Frequently Asked Questions

Facial growth & development

“Kelly was great at taking us through the Mini Myo program for our kindergartener, and we started seeing improvements in just a few months. We have a long road ahead of us to correct mouth breathing habits and widen palate, but we now have a great foundation of exercises and practices tailored to our child's needs that we can continue with to improve breathing and overall health. Thanks Kelly!”

On behalf of:

~Alexander, N., age 5

Tongue thrust & Tongue tie

“It was such a great experience to work with Kelly these past few months. I was unsure at first about myofunctional therapy, but I really wish I had known about it sooner. I had braces about 12 years ago and only found out about my tongue thrusting habits and tongue tie this year as I noticed a significant change in my bite. Fortunately, I was referred to this program with Kelly and I am happy to say it was a great success! Not only do I feel better, but I am also more aware of my habits and have seen great improvements with my tongue posture, breathing, sleep, and overall health.  I would highly recommend working with Kelly. She was very well organized, informative, and encouraging throughout the entire program.”

~ Angel, O., age 24

TMJ pain & TMD

I was referred to Kelly by my orthodontist to address my open bite and tongue thrusting. I had also been experiencing chronic TMJ pain. I immediately established a great connection with Kelly and looked forward to what she had in store for me. She expressed right from the beginning how important it was to stay consistent with the exercises that she provided…. I took her advice and practiced my exercises daily…. The main focus was me and my comfort levels. She encouraged me to push myself each time but never to exceed my limits. Kelly also taught me about bad oral habits and how it can affect other areas of the body. I was able to learn about my own oral habits and how to properly correct them to achieve my goals. With her expertise, Kelly was also able to identify that I had posterior tongue tie and very restrictive frenums (the web-like attachments inside the lips and cheeks). As per her recommendation, I had these issues addressed by a specialist. After going through with the procedures, I had incredible relief from the release of my tongue tie and restrictive frenums. I made outstanding progress by following the plan Kelly had created just for me. I no longer have an open bite, my tongue thrust is under control, and my jaw pain has disappeared. I would highly recommend her to anyone who’s in need of an OMT. 

~ Kayla, F., age 29

Mouth breathing & Tongue thrust

“We were so lucky to find Kelly as I can attest that the program works and helped my son the way he needed. it was night and day. By following the exercises we were able to correct his tongue thrust, and soon the benefits of nose breathing started to payoff, he was sleeping better (continuous deep sleep) and no more headaches. Without hesitation I would recommend Kelly and this therapy for young kids, specially as the the program is designed to be fun and got my kid engaged on the exercises since the first session.”

On behalf of:

~Omar, R., age 6

Orthodontic relapse & Open bite

“When my orthodontist referred me to Kelly Hall, I was estimated to need braces for 18 months to fix my open bite and I had jaw pain that was a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10. After three months of working with Kelly while wearing braces, my open bite had almost completely closed, and after six months it was completely closed! I cannot be more thrilled about how quickly my bite changed and I am happy that Kelly has provided me with the knowledge and tools to keep my bite closed after my braces come off. In addition to the dental benefits, I have also noticed improved sleep, stress management, and digestion through taking Kelly’s program. It is crazy how much of a difference that proper breathing, chewing and swallowing makes!”

~ Christine, H., age 25

Improved sleep & Increased focus and concentration at school

Kelly is amazing to work with! She did such a good job explaining the process and what we should expect. She made our shy child feel safe and he gained confidence working with her through the program. James was quick to heal after the procedure and we have seen significant improvement in his breathing, restful sleep, and flexibility (this one surprised me). The improve sleep quality seems to be having a positive impact on his attention to school work and his overall demeanour. We would certainly recommend working with Kelly!

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~James, W., age 12

Tongue tie Release: Postural Improvements

“I wasn’t sure how a tongue release would impact my treatment but, since having the frenectomy procedure, I wish that I had it done sooner! I have already noticed significant changes in my posture since having my tongue tie release and I am looking forward to observing the benefits of the release throughout my future appointments with Kelly Hall.”

~ Christine, H., age 25

No more Snoring & Jaw stability

I am a 68 year old woman who recently completed a OMT Enhanced Program with Kelly Hall. I am thrilled at the results and with my experience. Having a Frenectomy, coupled with the OMT exercises, released the muscle tension in my mouth, face and jaw. No more hyper mobility in my jaw or TMJ pain; I finally have a symmetrical mouth; my tongue is supporting my upper jaw (who knew it was supposed to do this); my snoring has all but disappeared; and my swallowing has greatly improved. I didn’t realize these problems, built up over years of being tongue tied, could be remedied, let alone to the extent they have. I highly recommend this treatment for anyone who has a tongue tie--the younger the better. I also highly recommend Kelly Hall. She is very knowledgeable about the treatment regime and extremely supportive of her clients.

~ Sharon, F., age 68

Tongue & Lip Tie Release: Instant relief of neck & shoulder tension

"It has been a joy to work with Kelly over the duration of this program! I wasn’t sure if anything could help my tension, headaches, jaw pain, and breathing issues, but now I truly wish I had found Kelly sooner. After having my lip and tongue ties released, I felt instant relief. I couldn't imagine doing the procedure without Kelly's support. Combined with the exercises in the program, I’ve noticed that it is easier to breathe, I have had a decrease in neck and shoulder tension, and have improved my posture and flexibility. I am looking forward to having my daughter go through the children’s program and am relieved that she will not have to deal with the same pain that I did before I found help.”

~Hunter, C., age 26

Better Sleep & Improved Digestion PLUS a Growth Spurt

As a Mom of 4 boys (9yrs & under) and having worked as a Hygienist myself for over a decade, I wanted to seek out an OMT that was not only immensely knowledgeable, but also someone who could make the therapy appointments work with our VERY busy schedule! Kelly provided all of this and more!! From the initial assessment, her knowledge & passion was up front and center, and throughout the therapy appointments she even taught me quite a few things!

It was our 6yr old son going through Kelly’s ‘Mini Myo’ program and it was SO perfect for a child. She started off with very easy and fun exercises to gain his interest, and slowly built up as his abilities progressed. As many 6yr olds, he can get a little restless and uninterested as weeks passed on, but Kelly was right on the ball and had many suggestions to make it all “new” and “exciting” again!

The virtual appointments were extremely thorough and made it very easy for our very hectic schedule. Video quality was excellent and myself & my son could see exactly what Kelly was demonstrating clearly.

When it’s time for our next child to go through the program (many of the concern’s OMT therapies treat can often be seen in other family members, which is the case for our family) I won’t hesitate to contact Kelly!

Thank you so much, Kelly! You made it all so easy and the changes we have seen in our little guy (sleep apnea’s gone, mouth breathing is gone, stomach ‘gassiness’ gone, greatly improved sleep quality, as well as a growth spurt! The list almost feels endless!) made the investment in time and cost SO worth it!!

On behalf of :

~Parker, G., age 6

#1 Thanks for your patience today - a tired kid after late nights on the long weekend combined with eating barely any of his lunch and that’s what you get!  Appreciate your patience and kindness!

#2 Thank you so much for calling me today.  You really do go above and beyond for helping us to adhere to the therapy sessions and you do a great job dealing with my super emotional children.

I am finding that the CPAP is really comfortable (now that I found the right mask) and I have fully adjusted to it. Thank you for encouraging me to be compliant with it - it was a life changer!

Your advice greatly changed my quality of life so THANK YOU!

No more jaw pain & Physical changes

My entire experience with Back to Your Roots was incredible from start to finish! In 6 months my constant jaw pain and discomfort had disappeared completely and I have noticed physical changes to my appearance as well. You do need to hold yourself accountable and put in the work but Kelly makes your exercise routines easy to work into your daily life.

Thank you Kelly!!

~Courtney, T., age 35