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    Breathe, Smile, and Thrive with Confidence

    Helping children and adults across Vilas County and Northern Wisconsin breathe, chew, and swallow the way they are meant to through a holistic approach, with Carie Satterburg, OMT.
    Your first 15–30 minute phone consultation is free.

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    What is Myofunctional Therapy?

    Myofunctional therapy is exercise for the muscles in your mouth and face — your tongue, lips, jaw, and the muscles that control breathing, chewing, and swallowing. When these muscles aren’t working together the way they should, it can affect everything from how you breathe to how you sleep. Through guided exercises, we retrain these muscles to work the way they’re meant to. Schedule your free consultation today to find out if myofunctional therapy could help you or your child.

    Adults and Kids Virtual Therapy Breathwork Habit Elimination Neuromuscular Re-education

    Getting started

    Every client starts with a free 15–30 minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to talk through what’s going on and see whether myofunctional therapy is a good fit — no cost and no commitment. Sessions are available virtually throughout Northern Wisconsin.

    Services

    Orofacial myofunctional therapy retrains the muscles of the tongue, lips, and face so they work the way they’re meant to. That work can make a difference across a wide range of concerns.

    Meet Carie

    Orofacial myofunctional therapy for Saint Germain, Vilas County, and Northern Wisconsin, delivered virtually for your convenience.

    Carie Satterburg, OMT, orofacial myofunctional therapist in Saint Germain, Wisconsin

    Carie Satterburg, OMT

    Hi, I’m Carie Satterburg, OMT — an orofacial myofunctional therapist serving Saint Germain in Vilas County and Northern Wisconsin virtually.

    I’m committed to helping you uncover the root cause of your symptoms, not just work around them. Together we identify muscle dysfunction of the tongue, lips, and cheeks, build your awareness of what those muscles are doing, and practice exercises that correct improper movement and habit patterns.

    Every program is built around you and where you’re starting from. And when it helps, I collaborate with your dentist, orthodontist, ENT, or physician so your care fits together instead of happening in pieces.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Everything you need to know about myofunctional therapy and our practice.

    Oral Ties

    Tongue, lip, and buccal ties, also known as tethered oral tissues, may be involved with orofacial myofunctional disorders and your symptoms. Here’s what they are, how they can affect you at any age, and when a release may be part of the plan.

    Tongue Ties

    Tongue ties are often thought of as an infant feeding issue, but they can affect us throughout our lifetime — including speech, swallowing, function, and even the development of the jaw.

    Unless severe, a tongue tie cannot be diagnosed with a quick glance. Other factors need to be taken into account, like range of motion, how the tie affects function, and related symptoms. A trained professional is able to collect this information from you and use tests and observations to evaluate how the attachment of your tongue may be affecting its function.

    Lip Ties

    A lip tie is a tight attachment of the lip to the gums. It can affect how well the lips function, influence the way the jaw grows, and even play a part in whether we breathe through our nose or our mouth.

    Buccal Ties

    Buccal ties are the attachments of the cheeks. They can also be assessed and classified as tethered if they are too tight.

    When a Release May Help

    Releasing tethered oral tissues is sometimes necessary for a patient to progress through myofunctional therapy. If a tie is very clear from the start, or it becomes clear during therapy that the tie is inhibiting progress, a release may be recommended.

    Provider Referral

    Connect your patients with Northern Smiles Myofunctional Therapy.
    Fill out the secure, HIPAA-compliant form below, or reach us directly:
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    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    Have questions about myofunctional therapy, or want to know whether it may be a good fit for you or your child? Reach out to Northern Smiles Myofunctional Therapy — the first 15–30 minute phone consultation is free.

    Service Area

    Saint Germain, WI 54558

    Vilas County and Northern Wisconsin — virtual care.

    Hours

    Monday
    8:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Friday
    8:00 am – 2:00 pm
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    Carie Satterburg, OMT

    Saint Germain, WI 54558

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