TMD/TMJ refers to temporomandibular joint disorders. Symptoms can include jaw tension, headaches, neck tension, jaw clicking or cracking, and reduced jaw range of motion. A formal diagnosis is not required to book a massage session.

What happens during the first TMD massage visit?

The first visit includes intake review, external massage work for the neck, back, head, jaw, and chest area, and a post-session assessment with next-step recommendations.

How many TMD massage sessions should I plan for?

TMD care is individualized. Many patients start with a short weekly series so Jennifer can assess response over several visits and adjust the plan.

Is intraoral massage part of the first visit?

The first visit focuses on intake and external work. Intraoral massage may be used in later sessions when clinically appropriate and with consent.

TMD Massage Services

The work we do together addresses long standing muscular and fascial restrictions, trigger points, and also factors in your stress levels and addressing

Benefits of TMD Massage

Focused support for jaw and neck tension
Care paced around comfort and response
Clear next steps after each visit
Support for stress-related muscle tension

You do not need a formal diagnosis to book a TMD-focused massage session.

What happens in the first visit?

You'll undress to your level of comfort, remove any jewelry, and lay down on the heated massage table, where you'll receive bodywork individualized for you. The work is slow and intentional, and each extremity is worked on outside of the sheets and then carefully placed back underneath. I use bolsters sometimes under knees, ankles, and sometimes pillows to support the neck or legs, so you can be as comfortable as possible. I use minimal massage cream or shea butter. All services are scent free. I use organic cotton or blend sheets with scent free laundry soaps.
~30 minutes hands on therapeutic massage and bodywork that covers the neck, back, head, jaw, and pecs, all externally. (sessions 2-6 offer intraoral massage as needed).
Receive post-session notes and discuss practical next steps.

What to expect after your therapeutic massage:

Many TMD patients start with 6 weekly sessions so we can assess response over several visits. In my 14 years of experience, this gives us enough information to adjust the care plan thoughtfully.
Individualized care that addresses different patterns of myofascial and neuromuscular restrictions and trigger points.
Each session gives us more information to adjust the focus, pressure, and pacing of the work.
Further recommendations for complimentary care (chiropractic, PT, or other practitioners) may be offered after the initial series of 6 sessions. I don't typically recommend other treatments simultaneously during the TMD therapeutic massage series because it is good to know what is/is not working and if there are multiple treatments it can be difficult to assess.
Written take home instructions!

Important Note:

It is common for people to notice emotional or nervous-system shifts during or after focused bodywork. If that happens, we slow down, check in, and keep the session within your comfort and consent.

A formal diagnosis is not required to book this work. People often seek TMD-focused massage when they notice:

Symptoms associated with TMD:

• Headaches
• Anxiety
• Nervous system dysregulation
• Jaw pain/tension/cracking
• Decreased range of motion in jaw, neck and/or spine
• Insomnia
• Pains referring to the neck, head, back

What causes TMD?

TMD disorders may relate to:

• Bruxism; grinding teeth during sleep
• Head and neck muscle tension
• Injuries
• Trauma
• Stress-related
• Arthritis

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Focused jaw and neck massage care. Book online to see the current openings.