Ashley is the owner and founder of MyoMovement and has been a dental professional for over 15 years and specializes in improving overall health and wellness through Myofunctional Therapy and Breathwork. She has a true passion for healthcare and education in all aspects — she enjoys customizing realistic and patient-centered treatment sessions for her patients.
She has undergone comprehensive training to achieve certification as a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®), a Certified Buteyko Breathing Method Instructor (certBBM), Munchee Certified Practitioner, has completed the MyoMentor® , TOTS Training® and Tongue-Tied Academy Lite, specializing in Tethered Oral Tissues, MyoCircle (Advanced Airway Circle Training), MyoAesthetics coursework, and is active in her local MYO Study Club and is now a state leader for the Airway Circle North Carolina Chapter. She has also completed her studies to earn her CPNP (Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner) through the ANA ( American Nutrition Association), further expanding her scope of practice.
Ashley continues to focus on expanding the knowledge and science behind myofunctional therapy, along with a variety of online and in-person studies. She is a featured speaker for many groups and associations. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), the International Association of Airway Hygienists (IAAH), International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM), the prestigious Airway Circle, can be located on myofunctionaltherapist.com, and supports airway-centered companies.
Outside of her practice, Ashley is an adjunct Dental Hygiene instructor at a reputable dental hygiene program in Charlotte, NC, where she is in clinic and teaches Nutrition for Dental Health.
She loves spending time outdoors with her daughter and husband. They have been a true delight and inspirational part of her and their own myofunctional journeys.
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Whitney McFarland, M.S., CCC-SLP
ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist & Myofunctional Therapist
Whitney is an ASHA-certified Speech-Language Pathologist with over 13 years of experience helping children and families reach their communication and oral function goals. She earned her Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Western Carolina University and completed an additional 18 credit hours focused on severe disabilities and autism.
Whitney’s passion for myofunctional therapy grew from her desire to uncover the root causes behind speech, feeding, and breathing challenges. She is currently working toward her Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM) certification to further expand her expertise in orofacial myology.
She specializes in working with children experiencing tongue thrust, oral habits, speech sound disorders, and feeding difficulties. Whitney’s therapy approach emphasizes education, connection, and teamwork—empowering families to understand the “why” behind challenges and celebrate progress together. She finds great joy in those “lightbulb moments” when everything begins to make sense and lasting change takes root.
Outside the therapy room, Whitney enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, reading, and finding new ways to nurture whole-body wellness.
