She is passionate about what she does, has significant knowledge and experience, and a track record of success. It was always a pleasure — and she even does Zoom sessions to fit the busy parent's schedule.
— Jon G.
Myofunctional Therapy · Orange County
Nobody connected the dots. We do.
Whether it's you or someone you love — if sleep, breathing, or jaw pain have been persistent and unresolved, there may be a root cause nobody has looked for yet. Myofunctional therapy finds it.
Free. No commitment. No pressure.
Joanne Nguyen, RDHCertified myofunctional therapist
Joanne Nguyen, RDHCertified myofunctional therapist
Both my daughter and I went through therapy with Joanne. My morning headaches, neck tension, and shoulder pain have all significantly improved. I've even noticed a change in my posture.
Sound familiar?
These aren't separate problems. They share a root.
For you
The adult picture
- Waking up tired no matter how much you sleep
- Jaw tension, TMJ, or chronic headaches
- Neck and shoulder pain that won't resolve
- Snoring or breathing through your mouth
- Fatigue that never fully lifts
For your child
The child's picture
- Restless sleep, snoring, or sleeping with mouth open
- Tired and unfocused at school
- Orthodontic relapse or teeth shifting back
- Dentist flagging bite, tongue, or jaw concerns
- Mouth breathing during the day
If any of this sounds like your life — or your child's — you're not imagining it. And you're not out of options.
The reason this practice exists
I didn't plan on becoming a myofunctional therapist.
I planned on being a dental hygienist — and I was, for over fifteen years. But when my son started struggling with sleep, behavior, and focus, I did what any parent does. I went searching.
What I found changed everything.
His challenges weren't behavioral. They weren't a phase. They were rooted in something nobody had looked at — how he was breathing, and what that was doing to everything else. Myofunctional therapy gave him his sleep back. It gave our family our peace back.
That's why I do this work. Not just as a clinician with fifteen years of experience, but as a mom who has sat exactly where you're sitting — exhausted, frustrated, and quietly wondering if something is being missed.
It was. And now we find it.
no obligation — just a conversation
Joanne Nguyen, RDH · 15+ years in clinical care · Certified Myofunctional Therapist
Why it keeps coming back
Most of these symptoms share one thread.
The muscles of the tongue, lips, and face control more than you might expect. When they're not working together — when tongue posture is off, when breathing happens through the mouth instead of the nose — the effects ripple outward.
Sleep quality drops. Jaws tense. Development in children can be affected. And because each specialist sees their piece of the picture, the pattern behind it all stays hidden.
You may have been treated for the symptom. But if the underlying muscle function was never addressed, the symptom returns — or never fully resolves.
The solution
Simple exercises.
Lasting change.
Myofunctional therapy retrains the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face through targeted, progressive exercises. No surgery. No medication. Just function — restored.
Each session builds on the last. Between appointments, the exercises take minutes a day. Over time, the patterns that have been driving your symptoms begin to shift — and the change holds, because we addressed the root.
It works for adults. It works for children. And it works for families who need both.
- No surgery or medication
- Tailored to your age, goals, and schedule
- Telehealth sessions available for busy families
What to expect
Here's what happens when you reach out.
- 1
Free Consultation
A relaxed conversation — no pressure, no commitment.
- 2
Comprehensive Evaluation
A full-picture assessment — breathing, sleep, tongue posture, jaw function. Not just the symptom.
- 3
Personalized Plan
A plan built around you — your goals, your schedule, your pace.
- 4
Therapy
Simple exercises at home between sessions. You’ll always know what you’re doing and why.
- 5
Lasting Change
Better sleep. Easier breathing. Less tension. Change that holds.
From people who've been where you are
Real people. Real change.
Being my son's dental hygienist, Joanne was crucial in discovering issues affecting his overall oral health — which were also affecting his sleep and his daily life. His attention at school improved. I highly recommend her.
— Mary R., mother of a pediatric patient
5.0 on Google Reviews
Let's discover what's really going on.
For you. For your child. For your family.
No commitment. No pressure. Just a conversation.