Hi, I’m Madison scott, BSDH, CertBBM

My path to founding Breathe Well Ann Arbor has been shaped by over two decades in the dental and airway health world. I work with both children and adults facing challenges like mouth breathing, clenching, grinding, tongue ties, sleep-disordered breathing, and orofacial pain. These aren't just clinical concerns to me. They're experiences I've lived myself and patterns I've come to recognize again and again in the people we support.

I began my career as a dental hygiene assistant in a periodontal specialty clinic in Flint, Michigan, and earned my Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Michigan in 2010. That early exposure to complex oral-systemic conditions sparked a lifelong passion for understanding the full picture of health. Since then, I've completed advanced training in orofacial myofunctional disorders, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), breathing re-education, and sleep and airway health. I'm a Certified Buteyko Breathing Method Educator through Buteyko Clinic International and currently on the path to becoming a Certified Orofacial Myologist (COM®) through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).

At Breathe Well, everything we do is rooted in the belief that functional breathing, quality sleep, and healthy oral development are foundational to overall well-being. I've had the privilege of evaluating thousands of patients, and one of the most rewarding parts of my work is helping people finally understand what's been overlooked: myofunctional disorders that contribute to sleep apnea, mouth breathing, chronic jaw pain, or simply the feeling of not being at your best. My approach prioritizes education because when clients understand why something is happening in their body, they become empowered partners in creating lasting change.

I found this path through my own struggles. Living with hypermobility, facial and jaw pain, TMJ dysfunction, and sleep-disordered breathing taught me how frustrating it can be to search for answers and feel dismissed. That's why I'm passionate about helping clients feel seen, supported, and equipped with a clear path forward.

I believe the best outcomes happen through collaboration. I work closely with orthodontists, ENTs, pediatric dentists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, sleep physicians, and other providers to ensure patients receive comprehensive care. I'm always interested in expanding our referral network because there are so many underserved people who need coordinated airway-focused treatment. Beyond patient care, I mentor professionals transitioning into this field and speak at continuing education programs to help bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.

When I'm not working, you'll find me outside with my husband, Jake, and our two dogs, Toki and Lexi. I also have a passion for art and music, and I love spending time in my studio painting with watercolors.