Take a moment and think about how often you consider breathing.

For most of us, the answer is: almost never.

But what if the way your child breathes is quietly shaping their posture, sleep quality, jaw development, and even nervous system regulation?

At Wisconsin Myofunctional Therapy, we work with families every day who are surprised to learn that simple patterns, like mouth breathing or low tongue posture, can influence long-term health.

That’s why I’m excited to collaborate with Dr. Nadine Illichmann of Bump and Beyond Family Wellness for a special educational workshop:

“It’s All Connected: Supporting Family Health Through Posture, Breathing, and the Nervous System”

Saturday, February 28th at 10:00 AM

The Power of Nasal Breathing and Tongue Posture

Myofunctional therapy focuses on retraining the muscles of the mouth and face to support optimal breathing, chewing, swallowing, and resting tongue posture. When breathing primarily occurs through the mouth instead of the nose, it can lead to:

• Poor sleep quality

• Snoring in children

• Forward head posture

• Narrow jaw development

• Increased stress on the nervous system

Breathing through the nose helps regulate oxygen levels, supports healthy facial growth, and promotes calmer nervous system function.

But breathing doesn’t operate in isolation.

Posture, the Spine, and the Nervous System

If a child’s tongue rests low in the mouth or their airway is compromised, the body adapts. Often, this adaptation shows up as forward head posture or rounded shoulders.

Over time, those postural shifts affect their spinal alignment. That’s where chiropractic care becomes an important partner.

Dr. Nadine’s work focuses on optimizing nervous system communication through gentle, family-centered chiropractic care. When the spine is aligned and breathing patterns are functional, the body has a much stronger foundation for regulation and growth.

Together, these approaches create a more complete picture of wellness.

What You’ll Discover at This Workshop

During this event, we’ll explore topics like:

• How oral muscle function influences breathing and posture

• Why airway development matters for long-term health

• The connection between breathing and nervous system regulation

• How chiropractic and myofunctional therapy work together

• Signs parents can look for early

This workshop is designed for parents who want clarity instead of confusion. For families who sense something is connected, but aren’t sure how.

When we improve breathing mechanics and support spinal alignment, we create ripple effects throughout the body.

And that’s the heart of this workshop.

Event Details

Workshop: It’s All Connected: Supporting Family Health Through Posture, Breathing, and the Nervous System
Date: Saturday, February 28th
Time: 10:00 AM
Hosted by: Becca Rose & Dr. Nadine Illichmann
Location: Virtual (Click here to register)

If you’re ready to better understand how breathing, posture, and the nervous system interact, we would love for you to join us.

Because sometimes the most powerful shift in health begins with something as simple as breathing.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Wisconsin Myofunctional Therapy