Source Myo Therapy

Early intervention is key!

Did you know that by age 5, a child’s facial structure is already 85% of its adult size?

This isn’t just an interesting fact — it’s a wake-up call. Craniofacial growth is happening rapidly in the early years, and if it’s going in the wrong direction, waiting to address it can mean missing the window for optimal development.

Many kids show signs of dysfunctional growth patterns early on — mouth breathing, poor sleep, snoring, dark under eyes, crowded teeth — but these red flags are too often dismissed as “normal.”

The truth is: they’re not normal — they’re common. And left unaddressed, they can affect airway health, sleep quality, behavior, and even cognitive development.

That’s why tools like the Fairest-6 — a simple screening tool to catch these signs early, when intervention is most effective and least invasive.

If you’re noticing these signs, don’t wait to ask questions. Depending on the child’s age and symptoms, support may come from:
• An airway-focused pediatric dentist
• A ENT
• A myofunctional therapist
• Or a speech-language pathologist (SLP) trained in oral motor skills and feeding

Early, collaborative care can make all the difference.

Learn more at www.thebreatheinstitute.com



Albert, A. M., Ricanek, K., Patterson, E., & Cuervo, L. J. (2019). Craniofacial changes in children—Birth to late adolescence. ARC Journal of Forensic Science, 4(1), 1–19. https://doi.org/10.20431/2456-0049.0401001

📝 The Floor of Mouth Hold Maneuver – Why It’s a Game Changer for Mid-Tongue Restrictions Many providers only assess tongue tip mobility when checking for tongue-tie. But posterior (mid-tongue) restrictions can be easily missed without proper evaluation. 👅 That’s where the Floor of Mouth Hold Maneuver comes in. By stabilizing the floor of mouth and observing how the middle of the tongue lifts, we can identify: ✔️ Hidden restrictions behind the blade ✔️ Visible dimpling, cupping, or depression ✔️ Lingual frenum tension limiting true mobility 💡 Why does this matter? Because these restrictions can impact: – Speech & articulation – Feeding & swallowing – Oral posture – Myofunctional therapy outcomes – Sleep & airway health ✨ Key takeaway: Don’t just check tongue tip elevation or protrusion. Assess the mid-tongue with the Floor of Mouth Hold Maneuver to ensure a thorough evaluation. Have you seen this in your patients or yourself? Share your experiences below 👇 ⸻ 🗣️ I’m Dr. Soroush Zaghi—your go-to expert for sleep, breathing, and airway health. Practical. Functional. Rooted in research—and delivered straight from the front lines of airway health. #MidTongueRestriction #PosteriorTongueTie #TongueTieAssessment #FOMHold #TongueMobility #FunctionalFrenuloplasty #MyofunctionalTherapy #AirwayHealth #SpeechTherapy #ENT #BreatheBetterLiveBetter

Thank you, Angela at Central Virginia OMT for sending me this book! I look forward to reading it.

✨ Welcome to Source Myo Therapy! ✨

Hi, I’m Carly, and I’m passionate about helping you breathe, sleep, and feel better through Myofunctional Therapy and bodywork techniques like TMJ Massage and CranioSacral Therapy.

At Source Myo Therapy, I specialize in helping clients by:
✔️ Promoting habitual nasal breathing for better sleep and airway health
✔️ Supporting optimal jaw and facial muscle function as well as help prevent orthodontic relapse through a self-movement based program teaching proper oral rest posture
✔️ Guiding through a team-based approach with complimentary medical and dental professionals to optimize outcomes
✔️ Providing hands-on techniques to ease TMJ tension, support the body while in orthodontic expansion and promote overall wellness

If you struggle with mouth breathing, jaw pain, sleep challenges, or tongue-tie concerns, you’re in the right place! Follow along for tips, insights, and solutions to improve your breathing, sleep, and well-being.

💬 Have questions? Curious if Myofunctional Therapy, TMJ Massage or CranioSacral Therapy is right for you? Send me a message or text—I’d love to chat!

📍 Serving Greater Cincinnati | 🖥️ In-Person and Virtual sessions available

🔹 Like & Follow to stay updated on all things airway health!