About Us

Our Story

We first met Pat through a close friend while she was selling her condo, coinciding with our new beginnings as a married couple. Discussions about life as Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) revealed Pat's expertise in myofunctional therapy and her role in training professionals. We eagerly enrolled in her course, diving full steam into orofacial myology.

Pat recognized our passion and presented the opportunity of a lifetime: mentorship and passing the baton of Muscles in Harmony. Over the past year, we've trained directly under her, absorbing her ways and evidence-based practices. The official transition in December 2025 was a wonderful journey, bestowed with Pat's blessing after witnessing our eagerness to help families.

With Pat at our side as mentor and founder, we'll continue her legacy while expanding our vision. We aim to build a network of holistic healers, fitness instructors, nutritionists, dentists, orthodontists, osteopaths, and more—serving as a central hub for referrals and guidance toward mind-body health and optimal self-development. Phrases like "I could do that in my sleep!" inspire us to address real outcomes like sleep apnea and bruxism, reaching all ages with therapies that empower control over overlooked needs.

Meet Allison

Allison Melstrom's path to dentistry was inspired as a child by an exceptional orthodontist whose office sparked her desire to advocate for families and improve oral health. Influenced by her mother's expertise in early childhood development, Allison has always prioritized reaching children and setting them up for lifelong success.

Initially considering orthodontics, she found her calling in dental hygiene and preventive care. Over recent years as a practicing RDH, Allison honed her skills while thinking beyond routine cleanings. Working with dentists specializing in implants and night guards, she witnessed patients struggling with issues like sleep problems rooted in muscular patterns and habits.

Her passion for myofunctional therapy ignited alongside her husband Ryne, diving deep into the role of tongue and facial muscles in pervasive issues like sleep disorders. Allison is particularly drawn to supporting young mothers with evidence-based guidance on risks like soft food diets and thumb-sucking, advocating for underserved children to prevent long-term detriments.

Verified as an Orofacial Myologist through Pat Pine's course and mentorship, Allison brings a compassionate, preventive lens to therapy. In her free time, she loves swimming, childhood development, parenting skills, baking, and sharing home-cooked meals.

Meet Ryne

Ryne Melstrom brings a lifelong passion for dentistry to Muscles in Harmony having grown up in his fathers dental office. Starting young with tasks like filing paper charts, Ryne progressed to roles as a dental lab technician repairing and delivering dentures, crafting custom athletic guards for martial arts classes, and chairside assisting in complex procedures involving 4-handed and 6-handed dentistry.

Licensed as a dental hygienist in 2018, Ryne has collaborated with top professionals, including those focused on underserved patients, women's health, and children with special needs—honing his skills in pediatric care. His journey into orofacial myology began with a laser course that revealed the interconnectedness of facial tissues from tongue to toes, sparking a renewed interest in holistic oral health beyond traditional schooling.

Verified as an Orofacial Myologist through Pat Pine's extensive course and mentorship, Ryne leans toward specialties in sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, and functional approaches. With years of invigorated passion, he advocates for evidence-based practices that extend beyond gums and teeth to promote overall wellness.

Outside the practice, Ryne enjoys martial arts, soccer, exploring technology and rockets, pursuing education, and watching movies like The Truman Show, Seinfeld, and Suits.

Meet Pat

Pat is licensed dental hygienist that has 4+ years of experience with Myofunctional therapy. As a IAOM Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist (COM) she enjoys helping people with many oral concerns. She works with a multi-disciplinary approach and encourages other disciplines to join in on total body health. Her goal is to help every patient leading them to a professional that has similar personalities and understanding. Pat is a national and international speaker for the last 8 years for the dental community on a variety of topics. Volunteers to educate children on dental health. Pat loves outdoor sports, boating, hiking, biking, walking and being with family and friends. The more the merrier. Pat is also an infection control specialist for the medical & dental communities for health and safety.

As our founder and mentor, Pat continues to provide her courses and specialized services like Cranial Sacral Therapy, guiding us in propagating holistic healing to families.

ABOUT MUSCLES IN HARMONY

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Muscles in Harmony

We provide Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy for all age groups. Birth to adult. Our commitment is to you the patient. Our assistance will help your physical health holistically.

What our patients say!

"I like the personal care and fun helping my child with tongue thrust."

Post- tongue releases

"Having my frenums released has changed my life. Immediately after the release, I could feel my body release all the tension that my neck and shoulders have been holding onto. Because I am no longer in constant pain, I am now able to give 100% of myself towards the things that matter most in life."

"It's been an absolute blessing for myself and my family. Myofunctional therapy has helped me with exercising before and after all seven releases; (therapy) has assisted in correcting muscle function, swallow, and my TMD pain. This therapy is non-invasive and improved my function of my tongue and face. After myofunctional therapy and having my frenums released I also began to see improvement in my migraine frequency and duration. It’s amazing!"

S. Martin

"I am so grateful I found Muscles in Harmony. By starting myofunctional therapy before my release I was able to tone my tongue and learn the stretches and exercises needed for a successful tongue and lip tie revision."

"After the releases, the exercises and stretches I learned were extremely helpful in reducing pain and ensuring my tongue healed properly. I am extremely happy with my decision to have my tongue tie revised. I have less neck and low back pain as well as greater flexibility in my neck. The tension is my neck and shoulders has also greatly been reduced. I can now feel a whole neck and shoulder stretch that I didn't even know was possible before revision."

M. Hansen

"Swallowing medication is much easier now after completing tongue therapy. I can now comfortable swallow with my tongue tip at my mouth's roof, without even thinking about it. Before meeting Ms. Pine, that seemed impossible, as all my 30+ years life, I always had swallowed with tongue pushing against my bottom front teeth. I don't gag as much anymore as well."

Rebecca C.

Phoenix, AZ 

"I learned more and appreciate all the effort you are putting into this program. I'm educating my patients by showing them their frenums. I see that some people like knowing more about themselves but it's an area that is not that familiar to them."

"So happy I meet you and you have inspired me to check my patient's frenums - all seven of them!"

T Alaimo, RDH, BA

Phoenix, AZ 

Muscles in Harmony has a great program. I would highly recommend anyone who needs any sort of therapy for the mouth to see them. They help with breathing, tongue thrusting, forward head posture, tongue position, snoring, open mouth issues, and much more. A lot of times humans are very unaware of their issues until someone who knows what they are doing points it out. Tongue ties are not taught in school, nor are they often recognized by Dentists unfortunately.

When someone is in pain for so long and cannot take it anymore, they do everything they can to figure out the cause, or at least one of them. Luckily, we have people who are very interested and educated in this subject to help patients that need it! I am very fortunate I found out about tongue ties, although 30 years late, and was able to get in to start my recovery from neck, shoulder and jaw pain. I hope anyone with tongue ties, small palate, narrow teeth, etc. can get the help they need.

Very educated, and hands on; if in person they will use utmost of care and work on the inside of the mouth to check muscles. If you ever have questions or concerns they are always willing to help out, even if that means referring you out for other concerns. Muscles In Harmony uses a multidisciplinary approach as needed."

Q: What are three benefits you found during your therapy?

"I am now able to breath much better without exhaling through my mouth."
"I am now more aware of where my tongue placement should be and always focus on having it up on the palate on the ridge before the teeth."
"I no longer clench my teeth and grind at night."

J. Richter

"Pat has been fantastic, very flexible with time. Our son had several issues and she has the patience to provide care for our son."

"Our son enjoyed coming to see Pat. Her style and mannerisms worked for us. His tongue thrust and swallowing therapy are complete. It was a great time at Muscles in Harmony."

B. Suchs 10 years

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