Meet Angela Richwine, founder of Renew Myo (formerly Central Virginia OMT). Angela is a registered dental hygienist, Certified Orofacial Myologist, COM® and Qualified Orofacial Myologist, QOM®, specializing in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy.
With over 30 years experience in dentistry, Angela's passion is to help you improve proper oral habits while retraining the facial muscles supporting your mouth and open airway breathing.
Angela also has a passion for teaching others. She has spoken to professionals across the world about the benefits of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and ways to identify potential airway issues to better serve the patient.
Registered Dental Hygienist, Orofacial Myologist
Paige Wallace is a registered dental hygienist and orofacial myologist dedicated to improving overall health through orofacial myofunctional therapy. She takes a compassionate, patient-centered approach, focusing on healthy oral habits, functional improvement, and airway-focused breathing. Outside of work, Paige enjoys being a wife and mother of two, staying active in her church, and living a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Speech-Language Pathologist, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist
Heidi Bauer is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive experience working with children and families in both public school systems and private practice settings. Originally from Kearney, Nebraska, Heidi has lived and traveled around the world through her husband’s career with the U.S. Department of State, giving her the opportunity to connect with families from many diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Heidi earned her Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Nebraska at Kearney and her Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from St. John’s University. She holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and maintains her speech-language pathology license in Virginia.
Throughout her career, Heidi has specialized in the evaluation and treatment of speech sound disorders, articulation delays, language disorders, and oral motor challenges in children ranging from preschool through high school. She has further expanded her clinical expertise through advanced training in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and is passionate about helping clients improve oral function, oral rest posture, and overall communication outcomes. Heidi believes that addressing oral function can play a significant role in supporting speech development and long-term success for many children.
Heidi is dedicated to providing individualized, family-centered care and enjoys helping clients build confidence while achieving their speech and myofunctional therapy goals.
Heidi lives in Haymarket, Virginia, with her husband, three children, and their dog, Tennie. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, home improvement projects, and continuing education in the fields of speech-language pathology and orofacial myofunctional therapy. She has lived overseas in Germany, England, South Africa, and China.
Registered Dental Hygienist, Orofacial Myologist
With 26 years of experience in dentistry, Christa brings a wealth of knowledge as an orofacial myologist and dental hygienist serving the Northern Virginia (NOVA) area.
Christa is a certified biological dental hygienist through the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM), with advanced training in myofunctional therapy through MyoMentor and Buteyko breathing techniques under Patrick McKeown. Her approach focuses on airway health, functional breathing, and whole-body wellness - taking a holistic, lifestyle-based path to support long-term results for her clients.
Outside of her clinical work, Christa enjoys international travel and has participated in dental mission work in Honduras and a clean water project in Cambodia. Christa is a Northern Virginia native now living in Alexandria, and she values time with family and friends, along with cooking and fitness.
Patient Coordinator
As our current clients know, Jen is available to assist with scheduling and questions. Potential clients will likely talk to Jen during their initial phone consultation. When not helping things run smoothly at Renew Myo, Jen enjoys time with her family & three horses.