Baby Jaws™ & Breathing Nose to Toes™
© 2023 Breathe Function Thrive™, All Rights Reserved
ABC’S for Early Intervention. (EI) Therapists (Inpatient/Outpatient):
Airway, Breathing, Cranial-mandibular Dysfunctions & Sleep
(Birth – 3yrs old)
COURSE OVERVIEW
Revolutionize the way you treat every patient. Learn why airway, breathing, sleep and cranio-mandibular dysfunctions must be top of mind for every member of the pediatric multi-disciplinary team. This course shares evidence-based research and teaches innovative tools and techniques to optimize craniofacial & respiratory function to transform your everyday focus, practice
& individualized treatments.
LEARING OBJECTIVES
Apply evidence-based treatments, & clinical tools to use with individual clients, with hands-on lab-based learning introducing whole body breathing & how they connect with orofacial myofunctional therapy tools and techniques, which can improve sleep apnea up to 62%.
Explore whole-body systems and connections with focus on the cranium, mandible, hyoid, TMJ’s, nerves, diaphragm, ankles & toes.
Facilitate collaboration and teamwork.
Investigate how mouth breathing, snoring, trouble sleeping in young children increases their chance of special education needs, causes neuronal damage and impacts behavior, cognition, development, motor skills, language, and speech of an already vulnerable population.
Analyze research, use screening and assessment tools, and review cases while connecting anatomy, physiology, neurology, and chemistry.
Better understand why function not just fascia is the key to success in treating tongue ties and low tongue posture.
LEARNING TECHNIQUES
Engaging, meaningful in person curriculum immediately applicable hands-on learning. Intermediate level.
WHO
Pediatric PTs, OTs, SLPs, RTs, MDs, and DOs with an early intervention focus may apply to attend. Others considered on a case-by-case basis. Customized courses for lactation professionals, midwives, and dental professionals will be offered in the future. If you are interested in these future course, please indicate your interest by clicking the grey "Keep Me In the Loop" button on this page
Professional licensure information required to attend the course.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Course submitted to the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for CEU approval.
17 Contact Hours, approved by Utah APTA
Typically, One contact = 50-60 minutes of continuing education and, 10 contact hours = I CEU. Some states give more credits for live, lab-based learning. Many states will accept CEUs that have been approved in other states and some do not require course approval, however, participants must verify the standards for their professional licensure and state practice guidelines.
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WHERE & WHEN*
Bridgewater, NJ - Mar 16-17 - REGISTRATION IS FULL.
Please choose another location. If another date and location is not an option, we can add you to a waitlist for Bridgewater.
Beverly/Boston, MA - Mar 23-24
San Diego, CA - April 6-7
Lewisville/Dallas, TX - June 22-23
Limited availability. A minimum of 15 attendees and a classroom must be secured before the location and dates are confirmed. Make sure the location and dates are confirmed and your application has been approved before booking your travel arrangements.
Baby Jaws & Breathing Nose to Toes is a prerequisite for Mouth Magic.
We are planning the Mouth Magic® for Infants this fall in Salt Lake City.
Please indicate your interest in Mouth Magic for Infants course by clicking the grey "Keep Me In the Loop" button on this page.
Course Locations
WAITLIST ONLY - REGISTRATION IS FULL
Newark/Bridgewater, NJ
March 16-17
Hampton Inn & Suites
1277 Route 22 West, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
15% Hampton Inn & Suites Discount
Contact Erica at 732-810-8880 or
edavidson@colwenhotels.com to make a reservation and receive the discount.
Boston/Beverly, MA
March 23-24
Inner Source
138 Dodge St, Beverly, MA 01915
San Diego, CA
April 6-7
LoveStrong Wellness
16935 W Bernardo Dr #140, San Diego, CA 92127
Dallas/Lewisville, TX
June 22-23
Parkway Construction
1000 Civic Circle Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067
TUITION
$997
PAYMENT OPTIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Option to pay in 3 installments which must be made prior to the course.
Scholarship opportunities available for full-time NICU therapists in honor of the amazing medical professionals that cared for Cynthia’s premature grandson “Finn” who inspired the creation of this Baby Jaws™ & Breathing Nose to Toes™ course. Apply for scholarships during registration.
If you are a full-time NICU therapist, please email us at connect@breathefunctionthrive.com for information about scholarships.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Cynthia Peterson PT, CSOM, CST
Cynthia is passionate about early intervention & prevention and developed this course in honor of the amazing medical professionals that cared for her premature grandson “Finn”. Cynthia has 34 years experience and has helped thousands of babies to thrive in innovative ways.
Cynthia works with all ages to identify and address root causes and underlying issues to optimize airway, breathing, sleep, and cranial-mandibular function. She strives to combine evidence & research, with clinical expertise & decades of learning from both failures & successes. She loves sunshine, sharks, hiking & dark chocolate.
In 2022 Cynthia was awarded The Breathe Outlook Award for ”Extraordinary contribution to the foundation, research, and development of the FAIREST.org resources for screening patients for sleep and breathing challenges” of which Cynthia is the originator & co-author.
Cynthia started teaching “Jaw School” in 1990 which included healthy jaw function & postures including nasal breathing with lip seal and tongue-up on the palate and authored the top selling book on the subject before she even heard the now popular term “orofacial myofunctional therapy”. She is Certified in Orofacial Myology, Craniosacral Therapy & Breathing techniques and is trained in pediatric tools and techniques, with extensive training in the cranial nerves and nervous system, fascial & visceral work, and much more. Cynthia is passionate about helping patients function, feel, sleep & breathe better.
Cynthia is a published researcher and co-authored publications in the following peer-reviewed and professional journals
Cynthia has presented nationally and internationally and is a member of many professional organizations including:
Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy
International Pediatric Sleep Society
National Association of Neonatal Therapists
Applied Academy of Myofunctional Sciences - Received the Rising Star Award in 2019
WHAT ARE PARTICIPANTS SAYING?
“It will revolutionize how you approach treating infants and TOTs patients.”
Brita Destefano, Physical Therapist, CO
"Cynthia is extremely passionate about her work. She’s up to date on the research integrating it into her practice for optimal outcomes. Anyone working with babies needs this info!”
Kristie Middendorf, Occupational Therapist, FL
“Cynthia is a dynamic, smart, and loving teacher. You will love her!”
Tirsa Baker, Physical Therapist, AZ
“You will learn so much about how to assess respiration and how it affects the whole body.”
Katie Emerson, Speech Language Pathologist, UT
“I loved learning how the tongue is a buzz word right now, but it’s missing the mark if you don’t look at breathing first. I also loved learning all the research, tools and other things Cynthia has been trailblazing. Any PT working with infants needs to understand how breathing impacts everything we do.”
Giselle Tadros, Physical Therapist, NJ
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