our mission
At Thrive Shenandoah Valley OMT, our mission is to take clients beyond their smile on their wellness journey by providing comprehensive and client-centered orofacial myofunctional therapy services and education.
In sessions, we’ll achieve this goal by teaching and implementing specific exercises to correct oral impairments and improve the functions of breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
Stay on this page to learn more about who we are and our service philosophy.
Welcome! I am thrilled that you are here.
My name is Kirsten, and I am the owner of Thrive Shenandoah Valley OMT.
While I provide services to clients across the country, I currently live near Harrisonburg, VA with my husband and two sons.
Before starting Thrive Shenandoah Valley OMT, I earned my undergraduate degree in social work, then decided to return to school to pursue a career in dental hygiene. I’ve always pushed myself to keep learning and improving my work.
It was in pursuit of this goal that I first learned about orofacial myofunctional therapy
(OMT) from a dental podcast. My curiosity was sparked, and I dove into learning more. As I researched, I identified many orofacial myofunctional impairments in myself and my family.
Practicing OMT has opened up the sky to the possibility of holistic health solutions for myself and my loved ones. Now, I enjoy helping a diverse set of clients pull together the pieces of their health puzzle.
I strive to make comprehensive oral health accessible to everyone because we all deserve the freedom to thrive during our time on the planet. My goal is to walk with you on this part of your journey toward wellness, to guide you, and to provide tools so that you can thrive.
I hope that you find the information here to be helpful. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions via the contact page. If my mission and process resonate with you, then schedule a free assessment with me, and let’s get started!
About orofacial myofunctional therapy: more on myofunctional
If you’re new here, you may be wondering: what even IS orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT)?
In short, orofacial myofunctional therapy is like having a personal trainer for the muscles on your face. Sessions focus on exercises that improve the functions of breathing, chewing, swallowing, and speaking.
For more information on the goals and benefits of OMT, check out the resources page below or follow us on Instagram.