Registered Massage Therapy & Treatments for TMJ Dysfunction
Therapeutic Massage for Relief of Head, Neck and Jaw Pain.
Serving Owen Sound, Port Elgin, Thornbury and Meaford areas.
Eating, talking, moving your head and even yawning are painful and impact your daily activities. You just want to be you again! Our personalized, non-surgical approach and massage techniques can reduce and relieve your TMJ symptoms.
What is TMJ, And What Are Some Causes Of It?
The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) located at the front of each ear allow for speaking, eating and smiling.TMJ dysfunction (TMJD) has various causes, like chewing gum or teeth grinding, as well as arthritis and poor posture.
How Do I Know If I Have TMJ Dysfunction?
TMJ symptoms can present as difficulty opening and closing your mouth, popping or clicking sounds when you chew, headaches, earaches, facial pain, and tense head and shoulder muscles.
How Does TMJ Massage Therapy Help?
Our intra-oral treatments and traditional massage therapy can help decompress and relax the muscles to reduce inflammation, restore your alignment, improve your range of motion and alleviate pain.
Who am I?
Hi, I’m Jeri!
Let me start by saying: I get it. TMJD is no joke. I know because I’ve been there—jaw pain, headaches, and the frustration of no one having answers or solutions. That’s what fired me up to help others with this condition.
I’ve been a massage therapist for 15 years, but my path into treating TMJD started about five years ago. That’s when I decided to do a deep dive and take advanced training to understand and treat this complex condition better. Two years ago, I went all in and rebranded my clinic to focus exclusively on the treatment of TMJD.
My personal experience with this condition took me down a rabbit hole. Along the way, I discovered myofunctional therapy—my mind was blown. I learned that TMJD isn’t just about the jaw; it’s about the airway, function and position of the tongue. Myofunctional therapy addresses the root causes of TMJD, not just the symptoms. This felt like the missing puzzle piece. I knew I couldn’t ignore the power of this approach, so I trained in myofunctional therapy to help not only myself but also my patients. It’s been a total game-changer.
Now, I combine hands-on massage therapy with myofunctional exercises to provide a comprehensive plan to get my clients relief. No quick fixes, no band-aids—just real solutions that work.
My mission is simple: to help you feel AND function better.
Services
Initial assessment & treatment for TMJD
Includes reviewing your health history & physical assessment of the tmj/muscles, massage treatment, and an overview of self-care exercises.
Massage for TMJD
This treatment focuses on releasing muscle tension and fascia in the jaw, neck, and head.
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Health Partners
We consult and collaborate on treatments with other health professionals:
- Dentists
- Dental Hygienists
- Chiropractors
- Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists
- Physiotherapists
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapists
- Other RMTs
- Other wellness professionals