About Tatiana Mustafa, OMT, RDH, BA

Hi, I’m Tatiana, a Myofunctional Therapist and proud Goleta local. Growing up here, I never imagined that my own dental journey would lead me to discover a therapy that would change my life — and now, the lives of others.

After completing orthodontic treatment as a teen, I experienced relapse years later. My teeth shifted, my jaw discomfort returned, and I began searching for answers. That search led me to Myofunctional Therapy — a gentle, science-based approach that addresses the root causes of oral and facial muscle dysfunction. Through my own therapy, I improved my breathing, reduced tension, and regained long-lasting stability in my smile.

Now, I’m passionate about helping others experience the same transformation. Whether you’re dealing with orthodontic relapse, TMJ discomfort, mouth breathing, clenching, or chronic tension, I work with patients of all ages to restore proper muscle function, improve breathing, and create a healthier foundation for lifelong oral health.

My mission is simple: to empower my clients with tools, knowledge, and exercises that create lasting change — so your hard work (and your smile) stays for life. I’m proud to serve the Santa Barbara community with a gentle, science-based approach that delivers lasting results.

Goleta MyoWorks

Goleta MyoWorks provides specialized orofacial myofunctional therapy to help children, teens, and adults improve breathing, posture, swallowing, and oral muscle function. We serve clients throughout Santa Barbara County, including Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria, Isla Vista, and beyond.

Our services help address mouth breathing, tongue thrust, orthodontic relapse, TMJ pain, clenching, grinding, snoring, and speech challenges by targeting the root cause — not just the symptoms. Using gentle, evidence-based exercises, we retrain the muscles of the face, tongue, and jaw for long-term stability, improved health, and better quality of life.

Founded by Tatiana, a Goleta native who experienced the benefits of myofunctional therapy firsthand after orthodontic relapse, Goleta MyoWorks is committed to helping the Santa Barbara community breathe easier, smile confidently, and live more comfortably.

Services:

Myofunctional therapy for children, teens, and adults

TMJ pain and jaw tension relief exercises

Tongue tie pre- and post-release therapy

Orthodontic relapse prevention and stability

Mouth breathing and tongue thrust correction

Snoring and sleep-disordered breathing support

Oral habit elimination (thumb sucking, nail biting)