No. While there may be some discomfort while doing intra-oral work, my goal is always to keep you as comfortable as possible. Your mouth is not required to stay open for the vast majority of jaw work and I'll ask you to communicate with me the entire time via hand signals. Am I on "the spot" - give me a thumbs up! Need a little decrease in pressure - point down towards the table. We will review everything before each intra-oral session and you are welcome to stop or pause the treatment at any time - as many times as you need. YOU are in control!

Congratulations on taking a step towards better jaw health!

For acute jaw pain apply a cold compress to your jaw 4-5 times a day for 10 minutes. Try self massaging your jaw and temples with your fingertips in small circular motions. Eat soft foods and take small bites, chewing with both sides of your mouth. Practice relaxing your jaw (rest your tongue flat on the roof of your mouth, teeth separated and lips closed). Finally, you may choose to ask your doctor or pharmacist about medication to help with pain.

Avoid chewing gum or overly chewy foods, head forward posture, resting your jaw on your hand, stomach sleeping, and mouth breathing.

My goal is to relieve your acute jaw pain/tension/discomfort and teach you some healthy jaw habits. It is common for jaw symptoms to reappear when we fall back into bad habits, endure stressful events, or after lengthy dental procedures. This is normal and symptoms can be lessened by doing home care exercises and a follow up massage if need be!

When you book an appointment with me, I reserve that time slot for you, and you only. I never double book appointments.

For this reason, I require at least 48 hours notice when canceling, rescheduling, or making any changes to your appointment. 

If you must cancel/reschedule your appointment with less than 48 hours notice for any reason, please book a willing friend or family member in your place (and contact me to let me know of the change) otherwise the full appointment fee plus applicable taxes will be charged to your credit card on file.

Why? It is typically very difficult for me to fill appointments with less than 48 hours notice. Your cooperation with this policy helps to protect my time and livelihood (so thank you!).

I promise to respect your time just the same in return. If I cancel your massage (for any reason!) with less than 48 hours notice - your next massage is completely free! 

Please call me to let me know if you are running late. 

Get here as safely as possible and the remainder of your appointment will be utilized upon your arrival. Please note that if you are more than 15 minutes late without notice your appointment will be cancelled the above cancellation policy will apply.

You are more than welcome to arrive up to 5 minutes early to your appointment.

Absolutely! While I love helping those with jaw, head and neck pain, I am a fully trained and registered as a massage therapist who can treat a variety of conditions.