No. While there may be some tenderness 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 check in with you to make sure you're comfortable. 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.

Massage therapy appointment pricing can be found on my online booking site. It is important to note that jaw pain is never a quick fix and takes time and intentional effort on your part. 

Typically, it is helpful to see you for 3-5 follow ups spaced ~2 weeks apart after our initial assessment together. I will recommend a length (ie. 30 min vs. 60 min) of follow up based on my assessment. From there, most people are comfortable booking a follow up every month or so. I will also advise on self-massage which can be done on your own time.

I may also suggest other therapies that could directly benefit your jaw alongside the work we are doing here. This would be an added cost.

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 credit card on file will be charged 70% of the appointment cost. If you let me know with less than 4 hours notice 100% of the appointment fee will be charged.

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 70% off or 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.