Do you know what causes sleep apnea?
When I ask this question to my community members, most respond with the symptoms of sleep apnea instead of what causes sleep apnea.
In this episode of the Myo Minute, learn what causes sleep apnea. Hint, most will say that it’s caused by weight, which is not entirely correct. It also leads people to believe that the cause of sleep apnea is just being overweight and it is reserved for a fat man with a big neck.
Not so fast.
Learn that there is much more to the story when I dive into what causes sleep apnea.
Lastly, if any of the information that I discuss in the video resonates with you, then you need to do an exam!
That’s the very best place to start. Don’t waste your time with any other assessments, this is where the rubber meets the road. I help you plan who we need on your team, when we need them and why. So start with that exam, schedule it at www.myofunctionaltherapy4u.com and we will get you started on the path to YOU. 2.0!!
Also, If you know someone who needs this information share it because you might make an impact on someone else’s wellness journey!
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Meet Carmen Woodland
I found this path of passion years ago as a dental hygienist. After a stint in graduate school to earn my M.B.A., I decided that I needed to pivot. My heart was no longer in scraping teeth, but making a much bigger impact on lives touched by myofunctional impairment.
My story is personal and close to home. My sweet granddaughter was passed back and forth amongst doctors and therapists for years trying to figure out her speech, breathing, sleep, chewing and swallowing issues. It wasn’t until I completed more training that I knew her problem was a significant tongue-tie. Bingo.
Fast forward to now. I’m a crusader. A warrior. A voice for those who can’t find theirs, or who don’t have one.
I left clinical hygiene practice to start Integrative Myofunctional Therapy. It has evolved from a way to make a living, into an obsession!
I see clients all over the world and provide innovative, virtual therapy in the remotest of places.
In addition, I also
- Teach other dental hygienists, speech therapists & dentists how to become myofunctional therapists through the Myofunctional Therapy Training Acadedmy.
- Coach dental offices on how to implement myofunctional screening into the daily practice
- Speak in various settings
I’m an airway provider for the Foundation of Airway Health, where I work diligently for the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of airway-related disorders.
And last but not least, I’m a proud member of several professional associations that afford me the opportunity to learn so that I can help you. My professional memberships include: