"How to Do Myofunctional Therapy Safely for TMD Cases: Practical Strategies to Avoid Flare-Ups, Recognize Red Flags, and Choose Exercises That Support Healing Without Triggering Pain"

CONTINUING EDUCATION REGISTRATION PAGE

LIVE WEBINAR DATE: November 4, 2025 at 7:00- 9:00PM ET

(2 Hours, 0.20 ASHA CEUs)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This presentation will provide learners  with practical strategies to safely apply myofunctional therapy for clients with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Orofacial Pain. Attendees will learn how to recognize red flags, prevent flare-ups, and modify exercises to support healing without triggering pain. The session will also explore the connection between jaw stability, cervical posture, and breathing patterns. Participants will leave with clear, evidence-informed tools to approach TMD cases with confidence and safety.
 
 
 

PRESENTER: Vita Zhylyak- RDH, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist

Vita Zhylyak is a Registered Dental Hygienist with 13 years of clinical experience and an Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist specializing in TMD, Orofacial Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Eagle Syndrome, and EDS/MCAS/POTS. Having personally overcome chronic jaw pain and systemic symptoms, Vita brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, research-based insight, and lived experience to her teaching. Through her practice at MYOLAVITA and her advanced training platform, Unlocking Jaw Secrets Academy, she has helped countless practitioners and clients achieve long-term, pain-free function.
 

Financial Disclosure:  Vita receives compensation for presenting inside  The Myo Membership. Vita Zhylyak is a Wellness Advocate for doTERRA Essential Oils and may reference certain products for educational purposes.

Non-Financial Disclosure:  None to disclose. 

 

TIME ORDERED AGENDA & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

7:00-7:30 pm (30 minutes): Understanding the Root Causes of TMD and Orofacial Pain

7:30-8:00 pm (30 minutes): Recognizing Red Flags and Applying Safe Therapy Principles

8:00-8:30 pm (30 minutes): Posture, Breathing, and Exercise Selection for TMD Healing

8:30-9:00 pm (30 minutes): Case Integration – Real Examples + Q&A

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

After completion of course participants will be able to: 

  • Identify and recognize key red flags indicating when myofunctional therapy may exacerbate TMD symptoms

  • Explain the relationship between jaw stability, cervical posture, and breathing patterns in clients with TMD
  • Describe safe modifications and progressions of myofunctional therapy exercises to prevent flare-ups.
  • Analyze client presentations to determine appropriate therapy strategies that support healing and pain reduction.

This course is offered for 0.20 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area). 

To be reported to the ASHA CE registry,  this registration page must be submitted prior to the webinar. To watch a recording, log into your Kajabi portal, go to "The Myo Membership" > "November 2025" and the recording will be found under the training tab.

IMPORTANT: For continuing education credit the webinar must be completed in its entirety, either by attending live or watching the recording. 

What happens if I cannot attend the live webinar? 

The recording will be uploaded to The Myo Membership portal following the live webinar for all current members inside The Myo Membership.

How do I obtain continuing education credit?

Upon completion of the live or recorded webinar, a survey and quiz is sent electronically via Kajabi and email. You must complete the survey and quiz by clicking submit in order to be reported to the ASHA CE registry and a certificate of completion. You must also complete the short quiz.  The certificate of completion will be available for immediate download following submission of your ASHA CEU survey form. This must be completed within 7 days of completion of webinar.

Who is this for? 

This registration page is for SLPs who want to learn more about airway, myofunctional therapy, tethered oral tissues, dental appliances/orthodontics and related topics.

What happens after I sign up?

You are already signed up for The Myo Membership® and have paid in full for this month (which includes this training). If attending live, register at the provided zoom event link that will be sent out prior to the webinar event. If watching the recording you do not need to register via zoom. If you want to be reported to the ASHA CE REGISTRY you MUST COMPLETE this registration page (scroll to bottom and fill out the entire form).

Refund policy: Per the refund policy when you joined The Myo Membership, you can cancel your future monthly membership at any time prior to the 48-hour renewal window. You will not be refunded for any training or materials already provided. If you are unable to join live, you may watch the recording that will be placed in The Myo Membership portal.

If this webinar needs to be rescheduled you will be notified as soon as possible with the new webinar date (no refunds are provided if a webinar date has to be moved by a presenter; a replacement webinar will be provided in the event that this months presenter is unable to present as scheduled). 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.

Who can I contact with questions, concerns or complaints?

For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

When taking online courses, Elevation Movement LLC students are encouraged, at all times, to communicate their concerns and/or complaints to course creators and/or the administrative team by emailing [email protected]. A more detailed policy can be provided upon request. 

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November  2025 Registration Form 

Please note if any accommodations are needed to access the learning experience or resource materials, please email [email protected] to discuss further.