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Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders A-Z!

The new way to learn.

 
Mastering Myo's ALL VIRTUAL Introductory Orofacial Myofunctional A-Z Course will enhance your professional skills and increase your marketability within your profession.

We are an ASHA CEU-approved course (3.3 CEUs) & an AGD CE-approved course (33 CEs).

Enroll now!

 

 

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ARE YOU READY FOR A CHANGE?

Do you ever wish you could make more efficient progress with your patients?

 

Are you looking to advance your career with an elite and marketable skill set?

 

You want to provide the very best treatment for every patient and deliver 5-star patient outcomes, but what is in your toolbox just isn't getting the job done.. therapy has plateaued and so has your passion.

 

If you are a speech therapist, dental professional, occupational therapist, or physical therapist, you've probably experienced... 

  • The patient who stopped making progress
  • A lack of "buy-in" during treatment
  • Questioning the true underlying reason for your patient's challenges
  • Feeling like you aren't making the difference you want to make
  • Looking for new opportunities to inspire you

You don’t know what you don’t know... YET! 

 
There is a gap in your education and training preventing you from delivering the very best treatment to your patients. Science is always advancing, and there is so much still to learn. 

 

AND LIFE IS BUSY. IT'S HARD TO FIND THE TIME TO INVEST IN TRAINING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT REQUIRES TRAVEL. 

 
I get it! As a therapist, private practice owner, boss, mother, wife... the list goes on... finding the time to invest in my career, in myself, and in my patients is hard. 
 
That is why I created Mastering Myo. An all-virtual introductory course on orofacial myofunctional disorders. 
Ready to learn how this interactive and engaging blended course can change the trajectory of your career?

 

Imagine if...

  • You could access new knowledge or skills from the comfort of your own home
  • You could save time and money on travel costs
  • You could answer the WHY behind your patient's lack of progress
  • You could learn how to perform a comprehensive evaluation and implement effective treatment for patients of all ages
  • You could combine self-paced learning with live, interactive webinars
  • You could learn from an enthusiastic, collaborative, and down-to-earth instructor

Take the first step with our 33-hour introductory course and begin using your new skills immediately. 

Curious about what our live days look like? Click here to check out the agenda.

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"I feel confident in using the information I learned"

I am so grateful to have had Keisha as my course instructor. I feel confident in using the information I learned from the course to better help my clients in my practice!

~ Kelsey Wendland, M.A., CCC-SLP

"This was a fantastic course"

This was a fantastic course with a well-trained and knowledgeable instructor. We can now implement these therapies in my office and take our practice to the next level.

~ Dawn Rickert

"Highly recommend"

Mastering Myo is an amazing course to get started in myofunctional therapy. Keisha is very knowledgeable and provides you with all the tools to succeed. Highly recommend.

~ Laura Colmenares, RDH

"The most engaging course I have taken"

Keisha’s Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders A-Z course was the most engaging course I have taken and I feel like I added more knowledge and skills to my toolbox than I usually do from a feeding or speech course.

~ Robin Hampton, SLP

"Intellectual growth requires curiosity and a lifelong commitment to learning. Let me guide you on this journey."

MEET KEISHA

Keisha Nolan, M.A., CCC-SLP, COM®
 
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST, CERTIFIED OROFACIAL MYOLOGIST, PRIVATE PRACTICE OWNER,  MENTOR, INSTRUCTOR, ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
 

Keisha is the owner of mastering Myo and Nolan Speech & Language Center.  She is an experienced speech-language pathologist who specials in orofacial myofunctional and feeding disorders.  Keisha is one of a select few of orofacial myologists in the State of Michigan and also has training in cranio-sacral therapy.  In addition, to patient care, she uses her expertise to teach orthodontic residents at the University of Detroit School of Dentistry and educates speech pathologists, dental hygienists, dentists, orthodontists, ENTs, and pediatricians through guest lectures and private mentoring. Keisha is a compassionate, dedicated, energetic, and knowledgeable therapist with a strong desire to help improve the lives of others.

Keisha also offers 1:1 coaching. Click here to book a call.

FINANCIAL: Keisha is the owner and a treating therapist of Nolan Speech & Language Center. She is also the owner of Mastering Myo where she receives income for teaching and mentoring.


NON-FINANCIAL: None

MEET ANGIE LEHMAN

Angie Lehman, RDH, COM®

Angie teaches the pre-recorded dental module.


REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST, CERTIFIED OROFACIAL MYOLOGIST, PRIVATE PRACTICE OWNER,  ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR

Angie Lehman is an IAOM Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) who has been exclusively practicing Orofacial Myology since 2012 in York, Pennsylvania. She runs one of America's most successful and well-known private practices, OralMyofunctional Therapy of York. Angie is a highly sought-after educator for medical, dental, and allied health professionals and she is passionate to encourage all health disciplines to work collaboratively and to better understand oral function and craniofacial development and to incorporate therapy into their specific areas of care.


FINANCIAL: Angie is the owner and a treating therapist of OrofacialMyofunctional Therapy of York. She received monetary fees for speaking and educational lectures.


NON-FINANCIAL: None

"Keisha is everything a person could want in a mentor."

Keisha is everything a person could want in a mentor. She is patient, kind, supportive, knowledgeable, responsive, and sincere.  Her intentions are clear: to help individuals become the best therapist they can be, so they are able to help people.  From questions about starting a business to leading me as I problem-solve through patient care, to just listening and being supportive, Keisha has helped me through it all! 

Traci Wong, RDH and owner of Orofacial Myology of Northern Michigan
INTRODUCING...

An all-virtual OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL COURSE that combines organized self-paced learning with live online webinars.   

The course encompasses core elements of orofacial myofunctional disorders, including history, research, dental, speech, orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspectives, anatomy/physiology, evaluation, and ethical therapeutic approaches. These concepts are taught using a variety of methodologies, including pre-recorded and live Zoom or in-person lectures, videos, demonstrations of procedures, case studies, and observation of patient videos.

9 prerequisite modules + 3 days of live learning + 3 amazing bonuses.  

Start learning today... from home!

I'm READY! Enroll now....

By the end of Mastering Myo, you will:

 

  • Explain the science and research of orofacial myofunctional therapy
  • Define orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)
  • Analyze the dentofacial complex so you can better assess and treat OMDs
  • Identify the correct rest postures of the lips and tongue

  • Give examples of the effects of body posture on the orofacial complex and the airway

  • Recognize the importance of the lips, cheek, and tongue on craniofacial growth and development

  • Distinguish between normal and abnormal swallowing

  • Restate how orofacial myofunctional disorders affect speech development
  • Identify the reasons for sucking habits and the process for successfully eliminating them
  • Report the very basics of practice management
  • Explain the multidisciplinary connection between dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional therapy
  • Analyze evaluation results 

 

Unlike other programs that leave you without the ability to review what you learned, with Mastering Myo, you will have lifetime access to all of the prerequisite modules and the live modules.

HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE

Lifetime

 access to...

9-PREREQUISITE MODULES 

13 hours of video instruction, PowerPoint slides, and PDF downloads, with 30-days to complete the lessons. Every module is broken down into manageable lessons so you can learn at your own pace.

3 DAYS OF LIVE INSTRUCTION 

20 hours of live lectures, over 3 days, with adult and child case studies where you will interact with other attendees and the instructor. PLUS: all videos will be uploaded to the course for 1 year. Check out the AGENDA HERE.

QUIZZES

Ensure you have a solid understanding of the information so you can ask questions and revisit certain topics. Upon completion of the course, will receive verification of course completion.

INTAKE & EVALUATION TOOLS 

Intake questionnaire, habit elimination questionnaire, initial evaluation for Orofacial Myology, and sample reports, along with guidance on how to use these with your patients. 

TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Therapeutic process flow charts, pediatric and adult home program handouts, and a habit elimination program so you can begin implementing treatment with confidence.

EXCLUSIVE BONUSES 

Access to an exercise video library and the Mastering Myo private Facebook group. PLUS we send you all of your materials - printed and organized in a binder - including a jaw stabilizer and a neuromuscular facilitation tool!

AND THIS IS HOW IT WORKS...

Enrollment for all courses is open until they are sold out.

Class size is capped, so don't delay and enroll today! You are granted access to the pre-recorded (and prerequisite) modules 30 days before the live lectures. 

Live lectures run for 3 days, and attendance is mandatory (grab the AGENDA HERE). All live lectures will be uploaded to our course platform.

Upon completion, you will receive verification of course completion, and you can begin implementing your new skills into your practice immediately.

 

I AM READY TO INVEST IN MYSELF, MY CLIENTS, AND MY CAREER.

I'm READY to enroll ➡

Check out the Course Agenda

Curious about what our live days look like, what time we meet, and how long the pre-recorded content is?

It's all in the agenda! Click here to check it out.

"Highly recommended!"

Keisha is an amazing mentor! She is very knowledgeable, accessible, and experienced. Her insight enabled me to have a clearer path with my clients, ultimately building my confidence with my myofunctional skills. Keisha is masterful at providing guidance to spark creativity and growth while offering a practical approach to clinical cases. Highly recommended!

DIANE B.

Introductory Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Course (33 hours)

 This is a blended 3-day course, consisting of 13 hours of pre-recorded lectures and 20 live Zoom lectures, designed for speech, occupational, and physical therapists and dental professionals. This professional course highlights OFM history, research, and the dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional interdisciplinary perspective. Learn all about dental fundamentals, body posture, disorder breathing and airway issues, dysfunctional postures, craniofacial development, speech distortions, malocclusions, chronic habits, tongue-tie, OSA, and more.

 

2024 Courses Now Enrolling! 

Course enrollment: 1-time payment of $2700 gets you lifetime access to everything that's included!

Don't Miss Out. Enroll Now!

Save money and time on travel expenses, gain lifetime access to everything inside the course, and begin implementing everything you learn immediately!

Let's Talk Modules

The breakdown
MODULE 1

OMDs and the Importance of Total Body Care

  • Get an overview of OMDs so you have a framework for the rest of the couse
  • Explain the science and research of orofacial myofunctional therapy
  • Define orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)
MODULE 2

Dental Fundamentals with Angie Lehman, RDH,​​​​ COM®

  • Define basic dental terminology commonly used in Orofacial Myology

  • Identify changes in craniofacial growth due to OMDs

  • Identify common dental classification systems for facial growth and malocclusions

  • Summarize correct lip and tongue rest postures and why they are important

  • Screen for TMDs

MODULE 3

Anatomy, Physiology & Function of the Orofacial Complex: Body Posture and Airway

  • Explain the effects of body posture on rest postures and airway

  • Identify tonsil, Mallampati and Friedman classifications

  • Screen for UARS and SDB

  • Summarize why nasal breathing is important for patients

MODULE 4

Anatomy, Physiology & Function of the Orofacial Complex: The lips, cheek, and tongue

  • Identify normal vs abnormal function within the orofacial complex
  • Explain how the pressures from the lips, cheeks, and tongue affect occlusion
  • Describe why the tongue is considered a functional appliance
MODULE 5

Oral Phase Swallowing

  • Identify the difference between normal and abnormal swallow patterns

  • Describe the muscles used while chewing and swallowing

  • Describe how chewing is affected by the different stages of dentition

MODULE 6

Speech and OMDs

  • Summarize the scope of practice of the SLP

  • Explain the effects of OMDs on speech sound development

MODULE 7

The Theory Behind Habit Elimination

  • Explain why noxious habits have a negative impact on facial growth and development

  • Explain the structural, functional, and chemical changes related to sucking habits

  • Describe how the principles of operant conditioning contribute to the embedded nature of the  behavior and how they can also be used to eliminate the behavior

  • Explain the ins and outs of this very successful habit elimination protocol
MODULE 8

Business Practices

  • Discuss the multidisciplinary connection between dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional therapy

  • Explain the key variables in beginning a private practice

  • Summarize universal precautions within the work setting

  • Explain the key requirements when completing a case study

MODULE 9

Pediatrics Case Study

  • Follow a pediatric client as he begins with an evaluation, engages in treatment, undergoes a lingual frenuloplasty, and then follows up with the therapist post-treatment

  • Watch the myofunctional therapist as she meets with the patient and his mother to review the results of the evaluation

  • Understand how therapy is implemented, what exercises are being taught, etc.

  • Follow up with the patient after 23 therapy sessions to hear his feedback
  • Also included are an example report and treatment plan
LIVE LECTURE OUTCOMES
  • Explain the importance of a thorough intake 
  • Summarize normal vs abnormal function within the orofacial complex
  • Evaluate and diagnosis orofacial myofunctional disorders
  • Identify tonsil, Mallampati and Friedman classifications
  • Screen for UARS and SDB
  • Measure for tethered oral tissues
  • Identify compensations within the orofacial complex
  • Identify the difference between normal and abnormal swallow patterns
  • Screen for speech sound errors
  • Describe the principles of a therapeutic program with patient compliance

We have some bonuses to help you 

fast-track your success!

  • BONUS 1 --> Private Facebook Group: A community of like-minded professionals who can answer questions and support you as you continue to master myo!
  • BONUS 2 --> Exercise Video Library: Keisha will demonstrate each myo exercise so you know the correct way to teach your patients.
  • BONUS 3 --> OMD Measurement Guide: This guide is laminated and contains all the measurement how to's you will need as an OFM.  Not only is it helpful to new clinicians, but it is a great educational tool to use with patients.
  • BONUS 4 --> Printed Course Materials: We send you an organized binder, jaw stabilizer, and neuromuscular facilitation tool - all delivered right to your doorstep! 

ASHA CUEs & AGD CEs

Enroll in Mastering Myo's All-Virtual Introductory Course

 
ALL 2024 SESSIONS ARE OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! 
I'M READY!

"I’m grateful that I chose to pursue one-on-one mentorship [in Orofacial Myology] with Keisha. I found her to be attentive, thorough, efficient, and relatable. Keisha made it a point to tailor our individual sessions to my professional needs. She patiently reviewed a recorded assessment with me and helped me properly analyze, organize and document my findings. I felt more confident in my observations and diagnostic skills after our meetings. She always responded to my follow-up emails and inquiries in a timely manner with detailed responses. Keisha was very generous with her time, knowledge, and resources. She would pull from her clinical experiences to help illustrate certain concepts and provided live demonstrations when necessary. I found this to be quite helpful. Her teaching style is interactive, supportive, and transparent. It was a  pleasure to learn from her!"

ANN B.

"There is a reason Keisha’s Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders: A-Z  course consistently gets the best reviews. Keisha shares her thorough understanding of myofunctional disorders and treatment in an organized and functional way. Knowing her students come from a variety of backgrounds, she tackles the myo concepts from all angles and with visuals, examples, flow charts and never-ending patience.  In her mentorship role, I have come to Keisha with questions about specific clients, treatment practices, educational resources, general professional growth, networking, and even the best way to articulate my points on an evaluation report! In every instance, her advice has been spot on. Keisha has been an incredible asset to me personally as I work to advance my knowledge base and better serve my clients. I cannot recommend Keisha Nolan enough to any SLP or RDH looking to upgrade their skill set and provide better therapy to their clients!"

AUTUMN HASS, MA, CCCC-SLP

"Mentoring with Keisha really took me from competent to confident in my skills as an Orofacial Myologist. After our discovery call, Keisha created an individualized plan to meet my needs. She worked through challenging cases with me and also honed my skills along the way. She shared helpful forms and planning methods that she uses in her own clinic and I was able to implement them in my practice immediately. Keisha was very flexible with her schedule and her response time was quick, just as she had promised. No matter how many hours of CEUs someone takes, there is nothing better than one on one mentorship with an expert."

Jami Genson, MA, CCCC-SLP

Have Questions?

The Complete List of Learning Outcomes:

This introductory course will provide participants with a foundation for critical thinking in which the participant can then assimilate the knowledge to develop a clinical awareness through examination of the orofacial complex and create an individualized therapeutic program for each patient. 

 

After this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the science and research of orofacial myofunctional therapy

  • Define orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD)

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of an OMD

  • Analyze evaluation results

  • Identify malocclusions and facial shapes

  • Define the principles of palate development

  • Name and describe the muscles of the orofacial complex

  • Screen for TMDs

  • Give examples of the effects of body posture on rest postures and airway

  • Identify tonsil, Mallampati and Friedman classifications

  • Screen for UARS and SDB

  • Summarize why nasal breathing is important for patients

  • Summarize correct lip and tongue rest postures and why they are important

  • Identify the difference between normal and abnormal swallow patterns

  • Identify the effects of OMDs on speech sound development

  • Explain why noxious habits have a negative impact on facial growth and development

  • Summarize normal vs abnormal function within the orofacial complex

  • Compare and contrast the various classification systems for ankyloglossia

  • Discuss how tethered oral tissue can affect growth and development and function

  • Provide clinical and practical application of a therapeutic program

  • Describe neuromuscular facilitation and how it is utilized in therapy

  • Discuss the multidisciplinary connection between dental, speech, and orofacial myofunctional therapy

  • Implement a plan for referral and patient education

  • Utilize universal precautions within the work setting

Download the Full Agenda Here

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Course enrollment: 1-time payment of $2700 gets you lifetime access to everything that's included!