Meet Julia
AOMT-C®, Certified Myofunctional Therapist®, CertBBM, CSSC
Hello, and welcome! I'm Julia, and I'm so glad you're here.
I'm a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist, Certified Buteyko Breathing Educator, and Certified Adult Sleep Coach based in New York City. I specialize in personalized care for both adults and children aged four and up, with a special focus on breathing practices designed to support overall health — and, for women, the unique hormonal changes that can affect breathing and sleep.
I've chosen a concierge practice model, keeping my practice small and intimate so I can offer highly personalized care and dedicated attention to each client. This approach allows me to truly get to know you and tailor your care to your individual needs.
Since the COVID-19 lockdown, I've expanded my services to include virtual sessions. Whether you're here in New York City or anywhere across the country, you can access my care conveniently and comfortably from home.
In my sleep coaching practice, I love helping clients rediscover the joy of restful nights through gentle lifestyle changes and customized exercises. As a myofunctional therapist, I'm passionate about improving orofacial health and function. And as a Buteyko breathing educator, I teach gentle, effective breathing techniques to help address issues like mouth breathing, snoring, and sleep disturbances.
Each client receives a unique plan, often blending my three areas of expertise, Buteyko Breathing Re-Education, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, and Sleep Coaching, to create a truly holistic path to better health. I look forward to meeting you and helping you thrive!
Conditions that benefit from Happy Myo services
- Mouth breathing
- Chronic nasal congestion
- Chronic hyperventilation (over-breathing)
- Frequent sighing or yawning
- Asthma
- Seasonal allergies and rhinitis
- Snoring
- Poor quality of sleep
- Tongue thrust
- Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia)
- Thumb or finger sucking, and prolonged pacifier use
- Nail-biting
- Lip incompetence and open-mouth rest posture
- Difficulty chewing
- Drooling (sialorrhea)
- Dry mouth
- Chronic bad breath (halitosis)
- Tonsil stones
- Jaw soreness and tightness
- Grinding and clenching teeth (bruxism), day or night
- Teeth shifting after orthodontic treatment (orthodontic relapse)
- Forward head posture
- Facial and jaw development in children
- Behavioral and concentration challenges
- Low athletic endurance
- Digestive discomfort from swallowing air (aerophagia)
Women's health
- Severe PMS
- Hormone-induced anxiety and panic attacks
- Hot flashes and vasomotor instability
Grounded in research
My work is informed by peer-reviewed research on myofunctional therapy, breathing, and sleep-disordered breathing. If you like to understand the evidence behind the approach, I have gathered and summarized key studies in one place.
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.