About Us¶
🌟 Meet Tatiana Mustafa¶
Tatiana Mustafa is a skilled registered dental hygienist who has expanded her expertise into orofacial myofunctional therapy—a discipline dedicated to the neuromuscular retraining of the face, mouth, and tongue. With her solid foundation in dental hygiene, Tatiana brings a unique, holistic approach to oral health that seamlessly blends traditional dental care with airway-centric therapy. Tatiana has lived in Goleta since the second grade, having attended La Patera Elementary, Goleta Valley Junior High, Dos Pueblos High School, Santa Barbara City College, and UCSB. After college she moved to the bay area where she decided to pursue Dental Hygiene at Diablo Valley College. Most recently she completed the MyoMentor Myofunctional Therapy Program. Tatiana has always had a holistic approach to life, including having home births. During her free time Tatiana enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids, girls nights, lifting weights, gardening, playing music and riding her Wavestorm at Campus Point.
👍 Why Choose Goleta MyoWorks¶
This work is deeply personal to me—because I’ve lived it.
Years ago, I struggled with symptoms of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS), searching for answers that conventional approaches weren’t fully addressing. That journey led me through palate expansion and a tongue-tie release—experiences that completely changed the way I understood breathing, sleep, and oral function.
But the real turning point came when I went through my own myofunctional therapy over 8 years ago with Barbara Greene, one of the pioneers in the field. That experience didn’t just improve my health—it sparked something bigger. I saw firsthand how powerful this work is when done correctly, and it inspired me to become a myofunctional therapist myself.
Today, I don’t just teach this work—I live it. I use these principles every day to support healthy airway development in my own children, focusing on habits that promote proper breathing, tongue posture, and long-term wellness from the start.
I’ve also continued to deepen my expertise through advanced training and hands-on workshops, including with The Breathe Institute and Vivos in Colorado. This allows me to blend personal experience with evidence-based techniques and the latest advancements in airway health.
When you work with me, you’re not just getting a protocol—you’re getting someone who truly understands the journey, has walked the path, and is committed to helping you (or your child) breathe, sleep, and thrive.
