Ashley Dorado, BSDH, CPNP, certBBM, COM®
Ashley is a Myofunctional Therapist and Butekyo Instructor located in the Queen City - Charlotte, NC. Originally from the Northeast, Ashley and her husband relocated to Charlotte in 2019 - although they are still searching for the perfect NY-style pizza, they have been loving their time in Charlotte and exploring everything that it has to offer with their young daughter. Ashley is very active in her neighborhood, church, and community. She chairs the Beautification Committee for her neighborhood and served as a panelist for the United Way Grant opportunities. She is always willing to lend a hand and help make the world a happier place.
Ashley has dealt with orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs) directly in her personal life - this started her deep dive into the fascinating and life-changing field of Myofunctional Therapy. Shortly after welcoming her baby into the world, she had difficulty nursing and finding help to address her infant’s tongue tie and feeding challenges. The goal at a young age is prevention, early intervention, and growth guidance. After extensive research and countless hours of coursework, Ashley has now been able to help a variety of patients on the path to better breathing and overall functioning. She even went on her own airway journey and has since (with proper preparation and planning), has had her own tongue-tie released.
Ashley has undergone comprehensive training to achieve certification as a Munchee Certified Practitioner, Buteyko Breathing Method Instructor (certBBM), and Certified Personalized Nutrition Practitioner (CPNP) through the American Nutrition Association (ANA). She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) and is on track to earn her Qualified Orofacial Myologist (QOM). Ashley has started a Charlotte Chapter for the Airway Circle Study Club and is on an ongoing path of professional development, continuing to expand her knowledge of the science behind myofunctional therapy through a variety of online and in-person studies. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and you can find her in the Fall and Spring semesters an Adjunct Clinic Instructor at Central Piedmont Community College for the Dental Hygiene Program where she previously taught Nutrition and Dental Health to the students. This allows her to continue to mentor and educate the future of airway-centered dentistry. In addition to her clinical work, Ashley is a featured speaker for many groups and associations. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), the International Association of Airway Hygienists (IAAH), the IAOM, and the prestigious Airway Circle. She can also be found on myofunctionaltherapist.com, actively supports airway-centered companies, and was honored to be a mentor for Hallie Bulkin.
Ashley is the owner and founder of MyoMovement LLC and is excited to reach more patients and help spread the word on the benefits of Myofunctional Therapy and the need for collaborative care.
