Program

You can find the full program and information about the speakers below. Innovative lectures by internationally renowned experts, interactive workshops, and discussion panels will be complemented by visits to the exhibition and additional activities.

Accreditation

The following accreditations are confirmed:

• Dentists: 25.75 recognized continuing education hours (SSO Switzerland); in Germany submit to the responsible Association of Statutory Health Insurance Dentists (KZV) and in Austria to the relevant Dental Chamber
• Swiss Association for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Head and Neck Surgery: 18 CPs
• Swiss Plastic Surgery 4 credits
• Swiss Neurological Society: 3 credits
• logopädieaustria: 30 continuing education credits
• Swiss German Speech Therapists Association: There is no general system with continuing education credits for speech therapists. We issue a written certificate of participation or sign confirmations for participation in further training events in record booklets.
• Bundesverband Osteopathie e.V. – bvo 30 points 
• German Association of Osteopaths (VOD) e.V.: 30 continuing education credits
• Swiss Osteopathy Association: 24 continuing education hours
• Midwives in Germany: 30 continuing education hours (after consultation with the District Government of Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Department 24)
• IBLCE: In total 21.5 CERPS - registration number: 325156K *
  • L-CERPs: 9
  • R-CERPs: 5
  • The remaining 6–7 CERPs depend on the workshops you choose on January 16th, 2026. Important: Please submit your booking confirmation together with your certificate of attendance to the IBLCE.
• BSS Professional Association
  Swiss Association of Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultants (BSS Label): 15 e-log-points
• PhysioSwiss: 26 PhysioSwiss points
• PhysioAustria: 39 MTD-CPD-points
• Swiss Occupational TherapyAssociation: The certificate of attendance states the number of completed training hours and can therefore be submitted by occupational therapists as part of the annual continuing education requirement according to the MTK tariff
• Continuing Education Committee of the SGMKG for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: 18 continuing education credits

All doctors can count credits from other specialties, such as otorhinolaryngology or head and facial surgery.

*Tongue Time 2026 has been recognized by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) program. The determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs provider status does not imply that IBLCE® endorses or evaluates the quality of the education. INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF LACTATION CONSULTANT EXAMINERS®, IBLCE®, INTERNATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT®, and IBCLC® are registered trademarks of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners.

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Detailed Program Tongue Time 2026

The product exhibition in the foyer of hall 2.1 will be open on Thursday from 8.00 AM - 6.00 PM, Friday from 8.00 AM - 9.00 PM and Saturday from 8.00 AM - 4.30 PM.

Your days will be guided by Simon Diez, who will moderate the sessions in the main hall 2.1.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

All lectures on Thursday will have simultaneous German translation. 

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Meet the Speakers

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  Dr. Soroush Zaghi

  Dr. Soroush Zaghi

  Dr. Soroush Zaghi graduated from Harvard Medical School, completed residency in ENT (Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery) at UCLA, and Sleep Surgery Fellowship at Stanford University. He now serves as medical director of The Breathe Institute where the focus of his sub-specialty training is on the comprehensive treatment of nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, snoring, and obstructive sleep apnea in children and adults. He is very active in clinical research with over 97+ peer-reviewed research publications in the fields of neuroscience, head and neck surgery, myofunctional therapy, sleep-disordered breathing, and tongue-tie surgery. Dr. Zaghi is particularly interested in studying the impact of tethered-oral tissues (such as tongue-tie) and oral myofascial dysfunction on maxillofacial development, upper airway resistance syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea, especially as it relates to pediatric populations. He is an invited lecturer, author, and journal reviewer for topics relating to the diagnosis and management of sleep-disordered breathing and tongue-tie disorders in children and adults.

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  Dr. Richard Baxter

  Dr. Richard Baxter

  Dr. Richard Baxter is a board-certified pediatric dentist, Fellow of the AAPD, and Diplomate of the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is an internationally-recognized speaker on tongue-ties, instructor of the acclaimed online course Tongue-Tied Academy, and lead author of the bestselling book Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More. He is passionate about educating parents and healthcare providers about the effects a tongue-tie can have throughout the lifespan. He lives in Birmingham, AL with his wife, Tara, and their three girls, Hannah, Noelle, and Molly. He is the founder of the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center where he uses the CO2 laser to release oral restrictions. He had a tongue-tie himself, and all of his girls were treated as infants, so this field is a personal one. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and outdoor activities. He is a Kindergarten Small Group Leader at the Church at Brook Hills and participates in global missions projects around the world. 

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  Dr. Ralf Dornieden

  Dr. Ralf Dornieden

  Dr. Ralf Dornieden is a highly qualified doctoral osteopath with multiple master's degrees in both general and paediatric osteopathy. Since 2005, he has been running two osteopathy practices in Switzerland together with his wife, Meike. His expertise is vast and includes various approaches, modern fascial research models, and precise assessment and treatment techniques for patients of all ages, ranging from infants to adults.

  His career has been marked by continuous professional development, and he has not only excelled as a practitioner but also as an instructor, speaker and researcher. He has a particular interest in breathing and airway, which play a central role in his therapeutic work.

  Additionally, he is the organizer and initiator of the Tongue Time 2026 International Tongue-Tie Congress.

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  Dr. Shereen Lim

  Dr. Shereen Lim

  Dr. Shereen Lim is a Perth-based dentist with a postgraduate diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine from the University of Western Australia.

  Since 2011, she has been involved in the multidisciplinary management of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, and her private practice focuses on tongue-tie management from infancy to adulthood, early interceptive orthodontics, and myofunctional therapy.

  Dr. Lim is dedicated to promoting airway health from infancy to help minimise the development of sleep-disordered breathing and its associated health impacts. She is the author of Breathe, Sleep, Thrive: Discover How Airway Health Can Unlock Your Child’s Greater Health, Learning, and Potential.

  Through international speaking engagements and the facilitation of multidisciplinary conferences, she advances an integrative team approach to optimising airway health and addressing breathing-related challenges

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  Dr. Justin Roche

  Dr. Justin Roche

  Dr. Justin Roche is a Consultant Paediatrician and IBCLC with over two decades of experience in the field of tongue tie. He has worked as a consultant in hospital and community paediatric settings and together with Kate he founded the National Tongue tie Centre in Ireland of which he is the Medical Director. At the National Tongue Tie Centre the team provides multidisciplinary care to infants, children and adults. They have developed a pathway of care to bring Functional Frenuloplasty to infants and children from 3 months of age. Having historically used scissors, then diode laser, he has spent years refining his CO₂ laser skills to advance surgical technique to work with the tissue planes for selective fascial release. Justin has completed extensive post-graduate training in tongue tie, lectures internationally on the topic and has produced courses to share this knowledge.

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  Kate Roche

  Kate Roche

  Kate Roche is the Clinical Director at the National Tongue Tie Centre in Ireland and leads a team of Therapists and Lactation Consultants to provide the highest quality of rehabilitative care to infants, children and adults with oral dysfunctions. She is a Chartered Physiotherapist, IBCLC and Paediatric Feeding Therapist. Having trained at the University of Liverpool, she worked in both Leeds and Southampton, where she led and delivered the regional neonatal service for pre-term and high-risk infants, before moving to Ireland. She is a member of the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and registered with CORU. Kate has travelled overseas many times over the years to complete further training in Feeding Therapy, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Craniosacral Therapy, and now lectures internationally.

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  Dr. Raymond J. Tseng

  Dr. Raymond J. Tseng

  Dr. Raymond J Tseng is a pediatric dentist and owner of the North Carolina Tongue Tie Center for research and clinical practice (Cary, NC, USA).  Dr. Tseng was a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded trainee throughout his professional training and completed his DDS and PhD at The Ohio State University (USA), and post-doctoral research fellowship and pediatric specialty training at the University of North Carolina (USA). Dr. Tseng has actively engaged in clinical research and practice focused on tethered oral tissues (TOTs) for 7 years and is passionate about collaborating with other clinician-scientists to further develop a scientifically sound evidence base to guide TOTs-focused clinical practices. Dr. Tseng is the Chair of the board of directors for the International Consortium for oral Ankylofrenulae Professionals (ICAP), and co-chairs for ICAP’s scientific affairs committee, Committee for Interprofessional Research, Education and Ankyloglossia Science (CIREAS).  Dr Tseng is an internationally invited speaker and subject matter expert on ankyloglossia and evidence-based tongue tie research.  He holds adjunct faculty/adviser positions at the University of North Carolina (USA), and Curtin University (Perth, WA).

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  Dr. Marjan Jones

  Dr. Marjan Jones

   

  Dr Marjan Jones is owner and lead dental surgeon at Enhance Myofunction in Brisbane Australia. In addition to her degrees in Science (physiology) and Dentistry, she holds qualifications as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and in myofunctional therapy.

  With close to 30 years’ experience with dental lasers, and extensive knowledge and experience in treatment of oral myofunctional disorders stemming from oral ties, she has focused her practice toward optimizing the growth and function of the orofacial region. She pioneered a multi-disciplinary approach in Australia to treatment of oral restrictions for patients of all ages in 2013, closely collaborating with bodyworkers, IBCLCs, and therapists working on speech and myofunction.

  She co-founded the International Consortium of Ankylofrenula professionals (ICAP) and as the inaugural chairperson, established the foundations of an organisation that continues to propagate best clinical practice and research on the impact of oral ties. She served on the International Association of Tongue Tie Professionals (IATP) for two years and co-founded the Tongue Tie Institute – an organisation dedicated to education about the management of soft tissue dysfunction resulting from oral restrictions through a multi-disciplinary approach. 

  She is a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, and a member of multiple associations and academies related to airway health. She is a current reviewer of manuscripts for an international journal.

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  Dr. Gina Weissman

  Dr. Gina Weissman

  Dr. Gina Weissman, graduated from the Hebrew University – Hadassah Medical School – Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), in 1991. She’s an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC, since 1999 and a Registered Nurse. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, FABM.

   

  Dr. Weissman is the owner and director of The Lactation Academy, an international school for the training of lactation consultants and IBCLC mentor. She works in Laniado Maternity Hospital with newborn babies in the delivery room and until discharge. She also works at her Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie Clinic, HalavM. Dr Weissman is the exiting president of the Israeli Association of Lactation Professionals.

  Dr. Weissman is an experienced keynote speaker, and educator on a national and international level, for lactation consultants, midwives and physicians. She's also a published researcher on several related topics. Dr Weissman is married and the mother of 4 grown breastfed boys.
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  Dr. Neta Weiss

  Dr. Neta Weiss

  Dr. Neta Weiss is a specialist in Family Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine. Serves as a clinical instructor at the Azrieli Faculty of Medicine (Bar-Ilan University) and the Rappaport Faculty of Medicine (Technion). Focus on integrating breastfeeding medicine into primary care and medical education, as well as multidisciplinary collaboration to support Mother-Infant well-being.

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  Samantha Weaver

  Samantha Weaver

  Samantha has been involved with Myofunctional Sciences since 2009 working in two clinics that specialize in breathing re-education and orofacial myofunctional therapy with children and adults. In addition to being a speech pathologist, she is a director of the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT), whose curriculum leads the area of myofunctional therapy, helping facilitate evidence based research touching on breathing re-education, sleep disorders, TMJ disorders, posture, fascia-release, and frenulum inspection and surgery. She holds two Bachelors (Northwestern University; Performance Studies & Communicative Disorders and Sciences) and a Masters of Science in Communicative Disorders.  Samantha is a founding board member of the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS), an adjunct professor at Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco.

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  Dr. Ankita Shah

  Dr. Ankita Shah

  Dr. Ankita Shah is an Airway Focused Dentist, Tongue Tie Specialist & TMJ Expert with 12 years of experience and extensive international training in treating an array of diverse cases from infants to adults.
  Dr. Ankita is the first Indian Ambassador from The Breathe Institute with incredible skill developed in performing Functional Frenuloplasty and Laser Tongue Tie Surgeries for infants, children and adults. She had got the opportunity to observe Dr. Soroush Zaghi, a renowned ENT & Sleep Surgeon performs tongue tie surgeries at his practice in Los Angeles.
  She has a high-level proficiency in treating TMJ disorders non-surgically and with minimally invasive procedures. She is the first and only OC-trained TMJ expert in India and Dubai(UAE) providing Gneuromuscular dentistry (GNM) & Orthopedic treatments for TMJ. Dr Shah was trained by Dr. Clayton Chan, a world-class pre-eminent educator and authority on neuromuscular dentistry and GNM dental occlusion.
  Her advanced education allows her to use a holistic and individualized treatment plan to treat Mouth Breathing, Snoring, Sleep apnea and offer her patients less invasive treatments with outstanding long-lasting results. With a Fellowship and multiple certifications and practice, Dr. Ankita expertly handles Airway Orthodontics and Jaw Expansion procedures.
  Her amazing skill set has won her to be recognised by Fox Interviewer’s 40 under 40 class of 2023. She has also been Nominated for Specialist Dentist of the Year, 2019 at the Famdent Excellence in Dentistry Awards. Dr. Shah is also the President of the India Airway Co-LAB Chapter initiated by AAPMD, New York & The Breathe Institute, Los Angeles.
  The reason for her success is her continuous quest to stay abreast of advancements in the field of Airway & TMJ and how can she as a dentist resolve these problems. Dr.Shah also loves to share her knowledge and she has had the opportunity to present at various national and international platforms.
  As one of the India and UAE’s few Airway and TMJ experts, Dr. Ankita’s mission is to help her patients lead a pain free life, have healthy nasal breathing and a good quality of sleep.

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  Joy Lantz

  Joy Lantz

  Joy Lantz, RDH, PHDH, COM, IBCLC has over 30 years of experience in the dental field with a background in dental hygiene. She earned her degree in dental hygiene in 1998. Joy began practicing orofacial myology in 2016 and received her certification in orofacial myology (COM) from the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2017. She is currently serving as the President of the IAOM. She also earned her title, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist in 2021 and got her International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credential in 2022. Joy is the owner of Joy Lantz: Transforming Oral Health, specializing in educating patients, parents and colleagues about myofunctional and airway concepts. She is a professional international speaker presenting courses on anticipatory guidance, collaboration for patient care and myofunctional therapy. Joy is also a consultant for dental offices that want to incorporate airway components into their practices, including frenectomy, myofunctional therapy and milestone oral visits. She created the Bee Well milestone program for children aged birth to three for anticipatory guidance for parents and to track oral development in early years. Her passion is to assist dental and medical professionals to work together in screening and treating for oral myofunctional disorders and overall health.

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  Dr. Kirsten Slagter

  Dr. Kirsten Slagter

  In 2007 Kirsten graduated as a dentist at the University of Groningen (cum laude). After graduation she became a scientific researcher at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery departement of the University Medical Centre Groningen and finished her PhD in 2016. In 2024 she shifted towards the dental departement as researcher. Her area of interest is oral implantology and oral surgery. Based on experience with surgery in children and adults, Kirsten treats babies who have difficulty drinking or eating solid food. She thinks it's important to give babies a good start and also to help children and adults as the best as she can.

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  Dr. Sharon Smart

  Dr. Sharon Smart

  Dr. Sharon Smart is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Curtin School of Allied Health, and Senior Research Fellow at St John of God Hospital. She completed her Bachelor of Science studies in Human Communication Science at Curtin University in 2000, and PhD studies in Human Communication Science at the School of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University in 2008, and was awarded the Curtin University Aspire Award and Curtin University Teaching Award—Excellence in Teaching in 2020 and Australian Awards for University Teaching—Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning in 2021. Her research interests include ankyloglossia (tongue-tie), orofacial myofunctional therapy for feeding and speech production, infant feeding, and pediatric dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), assessment practices in pediatric dysphagia, and child speech and language.

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  Dr. Milton Geivelis

  Dr. Milton Geivelis

  Dr. Geivelis is a board-certified periodontal specialist whose practice is limited to Periodontics, Dental Implants, and Laser Surgery. Dr. Geivelis is on staff at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL (Northwestern Medicine). He is on the Advisory Board of the Dental Hygiene Program at Harper College.

  Born in Athens, Greece, Dr. Geivelis received his dental and graduate training from Northwestern University. He has a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree, a Master of Science Degree, and a Specialty Degree in Periodontics.

  Dr. Geivelis is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

  From 1993 to 2001, Dr. Geivelis was professor and director of Graduate Periodontics at Northwestern University Dental School, training the residents in Periodontal Surgery and Dental Implants. He has been involved in academic research and has authored and co-authored several scientific articles.

  His clinical interests have been in Soft Tissue Grafting, Bone Regeneration procedures and Computer Guided Surgery for the placement of Dental Implants. In the last eleven years however, Dr. Geivelis has dedicated a significant amount of his time to Airway issues and Sleep. He treats infants, children, and adults with tongue-ties and lip-ties (Tethered Oral Tissues-TOTs). He collaborates with some of the most well-known and skilled clinicians in these procedures (Dr. Bobby Ghaheri-ENT, Dr. Larry Kotlow, Dr. Scott Siegel, Dr. Soroush Zaghi-ENT ).

  In March 2019 he completed a mini surgical residency in Lingual Functional Frenuloplasty (LFF) with Dr. Soroush Zaghi (ENT), in Los Angeles. He was Dr. Zaghi’s first resident. Since then, he has performed more than 3500 LFF procedures in children and adults, and more than 7000 Frenectomies in infants.

  Dr. Geivelis has been instrumental in bringing together an amazing group of Healthcare professionals in the Chicagoland area including Primary Dental Providers, Primary Care Physicians, ENTs, Sleep Medicine Physicians, Orthodontic providers, and Therapists of all types. This group collaborates and follows set protocols in the treatment of all patients, but especially children, for the best possible outcomes.

  Dr. Geivelis was named a Chicago area Top Dentist every year since 2010. He lectures on Periodontics, Implants, and Tethered Oral Tissues nationally and internationally. He has been given several academic and clinical awards for his work as a scientist and Periodontal Surgeon.

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  Sarah Hornsby

  Sarah Hornsby

  Sarah Hornsby is a registered dental hygienist, orofacial myofunctional therapist, speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur. In 2014, she founded and created MyoMentor, a comprehensive myofunctional therapy training program for healthcare professionals with over 1,500 graduates as of January 2025.

  She opened Faceology, her private myofunctional therapy practice, in 2010. Today, it is a thriving telehealth specialty clinic focusing on adult patient populations and complex treatment cases involving sleep apnea and TMD.

  Although Sarah has become an international speaker and educator, her journey through recognizing and treating her own orofacial myofunctional symptoms is what makes her so passionate about the field and spreading the message about this critical component of health and overall wellness.

  Sarah is an advocate for providers as much as she is for her patients. Her goal is to empower dentists, hygienists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare providers to elevate the standards of care by helping their patients through healthy breathing, airway dentistry, myofunctional therapy, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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  Prof. Dr. Daniela Karall

  Prof. Dr. Daniela Karall

  Dr. Daniela Karall is a pediatrician with specialization in neonatology and pediatric intensive care, neuropediatrics and inherited metabolic disorders. She graduated from the Medical University of Innsbruck, where she works at the Clinic for Pediatrics. She has been working as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2006.

  She teaches in neonatology, pediatrics and human lactation for both medical professionals and future lactation consultants in preparation for the international IBCLC exam. Since 2008, she cooperates with Márta Guóth-Gumberger, and tongue-tie and issues around tongue mobility and function have become a special focus of their teaching and research.

  Dr. Karall is currently the president of the Austrian Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine (ÖGKJ = “Österreichische Gesellschaft für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde”). She is deputy director of the Clinic for Pediatrics I in Innsbruck. In clinical work, besides being responsible for the care of children, adolescents and adults with inherited metabolic disorders, she also is considered an expert in diagnosing and treating tongue-tie with scissors frenotomy without suture in all age groups. For her, the care before and after frenotomy and the communication within the interdisciplinary network caring for the affected by tongue-tie is indispensable in the field of tongue mobility and function.

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  Márta Guóth-Gumberger

  Márta Guóth-Gumberger

  Márta Guóth-Gumberger graduated from the Technical University of Munich in civil engineering and worked in Germany and in Sudan. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 1999. Additionally, she has special trainings for accompanying young parents and babies and as a pre and perinatal somatic practitioner. She runs a private practice as a lactation consultant, family practitioner and pre and perinatal somatic facilitator in Rosenheim, Germany. Her work as IBCLC includes evaluation for impaired tongue mobility and the impact on breastfeeding, with a special interest in the longterm outcome of scissors frenotomy and gentle aftercare on feeding and weight gain. She is also involved in tongue-tie consultations for older children and adults. Since 2008, she cooperates with Dr. Daniela Karall on the topic of tongue-tie, with research and other publications on tongue-tie. She is also involved in ongoing research with her special skills set. Being an experienced speaker and educator on national and international level, she is author of several books and of LACTDOC, a Program for Growth Monitoring of Breastfed Babies, and runs websites in English and German.

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  Linda D'Onofrio

  Linda D'Onofrio

  Linda D’Onofrio, MS, CCC-SLP completed her degree in Communication Disorders at the University of Oregon, her medical externship at the Oregon Health Sciences University Medical Center with a focus on inpatient neurological acute care and outpatient cognitive rehabilitation, and she completed her clinical fellowship at the Oregon VA Medical Center with a focus on dysphagia, aphasia, brain injury, and oral cancer. For 23 years had a private practice in Portland Oregon focusing on craniofacial disorders, oromyofunctional disorders, feeding disorders and dysphagia, and sensory-motor speech disorders. As an adjunct instructor, she has taught graduate courses in oromyofunctional disorders and craniofacial disorders. She has reviewed manuscripts for the Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, and the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Her paper “Oral dysfunction as a cause of malocclusion” in the journal Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research was awarded the most downloaded article for the journal in 2019 and 2020. She has lectured on oral physiology at several universities, including Stanford, Tufts, and the Vienna School for Interdisciplinary Dentistry.

   

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  Tine Greve

  Tine Greve

  Tine Greve is a midwife since 1991, IBCLC since 2000 and she has a bachelor in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Acupuncture from 2014. She has a focus on helping mothers preparing for physiologic birth and breastfeeding. She has previously been working in an Alternative Birth Care Centre in Oslo for many years.

  She is currently working with counselling breastfeeding women in a multidisciplinary health care centre for mothers and babies where she has specialized in breastfeeding difficulties due to tongue-ties and motoric challenges. She is also a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor for “Ammehjelpen”, the Norwegian Mother-to-Mother support group for breastfeeding counselling (resembling La Leche League).

  She has for many years been teaching in educational programs for midwives, NICU-nurses, nurse-assistants, health care visitors etc. on a national level in Norway.

  Tine Greve is an experienced speaker at international conferences such as ICM, Midwifery Today, ICAP Professionals, Nordic Midwifery conferences, Nordic Breastfeeding conferences, ILCA/VELB etc. She has been teaching and have had workshops in USA, Canada, Egypt, Ghana, Australia, Russia, Germany, The Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Slovenia, Romania, Austria, Belgium and France.

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  Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib

  Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib

  Dr. Nada Makki-Karnib is the founder and principal speech pathologist at Q Speech Hub, a private practice in Sydney, Australia, dedicated to treating infants, children and adults with speech, feeding and language difficulties. With over 20 years of combined experience as a hospital biomedical scientist and speech pathologist, she spends much of her professional time on learning, treating and teaching about the underlying cause of oral dysfunction. Nada’s special interest in Oromyofunctional Disorders has led to her involvement in research, with her doctorate exploring the effectiveness of oromyofunctional therapy on treating lisps in school-aged children. Nada has spoken nationally and internationally on topics relating to tethered oral tissues, sleep, dentofacial development and early orthopaedic intervention with oromyofunctional therapy.

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  Dr. Christian Leonhardt

  Dr. Christian Leonhardt

  Dr. Christian Leonhardt is a passionate dentist, practice owner, and international lecturer with expertise in Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics, and Periodontics. A certified graduate of both the KOIS Center and the German Association of Esthetic Dentistry (DGÄZ), he leads a dedicated team focused on Functional and Esthetic Rehabilitation.

  He is the co-founder and organizer of the Vienna Airway Congress—an international, interdisciplinary congress for airway-centered Dentistry and Medicine—and teaches advanced treatment planning for orthodontics at the renowned Kois Center in Seattle. Dr. Leonhardt is also the founder of the Quintessence StudyClub, a growing educational community for dental professionals on a high multi- and interdisciplinary level.

  Committed to pushing the boundaries of modern dentistry. Outside of his professional work, Christian is actively involved in charitable initiatives supporting cancer research, children’s hospices, and stem cell donation.

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  Michelle Emanuel

  Michelle Emanuel

  Michelle has private practice in Cincinnati, OH, USA, and has over 29 years’ experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, specializing with newborn to precrawling infants. She’s an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, National Board Certified Reflexologist, Manual Therapist and Registered Yoga Teacher. Michelle has developed several novel curriculums designed to optimize health, posture, movement and connection for babies and families. She’s been involved in the ‘tongue tie professional world’ for a long time, presenting a poster at the very first IATP conference, and speaking at many others since then. Michelle is a contributing chapter author to the well known book, Tongue Tied, by Richard Baxter and a faculty member of the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy

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  Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero

  Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero

  Dr. Maribel Santos-Cordero’s personal journey and relentless pursuit to find solutions to her son’s struggles drove her down the path of advanced specialized training in tethered oral tissues, oral myology, and pediatric dental sleep medicine. She has now made it her mission to provide each patient with the necessary tools to achieve optimal growth & development. Dr. Santos earned a DMD degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine in 1994. She completed her residency in Pediatric Dentistry at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, NY, a Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine mini-residency at Tufts School of Dental Medicine and a Surgical Proctoring mini-residency with Dr. Soroush Zaghi at The Breathe Institute. A certified laser surgeon, she is also trained in oral myofunctional therapy and orthodontics.

  Dr. Santos-Cordero is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and a Fellow of the American Laser Study Club. She has earned privileges to practice dental surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and has been a guest lecturer at various local and international organizations. Dr. Santos regularly attends continuing education courses to expand her professional scope and to stay up to date on the very latest techniques.

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  Melissa Mugno

  Melissa Mugno

  Melissa Mugno is a leader in orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) and airway health, bringing 17 years of experience in dentistry. Her career spans roles as a dental assistant, hygienist, and director, with a strong foundation in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. She specializes in integrated, whole-body approaches to oral health, bridging gaps between disciplines to improve patient outcomes.

  Certified as an orofacial myologist in 2013, Melissa has helped over 1,500 patients enhance dental stability and overall well-being. She is a sought-after educator, sharing her expertise in OMT, airway health, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches with professionals across the U.S. and Canada. She has collaborated with leading organizations like The Breathe Institute, AAPMD, ICCMO, and the American Laser Study Club.

  As the CEO of Faceology, Melissa is known for her high-energy, approachable, and insightful teaching style, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. She is passionate about advancing awareness of the vital connection between oral function and overall health, empowering both practitioners and patients alike.

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  Dr. Suraj Vatish

  Dr. Suraj Vatish

  Dr. Suraj Vatish (DDS, M Imp Dent RCS(ED) Implant Dentist with a special interest in Tongue Ties & Airway Dentistry. He leads the Tongue Tie and Breathing Center at Happy Kids in Chelsea, London. Dr Suraj Vatish has performed numerous frenectomy procedures with great success using the CO₂ laser. Passionate about growth, development, and airway health, Dr Suraj Vatish is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through precise diagnosis and treatment.
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  Carly Veness

  Carly Veness

  Carly Veness, CPSP, IBCLC, MSPA, is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) based in Melbourne, Australia, working in both clinical and research roles over the past 20+ years. Carly is the Founder & Principal Speech Pathologist at Babble & Munch Feeding Therapy, a private practice focused on infant and child feeding, and Babble & Munch Learning, an international training and professional support program for health professionals working in paediatric feeding. She is also the Creator & Founder of the Circles to Feeding™ Approach. Carly also holds an appointment at the Royal Women’s Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive & Special Care Unit and has a Graduate Diploma of Infant & Parent Mental Health. She is a published author of peer reviewed articles, and is active in teaching, training and mentoring other speech pathologists, feeding therapists, and health professionals around the world. She has a particular interest and experience in working with babies and children with tongue tie, gastrointestinal conditions such as reflux, eosinophilic oesophagitis and allergy, congenital heart disease, prematurity, growth faltering, developmental delay, breastfeeding difficulties, and tube feeding and tube weaning. Developing and supporting positive, trust-based relationships around feeding is at the centre of all Carly does.

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  Dr. Brynn Leroux

  Dr. Brynn Leroux

  Dr. Brynn Leroux, a graduate of LSU School of Dentistry, ranked 2nd in her class and completed her Pediatric Dentistry residency at the Medical University of South Carolina as Chief Resident. A native of Maringouin, LA, she studied Biological Sciences at LSU Baton Rouge.

  Board-certified in Pediatric Dentistry and Laser Surgery, Dr. Leroux specializes in pediatric laser dentistry and is certified by the Academy of Laser Dentistry. She is an active member of various dental organizations and serves on the board for the Capital Area Partners Cleft Initiative at OLOL Children’s Hospital.

  Personally affected by tongue tie and sleep-disordered breathing, she focuses on tethered oral tissues, airway-centered dentistry, and interceptive orthodontics. A TOTS-trained professional and speaker for the American Laser Study Club, she is a past Chairperson for ICAP and currently serves on the Advisory Council. She stays current in her field through memberships in multiple professional organizations.

  Dr. Leroux evaluates and treats tethered oral tissues and sleep-disordered breathing with Light Scalpel CO2 laser revisions for all ages. Her practice offers in-house sedation for safe procedures and collaborates with local healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

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  Dr. Patrick Fellus

  Dr. Patrick Fellus

  Dr. Patrick Fellus created his orthodontic practice in Paris in 1974, specializing in paediatric orthodontics. At the same time, he worked as a consulting practitioner at the Bretonneau hospital, then at the Robert
  Debré hospital. He studied under the tutorship of Professor Deffez and Professor Delaire to study the causes of etiological deformities.
  One of the Founders of the International Functional Association (IFUNA) and of the International Paediatric Orthodontic Society (IPOS).
  In 2010, Dr. Patrick Fellus created the French Society of Paediatric Orthodontics, association law 1901 which aims to raise awareness, inform, and train the medical world and parents on the seriousness of
  the deformities and health problems created by a lack of normal growth caused by epigenetic factors. During his career, he was an expert at the Court of Appeal of Paris. For his work, he was awarded the Legion of Honor in 2013. He is the editor of four books: « La reeducation de la deglutition », J.P.Deffez, P.Fellus, Ch.Gerard, Editions CDP 1994
  « Traitement orthodontique en denture temporaire », P.Fellus, Editions CDP 2005, « De la dysfonction à la dysmorphose. Apport de FroggyMouth. », P.Fellus, W.Sabouni, R.Lalauze-Pol,Editions Orthopolis 2016 « Neurosciences et rééducation de la déglutition FroggyMouth : une voie anoétique », P.Fellus , Editions Orthopolis 2019.

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  Dr. Jenna Davis

  Dr. Jenna Davis

  Dr. Jenna Davis is an internationally recognized chiropractor, educator, and speaker specializing in preconception, prenatal, postnatal, and pediatric care. She is the owner and clinical director of Acorn Family Health and Wellness Centre in Oakville, Ontario, where she leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to optimizing the brain-body connection to enhance neurological function and overall well-being for families.

  Dr. Davis created the P.I.P.S. Technique (Pediatric Intraoral Palate Specific Technique), a specialized approach for pediatric TMJD, tongue-tie, lip-tie, dural tension, and oromotor challenges.  Through her coaching and training company, Baby Boom Creations, she trains and certifies healthcare professionals worldwide, advancing care for infants and children.

  A sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Davis has presented across North America, Oceania, and Europe at leading conferences for manual practitioners, dentists, airway specialists, medical doctors, pediatricians, and oral and feeding therapists. Her engaging, research-driven presentations cover pediatrics, tongue and lip ties, oral function, childhood development, primitive reflexes, neurodevelopment, women’s health, and communication.

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  Angie Lehman

  Angie Lehman

  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, Oral Myofunctional 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.

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  Stacey Steely

  Stacey Steely

  Stacey Steely holds a degree in Music Education from Millersville University and is a Licensed Massage Therapist. Her training includes Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (Gillespie Approach), Reflexology (Ingham Method), Swedish Massage, and Intra/Extraoral work for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. Stacey approaches each session with grace, intuition,
  and a calming presence. She works with infants through adults in tandem with the OMTs and OT/CLC at Oral Myofunctional Therapy of York.

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  Dr. Eyal Botzer

  Dr. Eyal Botzer

  Dr. Eyal Botzer graduated from the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine in 1990 and completed his Postgraduate Program in Pediatric Dentistrythere in 1995. He served as a Research Fellow at NYU, specializing in cleft lip and palate treatments at the Institute of Craniofacial Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

  Since 1997, Dr. Botzer has directed the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, focusing on neonates with craniofacial anomalies. A founding member and former board member of the IATP, he has been a leader in tongue-tie research since 2000.

   

  Dr. Botzer recently co-authored a book in Hebrew called "Ma,-hakesher" on tongue tie/oral dysfunction and it's affect on the different body systems from birth to adulthood, performed thousands of procedures on newborns, co-founded BAM-Medical Ltd., which developed the TongueGym, and established the Tel Aviv Tongue-Tie and Breastfeeding Research Center in 2019.
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  Dr. Anna Lichnowska

  Dr. Anna Lichnowska

  Anna Lichnowska, PhD, is a specialist in speech therapy, neurolinguistics, and public health, with a focus on ankyloglossia, stomatognathic disorders, and speech issues related to malocclusion. Holding a Master’s in English Philology and a Doctorate in Health Sciences, she has pursued extensive training in sensory integration and educational management.

  Since 2018, she has been advancing myofunctional therapy, developing the Orthognathic Speech Therapy course for Polish speech therapists, offered in collaboration with surgeons, physiotherapists, and orthodontists. She also consults at maxillofacial surgery clinics for patients preparing for surgical correction of malocclusion.

  As the founder of “Land of Imagination”, an early intervention center, Anna supports children with genetic syndromes and autism spectrum disorders. Her latest research, co-authored with Dr. Soroush Zaghi, on the impact of frenuloplasty on stomatognathic function, was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in 2024. Committed to non-invasive treatments and multidisciplinary approaches, she actively advocates for functional assessment and continued research in her field.

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  Dr. Adrian Gnatek

  Dr. Adrian Gnatek

  Dr. Adrian Gnatek, MD – specialist in dental surgery. A graduate of the Medical University of Łódź. He obtained the title of specialist in the field of dental surgery and the academic degree of Doctor of Medical Sciences. He is the author and co-author of numerous scientific publications in the area of dental surgery. He conducts training for specialists and speech therapists and actively participates in surgical and implant conferences. In his work, he values professionalism and the highest quality. He is also an active member od International Consortium for Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). 

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  Dr. Louis Chan

  Dr. Louis Chan

  Dr. Louis Chan, BDS (Syd), Master of Applied Science (Chinese Medicine Acupuncture) (RMIT)

  He is a dental practitioner with a special interest in holistic dentistry, focusing on orthodontics and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Since 1998, he has dedicated his career to researching integrative approaches that support whole-body wellness and harmonious facial development for patients of all ages.

  In 2014, Dr. Chan became the owner of the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Sydney, where he advances personalized care for TMJ dysfunction and sleep-related conditions. Expanding his expertise in complementary therapies, he completed his Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine Acupuncture at RMIT University in 2021. Currently, he is pioneering the integration of acupuncture into temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment and sleep therapy, bridging traditional healing practices with modern dental science to enhance patient outcomes.

  Driven by a passion for interdisciplinary solutions, Dr. Chan continues to innovate at the intersection of holistic dentistry, acupuncture, and sleep health.

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  Polly Wilkie

  Polly Wilkie

  Polly Wilkie, Chiropractor, Osteopath, Nutritionist

  With over three decades of clinical experience, Polly is a holistic healthcare practitioner highly skilled in Chiropractic, Osteopathy, and Nutrition. She has a deep commitment to paediatric and women's health, where she takes a comprehensive approach, addressing physical, biochemical, and emotional aspects of well-being.

  As the Director of Care Clinic, located in Bondi Junction, Sydney Australia she leads an integrative healthcare practice known for its family focused approach. Here, she employs gentle, personalised techniques that cater to the unique needs of every family member.
  
  Polly's extensive skillset extends to the management of infants, children, and women's health, with a particular focus on Paediatric Neurodevelopment, Oralmotor function, and Gut Health. A central pillar of her practice is the pursuit of Gut-Brain-Neurological health, underlining her commitment to holistic wellness.
  
  Embracing her role in family healthcare, Polly finds fulfillment in supporting individuals and families on their diverse journeys toward improved health and well-being. In addition to her clinical work, she is a passionate speaker, advocate, and mentor in the field of natural health. Her contributions and unwavering dedication to natural medicine and wellness have earned her widespread recognition, including 'Highly Commended Practitioner of the Year' at the 2020 ATMS Natural Medicine Awards. In 2024, she was also Highly Commended in the Children’s Wellness and Wellbeing Category at the Ausmumpreneur Awards and named a Finalist in the Health Improvement Services category at the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards.

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  Tom Myers

  Tom Myers

  Thomas Myers studied with Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and Buckminster Fuller, and with a variety of movement and manual therapy pioneers. His work is influenced by cranial, visceral, and intrinsic movement studies he made with European schools of osteopathy. An inveterate traveler, Tom has practiced integrative manual therapy for over 40 years in a variety of clinical and cultural settings. Tom is the author of Anatomy Trains (2020, 4th ed),  co-author of Fascial Release for Structural Balance (North Atlantic, 2010, 2017), co-author of Anatomy Trains in Motion Study Guide (2019), author of Body3, The Anatomist’s Corner, Structural Integration: Collected Articles, and BodyReading: Visual Assessment and The Anatomy Trains, and has also written extensively for Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (Elsevier). He has also produced over 20 online learning courses with Anatomy Trains, and others in collaboration with various body-minded professional groups. Tom lives and sails on the coast of Maine in the USA. Tom and his team deliver professional development courses and certification in Structural Integration worldwide. 

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  Dr. Bobby Ghaheri

  Dr. Bobby Ghaheri

  Dr. Ghaheri hails from the great land of southwestern Ohio. He did his undergraduate training in Spanish and Anthropology at The Ohio State University, and remained there for medical school. In 2002, he and his wonderful wife relocated to Portland, Oregon, where he did his residency training in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University. In 2007, he joined The Oregon Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in Oregon.

  His clinical interest is helping babies with breastfeeding difficulties. This desire stems from personal experiences, where both of his daughters had significant problems breastfeeding. He was one of the first ENT surgeons in the US to use an in-office laser treatment for assisting babies to latch on to the breast, in addition to treating older children for certain dental and speech issues.
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  Dr. Keisuke Inoue

  Dr. Keisuke Inoue

  Dr. Keisuke Inoue is the president of Shinryoukai (I Dental Clinic) and a leading figure in pediatric dentistry in Japan. Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1972, he earned both his DDS and PhD from Tokyo Dental College in 1997. In 2023, he founded the Nippon Pediatric Oral Development Society (NPD), where he currently serves as president. Dr. Inoue is dedicated to advancing a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric oral health, integrating preventive orthodontics, IBCLC-led breastfeeding support, and tongue-tie treatment across clinical and educational settings nationwide.

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  Dr. Scott Wustenberg

  Dr. Scott Wustenberg

  Dr. Scott Wustenberg, OAFMS focused Neurological Chiropractor and Medical Nutrisitionst

  As the visionary and principal practitioner behind Advance Rehab Clinics, Dr Scott Wustenberg is far from your average Chiropractor. Dr Scott is a passionate teacher in nutrition and chiropractic neurology as well as Sleep/Airway medicine.

  Inspired to become a Chiropractor by his uncle, Scott first studied Biochemistry and Physiology at Auckland University, and Chiropractic at the NZCA School of Chiropractic, graduating in the very first class, and going on to set up practices in NZ, and Australia.

  In addition to his Bachelor of Science and his degree in Chiropractic, Scott also has a Master’s degree in Nutrition Medicine, and post Graduate qualifications in Neurological Rehabilitation, is a fellow of the Australasian college of nutrition and environmental medicine and continues to educate in the impacts of oral ties and dysfunctions on neurological and physical development.

  Scott has studied a range of Chiropractic techniques, including Neuro-rehabilitation, Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT), Cranial facial pain and TMJ Biomechanics, along with Cranial Therapy; Dr Scott also uses Orthomolecular Medicine—commonly known as Functional Nutrition and Epigenetics —to holistically treat patients.

  Dr Scott’s passion to make an impact on people’s lives has been brought forth by his children’s health concerns, leading him research Sleep issues, tongue tie, airway fragmentation and mental health issues, as impacts on human health and well-being. Scott lectures internationally and is the author of the book First Principles: How a small change in early life creates havoc across time.

  This book looks at how defects in Oral structures and Airway issues effect Health through the course of people’s lives and promotes the assessment of Oral airway functional maldevelopment syndrome (OAFMS).

  Scott loves coaching people to plan and embrace their health for the future, and he is a proponent of unlocking health potential through nutrition and lifestyle changes including sleep, diet and exercise, promoting the  concept of Sleep Breath heal., as integral to human health.

  He truly is a living testimony to the importance of neurological function integrated with the joyous potential of nutrition and physical movement, sleep and breathing contributing to an optimal life.

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