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TMJ + Craniosacral Therapy
A focused external and intraoral treatment designed to release tension in the jaw, face, head, neck, and shoulders.
Do You Need TMJ Massage?
- Can you comfortably fit three stacked fingers vertically between your upper and lower front teeth when you open your mouth?
- Do you clench your jaw during the day or wake up with jaw tightness?
- Do you grind your teeth while sleeping?
- Do you experience frequent tension headaches, especially around your temples?
- Does your jaw feel tired, sore, or tight after eating or talking?
- Do you notice clicking, popping, or grinding when opening your mouth?
- Do you carry tension through your face, neck, or shoulders?
- Do stress and anxiety make your jaw tension worse?
If several of these sound familiar, TMJ buccal massage may help relax overworked facial muscles, release tension, and support more comfortable jaw movement.
This checklist is not a diagnosis. Do not force the three-finger test. Jaw locking, severe pain, injury, swelling, or difficulty eating should be evaluated by a dentist or healthcare provider.
Meet Heather, LMT, CST
Heather is a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Craniosacral Therapist with a special interest in helping clients who experience jaw clenching, TMJ-related tension, headaches, facial tightness, and chronic tension through the head, neck, and shoulders.
Using a combination of craniosacral therapy, targeted massage, and intraoral techniques, Heather works with the muscles and tension patterns surrounding the jaw to encourage greater mobility, release areas of restriction, and help clients who feel like they are constantly holding stress in their face and jaw.
Her background in holistic medicine and specialized bodywork has given her a deep appreciation for how interconnected the body is. Rather than focusing only on where tension is felt, her approach considers how patterns throughout the head, neck, shoulders, and surrounding structures may contribute to the way a client feels.
Heather’s style is gentle, intentional, and highly individualized. Whether you wake up with a tight jaw, catch yourself clenching throughout the day, experience recurring tension headaches, or simply feel like you can never fully relax your face and neck, her sessions are designed to help you feel more open, mobile, and at ease.
Education, Certifications & Specialized Training
- Associate’s in Human Services
- Herb Pharm Internship
- One-Year Ayurvedic Mentorship
- 1,000-Hour Foundations in Ayurvedic Herbalism
- Three Years of Direct-Entry Midwifery Studies
- Observed Births at Bumi Sehat in Bali
- 500-Hour Elemental Yoga Teacher Training
- Home Birth Midwifery Assistant
- 1,000-Hour Massage Training at Center for Natural Wellness
- 750-Hour Turtleback Biodynamic Craniosacral Training with Margery Chessare
- DONA Doula Training through Capital City Doula Services
- Continuing Education in Infant Craniosacral Therapy, Prenatal Massage, and Postpartum Massage
45-Minute TMJ + Craniosacral Therapy
A 45-minute targeted treatment for those experiencing jaw clenching, grinding, TMJ-related tension, headaches, facial tightness, or chronic neck and shoulder tension. Using a combination of craniosacral therapy, focused massage, and approximately 15 to 20 minutes of intraoral work when appropriate, your therapist works with the muscles and tension patterns surrounding the jaw, face, head, and neck to release restrictions, support mobility, and ease areas of persistent tension. Ideal for anyone who wakes with a tight jaw, wears a night guard, catches themselves clenching throughout the day, or simply feels like they can never fully relax their face and jaw.
$135