NECK, JAW & INTRA-ORAL

ABOUT THIS SERVICE

 

I learned this technique because someone very dear to me has struggled with jaw and neck pain for many, many years, and this work seemed to help him. We can hold so much stress in these areas, which can lead to headaches, migraines, jaw clenching, teeth grinding, popping jaws, and other discomfort. Emotionally, jaw issues can be triggered from stifling our voice, from not being able to say what we feel we need to express, whether that's because we can't or we won't. Learning to share our truth in a safe way is just as much a part of this healing as the bodywork. 

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This technique consists of gentle massage and holds of the anterior and posterior neck, occiput, external jaw muscles, as well as work done inside the mouth. I wear a glove during this part, and will be in communication with you to make sure you are comfortable with the amount of pressure. This work is slow, allowing the body to unwind in it's own time. 

 

If we have the time, I will also do some front-of-body massage work, which helps to open the chest and lift the torso so the head does not tilt forward as much. I may also work with the pelvis, which is very connected to the jaw. This session can take up to 2 hours. ​