Dr. Alpa Merchant DDS, D ABDSM, D ASBA
For over 25 years, Dr. Merchant of Arizona Sleep & Breathing has been providing high-quality comprehensive care for thousands of patients who can attest to her focus, diligence, and genuine passion for dentistry. She is a Diplomate with American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM), American Sleep and Breathing Academy (ASBA), and affiliate with The Breathe Institute (TBI).
Dr. Merchant’s mantra is “Healing begins with awareness!”
Cara Cooper RDH, Myofunctional Therapist
“Discovering myofunctional therapy was a life-changing experience for me!”
While completing training as a myofunctional therapist Cara identified her own tongue restriction and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) that were never diagnosed by other practitioners. As she regained proper oral rest posture and muscle function she noticed improvements in her chronic symptoms; migraines resolved, clenching and grinding stopped, tension eased, posture improved (which helped ease neck and back pain), and digestion improved!
Cara started My Myo Spot so she could bring the same life-changing therapy to her clients, and became an AAPMD liaison to educate other practitioners on the importance that oral health plays in whole-body health.
Cara’s goal is to help people not just survive, but THRIVE!