Megan van Noy, RDH ★ Premium
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy at NW Myofunctional Therapy in Tigard, OR.
About
If you’re dealing with jaw pain, tension, headaches, clenching, poor sleep, or symptoms that keep returning despite trying other treatments, there may be more going on than just the jaw itself. I help patients identify and address the underlying oral and facial muscle patterns that can contribute to TMJ symptoms, including tongue posture, swallowing patterns, mouth breathing, and improper resting posture. Through individualized myofunctional therapy, we work to improve how these muscles function together so your jaw doesn’t have to compensate as much throughout the day and night. My goal is to help you understand why your symptoms may be happening, give you practical tools to improve function, and collaborate with your other providers when appropriate so we’re supporting the whole system—not just chasing symptoms.
New here?
I’m so glad you reached out. Living with jaw pain, tension, clenching, headaches, or other TMJ symptoms can be frustrating—especially when you’ve already tried to find answers. I’m here to help you understand the functional patterns that may be contributing to your symptoms and create a clear, personalized path forward. I look forward to learning more about you and how I can support you.
Treatment approach
Orofacial myofunctional therapy, neuromuscular retraining, tongue and oral resting posture retraining, swallowing retraining, nasal breathing retraining, jaw stability exercises, and functional habit retraining.
Treatment is personalized, collaborative, and focused on helping you build lasting changes in the way your oral and facial muscles function. Rather than simply managing symptoms, we look at patterns such as tongue posture, swallowing, breathing, jaw stability, and oral resting posture that may be contributing to ongoing tension or dysfunction. Sessions are active and education-based, with targeted exercises and strategies you’ll practice between visits. My goal is for you to understand what we’re working on, why it matters, and how each step supports better function and long-term results.
Qualifications
AOMT & MyoMentor Graduate + Mentor & Course Instructor
10 years - est 2016
Co-Host of The Munch Bunch Myo Podcast The Breathe Institute Ambassador Tongue Tied Academy Graduate Myo Munchee Educator
Fees & insurance
Depeding on needs
Credit Card, HSA/FSA, 3rd Party Financing Available
We provide superbills for services for out of network insurance reimbursement as we cannot legally bill medical insurance directly.
Client focus
I specialize in working with patients experiencing TMJ/TMD, jaw tension, clenching and grinding, facial muscle tension, headaches, and chronic oral dysfunction. I have a particular interest in treating patients with hypermobility and women in perimenopause and menopause who are experiencing changes in jaw comfort, sleep, breathing, clenching, or oral and facial muscle function. I also frequently address mouth breathing, low tongue posture, tongue thrust, dysfunctional swallowing patterns, and poor oral resting posture that may be contributing to ongoing strain and compensation. Myofunctional therapy can be especially valuable for patients whose symptoms are complex, seem interconnected, or continue despite other treatment. I often work collaboratively with dentists, TMJ specialists, physical therapists, orthodontists, ENTs, airway providers, and sleep specialists to address the functional piece of the bigger picture.
English
Ages 5 and up
I work with adults, adolescents, and children ages 5+, with a special interest in TMJ/TMD, hypermobility, airway and sleep-related concerns, and chronic oral dysfunction. I also enjoy working with women in perimenopause and menopause who are experiencing changes in jaw tension, sleep, breathing, clenching, or overall oral and facial muscle function. I frequently collaborate with dental, orthodontic, ENT, sleep, physical therapy, and other healthcare providers to support patients with more complex or overlapping concerns.
About myofunctional therapists & TMJ in Tigard, OR
Myofunctional therapists retrain tongue posture, breathing, and swallowing patterns. For TMJ patients, this work targets the airway and oral-habit factors that drive clenching and jaw strain. Compare myofunctional therapists and other TMJ & TMD approaches across Tigard, Oregon in this directory.
Other TMJ providers in Oregon
- Brandon TurleyNeuromuscular Dentist
- Dr Amber Lynn WattersOrofacial Pain Specialist
- Dr Thanuja RamannaOrofacial Pain Specialist
- Dr. Becky HigginsonTMJ, Craniosacral Therapy, Fascia-Focused Care
- Dr. Ben SutterNeuromuscular Dentist
- Dr. Dain PaxtonOrofacial Pain Specialist
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