Entries by Elizabeth Hickman

Professional Impact- Joy Lantz

After working as a registered dental hygienist for nearly twenty years, Joy Lantz embraced the field of oral myofunctional therapy in 2016 and has been operating her own practice for the past year. As the current IAOM President, she is a true collaborator who has built a network of professionals that prioritize lifting patients up and supporting their developmental goals. Her interest in the value of muscle movement and body work led Joy to discover Thrive Therapy and its instrumental value in supporting her patients and her own family’s needs.

October 11, 2026 /0 Comments/by

Listening to Himself

In this case study, our client is a young boy struggling with sensory processing and emotional regulation. With a focus on integrating his defensive reflexes, he has been able to brave loud auditory environments and access calm without acting out in controlled environments like his classroom.

September 13, 2026 by

Professional Impact – Gerri Huffman

As a dental hygienist for over 50 years, Gerri Huffman is a passionate wholistically minded professional, who broadened her knowledge with extensive research in the field of airway dentistry. As part of the team at Beyond Smiles, her work delivering one of the most extensive oral, facial and cranial assessment programs in the Chicagoland area was enhanced by her discovering of RMTi.

August 30, 2026 by

Navigating Routine Changes

A major shift in daily routines, like the start of the school year, can be challenging for students. Transitions are best approached with an open, honest and collaborative approach to quell anxiety and support confidence in change. For those with immature reflexes, resetting routines can feel threatening but involving children in planning and setting expectations helps them not only feel safe but gives them agency in navigating change.

August 16, 2026 by

Preparing for Take Off

For many young people today, the path to independence is filled with fear, doubt and anxiety. Supporting our young adults means acknowledging the mix of internal and external factors that contribute to their personal growth, and building confidence in their executive functioning skills. It is our neurological connections that help young adults navigate and engage with each new milestone. By creating a strong sense of self and supporting emotional resilience, we are helping our young adults to feel safe when they falter and find strength in the lessons they learn.

August 2, 2026 by

Professional Spotlight- Summer Squillacioti

As an OT practicing eight years in the field, Summer has connected with a broad professional network to build her Orlando-based practice. After meeting Elizabeth and attending a workshop on the road, Summer sought opportunities to share RMTi with her own knowledgeable and passionate team, and apply the principles to her work with even the youngest of clients.

July 19, 2026 by

Finding Calm and Clarity

In this case study, our client battled several compounding stressors and a condition known as POTS that sent her fear paralysis into overdrive. Through rhythmic movement therapy, she was able to regain control over her body and mind and in the process, found inspiration for a new career path.

June 21, 2026 by

Embrace the Space

Rather than view the words ‘I’m bored’ as a problem, let’s look at this as a valuable opportunity for our brains. The valuable mental space freed up in the absence of constant stimulation allows for deeper self-reflection, clarity in the quiet and creativity in the void. There is a chance to further regulate and recalibrate emotions, and often, to navigate these feelings with a greater degree of independence. This is meaningful developmental growth for young minds.

June 7, 2026 by

Professional Impact – Teresa Bozikis

Teresa Bozikis has been a practicing speech pathologist, a certified lactation consultant and a passionate orofacial myofunctional therapist for over twelve years. She opened her practice, Therapia, with the goal of identifying and addressing the root cause behind her client’s challenges. Through a quarterly peer study group, she discovered RMTi as a powerful compliment to her practice and a key element in propelling her comprehensive approach to care.

May 24, 2026 by