessment lasts up to 90 minutes, and its split into two halves
During our assessment, we look at orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs), dental health and tethered oral tissues (TOTs). We also screen for airway health issues, sleep disordered breathing (SDB), digestive issues, postural issues and primitive reflex retention.
The Assessment is split into 2 halves:
Part 1. This is a Face-to-Face work-up session with one of our OMT Assistant Therapists in either our Harley Street clinic (central London) or Raynes Park clinic (SW London) to take photos, videos, and measurements in preparation for the assessment (up to 45 minutes).
Part 2. This is a Face-to-Face or Online Assessment (depending on preference) roughly a week after the work-ups are done, to allow time for the information to be prepared, with one of our lead therapists (up to 45 minutes).
The outcome of the assessment will be explained verbally at the consultation. We will also send you a Basic Assessment Report (BAR) roughly 48 hours after the second part of the assessment is completed. This is a written summary of our findings and is included in the consultation fee.
Should the patient wish, a Full Assessment Report can be produced at an additional cost and emailed approximately 3 weeks after the consultation. This report will include all the clinical data findings, and photos, highlighting what was observed at the consultation. The report also has clinical references.
The Assessment is valid for 6 months. If the patient wishes to start therapy more than 6 months after the assessment, a new full consultation will be required including a new work-up.
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) Programs
Our programs are available to patients over the age of 2 years of age who have already completed a Full Orofacial Myofunctional Assessment ⇲ with us.
We have different programs according to our patient's unique needs:
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Regular course of OMT Therapy: This is an 18-session program taking you through our 4 stages of therapy:
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1- Analisis and testing of the orofacial muscle dysfunctions, cranial nerves, and reflexes response.
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2- Releasing of orofacial fascial and muscle tension and restrictions.
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3- Repatterning and Synchronisation of the orofacial complex.
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4- Automation of the new orofacial functions
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OMT & Tongue Tie Release Therapy (Pre & Post Op): This is a 23-session program for those patients requiring TOT's release therapy
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OMT Therapy for TMJD: Specially designed for TMJ popping, clicking, or pain. This is a 23-session program that includes TMJ release and acupressure.
All our programs include progress sessions every 3 months as part of the therapy
*The therapy package does not include the actual TOT's release (we are not surgeons). We can provide the names of TOT's release providers who have worked with us.
Most oral surgeons and TOT's release providers will require a Progress Report. This can be produced from the progress sessions at an additional cost per report. This report is a 9-page pictorial document detailing the progression and it takes around a week to create.
All our sessions are up to 30 minutes long. The appointments are usually conducted over Skype but can be face-to-face depending on the treatment needed, client location and therapist being seen.
Follow-up sessions: Our follow-up sessions are for MFT UK patients only. They are up to 30 minutes and can be purchased as a one-off session or as a package of 6 sessions at 10% off.
Infants and special needs: For infants and Special Needs, please see our Infant and special Needs Oroblend services below.
Payment plan:
We can offer an interest-free payment plan for the 18 or 23-session packages.
The first installment will need to be paid with the cost of the tools before treatment can be scheduled, with the remaining installments paid monthly by direct debit (we will send you a link to set this up).
If the patient requires a TOT's release, the therapist will let the patient or parent know when the patient is ready and well-prepared (both physically and emotionally). This will not be within the first 8 weeks of intensive therapy or before the first progress session has been completed. A Progress Report can be provided for the operating surgeon at an additional cost.
*All referral letters and clinical documents we produce at your request will incur an administration cost. Please speak to our admin team for more details.
Our Orofacial Dental/Medical Acupuncture
This service is available to new and existing patients of Myofunctional Therapy UK.
The sessions (up to 30 mins) can be purchased individually or as a package of 6 sessions (with 10% off).
Orofacial Services for infants and Special Needs
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Infant (0-2 years) and Special Needs OroBlend Assessment
This is an oral motor and tethered oral tissues (TOTs) assessment. This includes tongue, lip, and buccal ties, fascia and muscular restrictions and oral motor functions.
The Assessment is split into 2 halves:
Part 1. This is a Face-to-Face work-up session with one of our Assistant Therapists in either our Harley Street clinic (central London) or Raynes Park clinic (SW London) to take photos, videos and measurements in preparation for the assessment (up to 15 minutes).
Part 2. This is a Face-to-Face or Online Assessment roughly a week after the work-ups are done to allow time for the information to be prepared, with one of our lead therapists (up to 45 minutes).
At the assessment, we will discuss a plan of treatment, the length of the Infant Oroblend therapy, and what will be involved. We may also recommend other external clinicians (e.g. an ENT). During the consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss all the information relating to the assessment.
The outcome of the assessment will be explained verbally at the consultation. We will also send you a Basic Assessment Report (BAR) roughly 48 hrs later. This is a basic written summary of our findings and is included in the consultation fee.
Should the patient wish, a Full Assessment Report can be produced and emailed approximately 3 weeks after the consultation. The Full Assessment Report has an additional cost. This report will include all clinical data findings, photos taken, and highlights of what was observed at the consultation. It also includes clinical references.
Patients do not need to wait for the report to start treatment.
The photos taken at the work-ups are for 6 weeks. If a patient wishes to start therapy more than 6 weeks after new photos have been taken at an additional cost.
The Assessment is valid for 6 months. If the patient wishes to start therapy more than 6 months after, a new assessment will be required.
Our Infant and Special Needs Oroblend program for babies is not called Myofunctional Therapy or based on Myofunctional Therapy principles. This is because it is unlikely that a young infant would be able to follow Myofunctional exercises instructions. Our infant and Special Needs Oroblend program is short and very dependent on the infant's primitive reflexes and developmental stages. It utilises primitive reflexes, cranial nerve integration and sensory systems as a base to engage the child's primal orofacial functions. Our work includes a unique and specially blended sequence of techniques, put together by our team for each individual case. These may include a combination of infant clinical massotherapy, intra oral and extra oral gentle facial release, and Cranio Sacral Therapy (CST) techniques. These are our founder's (Yulli Tamayo-Myerson) very own protocols. She has treated to date many babies using these minimally invasive protocols with very good results. Her team is currently working on publishing her work in the future. Our Myofunctional Therapy UK therapists are the only clinicians trained and mentored by Yulli. Yulli has never run courses or training workshops. This may change in the future.
