About our founder

FOUNDER
Yulli Tamayo-Myerson RHDT BBM CMT
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist - Estonia, USA
Buteyko Breathing Method - United Kingdom
Medical Acupuncture - United Kingdom
Registered Dental Hygienist and Therapist (RDHT) -United Kingdom
Clinical Massage Therapist (CMT) - Colombia
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Author
International Lecturer

About Yulli

Yulli is the founder of Myofunctional Therapy UK, The Myobreathe Foundation and Clubs, and the volunteer President of the British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT). With a background in Clinical Massage Therapy (Colombia, 1993) and extensive training in dental health and orofacial myology, she has dedicated her career to improving orofacial function, airway health, and overall well-being.

A Journey in Orofacial Myology & Holistic Health

Yulli’s professional path began in dentistry when she trained as a Dental Nurse in the UK (1997) and later qualified as a Dental Hygienist and Therapist (RDHT) from King’s College London (2009). In 2017, she embarked on specialized training in Orofacial Myology in Estonia, which led her to integrate multiple disciplines into her practice, including:

✔ Bodywork
✔ Dentistry
✔ Orofacial Myology

Her extensive education spans:

Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) & Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Buteyko Breathing Re-education
Comprehensive Tethered Oral Tissues Assessment
Dental & Medical Acupuncture
TMJ Rehabilitation Therapy
Pediatric & Adult Polysomnography (Sleep Studies)
Pediatric Sleep Medicine & Dental Sleep Medicine
Primitive Reflex Integration
Dental CranioSacral Therapy & Lactation Support

Innovation & Leadership

Yulli is a pioneer in the field, developing new approaches and tools to advance orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Inventor of the YTM Tool – a USA and UK-patented clinical device for treating Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs), offering innovative solutions for both practitioners and patients.
Creator of Glossopostural Integration™ – a trademarked concept and clinical protocol that integrates tongue posture and function into a holistic approach for improving orofacial and postural balance.
Author of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – A Journey of Discovery, a children's book that explores the science, history, and clinical collaboration involved in Orofacial MyofunctionalTherapy.

She plays an active role in the professional community as:

Volunteer President of The British Society of Myofunctional Therapy (BSMFT)
Honorary board member of the British Association of Sleep Surgeons (BASS)
Clinical advisor for The International Functional Association (IFUNA) & The International Institute of Orthopostural Education (IIOPE)

Additionally, she is a proud member of numerous professional organizations, including:

The British Sleep Society (BSS)
The Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences (AAMS)
The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT)
The British Dental Acupuncture Society
The International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM)
ThinkTree

A Commitment to Raising Awareness

Through her leadership at BSMFT, Yulli is committed to educating both professionals and the public about the impact of orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) on facial development, airway health, and sleep quality. She actively advocates for the early detection of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) and its links to mouth breathing and poor orofacial growth.