Specialist functional therapy for better breathing, sleep and jaw comfort — online and across Greater Manchester & the Midlands.
Myofunctional therapy (OMT) retrains the tongue, lips and facial muscles to support nasal breathing, healthier swallowing and jaw stability. It can help with mouth breathing, snoring, TMJ pain and more. Learn how it works and what to expect.
We help clients improve breathing habits, oral posture, and muscle function through functional, evidence-based functional therapy and education.
A live 1-hour webinar for parents: learn how to spot mouth-breathing signs, build fun daily routines, and support healthier sleep and development. Includes printable habit tracker, early-warning guide, and live Q&A with Emily Kirkcaldy.
A 1-hour online session with lead Breathe First clinician, Emily Kirkcaldy. Learn why poor breathing habits affect sleep, and discover simple exercises & nightly routines to reduce snoring, mouth breathing, and grinding.
Highly Specialist SALT, OMT, BBM, YTM (DIP)
I’m Emily, the Owner and Lead Clinician at Breathe First with over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, dedicating the last 5 years to airway focus and oral restrictions/dysfunction. I pride myself on a high quality of patient care, with trust at the centre of the therapeutic relationship.
SALT, OMT
I'm Maureen, I am a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with 30 years of experience, also specialising in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. I’m passionate about helping clients improve communication and oral function.
Specialist SALT, OMT and BBM
I'm Alice, a therapist specialising in myofunctional therapy and speech and language development, with training in the Buteyko Breathing Method. I use a holistic, evidence-based approach to improve breathing, oral function, and communication for better overall health.
SALT, OMT
I’m a qualified myofunctional therapist with over 16 years’ experience as a speech and language therapist, specialising in dysphagia and neurological communication disorders. I’m passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based support, and I love helping people improve their health and wellbeing through my work with Breathe First.
RDH, OMT
I'm Natalie, a Registered Dental Hygienist with 25 years of clinical experience. I also practise Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT), supporting children and adults to improve their breathing, oral posture, and overall function with a calm and practical approach.
BSc (Hons) MRCSLT, HCPC, MASLTIP
I’m Amy, a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with over 13 years of experience. I specialise in speech sound disorders and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT). I work collaboratively and am passionate about developing oral function and communication to support people's health and overall wellbeing.
SALT, OMT
I’m Helen, a Speech and Language Therapist with over 18 years of clinical experience and specialist training in myofunctional therapy. I offer a warm, personalised approach to evidence-based care, supporting people to enhance their quality of life through improved communication and oral function.
SALT, OMT
I’m Sophie, a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with expertise in airway disorders and dysphagia. I’m currently undertaking a PhD focused on unexplained swallowing difficulties, alongside my clinical work. I’m passionate about supporting my patients with thoughtful, evidence-based care and am proud to bring my specialist experience to the Breathe First team.
Breathe First’s teams have over 20 Years of experience in SALT, AOMT & Buteyko Breathing.
Life is busy and that is why we are flexible with providing therapy online. Typically we ask for a initial face-to-face consultation.
Ready to advance beyond traditional dental hygiene or speech therapy? Breathe First equips you with the skills to create real impact while enjoying:
