Services · Louisville, Kentucky
Sleep & Airway-Focused Therapy.
Myofunctional therapy that addresses the muscle side of the airway — the resting tone of the tongue and soft palate, the pattern of breathing during sleep, and the postural habits that contribute to airway collapse. An evidence-supported adjunct to CPAP, oral appliance therapy, ENTs, and sleep medicine.
Reviewed by Gina Sabbak, RDH. Last reviewed .
Who it's for
This service is designed for:
Adults with snoring or mild to moderate sleep apnea who want to address the muscle side (or reduce their CPAP dependence)
Children with sleep-disordered breathing, especially after adenoid/tonsil issues have been addressed
Patients working with a sleep medicine provider, ENT, or dentist on a multi-disciplinary airway plan
How it works
What to expect.
What myofunctional therapy can do for sleep
Multiple peer-reviewed studies show that myofunctional therapy reduces sleep apnea severity (AHI), decreases snoring frequency and intensity, and improves sleep quality — by training the tongue and soft palate muscles to maintain airway patency during sleep.
Coordination with your sleep medicine team
We work alongside your sleep medicine physician, ENT, and dentist. Therapy does not replace CPAP, oral appliances, or surgery when those are indicated — it works alongside them to improve results over the long term.
What the program looks like
Targeted exercises for the tongue, soft palate, and pharyngeal muscles. Short daily practice with periodic in-person check-ins. Most patients notice reduction in snoring within 4–8 weeks; objective sleep study improvement typically appears within 3–6 months.
Pediatric sleep-disordered breathing
For children, the program often focuses on nasal breathing, tongue posture, and the muscle patterns that contribute to airway resistance during sleep. Coordination with the child's pediatrician, ENT, and dentist is essential.
Related reading
This service is commonly used for
- Snoring
How this condition typically presents and the patterns we address.
→ Related article: Snoring vs sleep apnea: what the difference is - Sleep-disordered breathing
How this condition typically presents and the patterns we address.
→ Related article: Snoring vs sleep apnea: what the difference is - Mouth breathing
How this condition typically presents and the patterns we address.
→ Related article: Mouth breathing in children: why it matters - All services
The complete set of myofunctional therapy services we offer.
- Book an evaluation
60-minute in-person assessment of oral posture, swallow, and breathing.
Common questions about sleep & airway-focused therapy
- Will this cure my sleep apnea?
- Myofunctional therapy is not a cure — it is an evidence-supported adjunct treatment. For mild to moderate sleep apnea, it can meaningfully reduce severity. For severe sleep apnea, it works alongside CPAP or other primary treatments.
- Can I use this instead of my CPAP?
- Please don't stop your CPAP without discussing with your sleep medicine physician. Many patients find they can reduce or eliminate CPAP over time as therapy progresses — but this decision should be made with your physician based on follow-up sleep studies.
- My child snores. Will this help?
- Often yes — pediatric snoring and sleep-disordered breathing frequently have a muscle/posture component. We coordinate with your pediatrician and ENT to address any underlying structural issues alongside the therapy.
- How long until I see results?
- Most patients report less snoring and better sleep within 4–8 weeks. Objective sleep study improvements typically appear within 3–6 months of consistent practice.
What patients say
Real reviews from patients of 502 MYO, moderated by Gina personally.
Gina is amazing! I stopped snoring and sleep more every night!
Ready to begin?
The first visit is 60 minutes. Call (502) 901-8089 or request an appointment online.
Book an evaluation