The Airway Edit with Brittny Murphy

In today's episode, Brittny talks with Michelle Emanuel, OTR/L, NBCR. With 24 years experience as a pediatric OT, Michelle has infused principles of myofunctional science into her latest creation, BabyMyo, focusing on bringing health, wellness, and remediation of cranial nerve dysfunction/oral dysfunction and tethered oral tissues to precrawling infants. Brittny and Michelle discuss the integration of primitive reflexes and what happens when these reflexes are not fully integrated. This is a great episode for other myofunctional therapists who are beginning their education on the importance of primitive reflex integration and parents as well!

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In today's episode, Brittny has a blast chatting with the wonderful Dr. Jasmine Elmore. Dr. Jasmine is a board-certified pediatric dentist, a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology, and is one of a few people in the world to have a Professional Degree in the Science of Breathing Behavior.  Her personal pain journey led her to airway dentistry.  She has been fortunate to be trained by many of the legends in the field.  Her “airway fairy godfather” is Dr. Barry Raphael who personally trained her in his office after she completed the Airway Mini-Residency.  She’s the first dual-mini resident proctored by both Dr. Soroush Zaghi and Dr. Chelsea Pinto at the Breathe Institute.  Dr. Jasmine has taken courses with Ron Hruska to learn more about Postural Restoration and is an active patient in the therapy.  Combining her studies with pediatric dentistry, airway health, restricted oral tissues and behavioral breathing has helped her holistically heal both children and adults alike. 

In today's episode, Brittny is delighted to chat with one of the absolute BESTs in the field, Barbara Greene. Barbara is a true trail blazer and brings so much knowledge to the field of myofunctional therapy. Tune in for a fun and informative episode, learning some of Barbara's top exercises. Thank you Barbara and Happy 50th Anniversary!

In today's episode, Brittny is excited to chat with Dr. Barry Raphael, owner of the Raphael Center for Integrative Orthodontics. Dr. Barry Raphael, an orthodontist in private practice for 33 years, changed the character of his practice to address airway and myofunctional (muscle habit) issues about 8 years ago. He wants his transition to serve as a model for how the priorities of the profession can and should change. He has brought many of the airway-focused techniques into his practice, including: Myobrace, ALF, Biobloc Orthotropics, Myofunctional Therapy, Breathing Re-Patterning, Non-Retractive Orthodontics and more. Dr. Raphael is a wealth of knowledge!

In today's episode Brittny chats with Dr. Rebecca Bockow, DDS, MS. This has been a guest Brittny has really been looking forward to interviewing. Dr. Bockow shares her journey with the audience about becoming a dual certified orthodontist and periodontist. Dr. Bockow dives into how the tongue influences skeletal growth and development. Dr. Bockow discusses appropriate ages and methods for expansion, and the importance of collaboration with a myofunctional therapist.

In today's episode, Brittny has a great time chatting with Samantha Weaver, director of the AOMT and founding board member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. Samantha discusses her atypical journey with beginning to learn about myofunctional therapy prior to attending speech pathology school. Samantha and Brittny discuss how breathing re-education should be at the forefront of every myofunctional therapy program. Samantha reveals some VERY exciting news at the end of the episode!

In today’s episode, Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with Dr.  Meghna Dassani, author of “Airway is Life”.  Dr. Dassani gives you the tools and information you need to spot sleep-disordered breathing and other issues in your own home.  Dr. Dassani and Brittny dive into the negative implications of poor sleep and the domino effect it has on the rest of our body. Dr. Dassani even shares a very personal story that got her into the field of dental sleep medicine. 

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In today's episode, Brittny has a great time chatting with Cheryl Shafer, a registered dental hygienist, certified orofacial myologist, and friend. Cheryl shares some of her biggests wins and even some of her losses. Cheryl is a wealth of knowledge, her journey began with treating herself and her son. She discusses the importance of collaborative care and even gives us insight on how she and her team work together to get the job done!

In today's episode, Brittny speaks with her favorites at Airway Health Solutions on the importance of incorporating myofunctional therapy into all orthopedic and expansive techniques. This episode was recorded on Airway Health Solutions conversational segment. Visit their Facebook page for more conversations!

In today's episode, Brittny has the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Steve Carstensen- a very influential leader in the field of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Carstensen discusses his passion for educating on and stressing the importance of proper development of the craniofacial respiratory complex, a term coined by Dr. Kevin Boyd. Dr. Casrtensen co-authored a brochure by the ADA titled "Children's Airway".