Mission Statement

Hi, I’m Jackie—owner and lead Myofunctional Therapist at Upside Down Frown Care, LLC.

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I am a mother and advocate first, fiercely devoted to my two incredible children. I’m married to my high school sweetheart and best friend, Adriane, and together we’ve built a life rooted in resilience, purpose, and deep love.

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Before entering dental hygiene, I explored many paths—artist, veterinarian, even orthodontist—each driven by a desire to create, heal, and help others. Ultimately, myofunctional therapy found me in a way that only fate could have planned.

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Following the birth of my second child, I received a postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome. While many mothers navigate the challenges of colic, breastfeeding struggles, and what society labels as “normal” motherhood, my journey took a different turn. This wasn’t my first rodeo—I knew I had to act decisively to help my daughter thrive in a world not designed with her in mind.

She presented with significant myofunctional challenges, largely due to hypotonia associated with Trisomy 21. I became determined to breastfeed her despite the odds, knowing that early oral-motor development could influence her ability to speak, be understood, and breathe well. Myofunctional therapy became not just a treatment—but a mission.

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Through this work, my children both benefited profoundly, and my purpose became clear. I founded Upside Down Frown Care to help other children, adults and families experience the life-changing impact of proper breathing, oral function, and muscular balance.

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Over the past four years, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their sleep, reduce chronic TMJ pain, optimize breathing, and ultimately enhance their quality of life. This work is deeply personal to me, and I approach each patient with both clinical expertise and heartfelt understanding.

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Outside of the clinic, I enjoy fitness, the arts, family hotel getaways, and quiet time at home. I love to dance—and I’m well known for enthusiastically butchering song lyrics and common English idioms along the way.