Mission Statement
At Key Myofunctional Therapy, I take a hands-on, personalized approach to help you restore healthy oral function and balance. Therapy is grounded in the four pillars of myofunctional care - nasal breathing, lip seal, proper tongue posture, and functional swallowing - which support airway health, balance, and lasting wellness.
My goal is to empower you with the tools to create long-term change.
– Crystal Butler, BSDH, OMT
What Is Myofunctional Therapy?
neuromuscular re-education
Myofunctional therapy is a non-invasive, exercise-based, and individualized program designed to retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, lips, and airway. Through targeted neuromuscular re-education, therapy restores optimal oral rest posture and supports healthy, functional movement patterns that influence breathing, swallowing, and speech.
These foundations contribute to improved airway stability, sleep quality, and overall well-being.
Our Collaborative Philosophy
At Key Myofunctional Therapy, LLC, we specialize in the evaluation and treatment of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs): patterns that affect breathing, swallowing, and oral posture, and are deeply connected to overall health.
Because orofacial function interacts with airway dynamics, posture, vision, digestion, and hormonal balance, many patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach. Each treatment plan begins with a comprehensive functional evaluation to identify underlying dysfunctions and their contributing systems.
We collaborate closely with dental, medical, and allied health professionals through shared screenings, coordinated referrals, and integrative treatment planning. This ensures every aspect of health influencing the airway and oral system is addressed.
Our goal is to help you restore functional harmony so you can breathe, sleep, and feel better, naturally.
Common Co-Managed Conditions
cpap tolerance
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Improve CPAP tolerance by strengthening the tongue and airway muscles, promoting nasal breathing and better lip seal, which reduces leaks and makes mask feel more comfortable and stable.
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Uneven facial tone may be related to postural adaptation, muscle tension, or visual imbalance.
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Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Compensation
Functional Gut-Oral Connection
Facial Asymmetry and Muscle Imbalance
Hormonal and Menopause-Related Changes
The oral phase of swallowing is the start of digestion, and dysfunction here can affect gut motility and comfort.
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Functional Gut–Oral Connection
Hormonal and Menopause-Related Changes
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
Hormonal and Menopause-Related Changes
Hormonal shifts, especially during perimenopause and menopause, can influence airway tone, connective tissue stability, and sleep quality.
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
Patients with joint laxity or Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome often experience instability, fatigue, and proprioceptive challenges that affect orofacial control.
Low Resting Tongue Posture
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Conditions
When the tongue rests low or forward instead of gently suctioned to the palate, it can impact breathing, swallowing, and craniofacial development.
Orthodontic and Palatal Expansion
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Open Mouth Posture and Lip Incompetence
Palatal or skeletal expansion changes the oral environment, and muscle adaptation is essential for long-term stability.
Open Mouth Posture and Lip Incompetence
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Open Mouth Posture and Lip Incompetence
Difficulty maintaining lip closure at rest can contribute to mouth breathing, fatigue, and sleep disruption.
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Forward head posture and neck tension are common compensations for airway or visual imbalances.
TMJ Instability and Orofacial Pain
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
Postural Compensation and Global Alignment
Jaw clicking, discomfort, or tension can result from muscular imbalance, postural strain, or connective tissue laxity.
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
A reverse swallow or excessive muscle activation during swallowing often reflects poor oral coordination.
Tongue-Tie (Tethered Oral Tissues)
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
Tongue Thrust and Reverse Swallow Pattern
Restricted tongue mobility, known as ankyloglossia, can limit proper oral function, breathing, and swallowing.
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