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Jens

Certified Orofacial Myologist Health Coach & Buteyko Educator

Jennifer has been a practicing dental hygienist since 1988. She has worked with people of all ages and backgrounds and understands that a healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy body. Following her quest for knowledge, Jennifer enrolled in post-graduate work for orofacial disorders, and Myofunctional Therapy. She quickly realized the connection and how she could play a greater role in helping people with their overall health.

Practice Makes Permanent.

Ongoing education is a primary goal for Jennifer:

  • Postgraduate courses in Orofacial Myology with the AOMT and the IAOM. Through advanced education, Jennifer has gained an understanding of the direct correlation between Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) and the respiratory system. Jennifer used that insight and studied to become a certified Buteyko educator.
  • Additionally, she has taken Cranial Nerve Integration Level One with Dr. Lois Laynee to better understand the breathing connection and the autonomic nervous system.
  • Jennifer’s passion for early root causes prompted her to take infant feeding courses, frenum assessment classes, and Level 1 and 2 Reflex Integration course with The RMTI.
  • To have a further understanding of the whole body connection she has taken courses in myofascial release.
  • As part of her ongoing education, Jennifer attends annual meetings with Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences and American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry

Knowing that a few decades ago only 15% of the children had chronic illness and now 1 in 2 have a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD, asthma, allergies and autism led Jennifer to pursue a health coach certification through Epidemic Answers. By focusing on causes her mission is to educate and empower parents to aid in optimizing their child’s health.

Jennifer’s curiosity drives her to seek out, and learn from top leaders in their respective fields. If she identifies a knowledge gap she will find the right professional specialist, because first and foremost she believes collaboration is the best approach for a holistic treatment plan.