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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy,  Buteyko Breathing Re-education and Sleep Coaching

Julia Yarovoy, RDH, AOMT-C, CertBBM, CSSC

Happy Myo is the myofunctional therapy practice of Julia Yarovoy. Our goal is to help you with a variety of orofacial disorders. Snoring, trouble sleeping, mouth breathing and tongue thrust are just some of the conditions that we strive to mitigate. In addition to myofunctional therapy, Julia is also a certified sleep coach and Buteyko breathing practitioner.

Julia has been a practicing registered dental hygienist in Manhattan, NY since 2008. Seeing a large number of patients with problems sleeping led to her interest in non-drug treatments for sleeping. In her research, she found a realm of treatments that has since expanded to be her own practice.

More about Julia

What’s in a name?

When I first started my business, I knew I wanted to help people overcome breathing and orofacial issues through myofunctional therapy. But, I didn’t know what to name my business. I spent a lot of time brainstorming and trying out different names. Finally, one day, I was doing an exercise with a client and she said “Wow, I feel so happy now that I can breathe better.” And it hit me, that’s it! My goal is to make my clients happy, and that’s how we landed on the name “Happy Myo.” It represents the happiness and satisfaction that my clients feel after working with me. And every time I see “Happy Myo” written on my business card or website, I think back to my mission – to help people improve their quality of life through better breathing.

Our specialty services

Myofunctional Therapy

Curated exercises that target your orofacial musculature in order to regain function.

Buteyko Breathing

A regimen of breathing exercises designed to improve performance.

Sleep Coaching

How we sleep affects nearly all aspects of life. Set yourself up for success with diligent preparation.

We offer face-to-face visits in Manhattan and Brooklyn and worldwide via Zoom

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The first step towards meaningful change is always the most difficult. If you are ready to take charge of your stress levels, your sleep or countless other impediments, you can do so here. A video or phone call is all it takes to get your journey started.

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Lydia G.

I had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, so I sought help with my sleep issues. As a 73-year-old retired nurse, I attributed my sleep problem to my age. Additionally, I was experiencing frequent bursts of sadness. Julia collected detailed information about my symptoms and suggested trying Buteyko breathing exercises in combination with sleep coaching. I noticed an improvement within the first week of starting the training, and it has been over a year since we completed the training. My sleep is now great, and I no longer experience sadness. I feel happy and fulfilled. All of my training was done remotely, at a time that was convenient for me, and from the comfort of my own home.

Katherine W.

I spent nine months with Julia doing myofunctional therapy for tongue tie. Her enthusiasm throughout the process was palpable and contagious. During our meetings, my questions and concerns were always met with concise answers. Julia found a way to make the exercises make sense. I found her most comforting and reassuring in the week of and right after my surgery. The frequent check-ins and encouragement kept me motivated to keep up with my exercises, which I think made all the difference in my recovery and progress. If ever I needed a myofunctional therapist again, I would hands down return to Julia.

Jane T.

When Julia learned about my perimenopausal complaints, she introduced me to the Buteyko method. But I got a lot more than just relief for those symptoms in return. With the daily practice of the exercises and the aid of myofunctional tape, I was able to greatly improve my sleep quality and reduce my anxiety, work-related stress, and breathing. Julia worked around my schedule to organize online sessions, during which she gave me feedback on my progress and suggested modifications to help me achieve my goals. She was always flexible and committed to a holistic approach, which is rare in healthcare.