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TMJ Therapy

Understanding TMJD

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in four people experience TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction) at some point in their lives. However, many people have this condition without even realising it.

Symptoms can be wide and varied — for example, jaw pain, headaches and ear pressure, as well as neck stiffness, clicking or locking of the jaw. Because of this, receiving a definitive diagnosis can be difficult. As a result, many people live with TMJD for years, enduring their discomfort without knowing the exact cause.

Unfortunately, medical intervention is often invasive, expensive, and can have limited long-term success. Therefore, many people look for a more natural, gentle, and lasting solution.

The TMJ Therapy® Approach

In 2000, after qualifying in massage and with almost twenty years of experience as a dental professional, Tracey Kiernan combined her knowledge and expertise to create a unique TMJ Therapy® protocol.

Initially, she treated clients on referral from her dental surgeon. Over time, she refined her techniques through many years of clinical practice. Consequently, by 2005, Tracey developed her first introductory training course. Since then, her approach has grown into an internationally recognised method for treating TMJD.

Moreover, this method continues to evolve as more therapists are trained each year. Today, hundreds of therapists across the UK, Ireland, Europe, the USA, and Australia use the TMJ Therapy® method. They help clients experience significant relief — often in as few as one to six treatments.

A Gentle Yet Highly Effective Treatment

This therapy combines a unique blend of bodywork techniques developed through years of clinical practice. It is gentle, non-invasive, and deeply effective. As a result, it provides relief from tension and pain while also promoting better movement in the jaw, neck and shoulders.

In addition, the treatment encourages the body to rebalance naturally, helping to release tightness that may be contributing to chronic discomfort.

As Tracey’s understanding of the TMJ’s impact on the rest of the body grew, she expanded her training to include a whole-body perspective. Consequently, the method now addresses not just the jaw but also the surrounding structures that influence posture, breathing and balance.

A Full-Body Approach to TMJD Relief

As a qualified TMJ Therapist®, I use a comprehensive, full-body approach that goes far beyond the jaw alone. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, I look at how the entire body works together.

Each session may include:

  • Gentle massage and trigger point work

  • Myofascial release and direct fascial bodywork

  • Subtle cranial techniques for alignment and balance

Furthermore, these methods help calm the nervous system, improve circulation, and encourage deep relaxation. Together, they work to release tension, restore alignment, and reduce the many symptoms associated with TMJD. Consequently, clients often achieve lasting relief in three treatments or fewer.

TMJD Therapy at Body Remedies

At Body Remedies, I combine TMJ Therapy® with my expertise in Bowen Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage to provide a truly holistic treatment experience. This integrated approach means that clients not only find relief from jaw pain but also notice improvements in posture, balance, and overall wellbeing.

Moreover, this therapy supports the body’s natural healing process, helping clients feel calmer, lighter and more in tune with their bodies.

This gentle and effective method has been helping people worldwide for almost 20 years. It continues to bring life-changing results for those struggling with this often misunderstood condition.

Ready to Find Relief?

If you’re experiencing jaw pain, headaches or tension in your neck and shoulders, TMJD Therapy could be the gentle, restorative treatment you need.

✨ Book your TMJD session today via the link in bio and start your journey towards comfort, alignment, and lasting relief.