Santa Barbara Myo - Santa Barbara, California

Dr. A. F. T.

Amazing Experience with Nicole Cantello!

I cannot recommend Nicole Cantello highly enough. From my very first consultation, I could tell she was a true expert in myofunctional therapy. She was able to diagnose my issues just from the pictures I sent, which immediately showed me how brilliant and knowledgeable she is in this field.

Over the course of six months with approximately twelve virtual therapy sessions that lasted between thirty and ninety minutes each, Nicole guided me with patience, kindness, professionalism, dedication, and efficiency. Even through the computer, she was able to see that I had a tongue tie, which was something I had no idea about! Thanks to her keen observation and referral, I was able to have it released, and it has completely transformed my ability to rest, speak, and eat properly now.

I never thought my tongue could be in the correct position, but with Nicoles guidance, I now understand how much of an impact this has on overall health and function. Nicole worked so hard to teach me how to get my tongue where it should go and now it just comfortably rests where it should – she’s amazing!

Beyond her expertise, Nicole is incredibly responsive and always quick to answer emails and texts with helpful insights. She is respectful, kind, and truly dedicated to her patients well being. Thanks to her, my life has improved in ways I never imagined, and I am beyond grateful for her help. If you are considering myofunctional therapy, do not hesitate. Nicole Cantello is the best.

Angela (Ohio)

Zack R.

Nicole is fantastic to work with. It’s clear that she has deep expertise and a passion for all things myo therapy.

She’s also well connected with local providers - she introduced me to an amazing PT so they’ve been helping me from all angles!

I’m super glad that I found Nicole!

Eric W.

Working with Nicole through her Myofunctional Therapy process was a total game changer for not only my sleep health, but my overall well-being too!

After receiving a confirmation of Sleep Apnea from the doctor, I sought out alternatives to the Darth Vader CPap machine!

Nicole and I were able to assess, diagnosis and custom create a treatment plan specific to my bodies needs.

Over the course of the 9 months I experienced steady changes and shifts within my Oral function and the relationship with my airways and in-turn sleep health and energy levels.

There were symptoms I had been experiencing since childhood that I didn’t realize could be changed or corrected.

As a result of the work with Nicole I am now breathing more clearly than ever before, sleeping solidly through the night as a nasal breather, no longer am snoring and having Apnea episodes and feel more energized, revitalized and invigorated in my overall health!

Feel eternally grateful for Nicole and her thorough support over these last 9 months and highly recommend her practice and services to any and all who are experiencing or struggling with sleep disorders, mouth breathing, snoring, teeth grinding, headaches/migraines, airway restriction and/or jaw tension.

And her office is lovely, has free off-street parking, is easy to get to, there is a play area for the kids if necessary and she is a radiant, kind, open-hearted/open-minded, intelligent, skilled and all around stellar human being!

Thank you so much Nicole, I am forever a better version of myself because of you and your beautiful work! 🙏🫶☀️

Alanah E.

We were referred to Nicole by our pediatric dentist after determining that my son (8) had a severe tongue thrust. Nicole is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and dedicated to patient care. My son (and I) felt so supported by her throughout the process, and we saw incredible results after only 6 months. He no longer has a tongue thrust and the quality of his sleep has improved tremendously. So, so grateful for Nicole and her work!

Emily F.

I had never heard of Myofunctional Therapy before I met Nicole. I had been suffering from painful bruxism (the clenching and grinding of teeth) and had bounced around between specialized Dentists, Physical Therapists and Acupuncturists to get some relief. I had neck jaw, neck, teeth and sinus pain as well as ringing ears. Nicole did a very thorough history and examination and was very empathic as to what I had been living with. Unlike the other professionals I had seen, she had an answer as to why I was experiencing bruxism as well as a plan to resolve it. I did virtual appointments every two to three weeks and had daily myofucntional therapy homework to do on my own. Nicole also determined that I needed lingual frenuloplasty in order to better address my airway issues and she directed me to a specialist ENT at The Breathe Institute in LA to do that procedure. Nicole was incredibly patient and kind leading me through the therapy and was also readily available if I had questions in-between appointments. Eight months later, I am pain free. I am truly grateful.

Yerica H.

Nicole, you’ve made an impact on my life and those around me, my breathing, sleeping and eating are so much better it’s night and day! If it wasn’t for you my husband would have never done a sleep study and taken care of his sleep apnea. He finally feels better and has more energy and he’s pushing my brother in law to do the same. Because of just discussions I had with you I was able to tell my sister how important it is for their kids to look into expansion as well as braces, and my niece and nephew are on the right track! And finally, when every doctor, midwife and lactation consultant said they didn’t think our son had a tongue tie because he could stick out his tongue yet as a mom I knew something was wrong and my baby was suffering with reflux and disrupted sleep and I was suffering with breastfeeding pain, you properly assessed him and found restrictions in his upper lip and posterior tongue. We’re now working with a pediatric ENT to help our baby. Thanks to you we’re all breathing, sleeping and eating better! It actually blows my mind how so many grown adults have these basic issues that affect everyday life and most just don’t get addressed, I wish I found you sooner! I couldn’t be happier with my results! I really appreciate you and your expertise! I recommend you and your practice for everyone!

Dane S.

I’m a singer, and I had been struggling with vocal fatigue for years. I stumbled across myotherapy through my newborn’s ENT, who recommended Nicole. I did 6 months of myotherapy with Nicole and it completely transformed my breathing, singing, and general facial functionality. There is so much less tension now and I breathe through my nose so much easier so my oxygen intake is improved and my throat gets less irritated by unfiltered air. I also got my tongue tie released per Nicole’s recommendation and that helped a lot as well. There is so much more to say about my experience but overall I am very satisfied and so glad I committed to this journey. HUGE shoutout to Nicole - she is so patient and knowledgeable and you will have a great experience with her

Gianna C.

Nicole Cantello is one of the most kind and patient people ever! She helped me deal with pre and post tongue tie release and gave me the best recommendation for the doctor who did the procedure. She even gave me the recommendation for orthodontists to continue my work on my mouth. I can breathe better, sleep better, eat better and i have little to no headaches all thanks to her!