ABOUT VICTORYA
Victorya Wright (RDH, OMT) is the AOMT Certified OM therapist for Integrative Myofunctional Therapy. She founded IMT to serve infants, children, and adults with Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders. Learn more about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy or continue reading about Victorya below.
As a Registered Dental Hygienist, I began learning about Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy more than fifteen years ago.
My philosophy of Integrative (ie, whole person) Patient Health Care determines my approach to customized treatment. I am an advocate for my patients with other necessary health professionals. Collaboratively, we pursue the reason why a symptom presents and then work together to treat for improved function.
I specialize in OMT and treat patients in my private practice generally in San Diego County, however in this age of technology, I have helped, and will continue to treat, patients all over the U.S. Once a comprehensive assessment is completed face-to-face, I am usually able help my patients with their therapy appointments in a variety of locations, including Zoom, FaceTime and Skype.
The profession of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy demands continuous study. I have been intentional in training and learning many therapeutic modalities. I am committed to treating my patients with the latest techniques, therapies, and information.
I am passionate about educating patients, professionals, and communities about OMT. I am available for OMT educational presentations in dental and medical offices, for individuals, for professional organizations and for community venues.
ASSOCIATions
Certified, AOMT: Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Founding Member of AAMS: Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences
Founding Member of the ALF Interface Academy Advisory Board, Committee Co-Chairperson, 2018
Member, IATP International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals
Member, AAPMD: American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry
Member, Foundation For Airway Health
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
ALF Interface Conference, St. Louis, MO April 2018. Topic: Experiences in the integration of Laynee techniques, D Smile, and myofunctional therapy in awakening and sustaining the body's NIR (Natural Integration Response) in traumatized children and adults.
Pediatric OSA Myofunctional Therapy Exercises; Pediatric OSA - A System for Diagnosis and Treatment - Session II, T & S Therapy Centre International; TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research & Education; Steven Olmos DDS, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Dentistry, Memphis TN 2016
Overview of Myofunctional Therapy, T & S Therapy Centre International; TMJ & Sleep Therapy Research & Education; Steven Olmos DDS, La Mesa 2015
Education and Certifications
Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) Certified Myofunctional Therapist
Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor
Introduction to Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy 2014 UCSD, UCLA
Advanced Buteyko Breathing Re-Education for Myofunctional Therapy, UCLA
Certified Buteyko Breathing educator
AOMT New Frontiers in Myofunctional Therapy; OSA, TMD, Orofacial Pain & Posture, UCLA
Introductory Course in Oral Facial Myofunctional Therapy; *Barbara J. Greene
Oral Myofunctional Disorders: Cause and Effect; William Zickefoose
Oral Myofunctional Therapy [Workbook], William E. Zickefoose, COM, Julie Zickefoose COM
Orthodontic Success in the Coming Post-Retraction World, William Hang DDS, MSD, Los Angeles, CA 2015
Certified in Dental Sleep Disorders, White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic 2015
AAMS 1st Annual Congress, Los Angeles, CA 2015
Advanced course TMJ Disorders and Facial Pain: Orofacial Myofunctional Approach; Esther Bianchini PhD [from Brazil]
Restricted Lingual Frenum: Diagnosis and Management; Irene Marchesan, PhD, SLP [from Brazil]
White Memorial Medical Center, Los Angeles: Grand Rounds in TMJ and Craniofacial Pain [ongoing monthly]
9th Annual UCLA Sleep CME Course, David Geffen School of Medicine 2015
FACES: Foundation for Advanced Craniofacial Esthetic Studies, Darick Nordstrom DDS 2015
ALF Study Club [ongoing] Darick Nordstrom DDS
Restoring Autonomic Breathing; Laynee Restorative Breathing Method, The Foundation of Movement, Level 1, Lois Laynee PhD 2016, Level 2, 2018
AOMT Comprehensive Frenulum Inspection Workshop, 2016
AAPMD [American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry] Airway Summit: Building a Collaborative Community for Optimal Health, Tucson, AZ 2016
Foundation for Airway Health, Tucson, AZ 2016
IATP [International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals] Feeding and Breathing: Clinical and Public Health Implications, Denver, CO
ALF Interface Conference, St. Louis, MO April 2017
AMR [Airway Mini Residency], Airway Focused Dentistry, Mark Cruz DDS, Dana Point, CA; Barry Raphael DMD Clifton, NJ; 2016-2017
AAMS 2nd Congress, Chicago, IL 2017
Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine: Leading and Healing from Within, Daniel Friedland MD, UCSD 2017
DSmile [Dynamic Smile] 6 day Trainer course, Gabor Hermann DDS, Gabi Baracsy SLP, Alexander Evans [Voice Gym] Budapest, Hungary
Havening Introduction, 8 hour course, Ronald A. Ruden M.D. Ph.D.
TOTS [Tethered Oral Issues], Seattle, WA 2018
AAMS 3rd Annual Congress, Rome, Italy 2018
AAPMD Conference, Airway Summit, Las Vegas, NV 2018
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic, "Promoting Chewing, Preventing Choking", April 2019
Team Tongue Tie, "Ties and Breastfeeding", April 2019
ALF Interface Academy, Intro to ALF, ALF InterFACE, Columbia, IL June 2019
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic, "Soft Tissue Dysfunction, Airway Orthodontics", June 2019
Brain and Sensory Foundations Training, Level 1, September 2019
AAPMD & AAMS Collaboration Cures Conferences, Nashville, TN, October 2019
CAST: Children’s Airway Screener Taskforce, Pediatric OSA Screening Taskforce, ADA
15th Annual Conference Sponsored By the Sleep Education Consortium on "The Growing Role of the Dentist in Sleep Disorders Medicine: Integrating the Dentist Into the Medical Treatment Team", Houston TX, January 2020
ApnoMed Comprehensive Treatment Seminars: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Management, Joseph Yousefian DMD MS, Newport Beach, CA, January 2020
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic: "Neurophysiological and Practical Principles of Oral-Motor Exercise for Motor Speech and Swallowing Disorders", January 2020
Right Sleep Course, Dr Stasha Gominack, San Diego, February 2020
Loma Linda University: Awaken Your Knowledge of Sleep Disorders in the Pediatric Population: Airway Management for the Entire Healthcare Team, Loma Linda, CA , March 2020
American Academy Craniofacial Pain [AACP]: Essential Measures in Handling Craniofacial Pain, April 2020
International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals [IATP]: Management of the "DASH": Professional Guidance During a Delay in Ankyloglossia Treatment, April 2020
International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals [IATP]: The Family Impact of Tethered Tissues: Personal and Professional Case Studies, April 2020
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic: Ozone Therapy, May 2020
KM Academy, Inc: " A Day About Myofunctional Therapy", Dr German Ramirez-Yanez, Patrick McKeown, Lois Laynee [Cranial Nerve Function: An Essential Foundation for Growth and Development], Katrina Basso, Fabiola Nossa [The Importance of Tongue Rest Posture and Dynamics], June 2020
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic: "Neurophysiological and Practical Principles of Oral-Motor Exercise for Motor Speech and Swallowing Disorders", June 2020
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic: "Modulating Pain and Inflammation with Light and Laser Therapy", June 2020
AAPMD: Health Coaches: Enhancing Patient & Practitioners Outcomes, Lisa Feiner & Nancy Weiser, June 17, 2020
AAPMD: Optimal Care For Complex Medical Conditions: Stephen Bock MD & Susan Levin, CHC, June 23, 2020
AAPMD: Hemp & CBD What It Is? What It Does? Why We Should Use It For Our Patients, Kathleen Carson DDS, June 24, 2020
AAPMD: Breath the New Science of a Lost Art: James Nestor, June 30, 2020
AAPMD: Understanding Oral Dysfunction Starts Before Birth: Lawrence Kotlow, DDS, July, 7, 2020
AAPMD: ... Breathing and Carbon Dioxide Toxicity Issues: Deepak Shrivasava MD, July 8, 2020
White Memorial Craniofacial Pain TMJ Clinic: "Functional Breathing for Sleep, Anxiety, and Pain" and "The Difference Between Breathing for Men and Women", Patrick McKeown from Buteyko Breathing Clinic, Ireland, July 12, 2020
AAPMD [American Academy of Physiological Medicine & Dentistry] Seattle, WA, November 2020
“Lifetime Learning, especially in my field of OMT, is a priority to me. Every year I intentionally attend courses, conferences, workshops and study clubs. Not all will be listed here.” - VW
I've interned/consulted with:
Joy Moeller RDH, BS, OMT AOMT; AAMS
Licia Coceani Paskay, MS, CCC-SLP
Rossana R Ramires, M.SLP, CCC-SLP, OMTS, PHS [from Brazil]
Barbara J. Greene, Therapist, Teacher, Speaker & Author 2016, *Awarded Florence Nightingale Award for Vision, Enterprise and Passion in Establishing the Profession of Myofunctional Therapy