1.Comprehensive Health History & Fascial System Review • Client Intake: Gather a full history of: *Dental work (orthodontics, surgeries, appliances *History of jaw trauma, clenching/grinding, facial injuries *Symptoms such as jaw pain, neck pain, tension headaches Sleep quality, breathing patterns, and chronic oral habits (e.g., nail biting, mouth breathing, gum chewing) • Fascial Considerations: Educate on how restrictions in the fascial system, especially through the neck, jaw, and head can influence posture, muscular tension, and jaw mobility. 2. TMJ Anatomy & Functional Overview: Review the structure and motion of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), including: • Key structures: Mandibular condyle, articular disc, temporal bone • Involved musculature: Masseter, temporalis, medial/lateral pterygoids, digastric, suprahyoid group, platysma • Movement patterns: Observe and assess opening/closing, lateral movement, and protrusion. Note quality, smoothness, and presence of deviation or asymmetry. 3. Neuromuscular Influences on TMJ Function: • Identify muscular habits and patterns that may contribute to dysfunction: *Low or forward tongue posture Open-mouth rest posture or lip incompetence. *Chronic overuse of accessory muscles (e.g., SCM, mentalis, platysma) *Muscle tension patterns originating from neck and upper thoracic structures. *Evidence of tethered or restricted soft tissue affecting mobility (to be referred out for further evaluation if needed) 4. Range of Motion & Muscle Assessment • Measure Functional ROM: *Track measurements of: Mouth opening (comfortable vs. max). *Lateral excursion (side to side) *Jaw protrusion •Palpation Techniques (as tolerated): *Extraoral: Masseter, temporalis, SCM, suprahyoids. *Intraoral (gloved and consented): Medial/lateral pterygoids, floor of mouth. •Muscle Mapping: Note any: *Trigger points or tenderness *Restrictions or hypertonicity *Imbalance between sides 5. Review of Treatment Plan & Home Education • Manual Therapy Objectives: *Reduce muscular hypertonicity *Improve fascial glide and circulation *Restore neuromuscular coordination of jaw movements • Therapist-Guided Home Program May Include: *Self-massage techniques for jaw and neck. *Postural awareness (jaw rest position, relaxed tongue position). *Gentle breathing retraining (nasal, diaphragmatic focus). *Movement-based cues to discourage clenching and bracing patterns. •Collaboration & Referral Network: When appropriate, coordinate with dentists, ENTs, bodyworkers, or other professionals for integrated care (e.g., orthodontic support, airway concerns, myofunctional therapy, etc.) • This session is also designed to help determine what further treatment may be needed and whether common trigger points are contributing to your TMJ pain.

Prior to your massage, were will review your intake form. This form is thoroughly reviewed before your session, allowing your time in the treatment room to be fully intentional and tailored to your specific symptoms, history, and goals. TMJ massage focused on the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. The massage will also include work on the upper trapezius, pectoralis, neck, face, scalp and muscles located inside the mouth. Wear comfortable clothes as you will remain fully clothed during this session.

TMJ massage focused on the muscles around the temporomandibular joint. The massage will also include work on the upper trapezius, pectoralis, neck, face, scalp and muscles located inside the mouth. Wear comfortable clothes as you will remain fully clothed during this session.

This 90-minute new patient session is designed specifically with the hypermobile population in mind. Your appointment includes a detailed health history and range of motion assessment followed by a customized 60-minute Thai massage session. Treatment incorporates proper compression techniques, trigger point release, gentle mobility work, and muscle activation techniques to help support stability, body awareness, and nervous system regulation. Supportive bolstering and positioning are used throughout the treatment to help the body feel safe, supported, and comfortable during the session.

This 75-minute follow-up session is designed for established patients continuing care with a hypermobility-informed approach. Additional time is built into the session to allow for supportive bolstering, positioning adjustments, slower transitions, and breaks as needed throughout treatment. Sessions are customized to your current symptoms, stability, nervous system response, and recovery needs to help the body feel supported, comfortable, and regulated during the massage.

This 2-hour Thai massage session is available for new patients who do not have hypermobility or EDS-related concerns. The first 30 minutes of your appointment will be spent reviewing your health history and intake forms, discussing your goals for treatment, explaining the techniques that may be used during the session, and determining any bolstering or positioning modifications needed for your comfort. The remaining treatment time is designed to help improve mobility, reduce muscular tension, support recovery, and promote overall relaxation. Treatment may incorporate assisted stretching, rhythmic compression, mobility-based techniques, trigger point release, and full-body movement to help improve body awareness and reduce areas of restriction. Each session is customized to your individual needs, goals, and comfort level.

This 90-minute Thai massage session is available for established patients who do not have hypermobility or EDS-related concerns. Sessions are designed to help improve mobility, reduce muscular tension, support recovery, and promote overall relaxation. Treatment may incorporate assisted stretching, rhythmic compression, mobility-based techniques, and full-body movement to help improve body awareness and reduce areas of restriction. Each session is customized to your individual needs and comfort level.

This specialized massage session is designed to prepare the body for a tongue tie release procedure. It includes a combination of full body stretching to release tension and promote alignment, targeted compression techniques to support circulation and relaxation, and gentle intraoral work to address tension in the jaw, tongue, and surrounding muscles.

This specialized massage session is designed to prepare the body for a tongue tie release procedure. It includes a combination of full body stretching to release tension and promote alignment, targeted compression techniques to support circulation and relaxation, and gentle intraoral work to address tension in the jaw, tongue, and surrounding muscles. Timeline for appointments: Timeline for appointments: • First Session:1-7 days prior to the release. • Second Session: 2 weeks post release. *Please note: If you have a healing oral wound, no intraoral massage will be performed during your session to allow proper healing and prevent irritation. • Third Session: 4 weeks post release. *If your wound has fully healed, we’ll incorporate gentle scar tissue massage into your session to support mobility and recovery.

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive health history review, scar assessment, movement evaluation, and discussion of your goals before beginning hands-on treatment. Therapy is customized to your stage of healing and may include scar tissue mobilization, myofascial release, gentle cupping, desensitization techniques, and movement integration to help improve tissue mobility, reduce restrictions, and support comfortable, functional movement.

Follow-up treatments build upon your initial evaluation and are tailored to your progress and current symptoms. Sessions focus on improving scar mobility, reducing tissue restrictions, restoring movement, and supporting continued healing through individualized manual therapy techniques and home care recommendations when appropriate.