Meet Maryam Bakhtiyari of BLAfit

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maryam Bakhtiyari

Hi Maryam , we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
After graduating from dental school over 30 years ago, I quickly developed a keen interest in TMJ disorder, airway health, sleep apnea, orthodontics, and the importance of correct jaw positioning for optimal health. This deeper exploration led my practice to evolve from general dentistry to a specialization in functional airway orthodontics, sleep apnea, and TMJ disorder. Through this transition, my perspective on invasive procedures shifted as I witnessed the transformative, natural relief patients experienced without surgical intervention.
Inspired by the potential to help individuals achieve lasting wellness, I developed a device designed not only to support those with TMJ dysfunction but to naturally enhance facial harmony by targeting key muscles. This device, BLAfit, was created to help redefine modern beauty standards in a culture that heavily promotes invasive alterations. With BLAfit, I aim to promote a vision of self-love and natural enhancement, offering a path to beauty that aligns with sustainable, health-focused habits.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
As with any business, challenges are inevitable, and ours has been no exception. Being a small enterprise dedicated to championing natural, non-invasive beauty solutions has presented unique hurdles. One of our primary challenges lies in accessing the resources necessary to reach the right audience—those who value holistic practices and embrace natural aging. In a culture where surgical enhancements and fillers have become the norm, we often find ourselves striving even harder to promote our approach. Yet, this commitment only deepens our resolve to inspire a shift toward healthier, lasting beauty alternatives.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
BLAfit is a facial fitness device thoughtfully designed to alleviate facial pain and naturally enhance facial features through resistance-based exercises. Embracing a holistic lifestyle and prioritizing non-invasive methods—principles that guide my own dental practice—I aspired to create a sustainable, multifunctional device that is both practical and effective. While I’m privileged to help patients overcome debilitating conditions, I recognized that many people may lack access to specialized care. BLAfit was born from a desire to reach these individuals, offering them a path to relieve pain while elevating their natural beauty and confidence.

I’m immensely proud that BLAfit has touched the lives of thousands, empowering individuals to feel and look their best. My goal is to continue this journey, inspiring a renewed understanding of how health and beauty are deeply intertwined.

What are your plans for the future?
My vision for the future is to expand the education of dental students on TMJ disorder and airway health. The specialized treatments I provide for these areas are, regrettably, not widely emphasized in traditional dental curricula. By providing more training in craniofacial pain and functional airway health, I hope to equip future dentists with the skills to address these issues more effectively, allowing us to reach more patients and improve their quality of life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://blafit.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.maryambakhtiyari?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrQ03pfG6M
• Other: https://www.manhattanbeachortho.com