21. The Crucial Role of the Floor of the Mouth - With Dr. Neel Bulchandani
In this episode, Dr. Craig D. Clayton sits down with friend and innovative practitioner, Dr. Neel Bulchandani—an integrative airway chiropractor—for a conversation that just might change the way you think about healing.
They explore one of the most overlooked sources of tension in the body and a surprising key to whole-body wellness: the floor of your mouth.
Dr. Neel shares how this often-ignored area can impact everything from breathing and posture to emotional well-being. His unique approach and journey into airway health began with his own daughter’s tongue tie, and he talks about how that personal experience pushed him to look at the body differently.
What followed was years of curiosity, research, and deep work that led to the development of his now sought-after approach to releasing hidden tension.
Whether deep into bodywork or just starting to explore holistic health, this conversation will open your eyes to how connected our bodies are—and how much healing is possible when we pay attention to the areas we often ignore.
💬 What we dive into:
- How the floor of the mouth impacts the entire body
- Why tongue ties affect so much more than just breastfeeding
- The emotional side of physical tightness (and how it shows up in the body)
- Real-life stories of patients—including virtual ones—finding lasting relief
- Why releasing tension in the mouth can shift everything from headaches to posture to sleep
- How to access this healing—whether you're a parent, a practitioner, or just curious
➡️ Ready to catch and correct airway problems before they disrupt your child's growth and development? Join our LIVE class - Holistic Airway Health For Families
➡️ Follow Dr. Neel Bulchandani on Instagram here!
➡️ For fellow providers, click here for tickets to his Floor of the Mouth Tour (Coming to Phoenix, Boise, & Chicago!)
➡️ Click here for Dr. Neel’s mini-course - Tongue Press (Don't forget to use code DISRUPT20 for $70 off!)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Airway Health and Live Class Announcement
02:37 Meet Dr. Neel Bulchandani: Integrative Airway Chiropractor
04:46 Understanding Integrative Airway Chiropractic
09:35 The Importance of the Floor of the Mouth
15:50 Emotional Connections to Physical Tension
23:00 Exploring Overlooked Areas in Healing
27:22 The Year of Sharing: Tongue Press Insights
29:22 Real-Life Transformations: Remote Protocol Success Stories
34:30 Unlocking Airway Health: The Connection to the Floor of Mouth
45:54 Empowering Practitioners: Resources and Mindset Shifts