Intra-oral TMJ
Jaw, neck, and facial tension can create far more than discomfort in your bite. These patterns often lead to headaches, ear pressure, neck stiffness, facial pain, and even upper-back tightness. TMJ tension rarely stays in one place — it affects your whole system.
My TMJ sessions work with the muscles and fascia of the jaw, mouth, face, neck, and upper back to help unwind these deeper holding patterns. By working both outside and inside the mouth, we are able to create space, improve mobility, and support the nervous system in releasing long-held strain.
What to Expect
Each TMJ session begins with a gentle cleanse and warm towel to clean the skin before moving into focused work on the neck, upper back, pecs, face, and scalp. Treatment blends CranioSacral Therapy, fascial release, and precise intra-oral techniques to address the muscles and fascia surrounding the jaw.
Depending on the session length, this may include buccal massage inside the cheek or a calming facial mask to support the skin.
By working both externally and inside the mouth, we’re able to reach layers of tension that external massage alone can’t access. This approach helps unwind the deeper patterns affecting jaw mobility, headaches, clenching, and overall nervous-system regulation.
Why It Helps
Releasing these deeper structures can:
Improve jaw mobility
Ease headaches and migraines
Reduce neck and shoulder tightness
Relieve facial pain and clenching
Support better alignment and function
Decrease nervous-system overwhelm
Most people notice relief beyond the jaw — the whole face and upper body begin to soften.
Jaw Pain Is Rarely Just the Jaw
TMJ issues often reflect a web of compensation patterns in the neck, face, head, and upper back.
My approach blends anatomical precision with intuitive, responsive touch. I’m not “fixing” the jaw — I’m helping your body release the patterns it’s holding, so alignment and ease can return naturally.
Who This Supports
This therapy is especially helpful for those experiencing:
Teeth grinding or clenching
TMJ disorder or clicking
Headaches and migraines
Tongue-tie tension patterns
Post-dental or orthodontic tension
Facial asymmetry from overuse
Chronic stress held in the jaw
Neck pain related to jaw imbalance
If you wear a bite guard, please let me know. Releasing the jaw can change its fit, and it’s often best to have a few sessions before being refitted.
Booking Recommendations
TMJ work creates the most meaningful change when it’s done consistently. While one session can bring relief — especially for jaw tension, headaches, or facial tightness — deeper, longer-lasting results come from a series.
Recommended plan:
• Start: 3 sessions, once per week
• Then: 3 sessions, every two weeks
• Maintain: 1 session per month
TMJ work is available in 60-minute and 90-minute sessions. The longer session includes buccal massage and more hands-on massage, as well as a face mask to nourish the skin.