Online Myofunctional Therapy
You can work with a certified myofunctional therapist without leaving home. At Happy Myo I provide online and virtual orofacial myofunctional therapy over Zoom, and most of my patients complete their entire program this way. I'm Julia Yarovoy, a Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (AOMT), and I have worked in oral health in Manhattan since 2008. Wherever you are in the United States or the wider world, we can retrain the muscles of your mouth, face, and tongue so you breathe, swallow, and rest with healthy function.
Does myofunctional therapy work online?
Yes. Myofunctional therapy is guided coaching and repeated daily practice, not a hands-on treatment, so it suits video remarkably well. The work draws on neuroplasticity, your nervous system's ability to build new patterns through consistent, repeated practice. On a video call I can see how you rest your tongue, breathe, and move, demonstrate each exercise, and correct your form in real time. Many clients actually find it easier to practice at home, in the same setting where the new habits need to take hold.
How online sessions work
A virtual program follows the same path as in-person care, delivered over Zoom:
- Video assessment. We start with a full evaluation over video, including photos and short videos of how your mouth and face function, plus a thorough medical, dental, and sleep history.
- A personalized plan. I build a program around your specific goals and coach you through each exercise so you know exactly what to do between sessions.
- Props shipped to you, free. After the assessment I mail the exercise tools you need at no charge, so nothing is missing at home.
- Frequent check-ins. We meet regularly and I stay reachable by text between sessions, so the new patterns become comfortable and automatic.
Who online myofunctional therapy is for
I work with adults and children ages four and up. Online therapy can support a wide range of breathing and oral-function concerns, including:
- Mouth breathing and open-mouth rest posture
- Tongue thrust and low tongue rest posture
- Snoring and disrupted, unrefreshing sleep
- Thumb, finger, and prolonged pacifier habits
- Teeth grinding and clenching
- Teeth shifting after orthodontic treatment
- Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia), before and after a release
It is a good fit whether you live somewhere without a local myofunctional therapist, travel often, or simply prefer the convenience of meeting from home. Sessions are offered in flexible time slots to suit different schedules and time zones. I am based in Manhattan, NYC, with periodic in-person visits to the San Francisco Bay Area, and I work with online clients everywhere else.
Also available online: Buteyko breathing and sleep coaching
Myofunctional therapy is one of three areas I offer remotely. If your concerns center on how you breathe, Buteyko Breathing re-education works especially well over video, and if the goal is better rest, Adult Sleep Coaching is fully online too. Many clients blend more than one.
What clients say
5.0 on Google“Julia's myofunctional therapy and sleep coaching business is seriously awesome. She's super kind and knows her stuff. Her personalized myofunctional zoom therapy sessions worked wonders for my oral function, and her sleep coaching services…”
“In just a short period of time I could see real changes that improved my breathing. She was understanding of my schedule and actively adjusted the exercises to ensure that my goals could be achieved. I would highly recommend Happy Myo.”
Frequently asked questions
Does online myofunctional therapy really work?
Yes. Myofunctional therapy is guided coaching and daily practice, not hands-on treatment, so it translates very well to video. Most of my patients complete their entire program online, and the results are the same as working in person.
What do I need for a virtual session?
Just a device with a camera and a quiet space where you can see and hear me clearly. We meet over Zoom. No special equipment is required, and I walk you through everything on the first call.
Do you send the exercise tools?
Yes. After your assessment I ship the exercise props to you free of charge, so you have everything you need to practice at home.
Can children do myofunctional therapy online?
Yes. I work with children ages four and up online, with a parent nearby to help keep younger children engaged and consistent between sessions.
Where do you offer online myofunctional therapy?
Across the United States and worldwide. I am based in Manhattan, NYC, and work with online clients wherever they are, in flexible time slots that suit different schedules and time zones.
Getting started
More about what an assessment and program look like is on the An Assessment with Julia page. If you are in New York and would rather meet face to face, see Myofunctional Therapy in Manhattan. To find out whether online myofunctional therapy is right for you or your child, reach out through the Contact page for a complimentary consultation.