All Things Sensory by Harkla #240 - Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy with Hallie Bulkin
Jan 25, 2023
Join Hallie Bulkin, a certified myofunctional therapist and pediatric feeding specialist, as she dives into the world of orofacial myofunctional therapy. She shares her journey from recognizing unsafe feeding practices in schools to founding her own therapy practice. Learn about the significance of tongue ties, genetics in jaw development, and how to evaluate dental concerns. Hallie emphasizes the importance of airway health, early intervention, and building a knowledgeable care team to support children’s needs.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Career Pivot After Unsafe Feeding Observation
- Hallie described her path from schools to pediatric feeding after seeing unsafe tube feeding practices.
- That experience pushed her into feeding, tethered tissue, and myofunctional specialization.
Daughter's Transformative Airway Journey
- Hallie shared her oldest daughter's long feeding and airway journey including late tongue-tie release and palatal expansion.
- After expansion the child's sinuses, adenoids, and tonsils normalized and sleep/feeding improved dramatically.
Late Diagnosis Changed Feeding Outcomes
- Hallie shared her newborn's painful breastfeeding and weight issues later found to be caused by a tongue tie diagnosed at 24 months.
- After release, the daughter learned open-cup drinking immediately and constipation resolved the next day.