The Breathe To Thrive System β€” Myofunctional Therapy for Kids
The Breathe to Thrive System

For the Mom Who Knows Something Isn't Right

Give me 4 minutes, twice a day... and I'll restore your child's breathing and jaw development so they can finally Sleep Deeply, Grow Properly, and Thrive β€” the way nature intended

Discover the proven myofunctional system that transforms mouth breathing and muscle dysfunction into optimal childhood development β€” even if you've tried everything else.

DEVELOPED BY CHELCIE GJELLUM Β· REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST Β· CERTIFIED MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPIST Β· AND A MOM WHO FOUND THIS WORK BECAUSE MY OWN KIDS NEEDED IT FIRST.

✦ Trusted by 900+ Families Across 29 Countries

Chelcie Gjellum, RDH Β· Myofunctional Therapist
Chelcie Gjellum Β· RDH Β· CSOM

Real results from real families:

"We were able to cancel my son's adenoidectomy after starting this program."

"My son's bedwetting stopped completely β€” and his sleep and behavior changed for the better."

"He went from a 100% mouth breather to nasal breathing the majority of the time."

It's no wonder 900+ families across 29 countries are calling this the missing piece they'd been searching for.

From the Desk of Chelcie Gjellum, RDH, CSOM

The Silent Struggle Every Mom Feels (But No One Talks About)

The Hidden Truth About Your Child's Development That Could Change Everything

If you're lying awake at night, watching your child toss and turn, sensing something's off but feeling completely lost about what to do β€” you are not alone.

The Exhausting Reality

Every single night, you're witnessing the subtle signs that something isn't working right:

  • Your child's mouth hangs open, even during the day
  • Sleep is restless and interrupted
  • Teeth that seem crowded or crooked
  • Behavior feels unpredictable and overwhelming
  • You're constantly wondering, "Is this really normal?"

And underneath it all, a constant, nagging worry keeps growing.

The Thoughts You're Afraid to Admit

Maybe you've caught yourself thinking:

"Am I overreacting… or not doing enough?"
"What if I'm missing something crucial?"
"I should be able to figure this out on my own."
"What if this becomes a bigger problem later?"

What Most Doctors Won't Tell You

Here's what no one is saying: these aren't just "quirks" or phases your child will magically outgrow. The real issue isn't sleep, behavior, or teeth in isolation β€” it's an underlying pattern of airway, breathing, and muscle dysfunction that shapes your child's development over time.

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The Path of Inaction

If nothing changes, here's what the next 6–12 months can look like:

  • Your child's sleep continues to fragment, leaving them chronically tired and dysregulated
  • Those "mild" breathing issues become more entrenched β€” and harder to correct
  • Developmental windows close, making future interventions more complex and expensive
  • The constant background worry drains your energy every day
Worst of all? You'll look back and wonder β€” "Why didn't I trust my intuition sooner?"

The Turning Point

Here's the truth: this isn't your fault. And it doesn't have to be your future. There is a clear, step-by-step path to understanding and addressing the root cause β€” and you're in the right place to find it.

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The Root Cause β€” Explained Simply

It Isn't a Phase. It's Muscle Function.

Your child's tongue, lips, and jaw muscles do more than let them eat and talk β€” they shape how the face and airway develop. When the tongue rests low or the lips don't seal, that pattern doesn't correct itself. It compounds, year over year, muscle movement by muscle movement.

It takes about 500 grams of tongue pressure to swallow β€” and only about 0.5 grams of sustained pressure to move bone. That's the whole story of why posture and habit matter more than any single exercise: a light, constant force applied in the wrong direction, thousands of times a day, reshapes a growing face.

A study of 40 Italian children using palatal expanders found measurable differences tied to how well myofunctional habits were addressed alongside the appliance β€” supporting what clinicians have long seen at the chair: the muscles have to be retrained, not just the bone.

Chelcie found this work because her own son needed an expander β€” and needed the muscle retraining that went with it. This isn't theory to her. It's her own kitchen table.

You Might Be Thinking…

"My doctor says this is normal."
"We can fix this later with braces."
"I don't have time for another program."
"What if it doesn't work for my child?"

"Normal" isn't the same as optimal. Waiting doesn't solve muscle dysfunction β€” it gives it more time to shape the bite and the airway. And the time you invest now is measured in minutes a day, not hours.

Real Moms. Real Results. Real Healing.

Families Across 29 Countries Are Seeing Real Change

Danae K.R.
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"Before starting, my son was a regular mouth breather β€” especially at night. Now he mostly sleeps with his mouth closed and even asks to do his mouth exercises. Start ASAP. The earlier, the better."

β€” Danae K.R.
Amanda H.
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"Our son had chronic ear infections, poor sleep, bedwetting, and year-round allergies. After starting this program, his whole demeanor changed in the mornings. Almost 10 months without an ear infection."

β€” Amanda H.
Lisa C.
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"My son's bed wetting has stopped, he went from 100% mouth breather to nasal breathing the majority of the time, and his behavior and sleep have changed for the better. Thank you, thank you!"

β€” Lisa C.
Clare W.
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"I was originally quoted more than double the cost for in-person therapy. Being able to go at our own pace has been a game-changer. With multiple kids and a baby in the mix, weekly in-person sessions just weren't realistic β€” but this fits into our family rhythm beautifully."

β€” Clare W.
Amanda L.
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"My son had already had 2 tongue tie revisions β€” and neither time were we told about myofunctional therapy. When I connected with Chelcie, I instantly felt at home. His shoulder tension is gone, he's chewing his food now, swallowing completely differently, and even trying food textures he never would have before. Chelcie was such a blessing to our family."

β€” Amanda L., Mom of a 12-year-old
Jeff P.
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"My pulmonary function test came back great this year β€” not even on the radar for sleep or breathing issues. Thank you for all of your help."

β€” Jeff P.
The Solution You've Been Looking For

Introducing…

The Breathe To Thrive System

Two transformations happen inside this program.

Your Child

Goes from restless, mouth-breathing, and struggling β€” to sleeping deeper, breathing freer, and developing the way nature intended.

You

Go from overwhelmed and uncertain to a confident, informed advocate for your child β€” finally knowing exactly what to do.

A structured, mom-friendly roadmap that fits into real family life β€” designed to address the muscle function that's driving mouth breathing and crowded teeth, not just the symptoms. Twelve sessions, four minutes, twice a day, in the order that actually works.

What's Inside

Your Complete Program

✦ What's Inside the Program

The Retrain

12 Step-By-Step Therapy Sessions

Not all exercises are created equal β€” and doing the wrong ones in the wrong order can actually slow progress. The Retrain is a complete, expert-led myofunctional therapy program built around clinical sequencing. Each of the 12 sessions builds on the last, targeting the exact muscles in the exact order that produces real, lasting change.

  • 30+ Expert-Led Exercises β€” clinically designed, targeting tongue posture, lip seal, and nasal breathing
  • Clinical Sequencing β€” the right therapy in the right order, every session building on the last
  • You Always Know What's Next β€” you don't have to know which exercise comes next. It knows.
  • Professional-Grade Results at Home β€” the same standard as private therapy, without the waitlist or the cost

Peace of Mind

Progress You Can Actually See

Most programs hand you exercises and leave you guessing. This one watches with you.

  • You describe what you're seeing. It tells you what it means. The snoring, the restless nights, the open mouth β€” you put it in, in your own words.
  • It's watching the pattern even on the nights you're too tired to. Nasal breathing, lip seal, tongue posture, swallow β€” each one measured, session over session, so you can actually see the line move.
  • Walk into any appointment with the whole picture. When you sit down with your dentist or your ENT, you don't have to explain what you've been doing. You bring the summary. It's all there.
  • It comes with you β€” the kitchen table, the car, the hotel room on vacation.

The Read

Decode What Your Child's Body Is Already Telling You

Stop the guessing and start the healing. If you've spent late nights in Google rabbit holes or been told your child's mouth breathing is "just a phase," this is your breakthrough. You'll move from anxious researcher to confident protector by learning to read the signs your child's body is already showing you.

  • The "Body Language" Blueprint β€” read the subtle signs your child's body is already showing you
  • The Root-Cause Connection β€” the link between breathing, muscle function, and restless sleep
  • Clinical-Level Clarity β€” the vocabulary to advocate confidently in any doctor's office
  • Look It Up the Moment You Notice It β€” every symptom, what it actually means, and what to do about it
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The Thrive Tribe

Includes The Aurium. The biggest hurdle in myofunctional therapy is cooperation β€” getting a child to actually want to do the exercises. The Thrive Tribe uses an identity-driven cooperation system so your child asks to do their exercises, instead of you having to ask them.

This Is the Part No Course Can Do

You'll Never Have to Wonder If It's Working

Every other program hands you a video library and wishes you luck. Six weeks in, you're still asking the same question: is this actually doing anything?

Here, you answer that question by looking. You tell it what you're seeing at the start β€” the snoring, the mouth hanging open, the 3am wake-ups. From then on it tracks those exact things, session over session, and shows you the line. Not a feeling. A line.

And when your child hits something you don't recognize β€” the tonsils, the tongue tie, the tooth that came in wrong β€” you don't go back to Google at midnight. You look it up, in plain language, and you know whether it's something to watch or something to bring to a provider.

Symptom timeline tracked over sessions Symptom lookup and guidance

βœ“ Designed for the Whole Family

One program. Every child in your house. The root-cause principles apply across ages β€” multiple kids, different needs, one enrollment. Many parents find they improve their own breathing right alongside their child.

You do not buy this twice. If a second child needs their own set of physical tools, that's $65 for their kit, shipped β€” the program itself already covers them.

βœ“ Lifetime Access β€” Yours Forever

No overwhelm. No falling behind. Each session unlocks when your child has actually practiced the one before it β€” so nobody moves on before they're ready, and nobody falls behind a schedule. And because you have lifetime access, you can revisit any session, anytime, for as long as you need it.

You're not imagining it.

Sound Familiar? This Program Was Built for Families Exactly Like Yours.

  • Mouth breathes, snores, or grinds their teeth at night
  • Has crooked, crowded teeth or a narrow jaw
  • Struggles with restless sleep or frequent night waking
  • Has frequent ear infections, allergies, or enlarged tonsils
  • Has been told to "just wait and see" by doctors
  • Already has braces β€” but something still feels off
  • Struggles with focus, mood swings, or unexplained behavior
  • Wets the bed or feels chronically tired despite sleeping

Yes β€” This is My Child. I'm In β†’

"Your child's development won't wait. The window for natural, gentle intervention is now." β€” Chelcie

See Pricing & Enroll β†’
What Else Is Waiting for You

Bonuses That Accelerate Everything

Bonus #1Value $597

3 Months Free Inside the Parent Power Hour & Community

A front-row seat to live coaching β€” live access inside Parent Power Hours, community connection, and direct guidance from the source. Tap into the community any hour of the day β€” there's always someone awake who gets it.

Bonus #2Value $197

The Aurium

A small piece of gold in your day. A short message from me each morning β€” the reminder, the reframe, the thing to try today β€” so the four minutes don't depend on you remembering why they matter.

Bonus #3Value $65

The Transformation Toolkit β€” Ships Straight to Your Door

A curated box of the therapy tools and resources we use with our most successful clients.

βœ“ Ships worldwide  Β·  βœ“ $65 per additional child's kit  Β·  βœ“ Small shipping fee for international orders

Total Value of Everything You Receive
$3,847

Yours today for a fraction of that investment

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Parents Just Like You Are Seeing Real Results

Luke C.
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"Since starting, we've noticed clear improvements β€” my son is breathing through his nose more often. What I really appreciate is how accessible the program is. If you're on the fence: Do it."

β€” Luke C.
Hayley
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"Both of my girls actually love doing their tongue exercises! It's become a fun part of our routine. My 6-year-old has more energy and her mood is so much more steady. Do it ASAP."

β€” Hayley
Jenn
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"Brynlee's tonsils are smaller and her palate is arching beautifully. These may sound like small shifts, but they're huge when it comes to breathing, growth, and overall health. The changes are real."

β€” Jenn
L.M.
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"As a parent with multiple children who need this support, I really appreciate how affordable and accessible the program is. So much helpful information β€” and a realistic way to support your kids."

β€” L.M.
What other parents are saying
"Stick with it. The results are real." β€” Lennox F. "The progress can happen faster than you think." β€” T.A. "It gives you the tools, the time, and the freedom to make it work." β€” B.A. "Do it. It's approachable, well-designed, and incredibly effective." β€” Kylie C. "More affordable than one trip to a specialist β€” and we're getting real, lasting results at home." β€” Hayley "Slow progress is still progress β€” and this program gives you the tools and time to move forward." β€” E.P.
So Let's Recap

Here's Everything You Get When You Join Today

When you enroll in The Breathe To Thrive System today, here's everything that's waiting for you:

βœ“The Retrain β€” 12 Step-By-Step Therapy SessionsValue: $1,997
βœ“Peace of Mind β€” Progress You Can Actually SeeValue: $497
βœ“The Read β€” Decode What Your Child's Body Is Telling YouValue: $297
βœ“The Thrive Tribe β€” Identity-Driven CooperationValue: $197
✦ Bonuses Included
✦Parent Power Hour & Community β€” 3 Months FreeValue: $597
✦The Aurium β€” Daily GoldValue: $197
✦The Transformation Toolkit β€” Ships to Your DoorValue: $65
Total Value of Everything You're Getting $3,847 Your investment today β€” $1,395
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The Breathe To Thrive System
$1,395

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4 Payments of $375

Everything You Need:

4 Core Components Β· All Bonuses Β· The Transformation Toolkit Included Β· Lifetime Access Β· Whole Family Use Β· HSA/FSA Eligible

βœ“ HSA/FSA eligible  Β·  βœ“ Works globally  Β·  βœ“ Ages 3+  Β·  βœ“ Safe alongside braces & expanders

Working directly with Chelcie

A small number of families each year work with me one-on-one alongside the program. Limited by my calendar, not by price.

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The Decision

Two Paths Forward

Your child's development won't wait. The window for natural, gentle intervention is now. Here's what each path actually looks like.

Path #1 β€” Wait and Hope

You can choose to wait β€” hoping your child grows out of it. Many parents who go down this road end up spending thousands on orthodontics, medical interventions, and years of managing ongoing symptoms. Not because they don't care β€” because no one showed them the root cause.

"You'll look back and wonder β€” why didn't I trust my instincts sooner?"

Path #2 β€” Take Intentional Action

Or you can address the root cause today. Give your child a clear, step-by-step path to deeper sleep, healthier breathing, and proper development β€” and give yourself the confidence that you're finally making a meaningful difference.

The mom who knew something wasn't right β€” and did something about it.

The investment that changes everything:

$1,395

or 4 payments of $375

Yes β€” I'm Ready to Take Action β†’

6-Month Guarantee Β· Lifetime Access Β· Works Globally

Six Months. Show Up, or Get Your Money Back.

Do the four minutes, twice a day. If you don't see real change in six months, show us the work you did and you get a full refund.

That's the whole deal. We stand behind this completely for every parent who gives it a real shot β€” and the program tracks the work, so there's nothing to prove and no paperwork to dig up. It's already there.

This isn't a guarantee for parents who enroll and never open it. It's a guarantee for the mom who shows up β€” because when you do, this changes everything.

Full terms and conditions apply. See our Terms & Conditions for complete details.

Your Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions


How much time does this actually take each day?
Four minutes, twice a day. That's it. The exercises are designed to fit into real family life β€” morning routine, after school, before bed. Short, focused, effective. Consistency over perfection is the whole philosophy here.
What age can my child start?
The program is designed for children ages 3 and up. The earlier you start, the more powerful the results, since younger facial structures are still actively developing β€” but it's never too late to make meaningful improvements.
Can the entire family use this?
Yes β€” one program, every child in your house. The root-cause principles apply across ages, and you don't buy it twice. If a second child needs their own physical tools, that's $65 for their kit, shipped. Many parents find they improve their own breathing right alongside their child.
Do I need any special equipment?
Nothing to buy separately β€” the Transformation Toolkit is included and ships straight to your door with the professional-grade therapy essentials we use with private clients. Everything else you need is already in the program.
Can they do this with braces or an expander?
Yes. The program complements orthodontic treatment and expansion by addressing the muscle function that causes crowding and misalignment in the first place. Many orthodontists specifically recommend myofunctional therapy alongside braces and expanders.
What if we're not consistent at first?
Life is full β€” we get it. Go at your own pace, revisit any session, and pick back up whenever you need to. Slow progress is still progress, and this program is built to work with real family life, not against it.
Does insurance or HSA/FSA cover this?
Many families use HSA/FSA funds for this, since it's a clinically-backed preventative health program. We can't guarantee coverage and every plan is different β€” but it's worth asking your provider.
Can I do this if I'm not in the USA?
Distance is no barrier β€” everything works anywhere you have a connection. We currently have families enrolled from 29 countries, and the Transformation Toolkit ships internationally with a small shipping fee.
Is my child too old for this?
It's never too late to make meaningful improvements to your child's health. The program is adaptable for children ages 3 and up, and the earlier you start, the easier it is β€” but there's no upper limit to what's possible.
This Is Your Moment

Your Child Is Ready. Are You?

Somewhere along the way, you knew something wasn't right. You searched, you worried, you advocated β€” and now you're here. This is the step that changes everything. Not someday. Today.

Give your child the foundation of health they deserve β€” and give yourself the confidence of finally knowing exactly what to do.

Total Value: $3,847

Your Investment Today: $1,395

or 4 payments of $375

I'm Ready β€” Let's Transform My Child's Health β†’

6-month guarantee Β· Lifetime access Β· Works globally Β· Ages 3+

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Results shared in testimonials represent individual experiences and are not a guarantee of similar outcomes. Success depends on factors like anatomy, age, and consistency. The Breathe To Thrive System is an educational program and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Myofunctional therapy exercises are educational in nature and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult with your physician or dentist regarding medical conditions.

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