Paula Anderson
RDH QOM
My name is Paula Anderson. I’m a Qualified Orofacial Myologist and a Registered Dental Hygienist. I have worked in the dental profession for over 20 years. After taking several continuing education classes on craniofacial development and sleep disordered breathing with my husband. I came across the field of myofunctional therapy. I instantly realized the application of this field in everything we do in dentistry.
I also realized that my entire family, including myself, could benefit from this therapy. From mouth breathing and snoring, ortho relapse, and TMJ. I dove in and learned from the best in the field. After taking classes from Sandra Holtzman and Sarah Hornsby I completed my credentialing added QOM to my name. I have always loved holistic health and working with a team approach to whole body health and myofunctional therapy is my contribution to this field. I am IAOM (International Association or Orofacial Myologist) trained and also a member of the International Association or Orofacial Myologist.
I have lived in the Quad Cities my entire life and my husband and I have 4 daughters and several fur babies. We also run a successful dental practice (Anderson Dental) and in my free time I enjoy spending time with family, specially at our cabin in Wisconsin. I currently see patients in our dental practice in Davenport and online. I look forward to hearing from you and being a part of your journey to better health.
Dr. Emily Niemann
OTR/L OMT
I am Emily, an occupational therapist and mama myself who has been through this process. I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, exploring outdoors, boating and watching Iowa Hawkeye Sports.
As a mom and OT, I am passionate about supporting individuals with informed decision making for their needs. I strive to provide services that support healthy outcomes for each person, baby and their family.
I pursued specializing in myofunctional therapy and training with newborns and infants after going through my own journey with myself and my baby. I saw that there was a need that needed to be filled in this area and I wanted to be a part of this movement. Therapy is oftentimes overlooked when it comes to tongue/lip/buccal releases and addressing the function is just as important, if not, more than releasing the restriction. Plus the earlier the invention the better and faster we get results.
I earned my Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Drake University and my B.A. in Health and Human Physiology from University of Iowa. I have specialty training in myofunctional therapy through MyoMentor with Sarah Hornsby, and training with newborns and infant therapy with Michelle Emanuel’s pre/post frenectomy therapy, and infant pelvic floor.
Dr. Mark Stumphy
DMD
I am Dr. Mark Stumphy, a Myofunctional Therapist and General Dentist by training. I completed my dental education at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry in 2015 and pursued a career in oral health focusing on community outreach and care. I have dedicated my career to serving my community working through a Federally Qualified Health Center in the Quad City area.
After years of seeing patients struggle with the negative effects of poor tongue and lip posture, I sought out additional education to understand root causes and options. I myself presented with years of mouth breathing, poor tongue posture, and chronic issues with damage to my teeth and oral health. After completing my own sessions as a patient of Myofunctional therapy, I saw the improvements it made in my life and wanted to share this with those in similar situations. I have since completed training from the best in the field taking courses from Sarah Hornsby and obtaining additional credentialing to help patients as a Myofunctional Therapist. With over a decade of experience in the dental community I am dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care and becoming a part of their overall health journey.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog. We enjoy hiking when the Midwest weather allows and traveling.
I look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals.