Annalea Staples
Annalea’s background is as a Dental Therapist, and her interest in myofunctional therapy grew naturally from her work in dentistry. She qualified as a Dental Therapist in 2018 from Leeds University and has spent most of her career working alongside airway-focused dentists. During this time, she became increasingly involved in supporting patients with myofunctional therapy and then started her formal training with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (AOMT) in 2024
She joined the team at Inspirewell in June 2026 and works with both adults and children. She really enjoys being part of a team where members learn and grow together, and she has seen how working with other professionals can make such a difference in understanding the bigger picture and giving patients the right support. Annalea’s interest in this area is also quite personal; growing up, she experienced mouth breathing, thumb sucking, poor oral function, and a tongue-tie. Understanding some of these challenges herself helps her relate to and support her patients. She is naturally curious and loves continuing to learn, whether that’s through courses, conferences, or connecting with other practitioners.