Liv4 More OT

Occupational Therapist || Certified Myofunctional Therapist || Infant feeding specialist || TummyTime!Method

hi! I’m Ana.

wife || momma || occupational therapist || myofunctional therapist || pre and post frenectomy care || TummyTime! Method || infant pelvic floor specialist

Ana Redd, OTR/L, CMT graduated from Utah State University with a BS in Kinesiology and a minor in Psychology. She graduated from Touro University Nevada with her Masters in Occupational Therapy. She is the Founder of Liv4More OT. After having airway and sleep concerns with her first baby, Ana committed to educate herself in ways to help her own child and hopefully others along the way. This lead her to being prepared for successful intervention when her second baby was born with tethered oral tissues and feeding/breathing concerns. With a commitment to continuing education, Ana has learned valuable treatment techniques to make therapy and home programs as efficient and effective as possible. She has pursued education in orofacial myofunctional disorders across the lifespan of infant to adult. Ana completed the Tethered Oral Tissues Specialty Training (TOTS). She has completed Feed the Peds and the Myo Method Course and is certified through that program as CMT. She completed the Pre/post advanced frenectomy training course with Michelle Emanuel and is currently working to became certified in TummyTime! Method with Michelle Emanuel. Ana is working to complete infant reflexology and infant pelvic floor certified. Ana specializes in feeding disorders and orofacial myofunctional disorders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is orofacial myology?

“Orofacial Myology is a specialized oral discipline that evaluates and treats a variety of oral and facial (orofacial) muscle (myo-) postural and functional disorders and habit patterns that may disrupt normal dental development and also create cosmetic problems.” – IAOM

What can an orofacial myofunctional disorder cause?

Crooked teeth or orthodontic relapse
Headaches
TMJ (jaw joint) pain
Forward head posture
Digestive disorders such as acid reflux or stomach aches from air swallowing
Sleep and breathing disorders
Oral lesion from tongue irritation
Gum disease
Psychological problems
Failure to thrive and other child development problems
Middle ear drainage issues
Grinding or clenching of the teeth
Drooling
Habits, such as nail-biting, thumb-sucking, hair chewing, lip or cheek biting

What is a tongue tie?

Ankyloglossia/tongue tie: A congenital formation of the lingual frenulum that restricts range of motion of the tongue contributing to functional deficits
Ankylolabia/lip tie: A congenital formation of the labial frenulum that restricts range of motion of the lips contributing to functional deficits 
Buccal/cheek tie: A congenital formation of the buccal frenulum that restricts range of motion of the cheeks contributing to functional deficits

Why myofunctional therapy?

Correcting oral motor dysfunction through therapy can help:
– Stabilize current dental and orthodontic treatments
– Improve articulation and speech intelligibility
– Increase awareness of tongue, lip, and jaw posture
– Establish normal swallow patters
– Maintain optimum oral health for a lifetime of benefits

How do I know if my child has a feeding disorder?

Your child may have a feeding or swallowing problem if they:

arch their back or stiffen when feeding 
cry or fuss when feeding 
fall asleep when feeding 
have problems breastfeeding /bottlefeeding
have trouble breathing while eating and drinking 
refuse to eat or drink 
eat only certain textures, such as soft food or crunchy food 
take a long time to eat 
pocket (which means to hold food in their mouth) 
have problems chewing 
cough or gag during meals 
drool a lot or have liquid come out of their mouth or nose 
get stuffy during meals 
have a gurgly, hoarse, or breathy voice during or after meals 
spit up or throw up a lot 
are not gaining weight or growing

What populations do you serve?

Liv4More serves all populations who would benefit from myofunctional therapy/feeding therapy; this serves the lifespan.

What is a comprehensive evaluation?

All evaluations are comprehensive and information gathering occurs prior to services. Please complete all intake paperwork and submit prior to arrival for evaluation. During evaluation, pictures/videos will be taken for information gathering purposes. Serving in Wyoming and Idaho

*If you reside outside of WY or ID, I still want to help you! Please fill out the contact form so we can set up a consultation to find you the local services you need.

Do you do virtual therapy?

I sure do! You will receive a link through the patient portal to connect to a HIPPA compliant video conference (similar to Zoom and Google Meet).

What can I do to get started?

Please fill out the contact form below or send an email to liv4morellc@gmail.com

Have concerns?

Is there something that wasn’t addressed here? We’re here to help

OUR SERVICES

Infant Feeding Therapy

Ana is an infant feeding therapist and specialized in TOTs training, Feed the Peds, and pre/post frenectomy advanced training. Infant feeding therapy can be for breastfed and bottlefed babies. In conjunction with infant feeding therapy, Liv4More utilizes TummyTime! Method for improved therapeutic feeding.

Pediatric Feeding

Ana has completed several advanced feeding courses to provide pediatric feeding therapy. This includes Feed The Peds and the MyoMethod. She also has specialized training in tethered oral tissues and oral motor function. Feeding therapy (with a twist of myo) is provided for children ages 6 months and up.

Myofunctional Therapy

Media Orofacial myofunctional therapy includes therapeutic exercises/therapy to strengthen and habilitate facial and tongue muscles for optimal function. Goals include improving: nasal breathing, resting tongue posture, lip seal, optimal chewing and swallowing patterns.
For optimal results, we often work closely with an interdisciplinary team: ENT’s, Orthodontists, Dentists, Oral Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Craniosacral therapists and other professionals.

TummyTime! Method

TummyTime! Method is a therapeutic tool that helps remedy: Asymmetries such as torticollis or plagiocephaly, Gestational and birth trauma, in utero/gestational constraint, postural preferences, nervous system dysregulation (unsettled, fussy or irritated babies). It improves oral motor and tongue function, Autonomic nervous system regulation and resiliency, and improves sensory processing skills in pre-crawling babies.

Consultation Services

Consultation services are tailored to YOUR needs. Want to figure out if feeding and/or myofunctional therapy is right for you or your child? Want specific information on milestones? Want a coaching style session on things to be doing to encourage optimal function that doesn’t require evaluation? Let’s talk!

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