Latest Episodes

Episode #31 Exploring Primitive Reflex Integration in Paediatric Development. with Mary Bourke

Mary Bourke is a Newcastle (NSW, Australia) based chiropractor with qualifications in pediatric chiropractic care.
In this episode, Mary explains the nature of the primary reflexes, how they integrate during infant development and the importance of allowing the infant to meet and progress through these developmental ‘milestones’ for optimal childhood development.
When primary reflexes are retained, the outcome can be reflected in the older child or adult, often presenting as unusual habits or tendencies. It is not uncommon that these need to be addressed through a collaboration of allied health therapies.

Episode #30 TMJ treatment and The Goralsky Craniomandibular Method. with Darron Goralsky

Darron Goralsky is a Melbourne-based physiotherapist with a thriving specialist practice focusing on treating jaw joint pain and discomfort. Darron recognised early in his career that what he had initially learned about the management of TMJ disorders was insufficient and took on the challenge of continuing his education. That led him down an exciting pathway of discovery and enabled him to provide treatment based on the contributing factors, not just the symptoms.
In this podcast we discuss how the practice and its principles have developed, the reason behind its success and the unique role orofacial myofunctional therapy plays in the temporomandibular joint/craniosacral rehabilitation process. We also look at how the current Covid enforced ‘working from home’ situations are behind the extraordinary increase in head, neck and jaw joint problems.

Episode #29 Growing Beautiful teeth. With Dr Estie Bav.

Melbourne based dentist Dr Estie Bav, authored the book ‘ Growing Beautiful Teeth, Simple Strategies for Your Child to Have Perfect Teeth for Life’ as a guide for parents and professionals who want a greater understanding of the issues which can affect the way children’s teeth develop. Cathy and Estie chat about her experiences here in Australia, some of the issues they see first hand and how simple changes can make all the difference and Dr Bav explains the long term health concerns when things go off track at a young age.

About Me

As the mountain of evidence is growing linking poor dental health, incorrect habits and poor oral function with adverse overall health outcomes, Cathy Boyce, an Oral Health Therapist and Orofacial Myologist and educator from Australia explores and explains aspects of oral health and the interplay on general health and wellness for children through to our most senior citizens.

Interviewing both experts and ‘on the ground’ clinicians, you will gain an understanding of optimal oral health considerations and how you can recognise where you can initiate changes or at least know where to seek help!

Cathy graduated from the Sylvania School of Dental Therapy (Sydney) in 1980 and practised in southern NSW in the public health arena for 24 years. During that time she also gained valuable insight and education working a private orthodontic practice. The Albury area was home to her and her husband until the family relocated with their two growing children to Townsville in 2004, bringing a wealth of experience and excellent reputation as a dental therapist working with children of all ages. She quickly established the same reputation locally and embraced the opportunity to study further and add dental hygiene to her skillset soon after moving to Queensland, and has been attending to those needs in the adult and child population ever since.

Always with a passion for physiological and holistic health improvement, and a proven track record of health improvement advocacy, it was a natural to move in the orofacial myofunctional therapy direction when the opportunity presented itself. She has a passion for self-education and professional development which is supported by her philosophy that ‘one can never stop learning!

Cathy owns and operates Townsville Orofacial Myology Clinic http://www.townsvilleofm.com.au an independent orofacial myology clinic, and speaks at professional development seminars across Australia and New Zealand training and inspiring dental clinicians on the benefits of silver fluoride use in clinical practice. http://www.armer.com.au

Her current clinical role is as an Oral Health Therapist in Townsville private practice.

Her ability to engage, encourage, and educate her clients and families and fellow clinicians is demonstrated in the health improvement outcomes clients continue to experience.