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What happens on your first Orofacial Myofunctional appointment?
January 21, 2022April 30, 2024

The very first appointment will always be longer than the follow-ups. Why? This appointment is all about assessing your problem, so photographs, videos, and measurements are taken to aid in this diagnostic process. You will also be taken through a group of exercises that warm up muscles and start them moving, which will be essential…

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Myomunchee
October 3, 2021April 30, 2024

The Myomunchee is an appliance that I use in conjunction with orofacial myology therapy for any age group, or as a preventative measure for younger children, babies or toddlers. It’s a soft silicone appliance which brings the jaws together and activates the chewing muscles. It’s clever, easy and reasonably priced. Because it is in the…

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04:48 03 Dec 25

Lorna is amazing! She made us feel so welcome, she is always positive. The difference I can see in my child after the program Lorna put her on is crazy! She can breathe better, speak better and looks so much healthier!

Jaydene Clark

07:59 25 Nov 25

Lorna is AMAZING and well worth every penny. She is passionate, knowledgeable, relatable and kind.
Kids love her, the approach to the hard work is fun energetic, she gets down on their level and she explains it so they understand. And so parents understand too.

It's a tough slog out there for parents with spicy kids and who knew it can be related to mouth issues.
I recommend for any parent to get an assesment done!

Our (6yr old) daughter had an undiagnosed sever tounge tie that was operated on in August 2023 ( in Australia). Because of this mis diagnosis she had a sever over bite, cross bite, and narrowing of the pallet. she couldn't swallow properly, breathe properly, sleep properly, was fatigued and couldn't hit all the big nerve points within her mouth with her tounge to self soothe. And so when your hungry, tired and over stimulated you are Cranky!!

Since Lorna's guidance through this journey she has improved all of the above; eating, sleeping and behavioural issues. She will still need orthodontics to help her pallet expand but now her muscles are ready and rearing to go....

It's like if you just ran a marathon without the training.... You got to train the muscles and the brain before the big event..

We couldn't thank you enough for you kind and genuine passion for this MEDICAL TREATMENT. We are lucky to have you here in NZ and our family is grateful to you for all you help.

Mhana

20:33 24 Nov 25

Thank you Lorna for your patience and consistent support getting us through this program, it's fantastic to see the improvements my son has made! It was totally worth all the hard work 😁

Katelin Wilson

23:47 19 Nov 25

Lorna worked with my 9 year old daughter over a period of 6 months after a recommendation from our orthodontist. I highly recommend her excellent well structured program which has given noticeable results to my daughter. It did take a fair amount of commitment to get the exercised done twice a day but Lorna is great at working out a schedule that fits in with each persons situation and what is manageable. Lorna has a bright and kind personality and her approach to the sessions made them a lot of fun. We completed all our sessions via zoom. The reporting at the start and finish is very thorough. Thank you Lorna.

Kristy Poynter

20:29 18 Nov 25

Our 8-year-old daughter was referred to Northland OFM by her orthodontist, and we are so grateful she was. Lorna was absolutely amazing with her - patient, encouraging and incredibly skilled. The progress our daughter made throughout the programme was both visible and meaningful. Her habits and muscle function have improved significantly, and we’re now hopeful that she won’t require any orthodontic intervention at all.
We couldn’t be happier with the care and results. Thank you, Lorna!

Steve X

03:36 16 Oct 25

Very professional, great experience, excellent results.

Amanda Neeley

03:59 12 Oct 25

We are all so lucky to have Lorna in Whangarei. She was wonderful with my tween son and the before and after pictures speak for themselves.

Amanda Crang

20:12 07 Aug 25

Lorna is amazing. She has such a lovely way of working and made the experience fun for my daughter and myself. I loved our sessions together and I am sad our time together has come to an end. We did our first and last appointments in person and the rest via zoom. I highly recommend seeing her in person for at least the first and last if you can. The process definitely required perseverance with trying to get a 9year old to do her exercises but Lorna worked with us on a schedule that was achievable and suited our family and commitments. She has a bag full of tricks which keeps the exercises fun and on the light side.

We were referred to Lora by our Orthodontist who noticed my daughter’s tongue was not in the right place which had resulted in her pallet not developing properly and hence the need for an Orthodontist. We got fantastic results after seeing Lorna. The muscles around my daughter’s lips, mouth and tongue are all stronger. Her lips are actually bigger now! Her tongue sits up on the roof of her mouth where previously it was sitting in the bottom of her mouth. This change is huge and impacts her teeth, mouth shape, eating, speech, sleep, breathing and skin health. All things I had no idea were so connected. Lorna explained everything all the way though and what the exercises were achieving which is so fascinating.

I highly recommend Lorna she is so knowledgeable, experienced, patient, kind, fun, and a beautiful soul.

Maryann McKinley

08:58 02 Aug 25

I highly recommend Lorna, who makes the exercises fun for the kids, and gives lots of encouragement along the way, all the while remaining professional in her approach. She is always on time, organised and approachable if needing extra support or advice between appointments. Thank you for all the support and guidance.

Kym Minson

08:53 15 Jun 25

My 18-year-old son has just finished treatment with Lorna, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Her treatment program has produced amazing results and transformed him from a mouth breathing cookie monster. Although he struggled with motivation at times during the program, Lorna was always kind, caring ,and incredibly patient with him. She is amazing at what she does, has wonderful communications skills, is extremely knowledgeable, and we feel fortunate that our orthodontist recommended Lorna to us.

Gloria Vegar

01:51 20 May 25

I can't speak highly enough about Lorna and the incredible change her therapy had on my 7 year-old boy as at one stage he had forgotten how to properly eat and drink and where the tongue should sit in his mouth. We have done six months of therapy, twice a day and along with his Invisalign treatment my boy has dramatically change his facial look and can now show his beautiful smile to everyone 🙂 From day one, it was a pleasure working with Lorna, Thank you

kate yesberg

22:14 08 Sep 24

Lorna was a pleasure to work with and the programme has been a game changer for my health

M Walst

03:43 27 Aug 24

My two boys aged nine and seven, went through Lorna's program together. She was amazing. She was approachable, she spoke so easily with them and they responded well, and she was endlessly encouraging. And most importantly, it made a visible difference to the boys, making a positive contribution to their long-term development.

Isaac

01:43 02 Jul 24

Wow! What an amazing role Lorna has in both treating and preventing so many different health issues! She has been such an incredible help with our 5/6yo son! The attached before and after shots speak for themselves :) She's cured his bed wetting and night terrors/hallucinations, helped his dental health, and massively improved his speech skills. He was often quite intelligible, but speech training doesn't get to the root of the issue - muscles that can't actually form the sounds. He's now had a lot of family remark how well he speaks now. He first came to Lorna already with a mouth full of fillings and stainless(nickel) crowns in his mouth that we were so gutted about and at a loss on what was going on as we work so had at having a great diet and lifestyle. His brother 3 years younger was also watching and copying his exercises, and astoundingly became the first to be night trained so easily at only 2.5 years old!

I now recommend this therapy to everyone! For instance, with our modern lifestyle, most of us snore to some extent (and sleep with our mouths open like my son), which is really just sleep apnea, and absolutely wreaks havoc on our sleep and health. If left untreated, it eventually leads to things like dental decay(from dry mouths at night), but most importantly - heart disease. And also pretty much every health problem under the sun that comes from sleeping in an oxygen starved condition.

My brother who's just treated his mild sleep apnea has now gone from chronic fatigue to feeling like someone's put meth into him haha! So it's so important to not skip taking our faces to the gym and getting them fit =) Think of all the money you could save from living so much more productively and not unnecessarily wasting money on dentists, orthodontists, speech therapists, sleep apnea doctors, and the list goes on and on and on.....

Maria C

06:17 16 Jun 24

My daughter has been to Lorna, totally recommended! Has helped 100 percent, a very lovely and kind person to work with throughout the treatment. Always ready and willing to help you. Strongly recommend to anyone, thank you, Lorna.

stephen merriman

22:26 29 Jan 24

We wish to express my utmost gratitude and appreciation for Lorna from Northland OfM for her exceptional work with our 6-year-old son. Lorna's outstanding communication skills and dedication to her work have had a profoundly positive impact on our son's progress.

From the moment we began working with Lorna, we were impressed by her ability to engage our son and make his daily exercises enjoyable and interactive. Her approach to communication was truly remarkable, as she effortlessly connected with our son and motivated him to participate in his exercises with enthusiasm and excitement.

Thanks to Lorna's expertise and guidance, we have witnessed remarkable changes in our son's development. Not only have we seen improvements in his physical abilities, but we have also noticed significant advancements in his speech and language skills. The progress our son has made since completing this course is truly remarkable, and we are incredibly grateful to Lorna for her invaluable contributions to his growth and development.

In summary, Lorna's professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for our son's well-being have made a lasting impression on our family. We cannot thank her enough for the positive impact she has had on our son's life, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking exceptional therapy services.

Bini Black

20:40 12 Dec 23

We deeply appreciated Lorna's support with our Mouth Breathing Son. Her attention, creative facilitation and genuine care allowed him to learn, understand and experience shifts that have created powerful change. He is now a natural nose breather, sleeping better and feeling more confident. Lorna's expertise is extraordinary - I can highly recommend her work.

Apotu Gardens

07:15 03 Oct 23

Lorna is amazing! Her program has transformed my mouth breathing teenager into a nasal breather. The result being much clearer speech, better sleep quality and a change in appearance. Lorna is approachable, knowledgeable and encouraging. I highly recommend her services.

Science for Sociopaths

10:23 26 Jul 23

Came to Lorna with some changes to my vocal posture that we’re beginning to concern me as a vocalist. Got answers, saw results quickly and throughout the program. Enjoyed working with Lorna and have appreciated her lovely personality and expert guidance 🙏

Anna Chris

11:48 07 Jun 23

Thanks Lorna, that was great service with amazing results. Much appreciated! We highly recommend Lorna and her services.

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