Frequently Asked Questions
What myofunctional services do you offer?
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Comprehensive programs for all ages
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Parent coaching for younger ages
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Before and after care for tethered oral tissue (tongue-tie, lip or cheek-tie)
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Sucking Habit elimination (thumb, finger, pacifier, etc.)
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Orthognathic surgery support
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Sleep breathing disorder support (mouth breathing, snoring, UARS sleep apnea )
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TMJ dysfunction support
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Support with altered function due to aging or trauma
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Special needs programs
How often do I have appointments?
As each person and family is unique in their needs, programs are personalized to reflect this. In a typical 12-15 session foundational program, we will meet every 1- 2 weeks for the first few sessions. Programs typically run for 1 year with frequency of appointments decreasing as new patterns become habit. Additional sessions and the total length of personalized therapy depends on your needs, ability, and motivation.
With younger children, in-person visits are typically less frequent, as parent coaching and a play-based approach are the main focus. We see much success when younger children work alongside an older sibling or parent who is going through the full program.
Do you have online appointments?
Yes! We do offer regular sessions and parent consultations for young ones via Zoom.
Do you accept insurance?
Clover Valley Wellness is a fee-for-service practice. We provide you with a super bill and supportive documents to submit to your medical insurance company for reimbursement.
We do accept payment through HSA health savings accounts.
How much does therapy cost?
We offer individual sessions or packages depending on your needs. Please contact our office for our fee schedule.
Resources
Below are some of my favorite websites and YouTube channels for educating yourself:
Self Help to Relieve Head, Neck, & Jaw Pain learn self massage, stretching, habits to adjust to help you manage your pain. 80$ online course
Buteyko Clinic Breathing education
Dr Steven Park, ENT on all things sleep and breathing related
The Breathe Institute Functional frenuloplasty and related topics
Sarah Hornsby's YouTube channel all about myofunctional health
Studies on myofunctional therapy and sleep disorders
Studies on myofunctional therapy in relation to orthodontics
Epidemic Answers resources to learn more about the epidemics of autism, ADHD, allergies, asthma, autoimmune and other chronic children's illnesses.
Foundation for Airway Health sign up to be an airway advocate or learn more about resources to support airway health