Mouth Magic
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Advanced Cranial, Mandibular, Oral, & Respiratory Training & Techniques
WHAT IS MOUTH MAGIC?
The Mouth Magic curriculum includes over 30 advanced cranial, mandibular, oral & respiratory tools & techniques that were created, organized & structured over 34 years. This game changing course, empowers professionals like you, with innovative and evidence based ways to assess, treat, integrate, and mobilize the jaw, cranium, face, mouth, and associated structures with the goal of optimizing airway, breathing, function, neural pathways, healthy growth & development.
Mouth Magic is a fun pictorial acronym similar to the one Cynthia published in her top selling book, The TMJ Healing Plan: Ten Steps to Relieving Headaches, Neck Pain & Jaw Disorders. Cynthia's curriculum strives to engage various learning styles in creative ways by using visuals, songs, and acronomys that are easier to remember.
HOW CAN MOUTH MAGIC HELP MY CLIENTS?
Cynthia’s experience incorporating Mouth Magic tools and techniques has transformed the lives and function of thousands of clients. Mouth Magic can improve breathing, jaw function, lip seal, craniofacial and palatal shape, balance and expansion, lingual palatal suction, suck, swallow, feeding, oral hypersensitivities & so much more.
With Mouth Magic, seemingly “tied” tongues, lips, or buccals gain newfound function and mobility. Surgical frenotomies become unnecessary for many, and those still needing surgery achieve better outcomes. Cranial mandibular function, growth & symmetry can improve, especiaily with early intervention, including plagioceophalies, brachycephaly & scaphocephly, as well as retrognathic mandibles and maxillas that can be difficult to treat at later ages and stages.
By focusing on airway & breathing first, from a head, neck, jaw and whole body function, we’ve witnessed impressive results in babies struggling to feed or gain weight. Recently, a mom desperate to breastfeed her child with Down’s Syndrome with no success, was able to exclusively breastfeed after just one treatment where Mouth Magic played an important part. Of course, every child is unique and the real magic is working as a professional team to help clients Breathe Function & Thrive!
Mouth Magic teaches pros key pieces of the puzzle, that most are unaware of in innovative and gentle ways to optimize function while honoring the nervous system to achieve better, faster, longer lasting results.
WHO CAN ATTEND AND CLASS SIZE
Mouth Magic is exclusively available to MD, DO, PT, OT, SLPs who are Baby Jaws & Breathing Nose to Toes grads*, that are ready to exponentially expand their clinical skills, and have honored copyright and course agreements.
*Grads must have successfully completed parts 1 & 2 or Baby Jaws curriculum. The 3rd portion is optional but highly recommended.
Our goal is to limit hands-on in-person class size to around 20 pros, but will save a wait list, in case some are unable to attend.
CONTINUING EDUCATION & Trained Badge
CEUs are also pending approval from the Utah APTA, so final contact hours are subject to change.
Earn your Mouth Magic® Trained Badge to demonstrate your advanced training.
Limited availability at each live, in-person, hands-on course. BEFORE making travel arrangements, make sure the location and dates are confirmed and your application has been approved .
MOUTH MAGIC SESSIONS
Mouth Magic consists of 3 Master Classes and starts online, then hands-on & in-person, and caps off virtually.
The classes must be completed sequentially and can be purchased either individually or as a bundle. To secure your slot at the in-person course of your choice, the Manual Mastery module must be purchased. Combined, this curriculum, is more than just a weekend course, and can transform your practice and empower you with advanced training and tools to deliver better, long-lasting results. Apply today & let's make magic happen!
SCIENCE OF CRANIAL MANDIBULAR ORAL RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
Online Self-Paced x 2.5 hours
Anatomy, neurology, & research
master class
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MANUAL SKILLS & CLINICAL CORRELATION
2-Days 16 hrs Hands-on • In-Person
Day 1 8:30am -6pm, Day 2 8:30am -3pm
30+ Mouth Magic Tools & Techniques including Assessment, Integration & Mobilization Hands-on training, skill building & clinical practice. Individual testing to demonstrate clinical proficiency Focus is on Infants 0-3, but includes some instruction for older children & adults.
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SKILL MASTERY CLINICAL APPLICATION
1- Apply with self
2- Apply with adults
3- Apply with children who can speak
4- Apply with infants, non-verbal toddlers and submit video for review
Included as part of Manual Skills
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CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
2-hour Virtual Group Master Class x 2
Present 2 cases & discuss with peers dedicated to clinical excellence and collaboration.
After successful completion of full curriculum: •Earn Mouth Magic® Advanced Training Badge •License handouts Listing in Directory or Map (optional)
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MANUAL SKILLS & CLINICAL CORRELATION IN-PERSON SESSION OPTIONS
Choose one of the locations below to complete the Manual Skills & Clinical Correlation, 2-day, in-person session. Additional location details will be added as they become available. Special beta savings will be offered only on the first 2 Introductory Mouth Magic offerings.
Salt Lake City, UT
November 2-3, 2024
Home2 Suites by Hilton
10704 South River Front Parkway South Jordan, Utah 84095
San Juan, Puerto Rico
February 1-2, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dorado del Mar Beach Resort
201 Dorado Del Mar Blvd, Dorado, 00646, Puerto Rico
Cedar Rapids, IA
September 20-21, 2025
Hosted by ProActive Pediatric
Course taught at the F & M Bank Conference Center
200 1st St SW #100
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (see map below)
Other Locations TBD
Dates TBD
Other Sessions - TBD
North East Spring 2025
Open to suggestions...
Details TBD - Stay Tuned
Praise for
Baby Jaws & Breathing Nose to Toes
“Today was the Holy Grail! Cynthia is brilliant – she is a gifted teacher and clinician” Judy Delaware,
Occupational Therapist, CO
“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
“Well worth the price! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Cynthia. She is gifted in presenting her wealth of knowledge in an engaging and exciting way. We are prepared to change the world!” Shira Kirsh,
Speech Language Pathalogist, NJ
“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 have been in search of missing pieces to the WHY behind what I have been seeing with babies and feel like this course was it!” Rachel Williams, Physical Therapist, FL
“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
TUITION & FAQs
Introductory Savings & Beta Pricing
Introductory savings & beta pricing for first 2 course cohorts when paid in full & up-front for full curriculum, only at the times & locations below. Can not be deferred to another time or location. Curriculum will evolve based on the first 2 cohorts and applicants understand this is why they are receiving introductory discounts.
Save $600 attend Salt Lake Manual Skills In-Person Class
Save $300 attend Puerto Rico Manual Skills In-Person Class
These introductory savings can not be combined with any other discounts.
Payment Options
Want more flexibility? On a budget? Need extra time? Pay tuition as you go and take at your own pace.
Pay tuition in full, up-front to save $100 and secure your hands-on spot.
How Much Time to Complete each Master Class?
You will have one year to complete each Master Class.
Want your whole team or company to train?
Great! Thanks for your honesty and enthusiasm! Contact us for special team & corporate options.
Refunds
100% refunds of course fees are available 60 days before course start date of each module, 50% refunds within 30 days of course start date of each module. However, when emergencies occur, full course fees can be applied to be used toward future Breathe Function Thrive courses and training as approved by the Company.
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 to thrive in innovative ways.
Cynthia is passionate about helping patients function, feel, sleep & breathe better. 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 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.
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. She promotes ethics, respect for intellectual property and honoring scope of practice.
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
Application Review Process
Breathe Function Thrive PLLC is passionate about championing clinical excellence and precision medicine, which includes individualized assessment and treatment by local licensed professionals who have dedicated years of intense schooling and training enhancing the quality and standard of care. We recognize and want to safeguard each student’s investment in their schooling and professional licensure, as well as our advanced training, and the tools and techniques they are licensing from Breathe Function Thrive.
Healthcare is changing and today, it seems anyone is sharing everything online and on social media. We created this Review Policy to outline our boundaries and standards as a company offering professional training, standards that we feel protect and promote the advanced skills and training of licensed professionals, applaud professional and ethical behavior, build trust, and elevate the public’s confidence in and value of individualized assessment and treatment by local licensed professionals, while maintaining the value of each participant’s investment in our training. This Review Policy is inspired by peer review, which, according to the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics, “is recognized and accepted as a means of promoting professionalism and maintaining trust”.