Dr. Cathy Murphy helps her patients achieve harmony of the jaws, face muscles, tongue, and overall well being.Her philosophy is to treat the whole patient and deliver the individual solution that is a perfect fitfor each individual. She corrects the bad bite by addressing the underlying cause in addition to straightening the smile.
The stormy summer of 2016 brought Dr. Murphy the joy of a beautiful baby boy! During his first month of life, he failed to thrive, only gaining 2 ounces. He struggled to nurse, didnt sleep well and breathed loudly. The only medical advice given was to supplement with formula. As a sleep-deprived new mom, she neglected self care as she researched answers for her sons struggle. Although Dr. Catherine Murphy has many accolades displayed on the wall to be proud of, watching her healthy son joyfully playing outside gives her the most satisfaction. Learning how to be holistically healthy transformed Dr. Murphys family.
To help share the hope of healing ones child, Dr. Catherine Murphy has written a picture book about the empowerment she gained from delving in and finding out the WHY for her son. First edition published August 2021. Sharing her story leaves her very vulnerable but it also permits others to have hope and thats ultimately worth the sacrifice.
Dr. Murphy is passionate about helping others in the same way. Her profession has an incredible opportunity to change ones smile and health by focusing on the story that the crooked teeth are telling us. Orthodontics is more than just moving teeth. Orthodontics is the specialty of diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. She understands the teeth are crooked for a reason and when viewed holistically, can successfully collaborate with other healthcare providers to address the underlying causes resulting in a stunning smile and holistic health.
Native to Northwest IN, Dr. Catherine Murphy attended St. Thomas More and Munster High School.Dr. Murphy started working in orthodontics 25 years ago with her father, Dr. Thomas Kroczek.She attended Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) for her undergraduate degree. Whilestudying abroad in Wollongong, Australia, she learned about an organization through IUB that helped teach HIV/AIDS awareness and education in Kenya, Africa.
Following graduation, she spent atransformational summer in rural Kenyawhere there was no electricity and no running water. She saw straight teeth everywhere! Why do you think that was? Short answer:the diet was not industrialized!
While attending Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD), she had the opportunity to work alongside a notable faculty orthodontist. Additionally,Dr. Murphy served as a leader on many sealant clinics, providing free dental education to mothers and free sealants to their children in various womens shelters.
Dr. Murphy graduated dental school excited to practice general dentistry.In addition to private practice, she worked as an adjunct faculty member at IUSD and on the Sealant Mobile, which provided free dental screenings and sealants to children in underserved communities throughout Indiana.
Following orthodontic residency,Dr. Murphy returned to Northwest IN and ran the orthodontic department of a pediatric dental practice.In addition to private practice, she returned to teaching as an adjunct faculty member at the Indiana University Northwest Hygiene program for many years.
Outside the office, Dr. Murphy resides in Schererville with her husband, Mat, and their son and daughter. She met her husband through a local running club and now, instead of marathons, they run after their preschooler! She enjoys reading, being outdoors, and the symphony, and admits that her guilty pleasure is watching HGTV!
Dr. Murphy loves to meet new patients and their families.She is passionate about listening to parent/patients concerns, answering their questions(especially the ones that have been brushed off by other healthcare providers), andhelping achieve beautiful smiles AND improved healthfor everyone.