Affordable Comprehensive Group Adult Buteyko & Myofunctional Exercise Class - Starting at $2,300
Brooklyn Oak Dental Care & Myofunctional Me LLC are proud to be hosting a unique ongoing in-house Buteyko & myofunctional option
Dr. Siama Muhammad and Natalia Plaza, orofacial myofunctional therapist and breathing reeducator, have collaborated to create this more affordable project after identifying insufficient access to myofunctional exercise classes and new developments. Below is the latest class letter for you to review and learn about how we might correct or improve tethered oral tissue (tongue ties, lip ties and buccal ties), snoring, open mouth posture, bruxism, obstructive sleep apnea, tongue thrusts and more. The number of providers available to meet patients needs is low, and cost is often an obstacle for treatment as well. By teaching orofacial myofunctional exercises in a group format we can significantly lower the cost for each patient who need this therapy, and begin to overcome some of the basic obstacles to treatment.
This comprehensive 8 week course is limited to 8 people per class.
The steps to complete are as follows:
1. Imaging in-office $375 with Natalia (20 mins). This amount will be pro-rated to your final enrollment fee.
2. Consultation at a later date on Zoom with Natalia Plaza, OMFT
3. Enrollment paid in full. This is not covered by insurance.
These 3 steps MUST be completed before the first class. This class is valued at over $5,000, and can thankfully be offered for much less due to all of the procedures being in-house done by two collaborating providers. Lastly, you do not have to change dentists, as this is muscular and structural therapy and not "dental" work.
ASSESSMENTS & CONSULTATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED one week before the class begins. THIS IS A TWO STEP PROCESS. PLEASE MIND OF YOUR TIMING & COMPLETE THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The class will feature:
1. Individualized orofacial myofunctional therapy evaluation and consultation with Natalia Plaza, RDH, OMFT & Buteyko Breathing Method instructor
2. 8 orofacial myofunctional group exercise classes
3. An exercise tool kit
4. Video instructions for each class and prerecorded classes.
5. Two photobiomodulation laser treatments to neurologically prepare the muscles for release by improving muscle function and loosening fascial tension.
6. CO2 laser tongue tie release, i.e. frenuloplasty (when necessary; please schedule asap after enrolling).
7. Class recordings for review of discussion and concepts
8. Live Q & A with Dr. Muhammad about the frenuloplasty procedure and her technique and approach.
The class features both virtual and in-person exercise classes followed by a brief lecture (60 mins/class). You will be expected to complete exercises 3x/day on your own outside of class times for the active 8 weeks. Independent exercise sessions can run between 10-15 minutes depending on one’s level of muscular control. YOU MUST ABIDE BY THE PRE-PLANNED CLASS SCHEDULE. No personal arrangements will be made to the schedule, as we will progress as a group.
EXAMPLE OF A SCHEDULE
Pre-op Myo Classes Wednesdays at 8pm
Wed OCT 16: Class 1 will be in person at the 111 4th Ave location
Wed OCT 23: Class 2 ZOOM
Wed OCT 30 : Class 3 ZOOM
Wed NOV 6: Class 4 ZOOM
Wed NOV 13: Class 5 ZOOM (with live Q & A with Dr. Muhammad)
Wed NOV 20: Class 6 In person for pre-op check at the 111 4th Ave location
Friday NOVEMBER 22: FRENULOPLASTY in office at 111 4th Ave (60 min individual appts. if needed)
Post-op Myo Classes and wound care Wednesdays at 8pm
Wed NOV 27 *SKIP FOR HOLIDAY TRAVELS*, 11/28 is Thanksgiving
Wed DEC 4: Class 7 ZOOM
Wed DEC 11: Class 8 the final class will be in person at the 111 4th Ave location
Final assessments must be scheduled after the conclusion of the last class for assignment of maintenance exercises.
*VERY IMPORTANT: There will be no makeup classes as the name of the game is neuroplasticity, which is the process of creating new neural pathways for long lasting correct motor output, passive function and deep integration, and so, repeating and building upon previous exercises is essential. If you need additional sessions these will be private sessions with Natalia and fee for service.
Topics that will be covered in the lectures during the 8 week course include:
How tongue posture and movement affects craniofacial-respiratory growth and the entire body and being
Augmenting and restoring cranial movement
The importance of osteopathy
11 principles of Neuroplasticity
The benefits of nasal breathing & nitric oxide
Myofunctional nutritional counseling (functional food)
The importance of toning the health of the cranial nerves in question
Selective orofacial reflex pattern integration
Sleep breathing and sleep hygiene
Treating the body as one functional living unit
Benefits of red/infrared light therapy & photobiomodulation
Meet your program providers, Dr. Siama Muhammad & Natalia Plaza, OMFT
Dr. Siama Muhammad is an insightful, detail-oriented dentist treating patients in Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding communities. She has trained and received certification under Dr. Zaghi of the Breathe Institute in the functional frenuloplasty procedure. Her primary goal as a practitioner is to ensure that each of her patients is treated as an individual and receives the highest standard of care without pain. Dr. Muhammad has completed over 75 hours of CE credits in Airway Dentistry over the last 24 months and is passionate about getting to the root cause of dental and oral disease she sees everyday in practice. Dr. Muhammad holds membership with professional organizations including the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Functional Dentist Directory. Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Muhammad attended Boston University for her undergraduate education, graduating magna cum laude. She remained at the university to pursue her doctoral dental degree which she completed in 2005. Dr. Muhammad has also completed comprehensive implant training at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. Patients visiting Dr. Muhammad can receive a full range of both general and cosmetic dental services. She provides veneers, crowns, fillings, root canals, extractions, implants, dental cleanings, preventative visits, and general consultations. Treatment is also available for issues including broken teeth and temporo-mandibular joint problems. When she is not treating patients, Dr. Muhammad enjoys hiking, boating, cliff jumping, cooking gourmet food, and spending time with her family
Natalia Plaza, Buteko & Orofacial Myology instructor has been practicing orofacial myofunctional training since 2019 and Buteyko Breathing Method since 2018. She graduated Cum Laude from Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL in 2010, and she is very passionate about mindfulness, osteopathy, functional medicine & dentistry, nutrition and the body's inherent ability to heal itself. Natalia completed her post-grad training with Buteyko Clinic International, the International Association of Orofacial Myology, the Academy of Myofunctional Therapy, the Masgutova Neurosensorimotor Reflex Integration - MNRI® Method, all three levels of Quantum ALF courses at the ALF Education Institute and their Photobiomodulation course in 2022, and she completed the ALF Approach with Dr. Tasha Turzo in 2023. Natalia focuses on augmenting cranial motion by restoring correct orofacial myofunction, autonomic toning and breathing patterns in patients undergoing functional dental treatment and/or those with tethered oral tissues and dysfunctional breathing. She sees clients of all ages and levels of need. Natalia is currently pursuing a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to better understand the body and mind as one living and dynamic functioning unit. To work with Natalia on breathing reeducation or orofacial myofunctional training, please book here.
We wish you a wonderful autumn and look forward to continually being your source for cutting edge functional dental and myofunctional health and education.
-Natalia Plaza & Dr. Siama Muhammad
