Myofunctional therapy · Cerritos
Myofunctional therapy in Cerritos, for children and adults.
A child who sleeps with their mouth open. An adult who snores, grinds, or wakes with a stiff neck. Teeth that drifted after the braces came off. They look like separate problems. Often they share a root — and our Cerritos office on South St is where we look for it.
Free. No commitment. No pressure.
The Cerritos office
Heart Myo — Cerritos
10945 South St, Ste 200A
Cerritos, CA 90703
On South St in Cerritos — close for families in Artesia, Norwalk, La Palma, Cypress, and Lakewood.
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The symptoms look different. The root is often the same.
Many families reach us after they’ve already done a lot: orthodontics, an ENT visit, a sleep study, years of “let’s wait and see.” Each of those providers did their part. The connecting piece — how the tongue rests, how you breathe, how you swallow — tends to fall between specialties.
That’s the piece Joanne Nguyen, RDH, focuses on. With 15+ years of clinical care behind her, she looks at breathing, tongue posture, sleep, and jaw function together, and builds a plan of simple exercises that fits your family’s life.
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Children
Mouth breathing, snoring, restless sleep, a tongue tie before or after a release, or trouble focusing that seems tied to tired mornings.
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Adults
Snoring, waking tired, jaw or neck tension, morning headaches — the things you’ve explained away for years.
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After braces
Teeth that drift back, or a tongue that pushes forward when you swallow. We help orthodontic work hold.
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What to expect
One calm step at a time.
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A free consultation
A relaxed conversation — no pressure, no commitment. By phone or video.
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The evaluation
A full-picture assessment — breathing, sleep, tongue posture, jaw function. Not just the symptom. In the Cerritos office or by telehealth.
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A plan built around you
Your goals, your schedule, your pace. In person, by telehealth, or a mix of both.
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Simple exercises at home
Minutes a day between sessions. You’ll always know what you’re doing and why.
Better sleep. Easier breathing. Less tension. Change that holds.
Real people. Real change.
In their words
“She has taught me and my kids so much about tongue positioning, keeping their mouths closed, and breathing through their noses… my kids look forward to all of our meetings with her.”
— Micah D., parent
“Joanne gave us a detailed analysis, a report, and a plan of action, with simple morning and evening exercises… She even does Zoom to fit a busy parent’s schedule.”
— Jon G., parent
Common questions
Before your first visit
Where is the Cerritos office?
10945 South St, Ste 200A, Cerritos, CA 90703.
Which days is Joanne in Cerritos?
Joanne sees clients in Cerritos by appointment on set days each week. Call or text 657-768-6644, or start with a free consultation, and we’ll find a time that works for you.
Can therapy help teeth stay put after braces?
It can help. Braces move the teeth; the tongue and lips push on them all day, every day. When the tongue rests low or pushes forward when you swallow, that pressure can work against orthodontic results. Therapy retrains those habits and works alongside your orthodontist — it doesn’t replace retainers or their care.
What ages do you work with?
Children as young as 3.5, and adults of any age. Often more than one person in a family is affected, and we can work with you together.
Can some sessions be by telehealth?
Yes. Many families mix visits to the Cerritos office with telehealth sessions — whatever fits your schedule.
Let’s find out what’s really going on.
For you, or for your child. Start with a free conversation — then we’ll see you in Cerritos.
No commitment. No pressure. Just a conversation.
Also seeing clients in Tustin and Long Beach, and by telehealth.