Your Mentors

Madison is the founder of Breathe Well Ann Arbor. With over two decades in dental and airway health, she is a Certified Buteyko Breathing Method Educator and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist. Her journey began as a dental hygiene assistant, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan in 2010. She pursued further education and certifications, including the Buteyko Breathing Method and is on track to become a Certified Orofacial Myologist.

Myofunctional Therapist

Madison Scott

Kimmie has over 21 years of experience in dentistry and has continually advanced her education and clinical skills. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, she is committed to enhancing her patients' overall health. She has dedicated hundreds of hours to continuing education, particularly in airway health and the development and function of the mouth, head, and neck. Her efforts have earned her multiple awards and honors as an industry leader.

Myofunctional Therapist

Kimmie Herrera

Renata Nehme is a distinguished educator, mentor, and specialist in Orofacial Myology. With extensive clinical experience and a passion for improving patient care, she has treated over 700 patients with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders across more than 20 countries. Renata has spoken internationally on a range of topics including sleep-disordered breathing, sleep surgery rehabilitation, orofacial myofunctional therapy treatment protocols, and screening for orofacial myofunctional disorders.

Certified orofacial Myologist

Renata Nehme

Tamara's journey into Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) began in 2016 due to personal and family experiences with orofacial dysfunction, including her own struggle with being tongue-tied. After undergoing therapy to eliminate her oral dysfunction, her passion for OMT grew, leading her to extensive training and education, ultimately becoming a Certified Specialist in Orofacial Myology (CSOM).

Certified Specialist in
 orofacial Myology

Tamara Thomas

Angela is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Orofacial Myologist located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is the owner of Central Virginia OMT providing myofunctional therapy to children and adults. The importance of airway health is very personal to her as she struggled throughout her life as a thumb sucker and mouth breather who had repeated orthodontic relapse. Now, with children of her own who have each experienced airway dysfunction and/or myofunctional disorders.

Qualified Orofacial Myologist

Angela Richwine

As a licensed speech-language pathologist and Certified Myofunctional Therapist, I am appreciative of all the training and mentorship I received along the way, and feel privileged to be able to give back by mentoring others who are embarking on the same journey.
I hope you enjoy the modules I have contributed to this course.

M.S., CCC-SLP, CMT™

Ann Blau