MAC Performance Podcast

12. Burnout to Healthy: Sleep Quality, Quantity, & a Clean Nose with Brittny Sciarra


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Nasal hygiene is the number one thing that can contribute to better sleep…yeah, we didn’t know that was a thing either. We all know that sleep is important and that most of us do not get enough in quantity or perhaps quality to really perform at our best. We all know that a darker room is better and that our phones and other screens are detrimental to our sleep quality. On this episode, we will learn many different techniques in the whirlwind form that will benefit our sleep greatly.
Patreon Link - https://www.patreon.com/macp_podcast
Brittny earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2011. Brittny is a Certified Orofacial Myologist through the IAOM and a Qualified Orofacial Myologist through NeoHealth Services. She is also a Buteyko Breathing Coach.

As an orofacial myologist and healthcare professional, Brittny is always looking for ways to improve or better her patients’ quality of life. She believes OMT is a huge aid in attaining those goals. She takes great pride in maintaining excellent rapport with her patients and patients’ families. It is one of the most rewarding facets of her job. She has experience with patients of all ages. Brittny takes a passionate and optimistic approach in preventing and treating the causes of orofacial myofunctional disorders, getting to the root of the problem, instead of merely treating the symptoms.

Brittny is always looking to expand her knowledge and skills by taking courses and keeping up to date on current literature and best industry practices. She works collaboratively with, and is well respected by dentists, orthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMFS), otolaryngologists (ENTs), speech language pathologists, and other local healthcare professionals.

Brittny co-founded Dental Sleep Toolbox aimed to educate dental providers about sleep dentistry and Myofunctional therapy. Dental Sleep Toolbox currently has two courses running for dental professionals.

Brittny is a Member of the IAOM (International Association of Orofacial Myology , AAPMD (American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry), American Dental Hygienists Association.
Links for Brittny
Website - https://www.ctorofacialmyology.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ctorofacialmyology/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ct_orofacial_myology/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWMytq_tg0Tob4jwg3AkAIQ
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-spy-with-my-myo-eye/
* Episodes 4 & 9 are the ones we mention in this podcast.
Links for Finding an Orofacial Myologist
IAOM - https://www.iaom.com/
AOMT - https://www.myofunctionaltherapists.com/
Links for the Products (Not Sponsored)
Xlear - https://xlear.com/
Somnifix - https://somnifix.com/
Netistick - https://shop.himalayaninstitute.org/products/neti-stik
Link for Dr Mac
https://linktr.ee/macp_clinic
BLOG - https://www.macperformanceclinic.com/post/sleep-the-magic-bullet

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