68. Beyond the Release: Why Fascia Matters in Orthodontic and TOT Outcomes with John McLaughlin

Your body remembers everything—from physical accidents to childhood emotional traumas—and stores these memories within the intricate web of fascia that surrounds every organ, muscle, bone, and cell. In this eye-opening conversation with John McLaughlin, we explore how this "wetsuit under your skin" affects our overall health and particularly impacts orthodontic treatments and tongue-tie releases.

John shares his journey from critical care nursing to craniosacral fascial therapy after seeking help for his own son's oral dysfunction. What started as a skill to help his family transformed into a calling as he witnessed dramatic healings through addressing the body's fascial system. He explains that fascia isn't just connective tissue—it's an intelligent communication network that remembers traumas and triggers protective responses when similar situations arise, sometimes decades later.

This conversation reveals why treating tongue ties or expanding palates without addressing fascial restrictions often leads to incomplete results or asymmetrical outcomes. The deep frontal line connects "tongue to toe," meaning restrictions in your mouth may be influenced by tension in your pelvis, diaphragm, or feet. John details how different age groups respond to treatment—with babies offering immediate feedback, toddlers requiring playful approaches, and adults often experiencing profound emotional releases as their bodies process stored traumas.

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About our Guest:
John McLaughlin is a dedicated practitioner of Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), trusting in the body's innate ability to heal as God intended. With a background as a critical care nurse, John now focuses on hands-on therapy that supports both physical and emotional well-being, all while honoring the Great Physician.

Through Midcoast Fascial Therapy, he provides compassionate care that reflects his extensive experience and deep calling to serve others through Faith-Inspired CFT.

Follow John on Instagram: @midcoastfascialtherapy
Learn More: www.midc

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

Renata Nehme RDH, BSDH, COM® has been a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2010. In 2016, when she was introduced to the world of "Myofunctional Therapy" she immediately knew that was her calling, especially when she learned that it encapsulated many of her passions- breastfeeding, the import of early childhood development, and airway health.

In 2021 Renata founded Airway Circle with the intention of creating a collaborative and multidisciplinary group of like-minded health professionals who share the same passion for learning and giving in the dental health and airway space.

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