I’m an owner and myofunctional therapist behind Heartland Myofunctional Therapy, where I help children and adults develop healthier oral and breathing patterns for better function, growth, and airway health.

I became passionate about myofunctional therapy because I saw how much the way we breathe, rest our tongue, swallow, and use our facial muscles can influence the way we feel, sleep, grow, and function.

For kids, early habits matter.
My goal is to help children develop healthy foundations for breathing, tongue posture, swallowing, chewing, and lip function while they are still growing and developing. By addressing these patterns early, we can support healthy facial growth and development and help children establish habits that can serve them for a lifetime.

For adults, it’s never too late to improve function.
Many adults have spent years mouth breathing, struggling with tongue posture, dealing with poor oral habits, or simply never realizing that their breathing and oral function could be improved. Myofunctional therapy can help retrain these patterns and support better nasal breathing, airway function, sleep, and overall oral health.

I take an airway-focused, collaborative approach, working alongside dentists, orthodontists, and other professionals when appropriate. My goal isn’t simply to strengthen muscles—it’s to help the entire system function more efficiently.

Whether your child is still developing these important habits or you’re an adult ready to address patterns you’ve had for years, my goal is to meet you where you are and help you build better function for the long term.

I’m proud to provide personalized myofunctional therapy to families in rural South Dakota, with virtual options available when appropriate.

Healthy function starts with the way we breathe, rest, and move.