Pat Pine

Patricia Pine, RDH, COM©, CST is an internationally recognized speaker, clinician, and educator with over 30 years of experience in dental hygiene and orofacial myology. She is the founder of Muscles in Harmony, where she integrates myofunctional therapy and craniosacral therapy to support oral function, airway development, and whole-body health. She is the author of Please Release Me – The Tethered Oral Tissue Puzzle and her children’s book Tilly’s Tongue Discovery at the Zoo, helping raise awareness of tongue function for both professionals and families. Patricia is known for delivering engaging, evidence-informed presentations that highlight the connection between oral musculature, cranial dynamics, breathing, swallowing, speech, and posture. Her clinical focus includes identifying underlying dysfunctions such as tethered oral tissues and compensatory patterns affecting patients from infancy through adulthood. She is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, working with dentists, physicians, ENTs, chiropractors, and therapists to support comprehensive care. Patricia is passionate about educating professionals worldwide to recognize the impact of oral function on systemic health and to improve patient outcomes through a collaborative, functional approach.